RE: How friendly is your local shop??
The local archery shop is fine, but our local gun shop is awesome. They are not very organized and not very big, but they are very friendly and extremely helpful. If they don't have it, they will get it for you. If they think a product is a waste of money, 1) you won't find it in the shop and 2) if you want to order it, they will tell you flat out that they don't recommend it.