Many posts of rival companies were placed next to eachother because that way it was easier for the individuals to purchase the goods and the prices of the goods would be competitive as well. Good deals would be offered from both posts.
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and your question is?
Why were many posts of rival companies placed next to eachother?
I want to try to expand on my answer above, but I don't know what else to say.
I want to try to expand on my answer above, but I don't know what else to say.
Trading posts were put where folks went to, along river crossings, natural passes, and common roads. It makes no sense to put it elsewhere: you have to travel by road or river to get in or pick up supplies, and trade. If this was the logical location, then of course competitors also located there.
why are gasoline stations near corners? Why are McDonalds on well traveled roads?
why are gasoline stations near corners? Why are McDonalds on well traveled roads?
Oh so they were placed next to eachother because it was easier for the people to travel there, since the posts were close to their homes?
"Trading Posts" I am familiar with, except they are "Indian Trading Posts!"
Sra
Sra
Yeah the Metis had a lot to do with them. Could you help me on this SraJMcGin?
I'd be glad to, if I understood exactly what you needed! I just happened to glance at this one so if you had other posts that explained what you need, I missed them! Perhaps begin a new one?
Sra
Sra
P.P.S.
I went back to read your other posts and now I comprehend better what your posts were all about. Sorry that I gave you posts BEFORE I read your note of "no posts."
Just like in street fairs, someone wanting to see (or rade) would try to select a spot where people would gather. That's the first thing one would have to do. Then after y ou set up your "booth" or whatever you set up, others tradesmen would want to get in on the act, so they settle near you.
If you have ever been to a "fair" you'll notice that each vendor tries to attract clients. This could be done by playing music, decorating, having little hand-outs.
First of all, try to imagine that YOU want to set up a booth to sell something. (ever seen where kids put their lemonade stands?) After you have thought about that, think about your being a "customer" and now, what would YOU look for, or what would attract your attention?
Hopefully this will give you some "food for thought." As for expanding upon it , there is only so much you can say.
Sra
I went back to read your other posts and now I comprehend better what your posts were all about. Sorry that I gave you posts BEFORE I read your note of "no posts."
Just like in street fairs, someone wanting to see (or rade) would try to select a spot where people would gather. That's the first thing one would have to do. Then after y ou set up your "booth" or whatever you set up, others tradesmen would want to get in on the act, so they settle near you.
If you have ever been to a "fair" you'll notice that each vendor tries to attract clients. This could be done by playing music, decorating, having little hand-outs.
First of all, try to imagine that YOU want to set up a booth to sell something. (ever seen where kids put their lemonade stands?) After you have thought about that, think about your being a "customer" and now, what would YOU look for, or what would attract your attention?
Hopefully this will give you some "food for thought." As for expanding upon it , there is only so much you can say.
Sra