Lyndsey father does a lot of exporting of antiques that he buys fro local auction houses and then ships to Spain to sell on to dealers and the general public over there. He uses a company called Mijas Costa Removals who have a base in Birmingham and in …

There are only a few stores where you can basically fill up a basket with stuff and leave with only paying around ten dollars or less. One of these fantastic places is the 99 Cent Store that I frequent on Spring Mountain Road up the hill next to the Sam’s …

Because summer is almost over, and I have a tendency to walk barefoot a lot, my feet were in pretty bad shape. I decided to treat myself and get a manicure and pedicure. I went into Nail Bliss Salon in Chicopee Ma. Nail Bliss was recommended by …

I have used various carpet cleaning service companies over the years, in several North American cities, and I have come to expect a certain level of quality and customer service from the better ones. I try to use word of mouth recommendations when using a new company or moving …

Being a theatre producer and organiser of events across the UK i am very aware of the importance of publicity. I have spent a great deal of time and money scouting out the best in leaflet and poster printing and i can honestly say that Century 23 is the …

Paducah Water Works provides clean treated water to all of the Paducah KY area. Each and every month we receive a water bill that also includes garbage collection fees as well. I have never had any issues at all with Paducah Water Works and their customer service has always …

Our dryer stopped drying clothes about a month ago. We thought it was the element. We couldn’t afford to have it replaced so we used the laundromat for awhile.
Yesterday, my husband went down to Marion Appliance to see what a new element would cost. They offered to come to …

Ever since Circuit City has run out of business, they have continued to run their store solely on the Internet. I’ve found that for the most part, their prices are actually cheaper on the Internet. My guess is that they probably have overages in products, or that they’re just …

When I was still in Philippines, I was a regular and loyal customer to this bus company. Since my hometown was farther south of the Cebu Province, I regularly take a bus ride from Cebu City to Dalaguete and vice versa. It was the cheapest and most convenient way …

As someone who likes to do crafts, I’m interested in any place that I can find supplies in my area. There aren’t many so-called craft stores in the Tri-Cities. Just two, mainly: Michael’s and Craft Warehouse.
I’m not especially impressed by this store. It calls itself a craft store, yet …

Celectricon Ltd, is a small hardware store that deals with welding and plumbing supplies. They are not in any way electrical. I do not have an overall problem with that fact but I do have a problem with their supervisor. The supervisor of the store needs some Customer Service …

While driving up to the mall one afternoon I was really hungry and I at first thought I’d get lunch at the food court in the mall when I get there. But I met up with lots of traffic and thought it would take forever for me to get …

In any built up, central location, finding a decent range of products in a supermarket or any of its types is difficult enough, and finding real value for money is even harder.
Thankfully, this Tesco store located in the hub of Birmingham’s city centre provides a great range of …

To cash in on my recent tax refund, I wanted to treat my mom and myself to a massage. This is the first massage I have ever had, but after hearing other’s experiences, I felt very prepared about what to expect.
After a couple of weeks searching around for the …

SMC (Specialty Merchandise Corporation) is a company that claims to be dedicated to providing a gateway to help individuals start their own businesses. With that being the case, I’ve read numerous accounts in my research that actually points out the fact that this company has failed miserably to …

I am not usually a fan of chain store hair salons, due to bad experiences of lousy cuts, and hidden costs in the past. My regular hairdresser had moved, and a friend recommended I try TopCuts a chain store salon on Wyse Road in Dartmouth where I live.
TopCut’s staff …

I used to go to a little hairdressers called Rogers. Rogers is in Quinton on the Hagley road west. I say I used to go, because I don’t go any more as one of the girls left to have a baby and it was not the same without her. …

While many beauty salons certainly deserve their reputation for “pampering” their clients, at Salon 300 in Ashland, MA, (508-881-2795) this writer’s 97-year-old mother fairly glows with all the gentle, expert care and supportive compliments she receives from the attentive, caring staff.
Pam, the owner of Salon 300, greets Mother …

If you are trying to decide which cable service to use in NC, you may want to consider not going with Time Warner Cable. Here’s why:
Their customer service is terrible. Yesterday, I was quoted three different prices by three different people (for basic cable).
I once returned one of …

After I got engaged, one of the first things I wanted to do (concerning wedding planning) was look for dresses. So far, I’ve found one dress that I absolutely love more than any other that I’ve seen. It’s in the Maggie Sottero collection, and their website said …

Recently, a friend of mine got engaged and asked me to be a bridesmaid. I happily agreed! She decided to purchase her dress and all of the bridesmaids dresses from David’s Bridal to get a bulk discount. The dresses she picked were great! When I …

It’s always great to have an alternative for any type of service, be it for something as mundane as a faxing service, to something so all-important as sending heavy packages overseas. That’s why even if I have always relied on LBC Cargo Express to send my packages from …

I was recently told, by a friend, about a new soap and gift shop that opened up downtown near our house. It’s a convenient five minute drive, so I figured I’d stop by and check it out. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised!
I often have misconceptions about ma …

Like most people, I rely on taxis for often fun things-like getting home when I want to partake in some cocktails while out and about, and also for important things, like transportation while on business trips. But there is nothing more important than getting to the airport on time, and …

I have used this homeowners warranty 2-10 service since I bought this house in 2005. I like this service because it covers all appliances in the home and the well, heat pump etc. and protects you from having to pay major repairs for the items.
I have used this service …

