I'm in absolute agreement with Big Shed. With the exception of a couple of small retailers - like Northwood, and the guy who sells Incra stuff - I just don't trust the local suppliers any more.
I'm sick of exactly the situation he describes - order something, then wait MONTHS for it to arrive, and pay more than if you'd ordered it from the US in the first place.
Companies like Mik, Carbatec, etc., have only themselves to blame when woodworkers buy off-shore.