Can anyone explain to me why people who live in the Northwest/Mid-Atlantic (or anywhere where they have real winters) rush out to buy snows shovels every time a winter storm is coming? (This is not a trick question).

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They were too lazy to buy a new one when their old shovel broke last winter, or they are new to the area. just a guess

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