I joined Team Performance AFTER I placed my first order with them . The order was about 170 bucks, so I called the next day and asked if I could get points for the previous purchase. They said "sure", so the points and the shipping upgrade paid the 20.00 Team membership. They ship all the Team stuff out second day fed-ex and I almost always get it the next day here in Arkansas, plus you get 10% of the value in the form of points you can apply to future orders. It keeps you coming back, but can make some sale items ridiculously cheap. You've got to work 'em to get the best deals sometimes, but they've always come through for me. I bought some Triflex tights, wore them 3 times and hated them. Performance happily allowed me to return them . I love my LBS, but I don't know if they'd accept the return of a pair of tights with 60-70 saddle miles and a little dog hair on them. Good luck and keep on riding. I've enjoyed your progress reports.