Shout out to an employee named Sam who provided awesome customer service for me today. He did a…read moreshock cord replacement on the poles for my tent. He went above and beyond. Kind, friendly, patient and hardworking. Sam deserves a raise. Thank you!

great store, great people. our go-to store for sports gear and bicycle gear and maintenance…read more shout out to grace and alon in the shoe department. both helped me with a new pair of Hoka's. Thank you! Also, love that fact Sports Basement recycles used shoes and other gear.

Darian is great. I'm new to framed backpacks and he was patient going through a bunch of options…read morewith me. (and yes, after you went on break, I did end up buying a Gregory but just a Gregory 20 for this trip lol) i'll be back before for a bigger one next trip. Previous visits here I've tried on a bunch of shoes and can I just mention how amazing the return policy is for members? Once I find a shoe I just keep buying it here because I want this brick and mortar store to stay open. But every once in a while when my shoe changes and I have to find a new one it's nice to know that you have a year to bring it back if it doesn't work out. :-) Keep coming back y'all in person, or the brick and mortar stores will die

I like REI and have visited several locations, both in the Bay Area and out of state. My…read moreexperiences have generally been positive--REI employees are typically friendly and helpful, similar to the vibe at Trader Joe's. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case at this location. The old lady that works there was unexpectedly rude during an unprompted interaction. With no eye contact or interaction between us she walked up to be and began speaking to me. When I looked up I was just confused because I wasn't even sure she was talking to me or the other person who also walked up next to me on the other side. When I didn't respond her attitude escalated and she spoke to me in a condescending, "talking at" manner, as if I didn't understand English. The completely unprovoked rudeness was so unwarranted.

Sheer IDIOCY! When the clerk who's checked out stands there…read morewatching you set off all sorts of obnoxious alarms and doesn't think he's left their equally obnoxious ALARMING INK security tag attached to one of the exorbitantly priced running shoes you've just bought, sending you home with it so you can waste yet another worthless trip to their incompetently run store to get the obnoxious object duly REMOVED! Sheer IDIOCY, we tell you! UH.... the second cashier CLOD utters as he's perusing the receipt he's demanded to see once we waste the time and energy to return to the store to get the thing removed. It checks out, he quips as if that some astounding revelation. This dys-functional store employs none but the most top-notch, otherwise UN-employable employees! Not even so much as a sentence of REGRET let alone APOLOGY, God and Heaven Above forbid! IDIOTS! Censor THAT, Yelp!

Hi all! This location is closing but that didn't stop…read moreDaniel from giving the best customer service! He was helpful from the moment I walked in the door; took wagons up and down from the display, got the sizing figured out for my daughters soccer needs, and offered to help me carry everything out to the truck! I hope he will transfer to another location. He's a diamond in the ruff!

I walk in and looked at the knife display counter, there 3 employees chatting and no one has…read morebothered to ask if I want to see any of the knives. Very poor costumer service.

Great customer service from beginning to end. We were greeted upon arrival and directed to the…read moreitems we were looking for. The manager immediately helped us find our size and even offered alternatives as a backup. We just so happened to find a great item on sale! Would definitely return to this location.

Came here about 45 minutes before closing to grab a beanie. Was greeted upon entering the store and…read moreasked where I could find the Carhartt beanies. The associate was very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. However even though it said multiple colors at low stock in store, I only found two beanies. Granted the associate warned me it was low stock but I didn't expect it to be this bad. Found a St. Patrick's day themed beanie and went with it. The place will do in a pinch but don't expect much.

Well, I tried again... Went shopping with my wife and she…read moreliked one of the NB running shoes. Guess what was brought out from the stock room: men's size. TBF I kinda expected something like that.

Rating: 5/5 Stars If you're heading to Sports Basement…read moreBerkeley to gear up for the season, do yourself a favor and ask for BRANDON C. I came in needing a full "head-to-toe" setup for winter sports, and Brandon provided the kind of elite, professional service that is rare to find. His technical knowledge of snowboards, skis, and bindings is extensive; he doesn't just know the specs, he understands how the gear actually performs on the mountain. What really stood out, however, was his approach. He took the time to listen to my specific needs and concerns, making me feel both seen and heard throughout the process. I walked out (after 2.5 hours that flew by) not only with the right equipment but with the confidence I needed to get back out there. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, I'd recommend Brandon C. to anyone. He's a true professional who knows his craft inside and out. Thank you again Brandon C and SB and NIN.

