I'm lucky enough to have a Performance shop 30Mi away I guess. I got road shoes for 75% off($10 out the door) and a new helmet for $10 less then the online price...and sooo much stuff was on the 30%-75% discount rack I was dying deciding on what to buy. Compared to the LBS, AND online, the local Performance shop was fatcat in savings I got essentially $160 worth of gear for $65.
I'd suggest that if there is a Performance local shop near-by any of you, it's worth the trip, and ESPECIALLY if you dig into the clearance area. + no friggin' shiping or online order BS.