[Darth-Apple]

Are you generally willing to pay extra to support smaller businesses that contribute more to local communities? (E.g. locally owned stores, gas stations, etc...)

Personally, money is tight, but when I'm able to, I make an effort to support smaller companies. It's not always possible, but I like supporting companies that give back locally.

[simlink]

Same here. Sometimes not even local per se, but if it's between a local (country) retailer vs. a foreign retailer I try to go to the local one. But yea, I'd generally be willing to pay more. It just depends how much more.

[CapTon]

I'd be willing local companies are always ones that do not put money before customer and do not whip out sucky products just to make a quick buck.