I'm one of those people that believes in supporting the local businesses rather than a superstore or online store. If we don't, perhaps in 20-30 years Walmart will have a nice selection of 10 locomotives and the nearest LHS will be 250 miles away. I funnel all my dollars there if I can. Let me just say, though, that my particular shop is pretty good, and unusually knowlegdeable and that helps. Sometimes I can even get out the door those guys have so much to talk about, both about the hobby and MRR industry.