Some good news on this front. Had a friend "check in" via Facebook at a new LFS I did not know existed. It's about 30 minutes away in the next town over, but living where i do that's close! Checked it out on Friday evening and the guy who runs it seems to be a legit hobbyist trying to support his habit as much as anything. Small shop, but very well stocked for what it is. Gave us (I brought a fellow hobbyist along) some decent discounts off sticker prices and gave us a list of everything he can get from his main distributor. Just placed an order for a few things I've been wanting. He'll get them on Tuesday, put them in QT and medicate, and I can pick them up this Friday! I'm pumped.