I agree. I get amazingly good service from my LDS. The owner is a bit older but none the less very very wise man to receive good tips from. Of course internet sometimes has better prices but your sacrificing for time and quality in many cases.
For example you purchase something it takes several days to receive and then you find out its the wrong size or wrong item etc. Then you have to ship back to them and wait for the right one to arrive which can be over a month of transit time and back order and so on.
Also shop owners can be very helpful in showing you why you need a certain product or why you should avoid one.
I have come to know that the face to face experience in a reputable shop is far greater then the face to screen discounts.
For example you purchase something it takes several days to receive and then you find out its the wrong size or wrong item etc. Then you have to ship back to them and wait for the right one to arrive which can be over a month of transit time and back order and so on.
Also shop owners can be very helpful in showing you why you need a certain product or why you should avoid one.
I have come to know that the face to face experience in a reputable shop is far greater then the face to screen discounts.