nowadays you can get free shipping anywhere. Im about 50 50, I buy nice expensive tools online because prices are always better, and usually they come straight froma a manufacturer, or a well known business. Waiting for shipping isnt much of an issue, if im in a rush, Ill go to the store. Prices online are usually at least 10 percent less than a store. Rockauto is where I get all my parts, unless its an emergency They have pics, and every brand possible pretty much, best price4s around too.