Originally Posted by
HouseDragon
Hear! Hear! We should all be doing both.
I did tell Dr. Bob (Superior Threads) at a local quilt show how much I love Superior's threads. I also thanked Eleanor Burns at an AQS show for her wonderful TV shows and her books.
But that's not enough. We (quilters) are a huge part of the "fabric-art-craft-hobby" economy: it's time we use our clout. 
Kaufman Kona at Hancocks of Paducah is $6.00 yard. I buy black and snow by the bolt when they have free shipping. Not sure if they still offer a quantity discount. Havent had to order for awhile.