I buy lots of stuff online...
I buy lots of stuff online...
I buy Bibles and other Christian books online exclusively these days, as well as my military history books. I just seem to find the best bargains online.
I bought my Peavey bass and my large bass amp (Fender Bassman 200) online. Both were bargains - I just happened to have been browsing at the right time. But if I ever were to buy an expensive guitar or bass, I'm not sure I would buy it online. Both the bass and the amp had very battered boxes when they arrived, but fortunately the contents were not damaged. However, if it were a $1500-2000 guitar or bass, I might be a little leary about having it shipped, plus with something that expensive I would probably want to see the actual instrument I was purchasing.
I also use the U.S. Mint's web site to purchase proof and mint sets. At one time, shipping was free if you ordered through the web site. Unfortunately that's not true anymore.