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Title: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Bofire on August 05, 2009, 11:24:41 AM: :)I just got back from this store. I walked in about 5 mins before 11:00am, three guys were in the store. The biggest guy asked me what I was doing. I said "just looking around, and maybe have a couple stupid questions for you" He said " I dont have time for stupid questions, I am not open for 10 more minutes" His sign said he opened at 11:00.
Hell with the rude jerk, I will not be going back.
Carl
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: CoryTDF on August 05, 2009, 11:39:09 AM: Bummer.... With service like that he is not going to last long anyway.
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Post by: Old Dog on August 05, 2009, 11:40:20 AM: :yike:

Come visit us at the Federal Way Wholesale Sports. We don't beleive there is any such thing as a stupid question.
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Post by: halflife65 on August 05, 2009, 12:02:38 PM: Crazy - I have not had the same experience there. I've bought several things there (arrows and some other stuff) and my Dad has purchased 2 bows from them.

There is no excuse for treating anybody like that (a customer or anybody else, for that matter) but I wonder if you just caught the guy at the wrong moment?
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: tmike on August 05, 2009, 12:15:32 PM: If you go in and drop a grand you'll be treated just fine, otherwise it's a crap shoot. It also depends on who you deal with there. Some of the guys are great!
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: Buckmark on August 05, 2009, 01:08:19 PM: Man it burns me up to here stuff like this, customer service should be #1, dont care if your just looking or buying, and should never matter with how much you spend, i'll take 10 customers spending 100, over 1 customer spending 1000, treat them all the same and get more in return from the 10, i moved a few years back and was looking for a bow shop close to me, got 2 recommendations and both places were a joke at customer service, will never go back to them and i tell everyone that asks me not to go to either shop, wound up going to my old shop even though i have to drive farther to it. I'll just say 1 shop is in everett and the other is in mt vernon that i dont recommend at all, the shop i use is in mont lake terrace, called the Nock Point..
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: bucklucky on August 05, 2009, 01:11:51 PM: Go down to Luckyshot in Chehalis, I bet you dont get that down there.
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: Bofire on August 05, 2009, 01:53:35 PM: :)thanks everyone, I wanted to trade with a local guy. Please take alook at my post "stupid questions".
Carl
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: JBar on August 05, 2009, 06:38:32 PM: Are you sure you're not talking about Fletch setters in Rainier? Last time I was at Rainier archery ( today ) they open at 10:00! I'm just putting 2 and 2 together the town of Rainier is closer to Yelm and the store hours don't jive. Hopefully if you made an honest mistake of Identity you'll own up to it, even so I'm sorry to hear you were treated like that anywhere.
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: Bofire on August 05, 2009, 07:09:00 PM: No mistake jabar, newer store in Rainier, I have lived in this area for over 40 years.
Carl
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Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on August 05, 2009, 07:19:12 PM: Rainier archery is in Graham, Wa. And the only big guy in there is Lee and he is Black. So was the big guy that told you they didn't open till eleven Black.
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: JBar on August 05, 2009, 07:24:16 PM: Quote from: Bofire on August 05, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
No mistake jabar, newer store in Rainier, I have lived in this area for over 40 years.
Carl

So it's NOT Rainier Archery in Graham it's in Rainier ( the town )? I could have been mistaken on the name of the shop in Rainier ( the town ).
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Post by: jason4429 on August 05, 2009, 07:28:58 PM: That was fletch setters and you were talking to craig
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Post by: JBar on August 05, 2009, 07:37:52 PM: Honest mistakes happen Wapiti and I think this is one of them. It is a little confusing with a shop in Rainier and a shop named Rainier! Hell I'm confused!
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on August 05, 2009, 07:41:53 PM: Honest mistake or not people should own up and confess, I am done! My record speaks for itself!
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Post by: tmike on August 05, 2009, 07:42:14 PM: Me either! I've never been to Fletch Setters.
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Post by: scoyoc5 on August 05, 2009, 08:10:02 PM: I bought some gear several years ago dropped more than I'd like to say :chuckle: :chuckle:.Their set up was almost dead on and I was very happy with that..Rainier has always treated me right. I have noticed on occasion that their tellin stories take presidece over helping the customer. but then again your in a bow shop and I like B'sn too.
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Post by: bullelk1 on August 05, 2009, 09:15:12 PM: Done business with both over the years. I bought a Mathews from Rainer Archery years ago (Joe) and every trip (from Lacey no less) thereafter I was
ignored and treated like crap, if I could get waited on through all the B.S.ing with the good ole boys.

