I think it really depends on who you get at USA Skates. I have several friends who have stopped going there because one of the guys is really rude to customers and tries to over-boot skaters.
What level skater are you? That is an important factor in determining what type of skates you should be getting.
Also, if you are having them shipped to you outside of the state where you buy them, make sure they don't charge you for state sales tax. If you are buying them and taking delivery within the state, you should buy them in Oregon, where there is no sales tax.
If you can go anywhere on the west coast, you might consider doing your skate shopping in San Francisco, where you can get fitted for skates right at the Harlick and SP Teri manufacturers' head offices.
SP Teri: www.spteri.com
436 N. Canal Street, Unit 1
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone (650) 871-1715
Harlick: www.harlick.com
893 American Street
San Carlos CA 94070
Phone (650)593-2093