Here is my 2 cents worth... Yes you can save a couple dollars by buying online but what do you do if they are dead, small or just in bad shape? pay to have them shipped back and wait 10 to 14 days for a refund? The difference between buying online and buy from a local bait and tackle shop is LESS than the price of a cup of coffee and most bait shop will throw in the coffee for FREE! Ebay and online stores have their place when buying but sometime the local guy has the extra added value....Information and the desire to see that the customer is always treated right. Places likes Marks, Gone Fishin and Portage Lakes are getting far and few in between and when they are gone so is the information and being being treated like you matter!