[MetalMan]

I rarely buy from my LHSs. When a spur gear in my Rustler strips, however, I do get a new one from a LHS (it's just easier that way). If I break a part on my XTM X-Terminator, then I go to another LHS to get that replacement part (it's a Hobby People, which is a branch of the company that owns XTM). Otherwise, I buy everything else (batteries, motors, controllers, materials, etc.) from the internet.