Post by: Old Dog on March 18, 2009, 11:28:51 PM
Post by: bowhuntin on March 18, 2009, 11:48:09 PM
Post by: Old Dog on March 19, 2009, 12:08:10 AM
Never had a problem using the archery department there. And I don't know what a person makes there but that isn't one of my concerns when I need to have something done to my bow.
Thx. If an opinion is based on bad product or poor service that is one thing, but to base an opinion on wages is kind of eliteist.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 19, 2009, 05:06:33 AM
Post by: gasman on March 19, 2009, 05:42:23 AM
I like the archery dept. at Sportsmens, (and its not because of you either, so do not get a big head) there is a good selection and you get better service than at Sportco. ( I will say i enjoy running in to you while i am there and our conversations)
Wait, what am i saying, Sportco is not known for customer service, only the "clutter" :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on March 19, 2009, 07:14:51 AM
And because I have always worked in customer service type jobs THAT is one of the main criteria I judge a store on....bad customer service really irks me >:(
Post by: jackelope on March 19, 2009, 07:29:03 AM
glad to see that is not the case. sounds like a fun and rewarding job.
Post by: merlo105 on March 20, 2009, 04:20:40 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on March 20, 2009, 08:47:46 PM
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on March 21, 2009, 10:07:27 PM
Post by: Old Dog on March 22, 2009, 12:00:12 AM
The two I have been in have been a joke, the one guy told me that a bow will shoot smoother after he paper tunes it, then we asked him how to put a scope on a bow, he said it screws into thw riser!!!! down this way they screw up a ton of stuff and the work for the most part has been sloppy at best......
I'm sorry you have had trouble with your local Sportsman's. I believe you were in the Federal Way store recently doing a seminar on sturgeon. We didn't have a chance to talk, so I don't think your problems were with me :dunno: In any case at least it's a legitimate complaint that has nothing to do with pay scales.
Post by: Ghost1941 on March 22, 2009, 12:54:26 AM
I like Sportsmans because they actually provide customer service, every time I have been in there I've quickly had help if I needed it............Cabela's makes me wonder if anyone actually works in the store :rolleyes:
When I first got here I wouldn't even go to Cabelas b.c there was never anybody to help you there. I went to Sportsmans warehouse exclusively, but recently every time I go in there they don't have anything stocked that I need. I go to the one in Lacey and there's a guy that works in the firearms section named Chaz, always the first one to come out and help you find anything in the area. Little disappointed the store doesn't stock a lot of the stuff I've bought recently because you can tell the guy doesn't like not being able to help a customer.
But, if you have trouble finding something in Cabelas head over to the reloading area. For anything on the top floor, there's an older gentlemen who works at reloading named Ron (I believe) and he'll help you find anything you need. Has some good advice on reloading as well and isn't concerned with the store making a buck, he'll set ya straight with something he personally feels is better value for your money.
Both are all around good guy's and both stores have their faults.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 22, 2009, 07:00:26 AM
The two I have been in have been a joke, the one guy told me that a bow will shoot smoother after he paper tunes it, then we asked him how to put a scope on a bow, he said it screws into thw riser!!!! down this way they screw up a ton of stuff and the work for the most part has been sloppy at best......
Holy Crap! Why in the hell would you give a seminar at a Sportsmans Wharehouse one week, then bash them a week later.
Have some respect for yourself. Maintaining a relationship with a merchant like this should be a symbiotic relationship where you both benefit. Blessing a store you consider "a joke" with your presence is pathetic, arrogant and egotistical.
If I did not like a particular store, thought they were "a joke", I would not accept an arrangement where I gave a seminar. Wouldn't do it. I would politely decline.
I am an expert on very few if any topics. If I was, I would surely be careful to protect my image by only standing with others in the field who I believe have a good image. I would not hang my hat on a business I did not like. Good lord.
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Post by: jasfireman on March 22, 2009, 03:54:14 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 23, 2009, 07:11:57 AM
The two I have been in have been a joke, the one guy told me that a bow will shoot smoother after he paper tunes it, then we asked him how to put a scope on a bow, he said it screws into thw riser!!!! down this way they screw up a ton of stuff and the work for the most part has been sloppy at best......
Holy Crap! Why in the hell would you give a seminar at a Sportsmans Wharehouse one week, then bash them a week later.
Have some respect for yourself. Maintaining a relationship with a merchant like this should be a symbiotic relationship where you both benefit. Blessing a store you consider "a joke" with your presence is pathetic, arrogant and egotistical.
If I did not like a particular store, thought they were "a joke", I would not accept an arrangement where I gave a seminar. Wouldn't do it. I would politely decline.
I am an expert on very few if any topics. If I was, I would surely be careful to protect my image by only standing with others in the field who I believe have a good image. I would not hang my hat on a business I did not like. Good lord.
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I'm sorry you have had trouble with your local Sportsman's. I believe you were in the Federal Way store recently doing a seminar on sturgeon. We didn't have a chance to talk, so I don't think your problems were with me In any case at least it's a legitimate complaint that has nothing to do with pay scales.
did you get paid for the seminar you held? if so lame for bashing them...was it ok to make a little coin but not good enough for your archery needs?
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on March 23, 2009, 08:47:07 PM
The two I have been in have been a joke, the one guy told me that a bow will shoot smoother after he paper tunes it, then we asked him how to put a scope on a bow, he said it screws into thw riser!!!! down this way they screw up a ton of stuff and the work for the most part has been sloppy at best......
Holy Crap! Why in the hell would you give a seminar at a Sportsmans Wharehouse one week, then bash them a week later.
