I almost always by local from racers, and our local shops. Charlotte has alot of good options when it comes to that. I sometimes find good deals on Ebay and only resort to selling stuff on there it I can't sell it locally.
I know 2 wrongs don't make a right. I will be racing about 35 miles from there in a couple of months. Perhaps if it ain't settled then, I can go knock on his door, BUT I think the legal system already has a good beat on this guy and I just added a slice to the pie, if you know what I mean.