i tried the LBS.

I need new tires for an old road bike I've pulled out of my mom's attic.  It is a 10 speed with 27" rims.  Nice shape, just dry rotted tires.  I went to the LBS, you know, thinking support the local shop, get some good knowledge, all that stuff.  I asked to look at his selection of 27" road bike tires for an old 10 speed, and he showed me to the 700c tires.  I told him that they would not fit, it's a 27" rim, not 700c.  He insisted they were the same!?!  I assured him they were different, he wouldn't believe it.  wtf?  How do these bozo's plan to stay in business with geniuses like this fronting their shop?  I left dumbfounded and empty handed, and ordered a set online.  I have no doubt the owner is a good guy, and into bikes, but come on.  At least a LITTLE screening or training of the employees maybe?

I shudder to think of this guy selling/fitting a bike to some unknowing customer who thinks they are paying more for 'service and knowledge' from their LBS.