I generally like to patronize local shops over nat...

I generally like to patronize local shops over national chains, so when I couldn't find the archery supplies I was looking for at my favorite local shop, I was happy to find this shop four exits off I-275 away from the national chain. Before going, I called the store to see if they had what I wanted, but the phone rang 14 times and nobody answered. Since it's so close to the national chain, I figured I go there anyway.

The store is dark and dirty in an industrial part of town. I went to the archery shop and didn't see much there other than a man at the counter (who apparently doesn't answer his phone). I asked him if they had what I was looking for, and he answered that they were sold out and it takes 3 months to restock. Really? I then asked about low cost arrows for target practice and was told that none of their arrows were low cost, they were all $10 each. Again, really? I then asked about whether they donated any range time to youth clubs. No. What is the rate? $4/hour. $4 each? Yes. So I asked, if I were to rent the range for 1 hour, it's be $4 but if I brought 5 kids to shoot for 1 hour, it's be $20. Yes. I walked out as it became apparent that they didn't want my business and ended up at the national chain that seemed to have no problem with stock and a wide range of arrow prices. I checked out the archery range as I walked out. It was small (one person) and in no better condition than most of the State-owned public ranges. It appears that this business is just waiting for the owner to retire or pass away so the contents can be auctioned off and the building left vacant for years to come. So, if you want old or outdated equipment, a dark dirty facility, high prices, and a rude staff that doesn't want your business, this is the place to go.