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Review summary

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Evaluating 66 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers encountered significant issues with customer service, describing it as unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to reach. People frequently reported problems with orders, including items not arriving, incorrect products, or unexpected fees. Reviewers also expressed dissatisfaction with product quality, noting receiving used or damaged items, and found prices to be high. Some people were dissatisfied with the staff, mentioning experiences with unhelpful or rude employees. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the product selection and found specific staff members to be kind, patient, and helpful, going above and beyond to assist them. A few other people also felt that customer service was exceptional and that the company made warranty processes swift.

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Product

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Customer service

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Order

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Price

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Staff

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

When a customer is told an item will be at the store on a certain date, customer should be notified when purchase is running late. I ordered the item on Black Friday was told it would be at the stor... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of Oboz Sawtooth II Mid hiking boots on 12/05/2025. Within 24-hours, the manufacturer, Oboz put the same exact boots on sale for $40 less. I tried to go through Scheels Price Match p... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Overall the shopping at Scheels is good. Prices are pretty high though. The cashier talked me into applying for a credit card with them so I did and was approved, however I received a letter in the ma... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The staff was very nice, but the expensive shirt I bought was at least 2 sizes smaller than other shirts I bought on the same trip (from other stores). I contacted their online customer service, but I... See more

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Company details

  1. Sporting Goods Store
  2. Bicycle Store
  3. Camping Store
  4. Clothing Store
  5. Hunting and Fishing Store
  6. Shoe Store

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Scheels is an American privately held, employee-owned and operated sporting goods and entertainment chain store headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota.


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2.4

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

570 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered hard to find Brooks

Ordered hard to find Brooks running shoes on July 3rd. USPS had them by that afternoon and delivered three days later. Will buy from these folks again.

6 July 2024
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Reply from Scheels

Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you received your Brooks running shoes quickly and that you had a positive experience with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future! Happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firearm purchase

I was given the attention needed since I was not experienced in purchasing a gun. All representatives, and there were several available, were very courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would recommend anyone go to Scheels to purchase a firearm.

17 June 2024
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Reply from Scheels

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are glad to hear that our representatives were able to provide you with the attention and assistance you needed during your firearm purchase. We take pride in ensuring that our staff is courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable, so it is great to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Scheels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good shopping experience

My first online order was receieved in three days, no problems. Would shop there again without hesitation.

26 June 2024
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Reply from Scheels

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your first online order was received promptly and without any issues. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you for choosing to shop with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was trying to make 9 payment from…

I was trying to make 9 payment from different cards, accounts, bank, PayPal-and the result was always-order cancelled. Wrong billing address, what was impossible(got confirmation from banks, everything was ok). Looks like they have a tons of troubles in their system. Really disappointed to online shop.support service said the problem on second it security protection system. Why it should be my problem. Need to wait 3-5 day when all my money will be returned.

18 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dropped off 2 high-end Cannondales

Dropped off 2 high-end Cannondale bicycles wanting new drivetrains (front sprockets, rear cassettes & chains) plus jockey wheels for my derailleur.

Their head technician insisted I didn't need new drivetrains but only a new derailleur. OK, but as soon as I drove 100 miles home they called demanding payment for the derailleur which seemed very odd because I asked to pay money up front which they declined. So instead of reading my credit card no# over the phone I returned the next day and paid for it.

A few weeks later they called saying my bikes were ready. So I drove back the 100 miles to find the bikes STILL in unworkable condition and the head tech finally agreeing that I need complete drivetrains??

So I purchased $400 in inferior parts because they were now insisting that comparable high-end parts were not available! Then I drive 100 miles home only to get another call saying that since a $31 part was not paid for NO WORK COULD BE DONE ! Again they were asking I give my cc no# to customer service over the phone?? That will never happen !

10 June 2024
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Reply from Scheels

Gordon, thank you for your review. I sincerely apologize for the situation at hand. We would like to make this right! Can you please email us to contactus@scheels.com and put "ATTN Bailey" as the subject line. Can you please include which store location this occurred at as well as your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally dropped the ball- Normally I’m a huge fan of store and…

Normally I’m a huge fan of store and service, always make trip to store when in town. This time they all fell flat!!
I made a purchase and CS rep wasn’t best to begin with, my purchase had to be picked up from another vendor (I live OOS) so she charged me $45 for shipping. Ok.. after purchase my spouse was making small talk to a salesman who mentions the Scheels in the state I live is actually now open. The shipping is free if not to far. It’s a bit of a drive but definitely worth $45.
I go back to cashier station and request to have changed to Scheels in my state. CS reps say I have to work the same ‘happy’ person. The 1st time.., yay… her attitude was ever better… she gets a bit more rude like it’s my fault I didn’t ask. So I say, ‘you didn’t offer this as an option’ her reply ‘I don’t have a map of your state to know if you live close’
As you can tell it did not go well. I’m then informed 2 day shipping and I can pick up my item. After 4 days calling my store doesn’t have item. Going back and forth Finally get ahold call Colorado and yes.., they NEVER SHIPPED THE ITEM. Never reached out to me to let me they had issue, never sent it, nothing’
Just sat at their store for over a week. I get a ‘supervisor’ who confirms it has now been sent and I’ll be able to pick it 2.5 weeks after the purchase, when I made purchase to get 2-4 days and planned this 4 hour drive then.
No real apologies, nothing.

18 May 2024
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Reply from Scheels

Jen, thank you for your review. I apologize for the situation at hand. Can you please email us to contactus@scheels.com and put "ATTN Bailey" as the subject line. Can you include your order #, and contact information so I can try and track down your order? Our goal is to be the #1 retailer in the eyes of our customers. I apologize for this happening. We are always looking to improve and would like to make this right!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Online Wall of Shame

May be the worst online experience of all time. The employees (could be robots) seem more concerned about covering their ass than making a sale or giving any kind of service. Though employee owned, I think you have to give up your rights to make a judgement call in order to work there as well as be a member of the flat earth society. My credit card company approved the sale but Scheels being much more technically advanced than Visa proudly rejected the sale.

27 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bike purchase

Went in to purchase a bike for my daughter. Had an associate named Ray come and help out immediately. He was very knowledgeable in bikes and had a great sense of humor. Would recommend buy a bike there and hopefully you get Ray to help you out.

13 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scheels in Idaho is an amazing store

Scheels in Idaho is an amazingly beautiful store with wonderfully friendly employees. I'm not much for shopping, but my wife and I spent a couple of hours looking around (and spending about $300) and I highly recommend the store. This is how retail should be, but all too rarely is. Thank you Scheels team!

11 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I could leave a negative

Wish I could leave a negative. We bought freeze dryer a month ago. They didn’t have the kit but promised that we would get everything within a week. We still have not gotten this kit. I have paid over 5000 for this and still cannot use it!!!

11 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1/5 nothing worked

When I went into scheels to buy a pair of basketball shoes, they were sold out. So, then I got balls to put into my shoes after track practice but, at the check out all of the cash registers shut down and I only had Apple Pay which meant that I had to wait 45 minutes to write my card information down on a piece of paper. Then after an hour, they closed and I didn’t receive my item after buying it. 1/5 stars. Get you’re stuff together scheels.

6 April 2024
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