I'm in rural Australia, if i'd shopped local i'd still only be playing 3 pins instead of 17. I'll have years to enjoy playing my machines (and i don't have too many left) where the person following your advice would have years to wait.
I even bought a Sorcerer from one of the members here and had it shipped from LA to me in Oz. If i hadn't done that i'd still be waiting and possibly never see the right one come up near me..
You can wait, i'll play thanks.