In regards to the question, you mentioned something similar in another post. If you don't have any lfs or GOOD lfs in your area (the closest to me is about 2hrs) you got the internet. Create some good relationships with some online vendors and go from there. There are some really good vendors that are sponsors here to start with. If you want to play it safer, find an online vendor from TX. I believe there is one in Austin, and pretty sure they are a sponsor on here as well. That way the shipping costs will be (or should be) less and the distance isn't as far and less to go wrong. I think it is really all about the relationship. Shipping has gotten pretty dialed, although there are still risks. But it is what it is.