Works worse when the store closes because you don’t buy stuff there.

FYI, things like jeans can have a lot of size variability between seemingly identical pairs (same brand, model, and nominal size).

My understanding is that this is because the denim is stacked and then die cut in the factory. Since denim is highly deformable, the cut outs from the top of the stack are not the same size as the cut out from the bottom of the stack. And this can lead to considerable size variance within the "same" pairs of pants.

That's why it's a good idea to try on two pairs of the exact "same" pants if the fit is close, but not quite right. YMMV.

A lot of stores have a price match even for online prices to keep you from doing this. So if you're so cheap to do this, then you could at least reward the local store for providing you a service rather than cheating them out of a sale.

Agreed. Doesn't anyone go out in their neighbourhood anymore. What's with wanting everything to come to you. I like going out and know the names of the bar managers and store staff at the places I shop....