The C boarding pass is the opposite - it's the worst. You get to sit only in the middle seat, in the back of the plane. A is the best!

I agree on the LBS thing. DH gives me a hard time for buying tires there instead of online (maybe $5 cheaper on line when you factor in postage and the fact there's no sales tax on line). But I feel like I'd rather support the guy who fit me no charge on my bike and has always given me amazing service on my bikes - no matter where I actually purchased them.