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What do you look for in an archery shop?
Doing a little research here Just wondering what all of you look for in a shop? Why do you do business with the shop you choose? Just some examples Selection of products,specific brands? Prices? Bow range and what typedo you prefer,3D,just targets against the wall,electronic movie screen type, ground level and/or tree stand height? Demo bows you can try before you buy? Knowlege of bows? Knowledge of hunting? Leagues to shoot in? Do you just buy your bows there or do you buy all the other stuff too? Camo Calls Scents Soaps Boots Arrows Releases Broadheads Blinds Decoys There are no bow shops in my area that also have a range to shoot at and we can't shoot in our backyards(city law). Got me thinking. |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
What I look for is a staff that know there stuff. If I ask a technical question they should be able to answer it. Secondly, friendly and personable, I want to be treated like a friend. And I don't like people pushing their own agenda. When I bought my last bow, I talked to 3 guys at this pro shop, 1 shot for Hoyt, guess which bow he pushed, 1 shot for Parker, etc etc etc. I went in telling them what I was looking for brand name and all, but they never showed me what I wanted, just kept pushing me toward the bows they wanted me to buy. The shop I use now, they're great. I buy all kinds of stuff, scent control, camo, arrows. As a matter of fact, took my son cause he is saving to buy a bow, one of the staff tells him, "if you save the money and get the bow, I'll buy your arrows". I also know they all hunt, cause I am mounting stuff forjust about allof them. ADDED BONUS! Good luck. Carry as many brands as you can, make people enjoycoming in, make a decent profit and you'll succeed!
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Buellhunter, this is a great question. First and foremost, i look for a great owner. someone who is reliable, trustworthy and just an all around good person. them, and their employes should know what they are talking about for sure. its bad enough walking into places, such as gander mountain where i live and having employees who do not know what they are talking about. when i walk into my local archery shop i like to see what they have as a selection, it donsnt have to be super huge, but is nice that i know that if i need something from my archery shop, if they dont have it on stock, that they can order it! as for prices, i dont think they should over charge, obviously, but they need to make a living too! it is nice that there isa shooting range inside my local archery shop, when he gets done working on my bow, i like to shoot it to see if every thing is good! I also love it that there is a league i can shoot at, every wednesday i have somthing to look forward to. Especially in the winter, it is nice to go inside a bow range not that big, only about 50yrds. max, but its sufficiant. i buy most of my outdoor gear at my local bow shop, just because its close and i know and trust the owner. sorry if im rambling. thanks. MNFOWL
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
I look for a store that's named something like MacRotech. I want the owner to have a name like Len Marsh. I want him to really know his crap and anything and everything and more thanyou want to know about bows. I want him to stock about 15 different brands of bows and all sorts of accessories from target to hunting. I hope he has a staff that can fill in if he's busy. I want them to prosper and make money so they'll be around in 10 years. He therefore can't be the cheapest guy in town, but he isn't going to rip you either. He has to be a successful hunter. Dang, that's a tough order isn't it. Fortunately I found it.[8D][8D][8D][8D] Meet my pro shop owner.... Len Marsh.:D:D:D
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Professional and knowledgeable customer service by each employee having high levels of knowledge of each product they stock. I believe if they do not know anything about the products then it shouldn’t be on the shelf. If a shop needs to hire people who don’t have these skills, then they shouldn’t be interacting with customers on the floor.
Good equipment on hand such as a calibrated chronograph, digital scales, etc. Not a 20-year-old fish scale with pulleys and rope. I like a shop who will try and sale me a product because they truly believe in it. Not a shop that pushes a sale because it has a higher mark-up/profit margin for their personal gain. I like a shop that has my arrows done with they say they will be done. Not having me driving 30 miles back and forth because they didn’t get the job done. Then when they are done, finding tip weights mixed and matched and inserts glued in on angles. Fair prices so they can keep customers and still make a profit, not a 40% mark up from Internet prices. I can handle high prices when it’s followed by excellent customer service. High prices with poor customer service doesn’t work for me. I’m not impressed by a shop who says I don’t need right helical fletching, then later I find out the real reason was because their right helical fletching jig has been broken for two months. |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
For me, it all comes down to customer service. Obviously, I would only want to deal with a staff that is knowledgable. More important to me is how they treat me as a customer. One small example would be if I needed a knock or field tip. If they charged me the twenty cents for it, after I had just bought an entire set up from them that would make me wonder. I would be totally willing to pay higher prices, if the service was great, that way, we both win. He has a customer for life, and I know where to go for what I need.
