Pro Shops better
02-19-2008 | 07:36 PM
#31
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RE: Pro Shops better
ORIGINAL: YooperMike
Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back. The shop I go is very good, all workers are pretty good. I have learned alot in the last year, so I can do most things myself now, which is handy.
Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back. The shop I go is very good, all workers are pretty good. I have learned alot in the last year, so I can do most things myself now, which is handy.
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
I used to get some funny looks working next to a 60+ year old back in the archery department at Sportsman's Warehouse. A lot of the older guys (at first) weren't comfortable with how young I was -- until I worked on their equipment. As it stands now, I have customers calling me and getting ahold of me on AT who want me to work on their bows from my home, rather than having to take it into Sportsman's.
Go figure.
Not ALL young people are inexperienced. Its a stereotype that gets real old real fast. Just because you work at a chain store doesn't mean you're inexperienced. Sometimes its difficult to get hired at a lot of the mom and pop shops locally because they're family owned and operated.
I used to get some funny looks working next to a 60+ year old back in the archery department at Sportsman's Warehouse. A lot of the older guys (at first) weren't comfortable with how young I was -- until I worked on their equipment. As it stands now, I have customers calling me and getting ahold of me on AT who want me to work on their bows from my home, rather than having to take it into Sportsman's.
Go figure.
Not ALL young people are inexperienced. Its a stereotype that gets real old real fast. Just because you work at a chain store doesn't mean you're inexperienced. Sometimes its difficult to get hired at a lot of the mom and pop shops locally because they're family owned and operated.
When I originally started working there, I would say a good majority of the "older" customers were leary about my working on their equipment. There were times where I was the only person working, and if they wanted their stuff worked on that day, it would be done by me. They found that I often did my work quicker and more efficiently than my coworker(s). They soon started requesting me as the one who worked on their stuff.
I'm 19 years old. I'll be 20 in April. I understand that there are a lot of people out there (older than myself) who know more about tuning bows than I probably ever will, however, I wouldn't be lying if I said I know more about what I'm doing when it comes to setting up and tuning bows than a lot of people twice my age who've been at it twice as long.
The concept that younger archers, who a lot of work in chain stores (Cabelas, Sportsman's, Gander Mt., etc), don't know what they're doing is absolutely stupid. I'll admit I've run into a few who shouldn't be allowed to work on people's equipment, but it would be ridiculous to lump us all into one group. Its something that I run into quite frequently, and frankly, it gets old.
So again, I'm not patting myself on the back, I'm simply proving my point.
02-19-2008 | 11:00 PM
#32
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Pro Shops better
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
Its not a matter of patting myself on the back, I'm the last person you'll find looking for an "atta boy." I'm just proving my point. I worked at Sportsman's Warehouse for ten months; I no longer work there. Since leaving, I've had customers from the store contact me at my home, seeking my assistance with their bows.
When I originally started working there, I would say a good majority of the "older" customers were leary about my working on their equipment. There were times where I was the only person working, and if they wanted their stuff worked on that day, it would be done by me. They found that I often did my work quicker and more efficiently than my coworker(s). They soon started requesting me as the one who worked on their stuff.
I'm 19 years old. I'll be 20 in April. I understand that there are a lot of people out there (older than myself) who know more about tuning bows than I probably ever will, however, I wouldn't be lying if I said I know more about what I'm doing when it comes to setting up and tuning bows than a lot of people twice my age who've been at it twice as long.
The concept that younger archers, who a lot of work in chain stores (Cabelas, Sportsman's, Gander Mt., etc), don't know what they're doing is absolutely stupid. I'll admit I've run into a few who shouldn't be allowed to work on people's equipment, but it would be ridiculous to lump us all into one group. Its something that I run into quite frequently, and frankly, it gets old.
So again, I'm not patting myself on the back, I'm simply proving my point.
ORIGINAL: YooperMike
Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back. The shop I go is very good, all workers are pretty good. I have learned alot in the last year, so I can do most things myself now, which is handy.
Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back. The shop I go is very good, all workers are pretty good. I have learned alot in the last year, so I can do most things myself now, which is handy.
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
I used to get some funny looks working next to a 60+ year old back in the archery department at Sportsman's Warehouse. A lot of the older guys (at first) weren't comfortable with how young I was -- until I worked on their equipment. As it stands now, I have customers calling me and getting ahold of me on AT who want me to work on their bows from my home, rather than having to take it into Sportsman's.
Go figure.
Not ALL young people are inexperienced. Its a stereotype that gets real old real fast. Just because you work at a chain store doesn't mean you're inexperienced. Sometimes its difficult to get hired at a lot of the mom and pop shops locally because they're family owned and operated.
I used to get some funny looks working next to a 60+ year old back in the archery department at Sportsman's Warehouse. A lot of the older guys (at first) weren't comfortable with how young I was -- until I worked on their equipment. As it stands now, I have customers calling me and getting ahold of me on AT who want me to work on their bows from my home, rather than having to take it into Sportsman's.
Go figure.
Not ALL young people are inexperienced. Its a stereotype that gets real old real fast. Just because you work at a chain store doesn't mean you're inexperienced. Sometimes its difficult to get hired at a lot of the mom and pop shops locally because they're family owned and operated.
When I originally started working there, I would say a good majority of the "older" customers were leary about my working on their equipment. There were times where I was the only person working, and if they wanted their stuff worked on that day, it would be done by me. They found that I often did my work quicker and more efficiently than my coworker(s). They soon started requesting me as the one who worked on their stuff.
I'm 19 years old. I'll be 20 in April. I understand that there are a lot of people out there (older than myself) who know more about tuning bows than I probably ever will, however, I wouldn't be lying if I said I know more about what I'm doing when it comes to setting up and tuning bows than a lot of people twice my age who've been at it twice as long.
The concept that younger archers, who a lot of work in chain stores (Cabelas, Sportsman's, Gander Mt., etc), don't know what they're doing is absolutely stupid. I'll admit I've run into a few who shouldn't be allowed to work on people's equipment, but it would be ridiculous to lump us all into one group. Its something that I run into quite frequently, and frankly, it gets old.
So again, I'm not patting myself on the back, I'm simply proving my point.
Tim
02-19-2008 | 11:29 PM
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RE: Pro Shops better
Come on now, time is money! You know that!
I've got a habit to support here! I can't buy a new bow with friendship.
"I'd like to buy that bow."
"That bow is $700, how much do you have?"
"Do you accept friendship as payment?"
"..."
[&:]
02-19-2008 | 11:42 PM
#36
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: ND
RE: Pro Shops better
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
Come on now, time is money! You know that!
I've got a habit to support here! I can't buy a new bow with friendship.
"I'd like to buy that bow."
"That bow is $700, how much do you have?"
"Do you accept friendship as payment?"
"..."
[&:]
Come on now, time is money! You know that!
I've got a habit to support here! I can't buy a new bow with friendship.
"I'd like to buy that bow."
"That bow is $700, how much do you have?"
"Do you accept friendship as payment?"
"..."
[&:]
Tim
02-22-2008 | 09:50 AM
#38
Nontypical Buck
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From: East Central ILLinois USA
RE: Pro Shops better
Christine;
I forgot to show you when you were here last time the new Mallet We have at the shop( One of our shop shooters made it for us )
It's made of Brass...
Just Rapp Sharply a couple of times and Walla... FEATHER EATING REST FROM HELL....... ALL FIXED
Deb worked on it for two hours straight and never once did she break out a pair of pliers. (though, "mallet" was brought up more than once)
It's made of Brass...
Just Rapp Sharply a couple of times and Walla... FEATHER EATING REST FROM HELL....... ALL FIXED
02-22-2008 | 01:33 PM
#40
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Warsaw,MO
RE: Pro Shops better
I don't have much expirence going to other places besides pro shops. I don't think i want to take a chance taking my bow anywhere else. The pro shops i go to have some very knowledgeable people.