Lets see, you paid the price for convenience and to avoid internet shipping charges.

And your beef is what?

I buy quite a bit on line, I stock up ahead of time, hit the clearance sales hard. That way, I save quite a bit on parts. But when I do go to a local shop, I pay their price and do not complain, as I understand there is going to be a sizable markup for this convenience. If the bike shop business was super profitable, there would be more of them.

I do not ask for, nor do I expect, free advice. When I have questions they answer, I always make sure I buy something.

And of course, on line, you are not going to have someone size the bearings for you, try out various bolts and clamps, etc. To "save money" on line, you need to know exactly what you want, and group orders to overcome the shipping expense. (Or group orders with a couple of buddies).

As far as nuts and bolts, I always buy them at a local bolt supply house, you have to buy a box or the price is high. I like stainless allen head bolts, so I tend to load up on a couple of sizes and styles. If you want one or two bolts, then go to the local hardware store or Lowes. Note they mark them up quite a bit too.