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hosenfeffer
05-19-2009, 07:07 PM
Yes I do try to support my local tackle business but living in Concord NH not a lot of choices nearby,anyway...
Wondering if anyone knows the "powers that be" at Dicks. Last year they annoyed me by having a big sale 25% off all clearance tackle. They had one double aisle with 4 signs announcing the sale and ONE item on sale in that aisle. Other aisles with 3 or 4 items for sale. People were loading up until I told them the real deal! Today after leaving some sluggos and a nice popper in Newburyport, Ma. Nice morning fishing by the way. I tried to use my rewards card with some replacement tackle and mentioned that I have never received anything from them about it. Since this was a replacement card for the same problem and lo and behold was told that it again "was not registered" to me that would explain it and I would have to call an 1-800 number again. The 20 something assistant manager said said "Gee, there is nothing we can do." I said how about you calling them and sorting it out since last time I had no luck but apparently that is not in his job description.
After punching a bunch of numbers on the phone. I spoke with a polite apologetic young lady named Rebecca. I told points expire within a year and they have no record of purchases after that. She did find some records somehow and "unexpired them." But no luck on 2-3 seasons of replacing and upgrading equipment and tackle.
What I would really like is a first class tackle shop within 25 miles of me. What I would settle for is an apology, my rewards and a discount on purchasing my new garmin data card , a saragosa reel and spin cast tuna rod and a new reel. I am in a retail business myself and I would like to know if this went on in my store especially if this went on with a customer that has spent a couple thousand dollars a year on fishing related equipment. If anyone knows people in this corporation please forward this to them. My rewards #327025989890. They can find me through that. Thanks

Onshore
05-20-2009, 08:10 AM
I'd say save your time and frutration and shop at a reputable SW B&T. Since your fishing Newburyport area, why not patronize Surf Land on Plum Island.

In the long run you will be way ahead of the service you migh get at the big box stores.