Absolutely phenomenal organization. Our grandkids were visiting for 2 weeks from the East Coast…read moreand the Collective gave us two children's bikes free. We had planned to rent them but there wasn't any place in town that rents bikes for kids so they fill a great need in our community. We went back to buy children's helmets and learned that they also give them away but they were out at the time. What a community gift! I look forward to returning soon to learn some basic bike repair.

Great local resource, affordable, and helpful staff. Needed help with chain, cables and…read morederailleurs, it's DIY, repair stations with helpful guidance from the staff.

The employees are very helpful and friendly…read more They are there to assist you but not pushy. They let you browse and let you know they are there to help. When you make up your mind....they are right there to help you with your purchase. It is a very comfortable and friendly place to shop. JoanneJ

Top notch service here. The only place I will go for work boots from now on. Owner was the one who…read moreassisted me, super nice dude, super knowledgeable, and fitted me up with what might be my favorite pair of work boots to date. Do yourself a favor and check this place out next time you need boots.

Fixed my shoe super quick! Dropped it off on Friday morning at got it back Monday. They were very…read morenice as well!

Do not get your shoes repaired here. I will tell you exactly why. For context: I was seeking to…read moresell my Doc Marten's online however the only problem was that they had some localized and concentrated scratches on the toe that made them look unappealing. I researched scratch repair on youtube and found it was relatively easy yet buying the supplies was costly. I brought my shoes to Sedlak's on the premonition that the repair would be quick, cheap and bring them to look as I had seen online. The repair took the better part of 5 hours and upon returning to pick them up I saw that they were covered in a gross, uneven texture of whatever black wax they had used. Mind you, the scratches on my boot were isolated in nature and did not warrant an entire covering and henceforth ruining of the whole toe box. I was told that they do not do scratch repair directly, but can refinish the toe to make it look even, and less noticeable. This was fine to me until I had received my boots back and the once small scratches on a clean toe had ballooned into slightly less noticeable scratches on a toe covered in a disgusting spatter of bumpy black wax. WORSE STILL, I took my shoes back to the shop to negotiate a possible fix up or refund. I was told that the "nature of the scratches" meant that what is seen below in pictures was the best option. I kindly asked if there's a way to get the texture evened out (possibly hair brushing them) to which I was PERSONALLY HANDED the hair brush where for the following ten minutes I quietly, and vigorously brushed on the bumpy texture as best I could while the gentleman at the front desk helped other customers. IRONICALLY as I was doing this, an older woman came in and explained that they glued on her sandal strap the other day, and upon her daughter taking two steps in the sandal, the strap fell off. The gentleman at the counter told her "Ouhhh.. I was afraid that would happen" and proceeded to cautiously explain that their policy stipulates that they must CHARGE HER AGAIN for the strap that lasted but 5 seconds. She was not the least bit pleased. I am astonished that I was allowed as a customer to sit by the desk and fix the messed up finish of my boots that I paid to have evened out. What my $20 actually went to was a lesson on brush and wax friction and a right forearm workout. My reward was boots that look arguably just a bit worse than when I had brought them in. I am by no means an expert but youtube has shown me that scratch repair is doable by the average joe. I was not apologized to to any extent and the man helping me blamed all the issues with their repair to my shoe on the scratch. What they did was effectively put a tourniquet and do dialysis on my shoe that had a paper cut. If I knew that what happened would be the case I would've hoped that they would explain to me that the scratch repair is not in their line of work, and to seek extenuating help. I would rather be told that they can't do the job than pay to get my shoes destroyed. Do not take your shoes in to get any sort of work done to that respect.

Glad we still have Big5 in Albany. The staff are so helpful…read more The selection is very good, for the size of the store. Plus they have great sales all the time, which saves me money in today's challenging economy.

The whole reason people use smart pay on their phones is so they don't have to carry a wallet full…read moreof cards. Having a policy that requires the clerk to see the back of the card is counter productive. If you need to check the signature ask for my I.D.. If I hadn't needed my purchase today I would have just order it online. In an online moving world you'd think brick and mortar retailers would work extra hard to make the in person experience a little better.

