I went to Arlington Camera for the first time based on the positive comments I'd read on the Texas Photo Forum. This was about six weeks ago before we were going on our summer vacation up into northern New Mexico and I had in mind several items was looking for. I ended up only buying one of the three items I was looking for as they were kind enough to talk with me for about an hour on what I really needed and didn't need (and was most pleased that they actually told me most of what I wanted I really didn't need, thereby saving me a *lot* of money).
They were also happy to provide me some advice on some other equipment questions I had that I never found a satisfactory answer to from Professor Google. It's very refreshing to get help from knowledgeable sales staff without the high pressure sell. They were patient and even let me try out a few things on my DSLR to see what I thought. They're an ace bunch that I plan on supporting further.
It was quite a drive for me from where I was that day, but it was a drive worth it as it was time well spent. I'm planning to come back again...and again. Their prices on things aren't far off from online, and I'll gladly pay a few extra dollars to support a local independent business.
Link: http://www.arlingtoncamera.com/shop/