I turned to BC Classified advertising on May 6, 2009. I paid a total of $116.25 for the service. I opened up a new house and building painting business, and I was finding it hard to get new customers. So desperate to keep my business afloat, …

Hughes Arabians is the absolute best. Last year I purchased a weanling straight egyptian black colt from Pauline at Hughes Arabians and it is the best thing I have ever done. Pauline is the nicest most honest person in the horse world I have every met. …

I truly applaud Water Boy Reverse Osmosis Pure Water Station located in R.Calo, Sikatuna, Butuan City for their very efficient and satisfactory water delivery service. We have a very big household with plenty of kids, that is why availability of clean and safe drinking water is very important to …

I’ve been going to have my hair cut at The Parlor by Jen for the last 3 years. Previously I was going to Erik of Norway and while the stylists there did a good job of cutting and styling my hair, they were not very pleasant people to deal …

I was thrilled when our Guttermaxx gutters were going to be installed. The company has a BBB rating of A- so I thought we’d picked a good company. Their website states that they have “America’s finest leaf-free gutter” and that “leaves won’t clog it.” I beg to differ. They …

We only live about an hour drive from Springfield Mo., go there to shop and eat at least a few times a month. There is so much more to do for the whole family than where we live in Joplin, Mo. One place we go on almost every trip …

There is one place in my small town where a smoker can find cigarettes at a bargain, and that is at Mapco Express, located at 1001 North Locust Avenue here in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Since I am a penny pincher, I smoke an off-brand cigarette called Sonoma. They are much …

While trying to build our photography business, my husband and I recently designed and ordered photography business cards from overnightprints.com. A friend of a friend has used them before, so we didn’t do much research on our own regarding their quality. The self-design portion of the website was rather …

I love to pamper myself with weekly session in beauty salon. It is a must for rejuvenating me and I love how it does a lot of boost on my self image and confidence. I am a frequent customer of the many salons in the market, be it highly …

As a US company working with international airlines and navigation service providers throughout the world, we are frequently in a position where we require the services of a professional translator. One company that we had used several times in the past was Translation Services USA. They had …

Cartridge World has been my saving grace since starting college two years ago. I am in a field of study where I am constantly writing papers; I think my average is around 50 pages a week, not including term papers and other miscellaneous things I have to print. Needless to …

Charlotte’s Saddlery is a family owned tack shop that has been in business for 30 years. Charlotte Raisbeck began selling her wares from a warehouse in the 1970’s and the business now touts two locations and an active website. Charlotte’s originally focused solely on the English rider, but today …

When I first moved to Asheville, North Carolina, I typed in what cable services were in the area and what kind of high speed internet services they offered. It seemed like the only one available (other than satellite services) was Charter Communications - whom I’d never heard of. I …

I used Hughes L Associates Architects company to do some remodelling in my kitchen. I had them take my old countertops out and put some new updated ones in. They were easy to communicate with over the phone and they sent a woman out a few days early to …

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 …

I thought I wanted a new cell phone. This is not because I needed one, but because I got a mailing that said I was eligible for a free phone that was similar to mine.
I stopped in NuWave to see if I could get the phone there. …

As a teenager, I loathed Amy’s Hallmark store in Vacaville, CA. My mother would drag me there between two and four times a month, taking her time looking at all the little knickknacks as I tried not to pout. Now, a little older, I have an increasing appreciation for …

It was the first time that I have ever gone to a facial. I used not to have skin problems and the other reason why I hesitate ever going to a facial salon is that I am worried of my sensitive skin. However, I had to go into one …

I used Richmond Taxi a lot when I worked at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, from January to April, 2010. Honestly, I don’t think I would have survived in my job without these guys.
My job location was in the middle of nowhere, at 16280 Portside Rd. (8th and …

Before Krispy Kreme there was Dunkin Doughnuts. Now I will say that that was always me favorite place to get doughnuts from. But Krispy Kreme has come and tried to push Dunkin out of the circle. Now everyone raves about Krispy Kreme doughnuts but me nah I do’t think …

I’ve been using Majestic Transportation’s services ever since I started working at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This is one of many cab services in the city. Others are City Service, Best Bet Shuttle, Cruisin City, Dependable Shuttle Service, Ist Choice, Mr. Taxi, and North Coast, …

We recently had some work done by Schotz Concrete. We needed a concrete slab 16 feet by 12 feet. Paul Schotz, owner of Schotz Concrete put it in. He did a beautiful job.
Mr. Schotz put the forms up by himself, got everything ready for the concrete …

I love watching AAA commercials because of their signature slogan of “And on you go” meaning that no matter what bad things might happen, if you have them to lean on, you’ll find yourself as if it never happened. I had always known about this company since I was very …

Once again, it’s time for my semi-annual review of my local utilities. And, today I’m going to start with my phone company, Powercom.
In the past, I will say I have been quite fond of the company with very few if any complaints. Today, I’m going to say I still …

