I actually really like my LGS, and yes, there are a couple 'Lizards' that seem to be there all the time. I really like the owner and staff, and maybe I'm on the fortunate end that the staff is quick to ignore the lizards and help anyone who walks through the door.
I only had one instance when I was looking for some bulk 7.62 NATO to feed my M1A, when a lizard (before the owner could get to me) said something along the lines of "I don't know why you're messing with that expensive rifle, just get an AK-47, it shoots the same ammo. That Lake City stuff is way overpriced, just get that Silver Bear for much cheaper!" (7.62x39) I rolled my eyes at him and grinned as the owner jokingly told him "Stop trying to get my customers to blow their guns up! I know you're trying to help increase my sales, but your methods are frowned upon!" The guy just went back to drinking his coffee and left me alone.
Long story short, it depends on the mood I'm in as to whether or not I feel like dealing with them. I just happen to have a very competent staff at my LGS that minimizes this.
I only had one instance when I was looking for some bulk 7.62 NATO to feed my M1A, when a lizard (before the owner could get to me) said something along the lines of "I don't know why you're messing with that expensive rifle, just get an AK-47, it shoots the same ammo. That Lake City stuff is way overpriced, just get that Silver Bear for much cheaper!" (7.62x39) I rolled my eyes at him and grinned as the owner jokingly told him "Stop trying to get my customers to blow their guns up! I know you're trying to help increase my sales, but your methods are frowned upon!" The guy just went back to drinking his coffee and left me alone.
Long story short, it depends on the mood I'm in as to whether or not I feel like dealing with them. I just happen to have a very competent staff at my LGS that minimizes this.