I can't aford to pay for advice. I always research everything I buy myself. I vary rarely buy anything local. Forgive me, but I just don't trust retailers as it is, let alone being charged to hear a sales pitch.
I would end up cross referencing the advice at any rate.
I myself always give free advice with regard to my PC repair clients. I believe everything is overpriced as it is and that by keeping my advice free...people can see that I genuinely care for them and also have a love of what I do.