I compare this concept to what used to happen at my favorite LBS back in the late 70's. For a 6-pack of good beer, and knowing the staff, you could use the tools and stands way in the back area... as long as you were not a pest. The best part about the whole thing was access to the solvent tank for fast cleaning of drive train parts. The other good thing about it was ready parts available at the front of the bike shop... they knew you'd buy the parts there.

Today I do in fact have my own stand and tools... and continue to acquire new tools, but I still don't have a good solvent tank. I use a paint can with a basket... which while somewhat suitable, is less than perfect... nothing beats a steady stream of proper safe solvent for fast parts cleaning.