so here's the brutal truth John seems like a pretty knowledgeable guy. With that being said, I did…read morenot like the experience there. Especially being a beginner just getting into archery. anyways from my experience there John could really care less about you, me, or anyone else he isn't close friends with. he seemed in a hurry every time I went In to question about things like draw length, peep placement, poundage or really anything that took up his time. he was quick to dismiss questions, was not helpful and I felt like I was a burden asking him to do simple things like change draw length. even after buying a brand new bow which he most definitely over charged me for. All in all id say even with all the experience he may have it makes little to no difference when you've got bad customer service. I am very much under the impression he cares little about the help and satisfaction of his customers except like I said people he personally knows. I couldn't even get him to tune my bow even though I know something isn't quit right he was quick to dismiss me as whatever. So to sum it up if you're new to archery, thinking of getting into archery, or just want to check things out. DO NOT GO TO THE ARCHERY HUT. Go somewhere that's actually going to care about your over all experience and help you find what works best for you. if you don't you'll end up having to pay someone else to do all your bow set up for you. Because as far as im aware its common practice for whatever bow shop you by from to actually set your bow up according to you specifically. and not just let it go out straight off the rack.

As a beginner I can't tell you how helpful John is when it comes to teaching. I bought a VXR from…read morehim a couple months back and between the fantastic bow that John recommended and his teaching abilities I was able to harvest my first bear this year! The friendship, knowledge and love for bow hunting that radiates in the archery hut is irreplaceable. John has a customer for life!

Had a great pain free weapon transfer. I would definitely recommend them. And hey they may have…read moresomething else in the shop your looking for.

Prices are fair, people are friendly, you'll find ammo, while not as abundant as Sportsmans or…read moreBi-Mart, if you're looking for "unmainstream ammo, you might have some success at "Fast Cash!". If nothing, just have a trip down memory lane

New owners aren't nearly as friendly as old owners. Plus, they post your driver's license on an…read moreopen bulletin board where everybody see your personal information. Total violation of privacy. They hover over you inside the range and constantly interrupt. Not a good vibe.

Took a friend in who is new to shooting and guns and was so impressed with the knowledge patience…read more and compassion of the staff there. (John/Kristi (sp?) & Darrell (sp?). Plus the place looks marvelous. What an improvement from when I visited there probably five years ago when it had other owners. We will definitely be back!!

A small, one man (Mitch Smith, proprietor) operation which has everything you need, whether you're…read moreinto tying your own bugs - or you want to take a class in learning how - or if you need a new rod, or some good info on the local streams. Most every fly he sells is personally hand tied. I've been trading here for about two years and have come to depend on this place as my "go to" shop - for all things fly fishing related. Mitch is a very knowledgeable fellow and he's always willing to share what he knows with you - all without being overbearing.

I needed a specific color of rabbit fur that local retailers did not carry. Was referred to Two…read moreRivers Fly Shop and was not disappoint . A small shop that is a fly fisherman's paradise. They have pretty much what you need to make any flies, and if they didn't have certain items in stock they are more than happy to make a custom order. Mitch, perhaps the owner, was running the show. Super friendly and very knowledgeable. Prices are very reasonable with great varieties. Will definitely come back for future purchases.

Great recycled shoe program makes being sustainable so easy and pleasant. The folks there are very…read morenice and helpful too.

I cannot recommend this store enough! I came in 20 minutes before close with a return that was well…read morepast 30 days and was immediately helped by who I can assume is the owner. He was so kind and helpful and even offered me a discount because the last time I came in the register was down. He was super knowledgeable and helped me find a pair of shoes that make me very excited to get back into running!

Glad we still have Big5 in Albany. The staff are so helpful…read more The selection is very good, for the size of the store. Plus they have great sales all the time, which saves me money in today's challenging economy.

The whole reason people use smart pay on their phones is so they don't have to carry a wallet full…read moreof cards. Having a policy that requires the clerk to see the back of the card is counter productive. If you need to check the signature ask for my I.D.. If I hadn't needed my purchase today I would have just order it online. In an online moving world you'd think brick and mortar retailers would work extra hard to make the in person experience a little better.

The young man behind the counter was polite, helpful, knowledgeable - everything you could hope for…read morein an employee. My daughter wants to learn the guitar. He answered all her questions and offered suggestions. Unfortunately, we didn't buy anything. I have no issues coming back when she's ready. Watching them work on the instruments in the back was interesting. The care that was shown is not an everyday occurrence. This store and its employees are a hidden gem!

+2 for polite customer service and knowledge of musical instruments. -3 for taking me to the…read morecleaners. On June 3, 2020 I took my daughter's play guitar that I purchase on Amazon for 17.99 to the Troubadour. The owner/ front guy is old school customer service where he enjoys getting to know the customers. After a 15 minute chit chat he tells me that all strings would need to replaced. I asked for total co$t and he said it would be $11.50 for the package of strings and $20 installation. When I picked it up the next day he gives me a quote of $56 !!!! "For what?" I asked. "Gas and oil, you know things have gotten expensive. Especially kids stuff." I stared at him and said "I really do not understand the gas & oil part. Sounds outrageous!" He said he would give me a discount from $56 to $49. I paid the $49 and went to get a 2nd & 3rd of opinion on cost. Both other places quoted me $20 and no "gas & oil" cost. I am all about supporting local business, but when you get reaped off by local vendors it makes it hard to support them. Corvallis is not a big place and variety is limited. But extorting locals is not the way to keep your business open.

We recently remodeled our kitchen and dining room, and needed new countertops. The crew at Artisan…read moreCustom Countertops was fantastic, and a pleasure to work with! They really had our best interest in mind through the whole process. We visited a few of their suppliers' warehouses and found some granite slabs that were exactly what we were looking for. Installation was quick and we are very pleased with how beautiful they look! Such a great experience!

I had a small countertop project that I needed help with. Folks at Artisan Custom Countertops we're…read moreso great to work with. Took personal interest in helping me find the right stone. They have a great showroom and beautiful selection of countertop material.