"THAT OTHER HUNTING FISHING STORE" in Richmond. Good prices? Service?. Tell me about it
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"THAT OTHER HUNTING FISHING STORE" in Richmond. Good prices? Service?. Tell me about it
I go there on a regular basis. They have competetive pricing and a knowledgeable staff. They also have a good stock of ammo. Great spot if you are into box/xbow hunting.
That isn't quite what I'm hearing. You wouldn't be part of their part would You? Same area
Russell and Richmond aren't really the same area. A good 30-40 min drive between them.
I've had a few issues with TH&FS. I won't go into any great detail, except to say that they simply don't seem to care if they retain my business or not.
I'll stop in from time to time, just because i like visiting hunting stores... but i've given up expecting great deals or even being recognized, if not as a person, at least as a good customer with a substantial spending history.
Actually You're not far off. I submitted an email with a question. My response wasQuote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
"Sorry that you feel that way but we have no idea that these two bows are the same according to you. We were never told by our suppliers of this and I will make some calls to find out. But with people like you that assume and jump to conclusions and attacking us this way I would definitely prefer not to have you as a customer anyways. We have a lot of great customers that appreciate what we do and understand that we do not know everything about all the product we carry, we do the best we can.
Management"
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IOW You sked if the one bow was just an off shoot of the other. We charged You more. So the best defense is a good offense
I don't expect any preferential treatment when I go there even though I have dropped quite a large chunk of change on their doorstep, but I do like to be acknowledged (and I am normally).
I personally like the Old Co-Op better but there is a greater variety of inventory at the Hunting Store
Hmmm... if that were me I would not be darkening their door any longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by standup
The Old Co-Op is further out of my way than I'll typically go... however i chatted with the lads at the Carp Outdoors show last weekend and was really impressed by their friendliness, genuine discussion and willingness to pretty much do (or at least look into possibilities) anything to get/keep your business.Quote:
Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
I'll definitely be swinging out to see them prior to turkey season opener.
The young fella Wes lives down the street from me. Portly fella with red hair and normally some kind of beard. He is very geniune and is an avid hunter and shooter.
Pat, the owner, is nice fellow as well. You just won't see him there often.
North Gower and Richmond are almost exactly the same distance from Hunt Club and Bank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
I am not a fan of this particular store as well. I needed a part for a magazine of mine, they had the magazine for 3 weeks and never even pulled it out of the bag. They had a rifle that I wanted to look at but it was rusted all around the stock and they wanted way too much money and no budging. They also did not really seem like they wanted to leave their chairs to even ask me if I needed help.
Kemptville CT is not cheap but they have really worked with me. The Old Co-op has people who really want to build a client base, I like them.
It's settled... the next OODMAG Eastern Chapter breakfast meetup is in North Gower... and afterwards we all go to The Old Co-Op. lol
I know Wes - he went to Russell High School with my oldest daughter.Quote:
Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
He does a lot of hunting, particularly waterfowl - never too busy to talk about hunting either and knows his stuff.
It's not too far from where I work in Kanata.
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Originally Posted by Oddmott
Here here. That settles it
I'm in, I will likely need more bullets (they carry Hornady) and I just bought a used 410 single shot that I will need to feed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
Which brings up another topic.
When are we going to get together next for breakfast? Odd... what location in Gower were you thinking?
Their Saturday hours are not that long though, just don't make it a late brunch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
You know the Marlborough in North Gower has great breakfast :)
Fox, I was thinking the Marlborough too!
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Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
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Originally Posted by Fox
Sounds like you lads have an idea in mind. I don't know the area at all, so i'm not good for suggestions and will gladly go wherever works best for the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
If their Sat hours are shortened, we could call ahead to see if they'd be willing to extend by an hour or so for 6+ hunters to stop in. Or, we could all meet there, do some shopping, and then head to a restaurant for lunch, instead of breakfast.
I know some guys work farms and stuff early Sat mornings, so making a breakfast is tough for them anyways.
Maybe we need to start a new thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
Ya cause if We stay on this one I'm going to ask how long You guys figure a fellow should have to argue with a "BOW EXPERT" as to whether brace height of a bow is measured string to inside where hand goes or string to outside front of bow??????????Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
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Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
I'm out on this decision. Don't know the area. Ain't never been to the Co-op ,but. I know it'll be where I do shopping after. That's a FOR SURE
The Marlborough is restaurant in North Gower. It is right around the corner from the Old Co-Op. The Co-Op has bows too! Not the same selection as there in the Hunting Store but they will get an item in for you. It is about a 10 minute drive south of Richmond. Normally if I go to one I go to the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by standup
Take Exit 49 off the 416 going south. Once on the off ramp go right to head west. 2 km west of the 416 (north side of the road) is the Old Co-op.
http://www.oldco-op.ca/
Well like the man said. Lets start a thread to announce it and set a date/time. Love to get meeting some of You guys and get to a good store
Standup you may need a bow shop that deals with and can specialize in traditional archery equipment as asking some dudes at a general hunting store will likely be futile even if they mean well they may have no clue.
I dont know of any in your area but i would ask around if I were you. In the meantime you should check out tradgang.com and ask your questions there. They have a great forum with tonnes of info and knowledgeable members that will likely have you solving the problems you have with the bow from home.
Oh I know the answers to things like Brace height, nock point placement, etc. Might have been nice if the "PROCLAIMED EXPERT" did
It is not a big store, we should make sure that Wes is there.Quote:
Originally Posted by standup
I'll call beginning of next week and get his sat hours. I'll start a seperate thread on here for a breakfast/shopping day...OKAY?
Works for me! Hockey season for the young fella is over soon