RE: Question about your local pro shop loyalty??
For those of you who worry about getting the best price, keep in mind that VERY few shops, whether PRO or otherwise, have a 'published' price list. If the shop wants to give their 'preferred'/'good' customers a break on certain labor charges, that's their prerogative.
If you want to shop around to save a dollar here and there, you would surely find it hard to swallow in knowing that you're being charged a little extra on certain issues. But then, HOW would you know? As there are usually no set charges on labor rates. If you think for a minute that the labor rates aren't kept somewhat flexible by shops, you're not dealing with the real world. And, if you think that this will only occur in the archery business, wake up.
The bottom line is that you should value a good PRO Shop, just like a good plumber, electrician, or doctor.; if you are fortunate enough to have one. If you respect them, and they know it, they should respect you and treat you accordingly. If you try to USE them, expect to be treated accordingly. I'm not talking about small issues, I'm talking about blatant issues. And, we're not talking about just one issue, it usually takes a cumulative effort to establish a bad relationship with anyone.