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Jeff C.

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This may be in the wrong forum. Anyhow, I just want to give a shout out to UMP-ATTIRE. These guys rock :beerbang I ordered their Ultimate volleyball shirt and when I received it, there was a yellow stain. I called and spoke to Emily, whom may have been the most helpful customer service person I have ever spoke to on the phone. She took my info and re-issued a shirt to me. Yesterday I get in the mail a credit for the shipping costs. AND THE SHIRT WAS MADE IN THE USA! By the way, it's a good quality shirt. It's a good thing I don't live in the Louisville area because I would spend way to much money and time in their store!

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Majordave
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Sorry Dude, They don't really have a store, per se, They will let you go in the warehouse and show you around or you tell them what you want in front area and they go get it, let you try it on and

sdix00

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Jeff -

I can't tell you how amazing these guys are.

They have so many choices, a great website, and while I have NEVER had to call Customer Service, I always hear good things.

Also, if you become a Premium Member of umpire-empire.com, you get a discount code good for 10% off all year. (Hey, it's like free shipping).

Majordave

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Sorry Dude,

They don't really have a store, per se, They will let you go in the warehouse and show you around or you tell them what you want in front area and they go get it, let you try it on and ring you up. Very classy group of ladies and gentlemen. Jim and his staff are the best. It's really just an internet sales business but their customer service is a priority so as you relate--Customer is always right. (Within reason)

I feel guilty when I buy anything umpire related from anywhere else.

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1dumbquestion

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This may be in the wrong forum. Anyhow, I just want to give a shout out to UMP-ATTIRE. These guys rock :beerbang I ordered their Ultimate volleyball shirt and when I received it, there was a yellow stain. I called and spoke to Emily, whom may have been the most helpful customer service person I have ever spoke to on the phone. She took my info and re-issued a shirt to me. Yesterday I get in the mail a credit for the shipping costs. AND THE SHIRT WAS MADE IN THE USA! By the way, it's a good quality shirt. It's a good thing I don't live in the Louisville area because I would spend way to much money and time in their store!

Jeff, I think we all agree about the great service, But volleyball? really? :)

Jeff C.

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This may be in the wrong forum. Anyhow, I just want to give a shout out to UMP-ATTIRE. These guys rock :beerbang I ordered their Ultimate volleyball shirt and when I received it, there was a yellow stain. I called and spoke to Emily, whom may have been the most helpful customer service person I have ever spoke to on the phone. She took my info and re-issued a shirt to me. Yesterday I get in the mail a credit for the shipping costs. AND THE SHIRT WAS MADE IN THE USA! By the way, it's a good quality shirt. It's a good thing I don't live in the Louisville area because I would spend way to much money and time in their store!

Jeff, I think we all agree about the great service, But volleyball? really? :)

Hey, it only took five posts before someone mentioned that!!! Yeah, I know, vb. It's actually pretty fun to call.

JaxRolo

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This may be in the wrong forum. Anyhow, I just want to give a shout out to UMP-ATTIRE. These guys rock :beerbang I ordered their Ultimate volleyball shirt and when I received it, there was a yellow stain. I called and spoke to Emily, whom may have been the most helpful customer service person I have ever spoke to on the phone. She took my info and re-issued a shirt to me. Yesterday I get in the mail a credit for the shipping costs. AND THE SHIRT WAS MADE IN THE USA! By the way, it's a good quality shirt. It's a good thing I don't live in the Louisville area because I would spend way to much money and time in their store!

Jeff, I think we all agree about the great service, But volleyball? really? :)

Hey, it only took five posts before someone mentioned that!!! Yeah, I know, vb. It's actually pretty fun to call.

Women's Beach VB might be nice to call! :rolleyes:

NWA_UMP

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I work both football and baseball...my daughter plays volleyball at a very high level, which means she is in HS and plays Club ball on a team that finished 5th at Junior Nationals...she is being recruited to play DI volleyball by about 10 schools, all of whom are in the top 80 RPI out of 328 DI schools....

