What can I say, Dick's is Dick's and if you're going to shop this place, here's one of three solid tips I have to share: Don't shop Dick's online while at work because some other dicks will appear on your monitor if you don't type their full name out correctly and you might get fired if they track your internet searches. Funny, not funny, eh, it's kinda funny cause it's true!
Dick's is a chain sporting goods store with various locations throughout Buffalo that carry a decent selection of everything you need to live an active, healthy lifestyle. You'll find name brand gear like Nike, Reebok, Under Armour, etc. all nicely over priced but for someone like me, that's okay because I only wear Under Armour when I workout and I can only find what I'm looking for at Dick's. I do shop for name brands for certain things, in the name of quality of course and I also won't drive to the closest factory outlet mall (in Niagara Falls) for the discounted savings so Dick's it is! Hey! Get your mind out the gutter!
My tips:
Make sure you get their Score Club Rewards card. The rewards come in nicely with $5-$10 off here and there on your next purchases. Via email and in the mail they send you lots of coupons to entice you to come back. Speaking of coupons, if you forget to bring them, you can pay for your items and come back the next day or days later and bring the coupon and receipt in to still receive the discount. And, here's another tip you probably didn't know... If you buy a pair of sneakers from Dick's and you don't like them within a year of buying them you can return them used (yes used) and get a new pair (yes, a new pair)! Don't believe me? Ask! I was in shock myself when I was told by their staff.
Things I don't like:
Dick's is located in a very busy plaza, be careful driving through the parking lot, everyone's in a rush to go nowhere. Also, I feel like this location isn't very user friendly. I don't like the layout of the store, the displays are lacking, it's very inconsistent with the other locations and I have difficulty finding things quickly. I also have a hard time finding their floor staff to get some help. This location is smaller than the others and these are all reasons why, I prefer shopping at the Dick's location on Maple Road in Amherst. The Dick's in the Galleria Mall is my second fav location but I try to avoid it because I could do without the crowds of mall shoppers.
That is all.
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