I buy from any source that has what I want at the price I want to pay. If the local stores can match the price or item I've found online then I'll buy local. I've noticed some local stores have a website with lower prices online then in the store! One store manager told me the low price was only for online ordering not in store buying. It seems the item is shipped directly from the wholesaler via the store and the store makes a profit from it and doesn't have to pay shipping to have the item in the store or have to have shelf space for it. I've given up buying local just to be loyal unless it's an absolute favorite store.