I deal with my LFS about 80% of the time. After many of years of purchasing from them I get good deals and if something dies they will help me out as they know I am a regular and not inexperienced. Your LFS will turn out to be one of your best friends in this hobby. I also have a large in store credit's at various LFS from trading in frags and that pays for salt etc...
I do buy almost all dry goods online as I know they won't die--for the most part
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