This is the very reason I prefer to do business with an independent, small LGS rather then a 'big box' , chain owned store.
The service is so much more personable and IMO, very much worth the few extra pennies it costs.
If I know what I want, I call where I deal and tell John my list. When I get there, my items are usually setting in a bag behind the counter. Name on bag.
Too, John will go to great lengths to acquire the specific 'oddball' shooting(firearm/archery/hunting/fishing) supplies I may want that he doesn't normally stock.
Then there's the proven trustworthy info. John will share which I have found to be worth more then the bit of extra $ he charges versus the big box stores.
I could go on but you get the pics.
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