I have three LHSs and none of them are much help (and I live in the Detroit metro area). Usually the "plane guy" isn't there or the kids manning the shop are nursing some hangover. I end up knowing more than they do due to this forum and buy where I can get the most for the money. I would spend the extra few dollars if they weren't so disinterested in my problem or if they knew what they were talking about. I would and have spent more than I needed to just out of convienence of a local retailer if they were cool to work with.

What I don't like (I'm showing my age) is this haggle mentality that has arisen as of "late." When I was a kid, the price was the price. Now, one is expected to talk the store down. I hate this as I'm unsure about whether I couldn't have gotten a better deal if I had haggled better. Yeah, I know this is insecurity, but I shouldn't have to work that hard. If the damn shop is going to meet catalog or internet prices, then just do it on the price tag so I don't just go to he Catalog dealer. Stop with the dang power plays and do some real business!

Rider's in Taylor, MI, lose the attitude boys. Joe's in Farmington,MI, learn something.
Rider's in Livonia, MI, ya'll so-so.

I am happy to spend a few extra cents or dollars, provided I don't feel like I have to jump through hoops to give someone my money. Know what I mean?

Peace