As much as I try to support my LQS, I just can no longer afford to pay her prices...new fabrics are up to $12.75 yard. I either buy online at a discount or use what I have...more and more I will be using what I have. I do buy patterns and thread at the LQS. I don't want to see her close, but I need to worry about me first.
I buy just about anything on the internet. It's easy to search and compare not only prices, but shipping. Sometimes it's cheaper to pay a little more at one place to get free shipping, etc. I've bought all sorts of things online...pasta, clothes, shoes, jewelry, household items, electronics, you name it. I have favorite shops for each and also use amazon and ebay a lot. My favorite time to shop online is Black Friday (actually that whole week there are deals). I avoid the crowds and get to select what I want at very good prices.