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I'm surprised to here about the problems some of the guys on here have had with Go outdoors.  I live in durham and use the Newcastle branch as its the nearest.  The staff there could not have been more helpful. I had a problem ordering some gear over the internet and went to the store, where the manageress gave up her time to go round the shop with me giving me much welcomed advice in choosing the right products, in fact, she advised me what was on offer and the best quality and valuefor money. 

On subsequent visits other members of staff have been just as helpful.  They even gave up their time to show me the best way to erect a tent, which were their best value purchases and what was on offer.

I can honestly say I have never had service like it and no Im not connected with store in any way.  Im just totally impressed by them.

For me the shopping around is all part of the fun! If there were one place that genuinely was always the cheapest, for me that would take away some of the pleasure of 'camping shopping'. I am always looking for things I can adapt for use in the camper, to solve a little problem or make something easier/more comfortable, or the best price on something I want to replace or 'upgrade'.

Like others, I research where I can get things cheapest and then go there. I usually make it part of a day out, sometimes by going for a meal or, recently, by looking for a geocache. Which I am finding an excellent way of getting outdoors even when I can't be camping. Doing a bit pants at finding them though!

I would actually be disappointed if I always went to the same shop because it was always cheapest!

There are some stores where you get the same level of CS regardless of which store you visit, for example I have always found M&S and Wilkos superb in any branch.

It would seem that Go CS is variable depending on each store. Ours was good until a change of management, since then everything gets referred to him (the manager) and is way too much trouble for him. For that reason I now avoid where possible.

I have always found ours (wolverhampton) very good, specially if you have a problem or faulty item.

My only gripe is that some of the kids who work in there don't know anything, if you need to ask any advice on camping or fishing - thats what items we usually buy.