I have been using the 200+ quilt shop search engine to find fabric. If I see something I really like, I go to that search engine, enter the fabric I'm searching for and then compare prices to find the BEST price.
Like most of you, I look hard for good bargains. I have found December a great time to find good prices. I'm thinking they don't want to pay taxes on the fabric in January, so they usually mark it down then. Or maybe it's discontinued fabric. I bought charm packs last December for $5 apiece. You can find good prices...I don't mind if it's discontinued or clearance. If I like it and it's a good price, it works for me.