I recently stopped at my nearest LQS to drop off some fliers, so of course HAD to check out the sale area, and though not there for shopping ended up leaving with over 20 cuts of $4.50-$5/yd gorgeous fabrics, including batiks. Closeout sales there are 50% off, which is as good as I've been able to get online AND I get to pet the fabric first. That said, I do buy from online shops, some found through FabShopHop, some through this board, and also several eBay vendors. Mo and Macs is a favorite there, as they post new batches weekly, some at auction and some "buy now," most name-brand but ALL I've bought have been great. Just be careful in bidding; set a price you will not exceed before even starting, as bidding wars can be expensive!