I went to Guitar Center this week to buy a ukulele as a gift for my cousin's bar mitzvah and I was so impressed with the service! I am not very knowledgeable about musical instruments, but the sales rep was so knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. I had done a bit of research before I went in, and he took the time to further explain the different types of wood, sizes, etc.
Once we narrowed it down to a few different options, he played each one so I could see which one I like best. I went back again today to make the purchase, and he brought the ukuleles into the acoustic room so we could really hear them. Thanks to him I'm very confident with my purchase and now I kind of want a ukulele for myself so I can learn how to play!
The only reason I'm taking a star off is because he wasn't too happy when I tried to use a coupon I found online. I would have used the coupon online and picked up the ukulele in the store, but wanted to make sure I was getting the right one and I am a bit time-bound for the purchase decision. Regardless, I would come back here if I had questions or was in the market for an instrument.