This is one of the few places in Corvallis a girl can find a decent pair of shoes, Today I found…read morethe most incredible "subtle" gladiator sandal for the spring - hot, stylish, yet not too much for Corvallis. :-) You know what I mean. They also carry clothing, Miss Me Jeans with just the right amount of sparkle and those form-fitting sweat pea tops that look great with jeans. Watch for their new spring shoes and clothes coming in March! #CorvSMB

I am so happy! When you left Corvallis I was told you had simply closed shop! I had no where to get…read morethe fabrics I wanted or needed. Heart broken couldn't described what I went through. Ok...a bit dramatic, but honestly? You are irreplaceable! I was whining just last week that there was no more Rain Shed. My friend looked at me like I was crazy! It didn't close shop...it moved to Albany! I have missed you for many, many years, my old friend! I will be seeing you soon!

Awwwww man! I can't say enough good things about this place!…read more Looking for hard to find cloth for home made sporting goods? Help from employees who care and can offer decent advice? Need an awesome supply of cool fasteners? 550 paracord? In bulk? How about 3 ply waterproof, breathable fabric (ala gore-tex)? Ballistic durable water resistant nylon? Go. Go to The Rain Shed! After driving all over Salem this afternoon, Salem Tent and Awning, Joanne Fabric and Hancock Fabric, my wife and I went here and got EVERYTHING we needed for me to make some gaiters. Not only did she know what I was talking about, the clerk had great advice and was really knowledgeable about the attributes of the fabric. Great selection, great service, great store!

so here's the brutal truth John seems like a pretty knowledgeable guy. With that being said, I did…read morenot like the experience there. Especially being a beginner just getting into archery. anyways from my experience there John could really care less about you, me, or anyone else he isn't close friends with. he seemed in a hurry every time I went In to question about things like draw length, peep placement, poundage or really anything that took up his time. he was quick to dismiss questions, was not helpful and I felt like I was a burden asking him to do simple things like change draw length. even after buying a brand new bow which he most definitely over charged me for. All in all id say even with all the experience he may have it makes little to no difference when you've got bad customer service. I am very much under the impression he cares little about the help and satisfaction of his customers except like I said people he personally knows. I couldn't even get him to tune my bow even though I know something isn't quit right he was quick to dismiss me as whatever. So to sum it up if you're new to archery, thinking of getting into archery, or just want to check things out. DO NOT GO TO THE ARCHERY HUT. Go somewhere that's actually going to care about your over all experience and help you find what works best for you. if you don't you'll end up having to pay someone else to do all your bow set up for you. Because as far as im aware its common practice for whatever bow shop you by from to actually set your bow up according to you specifically. and not just let it go out straight off the rack.

As a beginner I can't tell you how helpful John is when it comes to teaching. I bought a VXR from…read morehim a couple months back and between the fantastic bow that John recommended and his teaching abilities I was able to harvest my first bear this year! The friendship, knowledge and love for bow hunting that radiates in the archery hut is irreplaceable. John has a customer for life!

Dont buy shoes from Softstar. The shoes are okay but when you return them for an exchange or a…read morerefund, Nothing Happens. I spent over $170 on shoes, followed all of their instructions to exchange, and they act like they never received the shoes when I have proof from USPS that they did. Its been 2 weeks and I only want my money back now! Beware of this company!!

We are a family transitioning to minimal footwear after reading all of Katy Bowman's books...we…read moredecided to order our first pairs of shoes from Softstar. My son really enjoyed the entire process of creating his custom gamblers and I went with the brown Mary Jane style. The shoes took about a week and a half to arrive. They use minimal packaging and paper to process requests. We were so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of these shoes. They are unique and true to the size we measured using their downloadable guide. We put them on immediately and felt so comfortable from the first step. We feel grounded as well as protected from the elements while still able to wiggle and wriggle our toes with comfort. Just beautiful! Thank you Elves for making our first shoes amd know we will wear them proudly and happily. L.