I support my LQS far more than I should probably LOL. The next closest LQS I "want" to like, but I cant get past their constant "up-sale" mentality. I went in looking for an iron... the owner tried to talk me into a tabletop presser thingie. I was curious about some floor model sewing cabinets they had on sale... instead I'm handed a brochure for the high end custom sewing "furniture".
One thing about ordering online, I always make sure it is either the online portion of a LQS (well, Local to someone anyway) or it is an online only shop run by an individual(s) not BIG BOX, or CORP type places