Ditto, only 2 HBS I have been to are dave's and g&g so I haven't had a bad experience yet.This thread makes me appreciate Dave even more.
I always considered myself fortunate to live near a decent home brew shop, but after reading this thread I appreciate just how lucky I am.
You can get bulk grain at a pretty good price, cracked to order, bulk hops also packed to order if required. Keg gear, lines, dry and liquid yeast. You name it. And get this, his hops and yeast are refrigerated!
I have no affiliation but would reccomend Amber Nectar Home Brew to anyone.
Cheers
Paul