My biggest issue here is no longer the exchange itself -- it is the people representing your…read morecompany at the counter. The reality is that rude, dismissive customer service drives people away. Customers can tolerate mistakes. Customers can tolerate policy issues. What people do not tolerate is being treated as though they are an inconvenience when they walk into a store prepared to spend money. I spent nearly 50 minutes looking for replacement shoes after following the instructions given by your staff. I returned to the counter and was met with an attitude that made the entire experience feel unnecessarily unpleasant. That kind of interaction leaves a much bigger impression than any return policy ever could. You should seriously consider the long-term impact of allowing employees to interact with customers in this way. One negative interaction may seem small in the moment, but over time those experiences absolutely cost business. People remember how they were treated. I can say with certainty that experiences like this make customers question where they want to spend their money in the future. If I have to choose between dealing with rude and dismissive interactions versus shopping somewhere that values customer service and basic professionalism, the decision becomes very easy. I think your management team should understand that poor customer interactions do not simply create one unhappy customer -- they create people who share those experiences with family, friends, coworkers, and others making decisions about where to shop.

DECENT VARIETY I…read morecame here on the Sunday before the first day of classes on Wednesday. I went to two stores prior to Bear Basis. I was looking for California Golden Bears clothes I could wear to a sports center/ gym while representing my alma mater. The two stores I went to prior to Bear Basics were more specialized in the merch but I couldn't find what I liked. When I came here I was hoping to find a t-shirt and short that appealed to me. After searching I found the items I liked. The t-shirt I bought had the insignia of the university. Also I bought a pair of blue short with a Cal logo. Both items were Champion brand. I liked the store because of the variety of Cal apparel. What made this store appealing to me while I was a student was the abundance of vintage graphic t-shirts. This was the place where I bought two Beatles album cover t-shirts: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road. When I looked at the vintage shirts upstairs I noticed there were lack of selections unlike before. The quirkiness appeal of this place is gone, but Bear Basics is a nice store to purchase decent apparel.

The selection is horrible, the prices are even worse. They do not take returns after 7 days. If you…read morego within 7 days they only do store credit and will not give you cash back if your new selection is a bit cheaper. Do not come here to get your merch!!

I have come to Gryco with a super rush order two times in the past 30 days. They went into action,…read morefull steam ahead for both orders, executed, and have the T-shirts ready for us by the deadline. I appreciate you all making it happen and being so highly recommended with our firm. Thank you for being the go to for our T-shirt orders. You're the best !

Absolutely horrible business! Their Sales people are very rude and hard to be reached to get info,…read moreas they are hardly every in the office. When you do call to get information no one ever seems to know what is going on with your order. Several orders were done incorrectly with no real reason to why they were. The owner, Cheryl, got extremely crabby on the phone when I called to complain. On one occasion I had even walked into the office as they were talking badly about a previous customer, Sleepy Hollow, and how difficult they were to work with. Very unprofessional! I would never recommend using them. They are horribly overpriced! You might as well use another local business or go through an online store like Custom Ink or Teespring.

As my wife entered through the Nordstrom's door, I said, "You have a credit on Nordstrom." She…read morereplied, "Not for long." When she hit the shoe department she lit up like a Barbecue Restaurant on a backroad in Tennessee! The people in lady shoes are nice. I buy my shoes from Robert in men shoes.

Terrible experience with Nordstrom. Ordered a pair of shoes for my wife's primary Christmas…read morepresent, which were set to be delivered to Broadway Plaza on the 24th. My card was charged, and I was emailed order confirmation. Two days later, I receive an email cancellation. After calling in, the rep informed me that another store SOLD the shoes!! Also, that I was out of luck and would not be given any store credit to add insult to injury. Never going to shop here, and will recommend to my friends and family that they all avoid the place. Absolutely horrific customer service.

Dropped into Big 5 today for a tennis ball but I guess they come in 3 packs so I walked out with 3…read moretennis balls. I don't play tennis espicially in this weather. I use to but years ago. These tennis balls are for massaging the bottom of my feet or at least the foot with plantar facsiitis which I am currently doing while writing this. I realized I hadn't written a review for this place so here it is. They have a just enough of almost everything here which is fine. I have purchased day packs, running hydration packs, shoes, socks, dumb bells, golf balls, pocket knives, ammo, yoga pad, shooting accessories, camping gear, other stuff and most recently today, tennis balls. Also, all the other sorts of sports equipement like baseball, basketball football ,etc gear. Always quick in and out and usually well stocked. The staff is pleasant and can answer my dumb questions. For an assortment of skies, and bikes, rock climbing you'll need to go elsewhere. BIG 5 has a niche and they fill it.

Need to take a moment and appreciate the people that work in retail especially at Big 5 - it's not…read morean easy job dealing with angry customers. They have an assortment of different sporting goods and many different sales/discounts. This is the go to spot to grab something quickly. Keep in mind they have a variety of items for a family value price.