Originally Posted by
mihlbach
Its not that I've had "bad" experiences with LBSs. Most experiences I've had at LBSs would be better described as consistently laughable. The input you'll get in this forum and others is normally worth ten times the price of what LBS charges you for their expert "service".
Yeah, I know what you were aiming for. I never felt that way about some shops, or I just have not had many negative experiences, but I try to shop around for deals or buy second hand if I can.
AEO pretty much it the nail on the head, though.