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Basses Are Like Bicycles
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BurningSkies
CRAZY BALDHEAD
- Feb 20, 2005
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- Endorsing artist: Dingwall Guitars
When are you playing next?
I keed, I keed
Not 'til the 24th. It'll be a 'tight room' so you might have to elbow a few people to get the ramp up for the ramming.
But then, I'm not exactly playing a Squier either.
Cars are the aggressors around here. No, not the band.
Besides isn't "Fender" a warning that there's about to be a car accident?
Besides isn't "Fender" a warning that there's about to be a car accident?
Nice basses and nice bikes are really fun. Just got back from a ~24 mile time trial. Try doing that on a Wal-Mart bike. It's tough enough on the time trial bike.
You need to find a new bike shop.
Remember that any reason is a good reason to ride.
I don't think it's just bike shops or music shops; a lot of (younger) employees in shops don't understand to be customer or service oriented but have a rather snotty attitude.
okcrum
in your chest
So are "grow a backbone and stop whining" but I have not used those figures of speech to describe you.
If you're OK with it, why this thread? If you're not OK with it, why this thread? Why not deal with it as many here have suggested?
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You definitely need to change shops. I do happen to own both expensive basses and bikes, but I was also treated very well by both my local bike shop and the local music stores when starting out. No one pushed me into expensive gear. I may just be lucky to have decent shops nearby (and in Seattle).
Still trying to be relevant are ya? Let it go. You're really starting to sound foolish.
okcrum
in your chest
You should save the vitriol for the guys who are "treating you like a bum".
okcrum
in your chest
Funny thing, my local bike shop didn't pay me any mind until I came in with questions about bike design and what would fit me for my desired riding style. They saw I wanted to get a good riding experience and were helpful. I test rode several, then eventually bought one, and they fitted it for me. And I bring it by regularly for my lifetime of free adjustments.
You might say well yeah, of course they'll be helpful when I'm dropping $ in the shop. And sure, they do have a business to run.
But later, I came in with a frame I got elsewhere and had some good talks about parts fitting, even regarding parts I was getting off ebay and whatnot. They saw I was learning and wanting to build a snazzy single-speed for my casual riding, and were willing to help. They were interested in seeing how it turned out once I got all my parts, some from them and some online. And instead of just telling me to have them assemble it (for labor $), they outfitted me with the tools to install and maintain my components, true the wheels, etc. We're on a first name basis and I stop by just to say what's up.
I'll never defend legitimately poor customer service or especially insults or condescension, but in a lot of cases, a little rapport can go a long way. On their end, most of the people who walk into a bike shop have no idea what they're looking for and want magic answers and to magically become an awesome rider, and think they'll find killer bikes at Wal-Mart prices. So I'll engage them under the assumption that they're a little jaded and hurtin' for some decent interaction, and generally get good results. And if I don't get good results, I'm probably not ever going back to that shop.
You might say well yeah, of course they'll be helpful when I'm dropping $ in the shop. And sure, they do have a business to run.
But later, I came in with a frame I got elsewhere and had some good talks about parts fitting, even regarding parts I was getting off ebay and whatnot. They saw I was learning and wanting to build a snazzy single-speed for my casual riding, and were willing to help. They were interested in seeing how it turned out once I got all my parts, some from them and some online. And instead of just telling me to have them assemble it (for labor $), they outfitted me with the tools to install and maintain my components, true the wheels, etc. We're on a first name basis and I stop by just to say what's up.
I'll never defend legitimately poor customer service or especially insults or condescension, but in a lot of cases, a little rapport can go a long way. On their end, most of the people who walk into a bike shop have no idea what they're looking for and want magic answers and to magically become an awesome rider, and think they'll find killer bikes at Wal-Mart prices. So I'll engage them under the assumption that they're a little jaded and hurtin' for some decent interaction, and generally get good results. And if I don't get good results, I'm probably not ever going back to that shop.
I'm too arrogant to be bothered by snotty music store sales people. If they can help me, fine, but I don't really care about their opinions.
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