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Wal-Mart
Category:
Department Stores
5015 S I H 35
Austin,
Texas
(512) 443-6601
Oh, where to start...
I will NOT go to Walmart if I can help it...and if I should have to go, I won't enjoy it. I think...
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I will NOT go to Walmart if I can help it...and if I should have to go, I won't enjoy it. I think their "Rolling Back Prices" gimmick is a ripoff...every time I go to Walmart, I end up spending way, way more than I should. Their clothing lines are poorly made, you wash them once and they're falling apart already. I understand the convenience of having everything all in one store...and they're right, it was a great idea, but when you have so many people visiting one store and certain locations, well it just takes the convenience right out of it. I personally can't even see the benefit of having self-serve checkouts, as their is always a line of about 10 people waiting to use them. Not to mention that I can never find a staff member that can help me when I need help.
Please don't get me wrong, I am in no ways a store snob, I like a great bargain as much as the next person. However, Walmart has become a very unpleasant and inconvenient place for me to shop at.
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Best Buy
Category:
Home Electronics
4970 W Highway 290
Austin,
Texas
(512) 892-7550
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Balina Bridal
Category:
Women's Clothing
5025 Burnet Rd.
Austin,
Texas
(512) 719-5900
Shocking Experience - Not Recommended!
Balina is one of 6 bridal stores I recently visited in Austin. Looking, of course, for a the...
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Balina is one of 6 bridal stores I recently visited in Austin. Looking, of course, for a the perfect wedding gown.
After the treatment I received at Balina, I would *never* consider purchasing a dress from them, nor recommend the store to another person. My friends, who accompanied me to help me find my dress, were rudely told not to touch the wedding dresses. I was also told that friends-of-the-bride were not allowed to pick dresses for the bride. After selecting several dresses to try on, the staff of the store told me I could not continue looking at more dresses, and that I already had too many to try on. I was asked my budget, and told I could not try on dresses outside of my budget. The consultant who helped me was inefficient, and lacked knowledge of the products. She could not, for example, tell me the materials that dresses were made out of. After 45 minutes, my consultant told me her next appointment was in, and that if I wanted to try on anything else I would have to schedule another appointment at a later time. My overall experience at Balina Bridal was horrific. These are people with huge egos, terrible customer service skills, poor knowledge base, and shameful manners.
Pros: None. Same dresses elsewhere!
Cons: Poor service, unkempt bathroom, small changing rooms, rude!
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Melange Bridal Llc
Category:
Women's Clothing
3742 Far West Blvd
Austin,
Texas
(512) 345-8780
Great Selection and Service
Melange was the first place I went on my quest for a bridal gown and they were by far the best...
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Melange was the first place I went on my quest for a bridal gown and they were by far the best place in town. They have a great selection of mid-range priced gowns and up. The service was super helpful and helped me out since I had no idea what I was doing. I would highly recommend this shop to any bride.
Because websites are so helpful: http://www.melangebridal.com/
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Great Service and Selection, But Untrustworthy
The service here was fantastic. I was waited on like a queen, even without an appointment. But...
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The service here was fantastic. I was waited on like a queen, even without an appointment. But there is a lot about this place I didn't trust. First, they offer a cheaper price on the gown if you buy a bridal "package" including things such as shoes, jewelry, and photos. They do not allow you to take photos of you in the gowns to aid in your decision-making. And they rip the tags off of many of the dresses of the "lesser-known" designers so that you can't price shop. For example, I found a great dress there for $900, but the tag was ripped out. In my own sneaky way, I discovered the designer, and found it at another store for $600!
So yes, they have a wonderful selection of gowns and great service. There's just a lot here not to trust.
Website: http://www.bellesaisonbridal.com/
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Emeralds
Category:
Gift Shops
624 N Lamar Blvd
Austin,
Texas
(512) 476-4496
Great Place for Gifts
I love going into this store and just trying to figure out how many friends would love what I spot...
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I love going into this store and just trying to figure out how many friends would love what I spot on the shelves. It has tons of frames, knick knacks, creative cards, SHOES, and a great selection of trendy women's clothing. The service here can be spotty, but you put up with it to truly give your friends and family their *unique* gifts no one else can provide.
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365 Days 365 Ways
Category:
Retail Shopping
3403 Guadalupe St
Austin,
Texas
(512) 454-1958
Sex Store for the Classy
If you don't normally like sex stores and find them too trashy (let's face it they are) then 365...
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If you don't normally like sex stores and find them too trashy (let's face it they are) then 365 Days 365 Ways is for you. You can buy those sexy items without the trash. They have really cool unique lingere, very boutique. The place itself is small so you won't be around a bunch of other people shopping for your secret toys.
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Bath Junkie
Category:
Cosmetics
2727 Exposition Blvd
Austin,
Texas
(512) 482-9877
Great for Gifts
If you need to buy something for someone and want something different than just going to Bath and...
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If you need to buy something for someone and want something different than just going to Bath and Body works, go here. You can buy Pick up loofahs, sponges, scrubbers, towels and robes to enhance baths. All sorts of stuff. They have great bath soaps and crystals for bath lovers.
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By George
Category:
Women's Clothing
524 N Lamar Blvd
Austin,
Texas
(512) 472-5951
Good Clothing
I am certainly a fan of By George’s beautiful lines of women’s apparel ~ and impressed with the...
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I am certainly a fan of By George’s beautiful lines of women’s apparel ~ and impressed with the customer service they offered me regarding a pair of Seven jeans found defective. In the past I have purchased a number of seven jeans and have loved wearing them – my most recent pair from By George – a hole developed in the knee after only a few weeks. Connie (the manager at the Lamar location) was very understanding and allowed me pick out a new pair. They were accommodating and want their customers to be pleased with each purchase! On a side note…the Christmas wrapping for this holiday season was also adorable!
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Giada Rocco
Category:
Bridal Shops
704 W 6th St
Austin,
Texas
(512) 457-8881
Shoppers!
I was delighted to find so many beautiful, tasteful styles - as well as the really funky ones too -...
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I was delighted to find so many beautiful, tasteful styles - as well as the really funky ones too - and ended up having a very tough time choosing between four very different outfits - but all equally as gorgeous.
I settled on one lovely one - with the help of a friend and Giada's incredibly helpful staff - two very friendly ladies who gave me some great feedback - whether I liked it or not.
This place is definitely a great joint
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