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Thanks!
Keep them coming |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
First, they are friendly. Knowledgable, and variety, but willing to order if you want something differenct.
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
A selection of bows including some 60# max models, not just the 70#ers....
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
ORIGINAL: davidmil I look for a store that's named something like MacRotech. I want the owner to have a name like Len Marsh. I want him to really know his crap and anything and everything and more thanyou want to know about bows. I want him to stock about 15 different brands of bows and all sorts of accessories from target to hunting. I hope he has a staff that can fill in if he's busy. I want them to prosper and make money so they'll be around in 10 years. He therefore can't be the cheapest guy in town, but he isn't going to rip you either. He has to be a successful hunter. Dang, that's a tough order isn't it. Fortunately I found it.[8D][8D][8D][8D] Meet my pro shop owner.... Len Marsh.:D:D:D
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
What about the range aspect?
Do you like target,3D or the electronic movie type best? How long of shots should be offered if it is target or 3D? |
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Davidmil,
I thought you quit posting hero shots? [8D] I don't look for much in my local shops.... They don't have much I'm interested in and are so over priced I just can't justify the costs... There is one guy about 1.5hrs a way that I do enjoy giving my cash to... |
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Care to share why you like that shop and are willing to travel 3 hrs round trip to do business there?
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
What ILook For In An Archery Shop:
ONE THAT IS NOT 4 HOURS AWAY;) (Being an avid hunter in CA can suck[:@]) |
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at the shop down the road they have a little 3d shoot every wed evening. its $10 to get in, usually teams drawn randomly, and the winners take half the pot. the rest of the money goes into a pot for more targets. its outdoor, and none of us mind losing because sometimes we win, and we know we're raising $ for more targets.
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Interesting question. I think owner/staff almost has to be #1. One guy in my area deals Hoyt, Matthews, and Reflex. The other guy has the Bowtechs, Diamonds,and Parkers.
My first bow was a Parker because after shooting at both shops and looking at my budget, I based my decisionlargelyon how willing to work with a newbie bowhunter with a million questions, my bow shop owner. He was more than willing to put me on the range with any piece of equipment he had in the shop.He's also the reason whyafter shootingMatthews and Bowtechs, I will probably break the tieby going where my comfort leveland helpful bowshop owner are. To me, there is no substitute. |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Thanks for all the replies!
I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most. Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting. Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions. Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging. Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat" Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available. Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent. Sound like fun? |
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Davidmil, I thought you quit posting hero shots? |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
ORIGINAL: Buellhunter Thanks for all the replies! I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most. Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting. Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions. Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging. Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat" Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available. Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent. Sound like fun? it would be good to have alot of different yardages, target AND 3d would be a good thing too |
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Thank you for your honest opinion.
I just feel that as hunters,we should practice in scenarios as close to real hunting as we can. I think a range like this would make any of us a better hunter. The reasons you think it would be lame are the same reasons I think it would be very effective in making those tough shots while hunting easier for most bow hunters. I seldom get wide open,exact yardage shots where the animal stands exactly in the right spot while hunting. Of course that's why I would have the more traditional range for those, like you that would prefer to practice in that way. Something for all types of shooters/hunters! |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Good customer service is the first thing you want in a good pro shop ,ifyou don't have good service then you won't be happy .Availability of the accessories you want and need ,and a good selection of bow's .
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ORIGINAL: Buellhunter Care to share why you like that shop and are willing to travel 3 hrs round trip to do business there? B/C the owner is Hoyt pro staffer and can tune a bow with his toes... He's wealth of bow setup information and he's one heck of guy.... Plus he's got a Hooter Shooter:D |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
I go for the babe behing the counter. Nothing beats a pretty smile.;)
When I can't find that I go with knowledge of bows. I've been to Len's shop and it's one heck of a shop with someone who knows his stuff. For me it's too far away to go there regularly (6hrs). There is an awesome shop in Dunn, NC. It's only 1.5hrs away. The owner knows his stuff and has a good selection of equipment with a great lay out. It shows he has put a lot of time and effort. When your in sales presentation is key. |
RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Sorry, no babes, unless my wife shows up to help.
Anyone else have some feedback for me? |
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