Originally Posted By: HangFire
I use RA.
I also use the local auto parts store, AA, AZ, and Amazon. It all depends on when I need it, price, and likelihood I may need to return something. I'll pay a little more for a better return experience, if I think I'll need it. (but just a little). What I won't do is pay top dollar, unless it has to be on the road tonight and only one local place has it. Even then I may wait until the next day, I do have a spare vehicle.
I do the same, check all the stores, see who is cheaper. Sometimes Amazon is cheaper, sometimes the local stores like Advance Auto or Autozone, especially if it's a battery, who's going to mail order a battery? They're also good as someone else mentioned as a cross reference.