wow, indysteel. That guy kinda frightens me and I dont even know him.
I would prefer to go to an LBS that is willing to listen to what my OPINION and consider that when helping find a bike/bike product. EX: I went looking around with my BF trying to find a commuter. Now, I say commuter I mean older steel/chromally road frame that is the appropriate size. Hey, there might be a chance that one of the several LBSs might sell old frames that people leave there. Well, none of them did and none them seem to listen to what I wanted. They all tended towards the cruiser/townie bikes. All I could think was "did you hear what I said or are you deaf! I want a road bike!! If I wanted a cruiser, I'll just have my BF build up one of his 50s-60s Schwinn steel frames made in the US and not by some crappy repro made in S.Korea that'll fall apart in 2 days!"
Another situation, my BF and I went to one of the large LBSs here and we were looking for some parts and waited at the mechanic counter for some help. We waited for almost 30 minutes ! Hello, willing and paying customers standing here asking for help!! We left not getting what we needed(thank you Ebay). Unfortunately, they have most of the stuff we need so Im very reluctant to go there. Why can't any of them just be cool.

Ok, done ranting about crappy LBSs. Point is, go somewhere they a). actually pay attention to you b). Listen to you and what you want.