I try to order stuff when i can get a few things at the same time of course. My LFS is pretty cool (changed hands recently though ) I buy things there and support them because they are often flexable with stuff for a reg. customer. Sometimes though i can get some items shipped for cheaper than their prices and we dont have alot of choices up here.

On the other hand he charges top dollar for fish but add shipping to some cheaper ones online and it comes out even. Here i can see the fish first at least.