Like any store, they can be hot and cold. I've only been into Ted's once or twice. A little out of my way. LOL. Have stopped when visiting friends up north.

I'd actually wouldn't call Sportco "sportco" anymore. The original store and owner have long since sold out. I've been going to Sportco since day one many years ago when they were a small store in a rollup garage. Was fishing/hunting only then, and service was top notch. They are now more of a wholesale store. And the service there is typicle, if not better, then most wholesale stores. I've never had a problem with service, and am always pleased going in there. Problem is, too much store and not enough to cover it at times. Plus they're always expanding, so store reshuffles once you've thought the "dust had settled". There is alot of good service. Sometimes though, you get the service you "imply" you need. When I say that, sometimes those who seem "pissy" or "disinterested" in hearing what you have to say are the ones a salesman will try to avoid. You may not "think" you're acting this way, but it may be the way you're "perceived". But, also you have those who aren't people orientated. Those are the ones who SHOULD NOT be working with the public. Like my job, I know lots of guys who do it just for the $$$. But their customers hate them, and their routes show this (by volume of packages delivered vs. picked up). On the other hand, I can do their route for a month or two, and build it back up quickly.

I for one can't comment on Ted's. But too many variables could've taken place. Plus, hard to get good help as well (not saying that it was bad at Ted's). Guess it really has to be a "been there and seen it" to really judge. What may be "bad service" to you, may be "great service" to someone else. But like I said, didn't actually see/hear what happened first hand, so hard to judge.