Whether you’re looking for team baseball shirts or sports equipment, buying from a locally owned sporting goods store offers you more options at a better price than shopping at larger retailers. How is it possible to actually find a larger selection at a smaller store? Locally owned and operated Siefert’s Sports Center of Cincinnati, Ohio, explains why local sporting goods stores go the extra mile.

Looking to replace your custom team uniforms? Read on to learn why you’ll find a better selection at a local sports shop.

3 Reasons Why a Local Sporting Goods Store Gives Customers Better Options 

Feel What You’re Buying

Unlike larger retailers, most locally owned sporting goods stores make their apparel on-site and allow customers to touch and feel the product before purchasing. Since your team will be running, jumping, and sliding in these clothes, comfort is crucial. By browsing at a local store, you are able to feel what your players will feel before purchasing. Once you’ve found a fabric you like, you can talk to the store about customization options.

Quality Instead of Quantity

Bigger retailers excel at offering large qualities of jerseys, baseball caps, and helmets, but sometimes they can miss the mark on quality. Locally owned and operated stores are smaller by nature, and this small business mentality shows up in the quality of work. Rather than having to replace custom team apparel every year, jerseys from a locally owned store can last for years.

A Personal Touch

Lastly, locally owned sports stores excel in offering a personal touch. Whether this means personalizing a jersey exactly the way you like it, catering to last-minute requests, or hand delivering products to local high schools instead of having them delivered, local stores go the distance to let you know that they’re on your team. Larger retailers often cannot accommodate these extra touches.

Whether you’re looking for equipment or apparel, a locally owned sporting goods store is your best bet. Call Siefert’s Sports Center today at (513) 445-4057 or stop into their store on Glenmore Avenue. You can also visit their website to learn more about the company’s products.