Ive bought a bunch from my lhs ,but it sure does save a lot when you dont pay sales tax from getting it on line.Like when buying a 500.00 kit,thats about 70 bucks saved right off the top.To the average racer that may not be a lot,but to the racer that buys stuff continuously through out the year for up keep.That money adds up very fast. Just my 2 cents worth,especially in this not so good economy right now.R/c cars are a blast to run though""