Gave it up and started driving to Mathews shop south of Chehalis until Greg opened the Fletch Setters in Rainier. I have had nothing but great service from him for several years now.
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: Bofire on August 06, 2009, 07:51:08 AM: Now I am confused, the store I went to is in the town of Rainier, it has only been in town a few months. in a double wide trailer. I am just about positive it says Rainier Archery on its sign, I will be going by it today. to check I have never been to any store in Graham and know nothing about it.
Carl
Title: Re: Rainier Archery
Post by: bucklucky on August 06, 2009, 08:25:56 AM: Yes, that is Craig Norris, Fletchsetter Archery in the town of Rainier Washington.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Bofire on August 06, 2009, 08:48:26 AM: I just drove down there. On the front of the building are a bunch of banners that say lots of equipment names. On another sign by the road it has a picture of trees and a mountain in BIG red letters it says "ARCHERY", in little light brown letters by the upper right corner it says "fletch setters' like they aint to proud of it.

To the owners of the Rainier Archery Store in Graham I offer a sincere apology also to anyone I confused here.
Carl
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: tmike on August 06, 2009, 09:24:13 AM: WAPITIHUNTER,
Sorry about the confusion on the shop, you personally have always given good service. That's why I said some of you guys are great. I shouldn't have jumped in here.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: firedog on August 06, 2009, 12:52:49 PM: Go over to XXX, they are in Rainer also out towards the bridge.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: MagKarl on August 06, 2009, 01:31:47 PM: Quote from: firedog on August 06, 2009, 12:52:49 PM
Go over to XXX, they are in Rainer also out towards the bridge.

Whoa! Are you joking? Now you're talking about a shop in Rainier OREGON. The subject of this post is a shop in Rainier WASHINGTON, not to be confused with Rainier Archery in Graham, WA.
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Post by: firedog on August 06, 2009, 04:13:55 PM: Ooops! :)
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Post by: halflife65 on August 06, 2009, 06:18:57 PM: This is comical... :chuckle:
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Post by: CoryTDF on August 06, 2009, 06:24:39 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: This is funny!!!!
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Bofire on August 06, 2009, 06:34:54 PM: It is funny but, I went to the real, Rainier Archery today, the one in Graham. They were very nice, answered my questions and I was quite impressed. Joe was nice, he aint a big guy tho, I think I and Wapiti are gonna be friends and all is good.

I am sorry that my ignorance caused such a todo!
Carl
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: JBar on August 06, 2009, 06:56:14 PM: Thanks for the correction Bofire! And Now I'm really cofused with 3 shops associated with the Name Rainier! :chuckle:
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Post by: xXx Archery on August 06, 2009, 09:43:37 PM: Yes guys we are in Rainier OREGON :hello: :hello:I live in washington...lol
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Post by: rasbo on August 06, 2009, 09:46:12 PM: gee bofire :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: actionshooter on August 06, 2009, 09:50:27 PM: I have always been happy with Fletch Setter and he has been around for as few years, he moved to town a year or so ago. He worked out of his house/barn for a while.
He actually fixed a bunch of *censored*ty work from Ranier Archery for me :chuckle:
My bow shot way better when he got done and didn't charge me :dunno:
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Bob33 on August 06, 2009, 10:07:23 PM: "Who's on first, what's on second, I don't know is on third...."
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: ICEMAN on August 06, 2009, 10:21:49 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on August 06, 2009, 10:07:23 PM
"Who's on first, what's on second, I don't know is on third...."

:chuckle:
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: bucklucky on August 06, 2009, 10:58:50 PM: No, whats on third , who's on second ......... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on August 06, 2009, 11:04:26 PM: What about Rainier beer?
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: halflife65 on August 07, 2009, 07:24:17 AM: Yep, Rainier Beer would probably all solve it. We should just sit around drinking Rainier Beer at our Rainier Beer Summit and talk about differences in Rainier (locations.) We can invite people from each of the Rainiers to attend.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: bullcanyon on August 07, 2009, 08:32:03 AM: I've had great service from Craig. First time I was in his old store he gave me same plates for my wifes bow. Smaller to fit her grip better. Never once been rude to me. I will not however go to the one in Graham. I can think of 5 buddies off the top of my head that won't either, because of experiences they had themselves.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: SnakeEyes on August 07, 2009, 10:42:59 AM: This was an interesting read. It is obvious, but it shows how important consistent, knowledgeable, friendly customer service really is. A small bussiness can really lose if someone has a bad experience.
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Post by: Bofire on August 07, 2009, 02:13:44 PM: :) :)I met Bullcanyon at a store today, I have met action shooter before, and a salesman at a competitor store all told me Craig at Fletch setters, was a good guy, and that I must have caught him at a bad time. I decided maybe they were right. As I really like the idea of supporting local independant businesses, I went back.
I walked in and Craig was busy, a few minutes later he approached me, Craig remembered me, and apologized right then, explaining he had a rough morning that day. I accept that. I admire a man who can admit his failures or weak moments.

