Good's is regularly voted the favorite artist supply store for good reason. They do things right here.
Any store can have a big inventory. The thing that makes a store is the attitude of the help, and the help working here knows when to leave you alone and when to provide assistance.
Unless you have unlimited wealth, certain stores can be dangerous, if you know what I mean. This is that kind of place for me.
I found my favorite pen here; I use it every day. Having that kind of experience can really endear you to a place.
http://www.goodsofevanston.com/
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