I buy the high dollar stuff online, but when I can afford to I also buy stuff from the local shops. Especially the mom and pop, brick and mortar. Remember that whenever you deal on the net you are buying site unseen and if there is any problems you have to RETURN SHIP usually out of pocket. If our local peeps go outta business do to everyone buying from the net, then there is not only the impact on the local economy but, you also eliminate the chance of finding a part "locally" in a pinch. You will never go wrong with Thumpertalk by the way...
P.S. Theres a reason the fraise "Stealership" or as I like to call them, "Stealer$hit" was coined...