I would think if the Local shop does not want to order the fabric... then she would not be offended if you took the number down and ordered it somewhere else. If you want to see the color card and then never consider purchasing the fabric from that shop... that would really tick off the owner. I have a relative that owns a yarn shop .. and it makes her crazy that people come in ..write down the info then leave and order it on line. She calls it "show casing" , all they use her for is a show case.