I ordered my shoes from Nashbar solely because they are the last place I could find last year's color. I am *still* kicking myself for not ordering them when TE had them on closeout. I'd gladly pay more to be able to get them locally or from TE (but try as I might, I didn't like the color this year as much....and even my size in that is sold out). So...I didn't want to order from Nashbar (and don't make a habit of supporting businesses that have a reputation for poor customer service), and only did so to get a product I couldn't get elsewhere.

98% of my bike dollars are spent at TE or locally. I quite frequently pay $5-10 more for the same product at my LBS. We have a great relationship with our local wrenches and other shop employees. Shoot, hubby swept the shop ride yesterday riding with a couple of folks who were riding much slower than the advertised pace as a favor to the organizers.

I don't plan to make a habit of it (fwiw I rarely shop at wal mart either, but there are a few things I can't seem to find elsewhere...)

CA