Erie Sport Store

Staff is professional and knowledgeable. They don't work off commission there, don't buy from big box, check them out first, I think they price match too.
5 8 years ago (21-04-2018)

Great place! Phil is very helpful and knowledgeable along with the rest of the employees.
5 9 years ago (11-02-2018)

I have nothing but good things to say about the Erie Sport Store. I worked for the company for 2 & a half years in the embroidery department. I enjoyed doing what I did there every day - because I was always learning something new from the people that had been working there for over a decade. I've never seen a locally owned business excel the way they have, -especially after seeing Erie engulfed by chain restaurants and large box corporations that are not only coming full force into the picture, but are ruining what makes Erie - Erie, PA. When you think about what makes Erie special like I do, after living there for 27 years, you realize that it's the people. It's the people there that keep everyone coming back. The one thing that I don't see today in a shopping experience at a chain store is simply the people. When you're just trying to get through the day at your 9-5 as an employee at a chain sporting good store, I can understand the feeling of not wanting to give anything back. The Erie Sport store has people that are actually willing to give you the time of day, people that are willing to help you with your questions and that are willing to drop what they're doing to help you with your concerns. People that have expertise in their departments because they've been employed there almost their whole lives. It's a sad time when I see people leaving harsh reviews here because of some bad apples, or because the items they purchased didn't live up to their expectations. This is a locally owned business. This isn't Amazon. I know for a fact that if the people here leaving bad reviews actually brought their issues/problems to the store - they would be resolved without hassle. I hope that anyone looking to purchase any sporting goods in Erie looks no further than what's in their backyard - the Erie Sport Store. For a company that's been opened for 66 years (EST. 1951), it shouldn't be a question who the expert is on sporting goods, let alone the company who is supporting the local schools in Erie, PA. This is me, checking up my hometown, hoping people don't start taking for granted a store that has rightfully been established as a cornerstone in Erie's history. Please, support local business. Keep Erie great for what it truly is.
5 9 years ago (09-10-2017)

My grandfather and his brother opened this store long before I was born. I've seen it go through shifts and phases, good times and bad. Employing people who needed a chance at life, not always for the betterment of the business. I'm happy to report my dad Jack Weber, who devoted his whole life to the team department, is finally on the floor!!!! Serving customers and making sure their needs are met! Wednesday-Sunday, if you need a pro he's the guy! I was sad to see poor reviews. Sometimes when you own a business you need help, sometimes your help dissapoints you and you have to let them go. I hope everyone has pleasant experience from this day forward 💙💙!!
5 9 years ago (09-10-2017)

I was the only customer in the entire store this morning and was there to look at their selection of 1911 .45 handguns. Let me describe their display first; your typical glass counter with shelving but the top is so scratched you cannot even tell what brand gun you are looking at. Then there are no easy to read labels beside each gun (as in all other gun shops) and to finally confuse you, they use Sig Sauer logo'd trigger housing props to support all different brands of guns. Ok but what about customer service? There was none. After squinting at and trying to figure out what I was looking at and peering up and down the counter for some time, not one store employee ever came over to ask if I needed any help. I walked out feeling very dissatisfied and as I am often an impulse buyer, this store really missed out. I won't be back nor would I recommend them to anyone. I'll stick with the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people at Gorenflo's, Keystone Armory, Tamarack Armory, and Edinboro Outdoors.
1 9 years ago (23-01-2018)