i try to shop local but when it is about $600.00 yes $600.00 difference for a single part it makes it hard
the part in question landed here for $350.00 genuine toyota part
generic part from local so called parts specialist $945.00, then they wonder why you don't shop local, their excuse is but what about the freight but i did pay freight to get the genuine part here
yet on the other hand when i travel to the gem fields here in qld i top up at gracemere, then fill up at sapphire
the fuel is cheaper than emerald ,and i also get my bread, milk and veges there as well (look after the little local )
it is usually a return trip by the end of the week to replenish the bread ,milk and veges