RE: LHS lose out on all counts
I have several hobby shops within 30 miles of me however, usually when I have gone to them do they have all of what I want. Therefore most all my business goes to online. Easy fast and usually cheaper. Of course one thing in my favor is I have been at this hobby for 50 years and have most eveything ( quite a stockpile) I need other than aircraft or radio related. When I do order it is always a fair sized amount and would probably require me to travel to several LHS to get it, not sensible.