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Manic! 12-12-2011 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wobuffet (Post 7723282)
where can i buy cigarette tubes locally?
already tried the zellers at oakridge. they're out.

Check your local convenience store.

DanHibiki 12-12-2011 02:58 AM

Where can I get cheap santa suits?

Sky_High 12-12-2011 04:25 AM

Where can I get some of these?

http://cdn.photojojo.net/store/aweso...1322533178.jpg

Macro Cell Lens Band

StylinRed 12-12-2011 05:15 AM

from what i understand that rubber band lens.... is new so photojojo might be the only place atm

wobuffet 12-12-2011 08:58 AM

where can i buy good quality puzzles locally?
hopefully has a big variety of designs to choose from too!

MG1 12-12-2011 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonka (Post 7723594)
Anyone know someone they can recommend or where I can have chinese characters (brush calligraphy?) written up? Like what you would find in an asian home hung on the wall, for example.

Here's a reference pic:
http://www.ccaf-vancouver.com/CCAF-g...YW-Lau-001.gif

Hoping for a recommendation from someone who has used one in the past. Must be within the Lower Mainland.

Thanks :)

Give Chinese Cultural Center a call. Perhaps they can refer you to someone who does caligraphy.

·Å$ôµØ¤¤µØ¤å¤Æ¤¤¤ß-Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver.

Worth a shot...........

MG1 12-12-2011 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 7718462)
Looking for one of these. Can order them on-line, but prefer to get it locally.

It's for holding rolls of vinyl media. Wall mount type, not floor. thanks

Finally found a place on-line last Friday. A Canadian company, and I was so happy about that because I want to support Canadian companies whenever and wherever I can. Their website gave a price along with a shipping quote. It was a fairly good deal. I phoned in the order, but was told the price would be a tad higher (actually ended up a lot higher). She was going to double-check with her superiors about the difference in price.

I gave her my number and waited for the reply. I need this thing ASAP. Waited, waited, and waited. I get the damn call this morning. Too bad, lady, I bought it from a US based website for a lot cheaper and it is coming in the next two days. Another place in the US I tried to order from, had issues on their website. An hour later, I get an e-mail from them telling me if there was a problem finalizing the order, they would fix whatever the problem was and throw in free shipping to compensate me for my troubles. And we wonder why Canadian companies are losing out to US based companies.


$115.00 arriving in 6 days, as opposed to $65.00 arriving in two to three days. $49.00, if I had waited for the other company's e-mail offer.


/rant


BTW, I'm not pissed off at the price difference. More about having to wait and then being quoted a much higher price days later.

Gumby 12-12-2011 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wobuffet (Post 7723671)
where can i buy good quality puzzles locally?
hopefully has a big variety of designs to choose from too!

You'll need to try independent toy stores, such as Splash Toys (one in Dunbar St. in Vancouver, or Moncton St. in Richmond), The Toy Box (Coquitlam Centre, Park Royal, or Kitsilano), or Kaboodles Toy Store (Point Grey area, or Granville Island).

Actually in Richmond Centre, they opened a toy/gift store near the Bay in the old "Please Mum" location. I can't remember the name, but they had a number of Clementoni and Ravensburger puzzles at the back of the store. It's probably one of those stores that only appear around the holiday season, so don't wait too long.

sonick 12-12-2011 11:52 AM

What's the difference between good and bad quality puzzles?

Gumby 12-12-2011 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonick (Post 7723824)
What's the difference between good and bad quality puzzles?

In my opinion, the puzzles you find at chain stores (i.e. Zellers, ToysRUs, Walmart, etc.) have flimsy cardboard pieces, and the pictures are boring.

Clementoni & Ravensburger puzzles have thick pieces, and they actually have interesting pictures. They also have customer support in case you're missing a piece (assuming your puzzle is current & in production).

sonick 12-12-2011 12:01 PM

^ Interesting, would've never thought.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7UyesaqfeF...oreYouKnow.jpg

MG1 12-12-2011 04:06 PM

I hate cheap puzzles, because the layer with the picture printed on it comes apart and the pieces are uber thin.

Take photo print of hot chick and paste it over the cheap set. Instant enjoyment for horndogs. Make it a challenge by pasting a pic of 25 chicks in bikinis and all of them are blondes with big tittays, LOLOLOL.

Better yet,
Spoiler!

StylinRed 12-12-2011 09:00 PM

velcro tape?


http://www.globaltextiles.com/html/i...570/569202.jpg


i know ive seen them somewhere b4 but cant recall

i just need a tiny strip

fliptuner 12-12-2011 09:02 PM

WalMart, Zellers, any fabric store

taylor192 12-13-2011 07:38 AM

Looking for:
1. A quality santa hat, willing to pay to get one that doesn't make my head itchy.
2. Funny Christmas shirts for a party, something like below.

Please post locations you've seen these recently. I know a ton of good stores to try, yet I don't have time to run all over the city - it would be nice to narrow the search. I work in Richmond, live close to downtown, so anywhere inbetween. Thanks!

http://www.christmastshirtsonline.co...IRTIMAGE61.jpg
http://www.notoriousapparel.net/wp-c...ty-440x340.png
http://images4.cpcache.com/product/4...olor-White.jpg

wuuhoo 12-13-2011 09:18 AM

anyone if the plushie store in Aberdeen is still there?

Looking to buy a big plushie for a present

TOPEC 12-13-2011 09:59 AM

Stress Relieving Electronic Bubble Wrap Keychain - Free Shipping - DealExtreme full view

THIS^^^, locally, anyone know where to find?

its an electronic bubble wrap poper key chain

jtrinh 12-13-2011 02:45 PM

Looking for LED boards exactly like these. Used for dome, map, trunk, etc lights.

http://m1.miiduu.com/store1/3846/ima...s/_MG_4065.JPG

woob 12-13-2011 03:43 PM

Anyone know where I can buy a slanket?

f. 12-13-2011 04:01 PM

Anyone know any good places to get some balloons filled with helium? Preferably around UBC, I need it for tomorrow afternoon!

MG1 12-13-2011 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f. (Post 7725273)
Anyone know any good places to get some balloons filled with helium? Preferably around UBC, I need it for tomorrow afternoon!

Safeway.

Not sure if all of them carry it. Call first, in case.

Broseidon 12-13-2011 07:56 PM

Where can i buy an ab wheel?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

DanHibiki 12-13-2011 08:41 PM

Where can I buy ugly Christmas sweaters?

I'm looking for inexpensive ones, not ones that costs 80 bucks.

I've tried Value Village, Wal-Mart, Winners, Zellers and none of them have it.

ImportPsycho 12-13-2011 11:10 PM

http://cretouch.com/images/galaxy_s2...ver_photo1.jpg

who carries cretouch samsung galaxy LTE case?

Leetastic 12-13-2011 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broseidon (Post 7725608)

Canadian Tire, Sports Check


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