There's a number of other local pro shops that are equally apportioned that don't charge such a fee. Some even offer incentives to buy there (free sharpenings,

There's a number of other local pro shops that are equally apportioned that don't charge such a fee. Some even offer incentives to buy there (free sharpenings, free stick if you buy a top-end pair, etc.) rather than the disincentive to leave without purchasing. I've played hockey all my life. I know the type of skates and holders I usually like. When I see a sign like that, even though I'm pretty sure I'll buy the first pair I try on, it encourages me to take my business elsewhere.