Cheapest places to buy gear?

Is cheapest the best way to go? I'd rather pay a little more and know that the people I bought something from are going to stand behind it if there's a problem.

I can personally and wholeheartedly recommend The Stereo Trading Outlet. Not only are they a member of Audiogon, they are local to me(in Jenkintown, PA). I have dealt with them personally(in person) on numerous occasions. Since the mid 80's. Their prices are fantastic. Please check out their website, if you cannot visit in person. They have many components that they do not list here on Audiogon. For instance, last summer I saw a Synergistic Reseach Master Coupler there. It was not listed here on Audiogon. He only wanted $99, while the private parties on this site's classified all were listing prices of $165-$185. I picked up my Coincident Loudspeaker Technology Digital Master/Troubass subwoofers there. $1300 for speakers that sold for $4200(and were still in production when I bought them). Cannot say enough good things about them and their prices. VERY nice guys too!

Kublakahn, agreed. Peace.

What are you looking to buy anyway? Hope you don't mind me asking.

you know how it is, clpams. if i dont get good prices on all this crap i keep buying i'll have to stop and then what will i do?? i'm just trying to rack up a good list of decent places to buy all kinds of equipment - not just for right now but down the line. but since you asked, at the moment i'm looking for a grado sonata and an arc vt100mkII.
thanks everyone! i've already contacted some of the guys from your suggestions.