Elux + tax free +
****** + I can put the stuff into my shopping bag for a week to decide without being snotted + guaranteed gift wrapped + 60 days money back... to me, it's better than "boutique experience".
I go to the boutique for something that's absolutely not available through elux, like the LE bags or discontinued stuff. Most of the times I just call in and have them mail it to me, because then I don't pay tax
I'll only use eBay if 1) they have super good deals or 2) discontinued items. I don't know, does let-trade count? I suppose.
So yea, I've bought stuff from them.