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3.3 (74 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Daniel Nicholas A.

Great shopping experience. What they lack in square footage is more than compensated with their Customer Service

One Navy Blue BACKSAC  with adjustable straps.
Frances D.

This Big 5 Sporting Good Store has a wide selection of Rollberblades Brands name products that comes in different colors and their safety features for these In-Line Skates and also there was a lot of different prices for these various brands of Rollerblades. I didn't talk to a sales associate in purchasing these Rollerblades. I just did my own research online on Yelp.com before I drove over to this store location. I needed to buy one pair of Rollerblades, a Helmet, Knee Pads, Leather Gloves and a comfortable Outfit to wear when I went Rollerblading like a Sports Bra, and Bike Shorts. I looked around this store to make sure I didn't miss anything. I saw this one pair of Rollerblades the name brand is called VIABLADE PARKWAY Women's size 7 that is my regular shoe size in the medium size. The color I really pretty it is a two tone color which is Black and Gold Accent. This pair of rollerblades are made in Italy. I know that these Rollerblades are a really good quality In-Line Skates because these are manufactured in Italy. Anything made in Italy is a good product. The price of these Rollerblades was not on sale and the regular price of $100.00. That is an expensive price for these Rollerblades but I paid that price because I wanted to have good In-Line Skates and a name brand product that is safer for me to use when I go rollerblading at the Tamarack State Beach. I bought Rollerblades, a BACKSAC which is a backpack and clothing to wear when I do this fun activity. The total cost that I have spent is $117.00.

Bonnie G.

Thanks to my yelp buddy Debbie for recommending this store. I totally forgot about it. Big 5 saved me! I needed a bathing suit for work and let me tell you, it's nearly impossible to find a bathing suit off season in San Diego. Wait...what? Yes, there really is an off season for swimwear! They had a limited selection but it didn't matter. They had what I needed at reasonable prices. Done and done!

Vincent C.

I like Big 5 because they always have great deals, nice little shooting section and a small archery section. I wish there were more locations because this one is out of the way for me. This Big 5 has been here for a long time which is saying something because if they weren't doing so well they would have probably moved. If you come and buy stuff when there's no sale yes the prices are pretty high. When there is a sale you will see a lot of people shopping because sometimes the prices and products are better then Walmart. For a Big 5 I'm surprised about their shooting supplies from safety glasses, cleaning solvents and targets. Their ammo usually is pretty pricey but they do have a lot to choose but it's never what I need. Overall I like Big 5 but you have to catch them when their having a sale otherwise it's too pricey. They're not the best but definitely not the worst just keep your eye out for the sales.

Save a few bucks shopping here.
Marcus F.

I should have started my sports apparel / equipment shopping here first. Big 5 is a small store, but it's cheaper than the super centers like Sports Authority and Dicks. Unfortunately I bought most of my kid's soccer supplies at SA. The busiest section of Big 5 was the shoe area, and for good reason! I wasn't really looking for shoes but the shoe manager said they were having a clearance sale.. Skeptical on how Big 5 defined "clearance prices" I was pleasantly surprised to find cool looking kids shoes at 12 bucks a pair after discounts. Now, these weren't the best quality shows ( Airwalk) but they were on par with Payless. At 12 bucks I bought a few sizes for each kid. - Soccer balls were a few bucks cheaper here, shin guards were a few bucks cheaper, and there was a great selection of soccer socks for girls here. - Security turn-style when you enter the sales floor. - Need a key to use the restroom - Piped in music was calming like Colbie Caillat and 80's soft pop.

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6 years ago

Jeremy the manager is extremely nice and polite and Helpful. I really appreciated it and will be back!

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Came in for a ping pong table and received great service from the entire staff, especially Yesenia!

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You should really hire a new cashier.... Annette wasn't the friendliest .... Felt very unwanted...

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13 years ago

Okay. For some reason, I always feel like I am getting ripped off at Big 5...I am price wise, and their return policies are a joke.

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Good selection. Staff is disinterested and slow. Most offensively, they refuse to read packaging when customer asks. Ick

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