Thank you Craig! I anticipate doing business with you.
Carl :)
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Elkpiss on August 07, 2009, 02:54:54 PM: This is a funny thread... :chuckle:, their was a whole bunch of :dunno: this through out the read... Craig is a good dude, i have done buisness with him for awhile and he can be a little aunrey sometimes but good dude.. I do buisness with craig cause i have gone their for years, but Lucky shot in chehalis is a dam fine shop to, and i dont think you will find a nicier guy then Ted.. Both are very Knowledgable for the most part.. i hope Craig dont read this thread he will feel like a :mor:!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Tom Tamer on August 07, 2009, 03:22:43 PM: Quote from: halflife65 on August 07, 2009, 07:24:17 AM
Yep, Rainier Beer would probably all solve it. We should just sit around drinking Rainier Beer at our Rainier Beer Summit and talk about differences in Rainier (locations.) We can invite people from each of the Rainiers to attend.

Don't forget to invite the Basball team in Tacoma.... The Rainier's :P
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: halflife65 on August 07, 2009, 03:39:09 PM: I wonder if they would let us have it on the Whitehouse lawn?
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: bullelk1 on August 07, 2009, 08:07:51 PM: Wow, I'm glad that's over!

I have been to both shops (although I will never ever darken the door in Rainier Archery )and I was even getting confused!

Greg at Fletch Setter in the town of Rainer Washington knows his stuff and is a good guy.

Sure glad elk season is getting close....................we all need to get out in the woods and chill!! I would suggest we all go out and practice our elk bugles and drive the neighbor's nuts!!!!!!!
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Post by: JBar on August 07, 2009, 08:11:05 PM: And the neighbors dogs! :chuckle:
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Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on August 07, 2009, 08:35:18 PM: How bout when elk season is over we all sit around a camp fire and drink Rainier beer and we all stare at my enormous Nooksack Bull while watching the sun rise behind Mt. Rainier!!!!!!...........................................I like that Idea. :chuckle:
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Post by: JBar on August 08, 2009, 06:32:13 AM: I've got your NookSACK!! :chuckle:
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Post by: westsideoutdoorsman on August 13, 2009, 04:18:15 PM: Skookum's an awesome range, good pro shop there too.

Too bad Rainier folded, wasn't half bad bear and the fact that it was local made it taste better. ;)
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: elkman11032 on August 13, 2009, 05:58:39 PM: DO NOT go to craig in the fletch setter store he is a piece of *censored*... he does the *censored*tyist job in the world.... his bow work is terrorible. everytime I go there for the most simple things, he takes me strings off the bow, screws with my *censored*, and then I have to re sight the bow, papertune and everything,

dont go there!!!!
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: Bofire on August 13, 2009, 08:53:46 PM: :)I know nothing about bows, but I know alot about character. I beleive Craig to be a good man, he looked me in the eye owned up for a MINOR insult, we shook hands and all is buried. I wish I had never posted this BUT I aint perfect either. That is MY part of this mistake, I got pissed for a minor reason. I should have checked more in depth before I posted. I might have impacted a mans reputation for no reason at all. When I do buy a bow, I am buying it from Craig. I love supporting local small business over big stores.
Carl
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on August 14, 2009, 07:31:58 AM: Quote from: westsideoutdoorsman on August 13, 2009, 04:18:15 PM
Skookum's an awesome range, good pro shop there too.

Too bad Rainier folded, wasn't half bad bear and the fact that it was local made it taste better. ;)

I saw Rainier Beer at Summit Trading grocery store yesterday. I was tempted to buy some but I came out with Michelob Ultra instead.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: halflife65 on August 14, 2009, 08:09:08 AM: Rainier Beer: http://www.rainier-beer.com/Home.aspx

I think that they are owned by Pabst now...
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: elkman11032 on August 14, 2009, 10:31:51 AM: no craig is a great guy... i just wish he did better bow work ... maybe that he would put more time into it.... in my cases i dk???
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: beav1980 on August 20, 2009, 03:39:45 PM: I want to mention that i just got off the phone with "xxx archery" from the xxx archery shop had he had great customer service. I worked retail for 5 yrs and have hi expectations on customer service and i would recomened them. I live in centralia and will be driving down to oregon to purchase a string because i have not received good service with the shop i have been going to. "xxx archery" was great knows his *censored* and is affordable, i want to thank him and would recomened him.
Title: Re: Archery Store in Rainier
Post by: batsquatch on August 20, 2009, 05:20:43 PM: Quote from: WAPITIHUNTER on August 14, 2009, 07:31:58 AM
Quote from: westsideoutdoorsman on August 13, 2009, 04:18:15 PM
Skookum's an awesome range, good pro shop there too.

Too bad Rainier folded, wasn't half bad bear and the fact that it was local made it taste better. ;)

I saw Rainier Beer at Summit Trading grocery store yesterday. I was tempted to buy some but I came out with Michelob Ultra instead.
or you could buy some schmidt which they still sell at summit trading and stare at the elk on the box.