Are there any other Canadians on this board?
In investing in a higher end keyboard, where would you suggest I check for the best prices? Do most of you buy locally or from one of the big dealers on line like Samedaymusic, Instrumentpro, zZound, Andy's, etc. etc.?

I'm a Canadian and so is Pilot. There are others. Zzounds will not ship to Canada. Before you order anything from the U.S. check what the customs charges and taxes would be. Someone said the customs duty could go as high as 50%. Most of these instruments are made in China or Japan, so there is no free trade deal on those instruments. Sigh.
Most of the dealers in Toronto, Ont will NOT give you a deal. That includes Steve's Music, Long & McQuade and an exclusive Yamaha dealership. They quote list prices and claim that their policy is not to deal. Anyone have any ideas on how to make them move from this. If they all quote list prices, then it makes no differnec where I should buy.
I purchased my Roland EM-20 used so got a great deal on it from a music shop.
I purchased a PSR540 from Long & McQuade, but it was used, so got a good deal on it as well.
I purchased my Yamaha PSR550 from E-bay, but he was located in Toronto, so I picked it up at his shop. I don't trust E-bay.

Hi Sunshine1
I'm on the other coast, and I've purchased about 90% of
my equip. through Long & McQuade. At least if something fouls up, I've
got a place to go for help. I've got (2) Korg kbs and the only help I've
needed to date was to have a battery replaced, and that was same day
service, which is pretty damn good.
I also, like Starkeeper, don't
trust e-bay.