Seems we all know the answer by what I am reading. I agree, it is difficult and expensive to only buy at LQS. I blindly bought from my local LQS, and it also is the Baby Lock dealer here. I assumed she was giving me the best price as I was always buying notions, supplies, material, and of course my machines. But then I was shown differently by a friend, and realized I couldn't afford to pay $30 dollars more for an item I can get elsewhere. So now I shop. I have to - LQSs should carry more diversified line of fabrics, some "lesser" grade of fabrics (not the poorest, but the more reasonably priced) as well as the higher end.