Radnine Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a bit of a different take on BPS. Going to BPS is like going on holiday to me, I just love to walk around and look at stuff. I live an hour and a bit away so that there really is no such thing as a deal because the minute I pull into the lot I have spent more money on gas than I am likely to save. Reading this post through, I have seen every one of the behaviours that have been mentioned here (good and bad). However, it is hard for me to get mad at employees for wanting to chat (be it with each other, or other customers) when I know that I would want to do the same thing (pay or no pay). And unlike Marcus, I am a 46 year old that is unlikely to be put upon or stand about waiting for bad service. To let the employees of the store ruin my visit would be like not having a good time at the fair because the guy running a ride has bad teeth. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a bit of a different take on BPS. To let the employees of the store ruin my visit would be like not having a good time at the fair because the guy running a ride has bad teeth. Jim Got to love it . Great explanation. I live just over an hour away as well. I love going to BPS for all the "candy", then run up the road a bit to do a little shore fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 We have the power to make ourselves happy. Putting that power to good use is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 We have the power to make ourselves happy. Putting that power to good use is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDiGiovanni Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Maybe It's cuz I'm only 14 and they didn't think That I was inclined to spend as much money as an adult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purekgw Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 lol im 17 and every trip to BPS i spend about $200+ but then again im not there often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDiGiovanni Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Do you have a job, Believe me I've tried yet knowone will hire me, and I don't even look 14, but w/e let bye gons be Bye gons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Maybe It's cuz I'm only 14 and they didn't think That I was inclined to spend as much money as an adult? Its just some dumb kid might have gone through some minds. Youth has its benefits and problems.....many people would trade being taken seriously as a 40 year old for being 14 and a "just a kid". Go with the flow. forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeforelle Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) there employees and service suck period the only time there is anyone knowledgable in the store is during there fishing sales when the tackle reps are in the the store they know where the products in the store better than the employees absolute joke!!!! and yes when something is on sale forget going to get it first day buy it ahead of time and go back and get the difference when on sale so you can guarantee you will get one they are like zellers "were the lowest stock is the law, everyday" yes they do have stuff at times better than the local price WOW, what a critter ehh Rustic! Edited December 29, 2008 by eyeforelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wheres a MOD when you need one. Sheechhhh No store is perfect,no employee is perfect(well Rog is) but it,s the same everywhere. BPS,ZELLERS,WAL-MART,HOME DE-POT,They are all there the same thing. People working doing thier job. Should we expect more,I dont know,yes, maybe,but it takes special people to love thier job for the wage thier making. I know if I was one looking for a job,a hunting/fishing store ,would be my first choice,but I know the wage would not servise. Myself I know what I am looking for. I look and look then ask. If they dont know,well,I just look more. Sure I get ticked,but hey,what can you do(just like my bro says) What can ya do. It,s easy to beat up the little people,maybe a letter to the main office ,explaining what you feel they can do to improve. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purekgw Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 yes i do have a job now only in summer tho and best way to make money in winter is to shovel drive was can be hard work but hey its money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 We have the power to make ourselves happy. Putting that power to good use is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 yes i do have a job now only in summer tho and best way to make money in winter is to shovel drive was can be hard work but hey its money Pure.... now man, that is the attitude more people need to have!!! work is work regardless.. and cash is king!... I know if it came down to it I would flip burgers to pay the bills. If you keep up the attitude you have now, I see big things for you! G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 WOW, what a critter ehh Rustic! 4 walls buddy, 4 walls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 there employees and service suck period the only time there is anyone knowledgable in the store is during there fishing sales when the tackle reps are in the the store they know where the products in the store better than the employees absolute joke!!!! and yes when something is on sale forget going to get it first day buy it ahead of time and go back and get the difference when on sale so you can guarantee you will get one they are like zellers "were the lowest stock is the law, everyday" yes they do have stuff at times better than the local price but last time I was there I was looking into buyin a humingbird sideview and know one was at the electronics counter for 43 mins yes 43 mins even after someone was paged and the unit is $1147.69 and when the guy showed up he was laughing and giggling and of course the secret conversation with the other employee I said screw this I will buy the unit local even though it is about $100 more I just cant stand the guys in there there I am done I FEEEEEEEELLLLLLL much better now LOL!!!! Haha, and you wonder why you got bad service. Bud I worked there for two years and just quit because the drive was too much. I was always willing to assist and share knowledge with customers. But let me tell you something, if you talked to me like that, I'd have been an arse right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 10% of all customers have at least 90% of all problems with retailers, salespeople and service. That 10% never put any business over the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDiGiovanni Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I've creayed A monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Yes THEY have... but over time you'll learn what's safe to ask around here ... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDiGiovanni Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Bahaa Leson Learned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Bahaa Leson Learned Got to watch out fer all the "grumpy old men". I'm putz the neighbour there is moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 but over time you'll learn what's safe to ask around here Yeah,just ask Wayne what his waist size is. You,ll only get one response,,,,,,,well may two,,,,,or three.LOL Where that came from, I have no idea,but it beats whats becoming of this post.LOL Steve, sorry to hear you quit. You being the fishermen you are. Whats next for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Yeah,just ask Wayne what his waist size is. You,ll only get one response,,,,,,,well may two,,,,,or three.LOLWhere that came from, I have no idea,but it beats whats becoming of this post.LOL Steve, sorry to hear you quit. You being the fishermen you are. Whats next for you? Go with the flow fella. contract work for now, we'll see how she pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattones Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 The older guy nanme Stand who works with the Bows is a great guy. Knows his stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hey Marcus, Nobody's pounding you. You're okay. Just keep at it. Be smarter than the next clerk and you'll own him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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