I always bought local. But now, since so many guys are saving a few bucks on the internet and at the big sporting goods stores, there's no place to buy local any more. Both our very good local shops have been forced out of business by the discount places.

A good shop is like insurance. It costs extra to have it and you wonder if it's worth it... Until you wind up in a situation where you really NEED it.

If you've got a good shop, do your business there.