Originally Posted by OuterMarker

Personally I don't mind spending extra at a LBS on parts. But if I have to wait a week for them to order it, or they don't even carry the bike I want, what is the point? I bought a rear light from a shop a little while ago and the light stopped working (it wouldn't turn off). Reading the amazon reviews, it appears several people had the same problem. When I went back to the shop 3 days latter, the cashier wanted the original receipt (didn't have it). Even though I spent over $800 there that day, they really wanted the original receipt. Luckily the manager overheard and corrected the situation, but I couldn't help realize that not only would I have saved $3.00 on the light if I purchased it on amazon, but I would have had zero issue returning it.

Honestly, a LBS warranty is worth $200 of shop time/a few hours of my own time. Bikes are pretty simply mechanical machines that only require basic tools.