Leisure Lifestyles is where I bought my above ground pool two years ago. Their showroom is very attractive, clean, and well maintained. Employees both out on the floor, in sales, and behind the counter to help customers balance and correct pool water issues are knowledgeable, friendly, and go above …

There is a reason why monopolies are a bad thing for the consumers. It’s great for the business, I’m sure, but it’s terrible for the people who have to use the service yet can’t go anywhere else for their needs. And if my memory serves me correctly, I really thought …

Times are really hard these days and I try to cut corners where I can. In order to save money, I now take the time to have my bags and shoes repaired instead of replacing them with new ones. So when my newly-bought rubber shoes came apart at the …

Most small towns have a convenience store, perhaps a hardware store, or something where folks can get what they need for hunting, gardening, food, or whatever they need during a quick stop. Such is the case with Henning Hardware, the hardware store in the middle of downtown Henning, …

When my husband and I decided to take the plunge and invest in a home (and not a rental) we knew we’d need someone trustworthy and reliable to help us through the process. My husband, who is extremely friendly and personable and loves to make acquaintances with customers at …

I purchased a great Groupon deal for a combined spa pedicure, massage and facial at East Town Spa located in downtown Milwaukee. It was the first time I’d been to that spa though I used to live in the area and knew of its existence. The building itself is …

This is a skin center with a clincal environment that offers skin treatments, waxing and retail products for sale. They offer by appointment only however walk ins are welcome for product purchases. They offer many higher end skincare lines, as well as the cosmetic line from TRUE Cosmetics. Their …

Jacqueline’s Bridal was recommended to my friend because she found her bridal gown there, and we had a really great experience at the store. Although we didn’t find my friend’s gown here, this store is a must-stop for brides looking for a dress not only to see their beautiful …

Sometimes I visit sports bars with my boyfriend when I get in the mood to play a bit of pool. But sometimes we just don’t know where to go to enjoy a nice game when we are in certain areas of the country. Well we were in the Curepe …

For those of you who don’t know 1-800-Flowers is a company that sells flowers online and by phone but they also have several store locations as well. I’ve had many experiences with 1-800-Flowers, usually I’m on the receiving end of it but I have on occasion order flowers with …

I hate getting my hair cut, not because I love my hair or am scared, it’s just something that’s not very important to me; it’s more of a nuisance to me than anything and I hate spending money on getting hair cut off. That being said, I was in …

This is one of the branches in the ever-growing Greggs chain, which is now by some distance the largest chain of high street bakeries in Britain. It lies in a good position on Stourbridge High Street, not far from the Ryemarket shopping centre. However, the pavement outside is very …

City Hall in Holyoke is a place that I did not like to visit often for so many reasons. The main reason is that the place is way too big and it was hard to find my way around that place and there were no signs that showed me …

Mountain Barn builders is one of our local business that by the very name suggest what they do. Yes, you guessed it, they build storage buildings, children’s play houses, swing sets, and various lawn furniture. What I did not know was that they also build small cabins for …

SFI was launched in 1998. Today, with tens of thousands of affiliates in over 200 countries, it is believed to be the largest affiliate network in the world.
SFI is revolutionizing the way companies market their products and services. With its enormous base of independent affiliates, SFI has the power …

Kari Hargrave’s State Farm office is located in Royse City, Texas. I have been using State Farm for about 4 years now and have had no issues so far. Kari has been great in finding my family the coverage we need at a great price. I had always considered …

As a young child, my mother bought me musical horse statues and snow globes from The San Francisco Music Box Company for several Christmases in a row. She adored the tunes they played and the intricate detail. I, being a child who had a greater appreciation for toys, did …

Almost every night on television, there are numerous ads for companies which offer to buy your used, unwanted, broken or outdated gold, diamonds and other jewelry. Many of them offer to send you a cheque immediately upon receiving your items, and promise to pay you a premium and fair …

Ryans Associates is an accounting firm located in Feeding Hills, Mass. I needed an accountant and saw an ad in the paper for this place. Worst mistake of my life. The office is next door to a laundromat and all you can smell is soap. The …

I haven’t had many occasions to need a professional photographer. I had my senior pictures taken like most any high school student. I really didn’t enjoy the studio that provided these for me. They were snappy and didn’t have much patience for any questions or insecurities I had. They …

In my opinion, FedEx (www.fedex.com) is one of the most trustful courier companies around the world. I’ve been dispatching and sending packages, documents and boxes using FedEx services for more than 2 years and I can assure I never had a single headache about it’s services! And honestly I have …

I am taking care of a foster daughter who requires special hair products. Sally Beauty Supply was recommended. On Saturday, August 2nd, I visited the Sterling, VA location.
I’ve never been in this store before. To make things more difficult, I’m in a wheelchair because of a …

Having only purchased a bicycle a few years ago and had the chance to visit a number of biking stores in the Philadelphia area, I’ve generally come away with a rather sour taste in my mouth about the way that folks treat you if you aren’t part of the …

F Salon and Body Spa has hundreds of franchises throughout the country. What makes it click is its very affordable yet excellent services offered. I’d say its rates remain unbeatable that’s why they are getting the lion’s share of the market. Take for example the foot spa service for …

This is the work-from-home company that changed my outlook with earning online income in the comforts of our homes. Based on my unfortunate experiences with other work-from-home companies I thought at first that these are just ALL scams and nothing more. My-Data-Team company proved me …