Don't how much you can save by buying from one of these company's with shipping. I would say as for myself seeing I do all my own repairs I would be very tempted if the saving was big enough. Its a lot of money so I would sure want to do a little home work on the companies before I sent them any money. You say mowers4less.com doesn't give you any information, Is there a reason??? Now if you are looking for service from a dealer that would be the place to buy not out of state. Never bought a mower out of state but that is the way I bought my motorcycle out of state, I am very happy with that.