I'm in Canada and I really have to think twice and do the math before I order anything online. Sometimes I only need $15-$20 worth of merchandise. Then the shipping is also $15-$20 making the deal a NO deal. I also like to keep my LQS in business. They're there when we need that one spool of thread to finish a project, or when they have their terrific special sale days, or need machine maintenance. I sure would not want to depend on mail order for that. You may get things next day or in two days stateside, but the minimum time for receiving a pkg from the US is at least 10 days. IMHO.