You don't have to work beach volleyball to get an eyeful...I have thought many times about getting into volleyball officiating HS after the daughter graduates...EASY MONEY! In our area they work two games a night...air conditioning, minimal gear to purchase, in and out...no problem. Coaches don't bark too much and when they do you call a captain over and tell them to go tell their coach to shut up or I will card them...no toe to toe arguments, no heat, no running....sounds fun to me....

FYI there are more schools than FSU that have beach volleyball as a sport...NCAA has sanctioned beach as a DI championship level sport...so more will follow...

But I'll stick to football and baseball...I have goals and volleyball is not one of them...DII NCAA is however a goal in both football and baseball for me...

jkumpire

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I work both football and baseball...my daughter plays volleyball at a very high level, which means she is in HS and plays Club ball on a team that finished 5th at Junior Nationals...she is being recruited to play DI volleyball by about 10 schools, all of whom are in the top 80 RPI out of 328 DI schools....

You don't have to work beach volleyball to get an eyeful...I have thought many times about getting into volleyball officiating HS after the daughter graduates...EASY MONEY! In our area they work two games a night...air conditioning, minimal gear to purchase, in and out...no problem. Coaches don't bark too much and when they do you call a captain over and tell them to go tell their coach to shut up or I will card them...no toe to toe arguments, no heat, no running....sounds fun to me....

FYI there are more schools than FSU that have beach volleyball as a sport...NCAA has sanctioned beach as a DI championship level sport...so more will follow...

But I'll stick to football and baseball...I have goals and volleyball is not one of them...DII NCAA is however a goal in both football and baseball for me...

With respect, I work VB and to do it well, even on the HS level, it takes a lot of work study and effort, just like Baseball. The only difference is it is less physical than any other sport to officiate.

If you just want to make extra $$, then yes VB is stealing. And if you take that view, then it is stealing from the players. Lots of people do it. However, as good an umpire as you are NWA, you wouldn't take that attitude if you get into the sport. It is judgement, judgement, judgement, and very quick decision-making about every shot and every play. And you have to understand the game to call it well.

I just got a taste of working D1 VB this past weekend, and it is a rush on that level.

jkumpire

jkumpire

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but having just said that, if I could spend all Fall doing Baseball every day, I'd do it in a new york minute.

NWA_UMP

NWA_UMP

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JK...as an official I understand every sport has it's issues...I am referring more to the work conditions and gear required... not the work. As with any sport if you take pride in what you do and take it seriously, there is WORK involved. I love the sport and would love to get involved after my daughter graduates...but I have set other goals. The issue of volleyball in my area is that it's not a strong sport in our state. In the area in which I live it is strong comparatively speaking...we drive our daughter 2 hours one way for practice 3x a week for club. Some think we are fools for spending that much in driving time and fuel...not to mention club dues. But the letters, phone calls coming in and coaches watching matches tells us we are doing the right think for our daughter.

What DI game did you do?

JimKirk

JimKirk

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OK, Jim: you can stop posting under other peoples' names, now.....:wave:

I know, not very credible of me is it? ;)

I do appreciate all the good comments especially from Jeff and you Dave (how are things in the Show Me State?). We don't always do everything right but give it the ol' college try.

I have enjoyed how this post has morphed into one from talking about us to one on beach volleyball though.

jkumpire

jkumpire

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JK...as an official I understand every sport has it's issues...I am referring more to the work conditions and gear required... not the work. As with any sport if you take pride in what you do and take it seriously, there is WORK involved. I love the sport and would love to get involved after my daughter graduates...but I have set other goals. The issue of volleyball in my area is that it's not a strong sport in our state. In the area in which I live it is strong comparatively speaking...we drive our daughter 2 hours one way for practice 3x a week for club. Some think we are fools for spending that much in driving time and fuel...not to mention club dues. But the letters, phone calls coming in and coaches watching matches tells us we are doing the right think for our daughter.

What DI game did you do?

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