I definitally buy online only.
As I live in the netherlands, quiltingfabrics prices are ridiculous high...about $22,00 a metre ( just a little more than a yard)
I have to stop quilting when I can't buy in america anymore.
Fortunately more and more quiltshops in america are having paypal so I don't need to get a creditcart.
And, as somebody else pointed out...now I'm helping a quiltshop in america ;-)
And.....the sellers in america are mostly much more friendly!!!!!!!!