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dynosore
Apr 9, 2007, 11:35 PM
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So we know what latest gadget or shoe we just can't live without, but where to order it from? For the second time in as many weeks I've run into ordering problems, suffice to say I'd rather make a harness out of sun bleached webbing at this point than wait for "them" to get me the right harness  . It would be nice to read other people's order experiences. Would it be possible to have retailers added to the Gear Reviews? Maybe one section for online and one for walk-in retail. If you're from somewhere like I am, the "local shop" is 2+ hours away, has limited selection, and makes online ordering almost mandatory.
I have a few reviews to get the ball rolling if the mods will put this section up. Thanks!
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moose_droppings
Apr 9, 2007, 11:57 PM
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dynosore wrote: So we know what latest gadget or shoe we just can't live without, but where to order it from? For the second time in as many weeks I've run into ordering problems, suffice to say I'd rather make a harness out of sun bleached webbing at this point than wait for "them" to get me the right harness . It would be nice to read other people's order experiences. Would it be possible to have retailers added to the Gear Reviews? Maybe one section for online and one for walk-in retail. If you're from somewhere like I am, the "local shop" is 2+ hours away, has limited selection, and makes online ordering almost mandatory. I have a few reviews to get the ball rolling if the mods will put this section up. Thanks!
Gear Store Review #1
Gear Express (Starved Rock Outfitters) is one of the most reliable, courteous, and fastest shipping on-line gear shops, bar none. They will stoop over backwards to accommodate peoples orders, attentive to details, making everything just right. Prices are usually rock bottom, but their blowout page is close to addicting.
They smell nice too.
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j_ung
Apr 10, 2007, 12:22 AM
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That's a really, really, really, really, really good idea.
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snakedevil
Apr 10, 2007, 12:38 AM
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that's a good idea.
I'd have some interesting things to say about moosejaw
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gobennyjo
Apr 10, 2007, 12:42 AM
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Let me guess you own it. But I have never had any problems with gear express and agree that it is a good online retailer.
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powair
Apr 10, 2007, 1:00 AM
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Yeah...Moosejaw is pretty much the worst place ever...i went into the shop they used to have in town and the kid behind the counter didnt know what webbing was. So i went in the back flipped on the hot knife cut off about 30 feet and walked out. I emailed the owner and he sent me a bunch of free stuff to try and make up for thier shittyness.
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phlyfisher
Apr 10, 2007, 1:04 AM
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http://www.Campman.com in my opinion is the best on the net. They always have the best prices and best customer service as well. 
(This post was edited by phlyfisher on Apr 10, 2007, 1:05 AM)
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vegastradguy
Apr 10, 2007, 1:14 AM
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that is a good idea- lemme chat with ze powers that be and see what we can do.
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lostparrot
Apr 10, 2007, 2:28 AM
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gobennyjo wrote: Let me guess you own it. But I have never had any problems with gear express and agree that it is a good online retailer.
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dynosore
Apr 10, 2007, 3:40 AM
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Great! If the PTB will do this, I humbly volunteer to keep things organized and/or moderate & approve reviews if help is needed.
Oddly enough, I was going to cite gear express as an example of a great shop. Sometimes I can find better prices, but their service is always top notch.
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billcoe_
Apr 10, 2007, 3:42 AM
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lostparrot wrote: gobennyjo wrote: Let me guess you own it. But I have never had any problems with gear express and agree that it is a good online retailer. Nope he doesn't. I've met Mark, he's probably the nicest guy I've ever dealt with. I've bought from Gear Express online a bunch of times, so I decided to drive down to their store(only hour and a half away). Ever NICER in person. I would encourage everyone to buy from them!!
Agree, Mountain Gear, BAckcountry.com, Northern Mt outfitters and MooseJaw too, good dudes all.
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jakedatc
Apr 10, 2007, 6:20 AM
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Yep, just had another great email exchange with them tonight.. will always look there first when i order stuff
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gobennyjo
Apr 16, 2007, 12:55 AM
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powair wrote: Yeah...Moosejaw is pretty much the worst place ever...i went into the shop they used to have in town and the kid behind the counter didnt know what webbing was. So i went in the back flipped on the hot knife cut off about 30 feet and walked out. I emailed the owner and he sent me a bunch of free stuff to try and make up for thier shittyness.
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ddt
Apr 16, 2007, 4:55 PM
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dynosore wrote: Would it be possible to have retailers added to the Gear Reviews?
We've given this some consideration and decided not to allow for it right now.
Simply utilizing the Gear database is not the right solution. While it will allow users to "review" retailers, it does not appropriately allow for reactions from the retailers and dialogue to follow.
Also, since rockclimbing.com approves/rejects all reviews, it will be hard for us to be viewed as truly unbiased in this. We certainly don't want to suppress the truth from coming out, but we are responsible to both the users and the retailers to make sure that it happens on a level playing field.
So, we need a better solution than the current Gear database, and developing it is not the highest priority for us at the moment.
DDT
(This post was edited by ddt on Apr 16, 2007, 4:56 PM)
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carabiner96
Apr 16, 2007, 11:18 PM
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What about a "scoop on the retailers" thread in gear heads or something...I know thats not perfect, but something along those lines? I don't know if it warrants its own forum, but that could be something to look into.
After all, that's where half of my paycheck goes to!
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