Vonage is a great telephone company. I have been with them for three months now and I have to say that it has been really great so far! The set up is very easy; you have to buy the software from any store that sells electronics or call Vonage …

We had our customize T-shirts done with Extreme Graphics after we had the bad one from Walmart. I look up online and found Extreme Graphics and called them in the morning right away. He was asking questions on the phone about what kind of T-shirt to make sure we …

Having moved into a new neighborhood, I was not yet privy to the best business in the area when it came to getting my hair and/or nails done. Unfortunately, even yelp, my trusty advisor, could not help this time as there were only a few reviews for each place …

Fishing season is just about to begin and have I got a place for you !The LauraLee at captree . It is located on the dock in front of the restaurant The Captree Cove . My wife and I have fished with most of these boats and have …

I have never in my life, seen the likes of a company such as Cornwell Drywall co. The owner of the company claims to have been in business for ten years, and brags about the high quality of work that he provides. The professionalism of the finished job would …

I’ve used this company three times in the past 6 months. The first two times I had them edit a few pieces of mine that were eventually published and the last time I asked for a manuscript critique from them. I really couldn’t be happier with this company and …

Finding a large national retailer that also specializes in great customer service today is a rarity. Fortunately for me, Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL happens to be a member of that exceptional list.
I have been a customer at Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL for about two years. …

Let’s face it… no matter where you live, some company has the monopoly on a service you either desire or you need. Comcast Cable is just one such company in my neck of the woods. Other than AT&T, there really is no other alternative for the comprehensive service available …

When I first moved into my current home, I had no central heating and air. This was really bad because of the heat here in Gadsden, Alabama inn the summer months. I was worried about buying a unit for my home because I had this image in …

BSNL is the India’s largest & oldest telecom brand. It provides the best tariffs and plans at cheapest rates. It is the backbone of our country and also the largest ISP (Internet Servicer Provider) of India.
I mostly enjoy the plans offered by BSNL like mobile services (cellone), landline basic …

This is my experience with the company as well as the experience of a friend of mine. Mine and Hallie’s* experience with them happened three years ago, it happened to two of my other friends six months ago.
I am sure most of you scanning the classifieds have seen …

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 …

While it’s pretty undeniable that Barnes and Noble can find almost any book in the world, they still lack a certain something. It’s true they’re helpful; they can get almost anything, but it’s all so impersonal. There are never readings, never used books (obviously), never anything really …

Working for Same Day was quite the experience. I only stayed for a short period of time, as I was inadept at handling the owner’s psychotic episodes.
Hired on as floor manager, I was so excited to move into one of my first management positions. I was sent to another …

As strange as it might sound, I had never heard of Big Lots until I moved to Las Vegas. I guess they just didn’t have such places like this where I hailed from the South, yet I am dismayed that I had lived twenty some odd years without knowing the …

I took my two boys who had really long hair to get their hair cut at Kwick Kuts. I was very pleased with the experience. I like my boys with long hair so I was skeptical, they wanted it cut though because everyone kept mistaking them for girls, and …

The Backpacker is a great local business in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The store itself sells performance outdoor wear like The North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, and other brands. It is a little pricey, but most of the clothes that they sell are very high …

We have had a Papa Murphy’s in Joplin, Missouri now for about five years. Papa Murphy’s is different that other pizza places in that you order the pizza with everything on it, then take it home to bake. I think this is a wonderful idea. I have stopped several …

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 …

There aren’t many women in the world who don’t like to shop… except for, maybe, the plus-sized woman. I know that because I AM a plus-sized woman, and have been for most of my life. You can’t visit many of the mall stores unless they specialize in plus-size clothing. …

In Logan Ohio, if you are looking to buy flowers you will have many options from Krogers floral department, to Wal-Marts floral department. Also there are many local flower shops. One of my favorites happens to be The Nature Nest flowers and gifts and more located on Main Street …

Stabhub is a ticketing service that was developed to be an alternative to Tickmaster service. It offers buyers the option to get tickets to events around the world that are now sold out. They do have events and tickets to events that are not sold out but they mainly …

My favorite thing in the world is hunting and fishing. Both activities provide me with time to myself to relax and leave the troubles of the world behind me. I can sit for hours and hours watching a fishing line or waiting in a hunting blind for …

Janice Beaton Fine Cheese in Calgary is a store that any cheese lover must visit, at least once, but no one goes just once, and no one should go hungry! The store has a welcoming and warm ambience, in a casual atmosphere, so if you haven’t heard about Janice …

GNC is a nutrition store with many health products such as vitamins, protein drinks and other muscle building supplements. GNC is usually where I tend to go for my supplements when I do decide to buy them.
A while back ago I tried a supplement called M1-bol. I bought this …

The Consignment Studio is probably one of the biggest scams I have ever experienced. I worked there for just over a month and felt that I was part of criminal activity.
First, the owner was completely psychotic and had no respect or consideration for anyone. I hated hearing her demean …