Have some respect for yourself. Maintaining a relationship with a merchant like this should be a symbiotic relationship where you both benefit. Blessing a store you consider "a joke" with your presence is pathetic, arrogant and egotistical.
If I did not like a particular store, thought they were "a joke", I would not accept an arrangement where I gave a seminar. Wouldn't do it. I would politely decline.
I am an expert on very few if any topics. If I was, I would surely be careful to protect my image by only standing with others in the field who I believe have a good image. I would not hang my hat on a business I did not like. Good lord.
Im not sure how speaking the blantant truth is disrespectful? the archery Dep has nothing to do with fishing and I never said all of them are bad......
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Post by: trailtreker on March 24, 2009, 12:24:58 AM
Post by: Old Dog on March 24, 2009, 08:53:49 AM
Even so, we're human and we sometimes make mistakes. For example I tied in a D-loop for a soldier from Ft Lewis yesterday, and I don't know what went wrong, I've tied hundreds of D-loops, but this one broke, and that soldier came back to me with a busted lip, and pissed off . I felt, and still feel, like s**t. I did what I could to make it right, and when it was all said and done he accepted my appology and shook my hand. I still don't know if it was a flaw in the D-loop material, or my installation. :dunno: In any case there is no perfect archery shop, because they are run and staffed by people, and people just aint perfect. ;)
Post by: Gobble on March 24, 2009, 09:28:30 AM
It can be real difficult to find good archery help. There just aren't that many archers in WA, and good bow mechanics are even rarer. I've been fortunate at the Federal way store to find some really good help, and I aint bad myself.
Even so, we're human and we sometimes make mistakes. For example I tied in a D-loop for a soldier from Ft Lewis yesterday, and I don't know what went wrong, I've tied hundreds of D-loops, but this one broke, and that soldier came back to me with a busted lip, and pissed off . I felt, and still feel, like s**t. I did what I could to make it right, and when it was all said and done he accepted my appology and shook my hand. I still don't know if it was a flaw in the D-loop material, or my installation. :dunno: In any case there is no perfect archery shop, because they are run and staffed by people, and people just aint perfect. ;)
I've had nothing but good experiences with the FedWay store. Great people and very helpful
Post by: trailtreker on March 24, 2009, 03:30:25 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on April 25, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Post by: Charlie on May 04, 2009, 09:35:33 AM
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I have had only great experience in dealing with the Lacey Sportsmans Rod and Ray are awesome, I did have a little trouble with the silverdale one. I have dealt with the Federal Way one recently and they were friendly and stayed open even past closing to help us. I don't ever remember asking what they make per hour to see if they are qualified to work on my bow, that is ridicules.:tup:
I have also had Larry do some work for me at the Federal Way store and he was a true professional IMO.
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on May 05, 2009, 09:21:18 PM
Post by: TheHunt on May 30, 2009, 08:50:50 PM
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Post by: WonkyWapiti on June 01, 2009, 03:25:47 PM
Post by: Thefisherman83 on October 02, 2009, 08:49:12 PM
Post by: Iron Head on October 03, 2009, 08:48:02 PM
A few days later I stopped by Sportco, I stood there looking at the archery stuff for a good 10minutes, and the guys wouldn't give me the time of day. They went on with their own conversation and do their thing but never went over to ask me if I needed anything. And that day was alittle with no other customers waiting for service but me.
I am a faithful Sportco member and purchased nearly all of my outdoors supplies from them.
But I will not go to them for archery unless they have better customer service.
Post by: dbbowstrings on October 05, 2009, 02:55:36 PM
and did a gerat job he showed me right where the G-5 peeps were. Hoytstaff shooter I am ashamed to be associated with Hoyt after your un-founded comments I thought staff shooters were better than that :(
But i guess some guys will do anything for money does that make you a Whore?
Post by: gasman on October 05, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
A few days later I stopped by Sportco, I stood there looking at the archery stuff for a good 10minutes, and the guys wouldn't give me the time of day. They went on with their own conversation and do their thing but never went over to ask me if I needed anything. And that day was alittle with no other customers waiting for service but me.
I am a faithful Sportco member and purchased nearly all of my outdoors supplies from them.
Thats why i do not have membership any more.
I will happily pay more and travel farther to get good customer srevice, and Sportco is right across the freeway from my work.
There customer service is "Non-existant".
Post by: elk311 on October 06, 2009, 08:52:18 AM
I have had problems in the silverdale one, Morons I think I helped more of the costumers then they did. They had by bow all screwed up, so i took there tools and tuned the bow myself. They dont know what there talking about they need to get new people in there... there use to be some real good people in there now it went to crap....
Yup! Silverdale "Wholesale Sports" (a.k.a. Sportsmans Warehouse) or whatever they call themselves today has some of THE WORST customer service hands down!!! Sportco (Fife) would be next in line and Cabelas after that (in regard to poor customer service).
With that said, where the heck can an honest sportsman go to get the customer service they deserve? Please let me know.
Post by: Buckmark on October 06, 2009, 09:12:45 AM
Post by: Old Dog on October 06, 2009, 07:01:15 PM
Well, My experience with Sportsmans warehouse was great some old old old guy named Larry helped me
and did a great....
Hey! I resemble that remark >:(
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 09, 2009, 09:53:09 PM
So, Hoytstaffshooter, you were probably one of the ones helping to educate a few if they sat in on your seminar. So, one of these times help them out instead of bashing them. I know you like taking the heat from the group as your pretty consistent at it. Help them out next time and tell us about that story.