Shopping and Shops

Do you shop in charity shops and what bargains have you had? In the town where I live Age Concern has a acharity shop where everything is sold for £1. To date I've had many bargains. M&S, Next, Gerry Weber to name a few. I also donate stuff I've finished with just to even things up and do my bit of recycling!!! Does anyone else do this?

How do I grocery shop after the snow melts? For the past month, I have wanted to go grocery shopping. The weather is the greatest reason that I can't go. So, how do I grocery shop when I have gone so long without my chocolate, popcorn, and snacks? I am getting tired of nutritious foods. Do I wear blind folds and nose plugs when shopping?

How to find a shop that does personalise license plates in singapore? I wanted to find a shop in singapore that does personalise license plates but i do not know any.Does anyone know where can I find such shop and if have, what is the cost of buying personalise license plates?

What is the history of sundry shops? When and where was the first shop? If you owned a sundry shop what would you sell? What is your idea of a sundry shop, what kind of decor should it have?

What shop could you find a long sleeve plain black blouse? Like the white school ones, but black. I need it for work uniform and I need it ASAP, does anyone know which shop I could find one? I'd prefer it if its less than £10. Thank you!

What is the best way to approach a shop about selling my software? Say I have some software and I have it all finished and everything, how do I go about getting it into shops? How do I go in a and talk to them? I don't mean shops like PC World (yet anyway) I mean my local PC shop. How do I get bar codes sorted? How do they work? What do I say to the people in the shop, do I let them look at the product? Do I give them x number as a free trial? How many should I produce at a time? Help?

What is the best tattoo shop in the Dallas metroplex? So yea, I am looking for the best tattoo shop with the best quality in the Dallas metroplex based on user opinions and experiences. I would appreciate serious responses please, I know of some good shops around my area but I would like to know what the favorite is amongst the D/FW tattooed! Thanks!

Where do dancers and actresses shop to dress daily? This year is going to be my first year in high school and I haven't been school shopping that much yet. But, this year I'm taking modern dance, theatre, music, and I'm going to be on a hip hop dance team at the school. Where do actresses and dancers shop to dress daily and what is their style?

Is photo shop a good program to do drawings on? What does it help you do and how can i get it low cost? I'm an aspiring artist and the software I got with my computer is low quality and frustraiting to edit my drawings with! I want to know how hard it is to make pictures on photo shop and if the program's dependable. Also, I don't really want to spend too much money on it. Is there a low cost way to get it?

How can I build a metal shop on top of a underground house.? The house could be beside the shop with the front door of the house in the shop.

If I shop at a Hollister in a different location than where I live, will they have different desings? I live in Roxbury, NJ. I shop at the Rockaway mall which is about 35 minutes away from my home. If I shop at the Palisades Mall which is about and hour and 45 minutes away or the Willowbrook Mall which is about an hour and 15 minutes away, will I find different clothes than the one's I buy in the Rockaway mall? I am going school shopping and I want to look different. :] Please Help.

What are some of your favorites stores to shop at? I tend to stay with what I know, so anytime I shop I go to the same stores. I am looking for some new ideas of places to shop, with cute clothes and good prices. What are some of your favorite stores? I like to shop at Macy's, Belk, Victoria Secret, A&F, Buckle, and Express. Thanks for your suggestions!

How do you shop around for the best mortgage rates? Our realtor suggested we speak with the woman in her office who does mortgages. Other people are telling me to shop around. How can we do this without it effecting our credit scores? Won't our scores drop if we apply with several banks and they need to check our information? Also, how do we know what lenders to seek out for the best rates?

What strategies should the gift shop implement to ensure proper accounting for cash receipts from online sales? A small gift shop has just launched a new Web site where customers can purchase products. The Web site’s e-commerce software systems automatically generate daily sales reports and forward the reports to the gift shop’s accountant. The gift shop uses an online e-cash processing company, which deposits cash receipts to the gift shop’s bank account automatically. What strategies should the gift shop implement to ensure proper accounting for cash receipts generate from online sales?

Would a pawn shop be suspicious if i brought a pink camera in? I found a pink camera and i want to take it to a pawn shop.. would they take my name down and stuff.. what kinda of info do you need to give in order to sell something?

Donation to thrift shop calculation for tax deductions help? How much would a perfect conditon-hundred fifty dollar skirt- sell for at a thrift shop? I am trying to figure this out for tax dedutions on the clothing I am donating?

Where is the best place in London to shop for funky office clothes? I have just started work in an office but have pitifully few 'suitable' clothes. I hate looking too formal (feel like I'm at a funeral) but need to look smart. I shop at outlets like Punkyfish in my free time- wish I could own the shop. Any ideas where to shop so I look presentable and sharp but not like just another Canary-wharfer or my mother.

What is the difference between a thirft shop and a vintage shop? I know a thrift shop is like goodwill and a vintage place is like super old clothes and stuff from like the 20's but can you find vintage at like a goodwill? Has anybody ever found vintage designer things or is that just a thing you see on tv?

What is the average rent for a kiosk or shop in a shopping mall in Trinidad? What is the average rent for a kiosk or shop in a shopping mall in Trinidad, and where is it located? Which mall do you think is the best to do business and why? Thanks!

How to start a shop with textiles and clothes imported from SE Asia? Hello, I am now in Southeast Asisa and am amazed by their beautiful textiles, scarves, and unique clothing -- and they are so cheap. I started dreaming about buying a bunch of them and starting a small shop selling them in the U.S. Any suggestions on how to go about starting one?

What kind of shop will cut metal sheets into certain desired shapes? I want to make a keychain for my friend and I'm not sure what kind of shop does that.

Does an auto repair shop know what the insurance company is paying to get fixed? I received a check from my insurance company made out to me and the repair shop. The estimate was for $1700. I found a remanufactured part, instead of new, at the shop for $500 cheaper, so the total would be $1200. Will they cut me a check for the difference? Do they know what the insurance is paying to get fixed? Could I have something else fixed on my car with the difference? Please be specific. Thanks.

What is a reasonable percentage for a shop to charge someone for selling their homemade jewelry? My mother makes her own ceramic jewelry. She showed some to a local shop, and they said they'd put her works on display and sell them for her. They said 50-50 is a typical profit split for artist/shop, but they offered her 60-40 (60% for my mom). Is that a good deal?

Why would a pawn shop ask for your social security number? A couple friends of mine recently brought a television to a Pawn Xchange and they asked for a social security number... Which they gave without thinking about it. Why would a pawn shop need your social security number? Something to do with theft or somesuch?

How can a body shop damage an alternator? Recently, I was rear-ended and my car (02 Maxima) was in the body shop for a month. Upon picking my car up, I noticed that the clock was wrong and the trunk open indicator was not working. On the way home, my car stopped working. I was told that my alternator went out. Is there anything that the body shop could have done that caused this to happen?

I want to start a consignment shop if I am accepting donated items? Can I give out tax credit slips to those that donate to my shop so that they can write it off on their taxes? And how would that affect the taxes I have to pay on the business? I will be making a profit off of what I sell out of the shop. So can someone still write it off on their taxes as a donation?

How much should a shop charge to install lowering springs and camber kit on a 93 240sx? Thanks Much!? How much should a shop charge to install lowering springs and a rear camber kit on a 93 240sx? Thanks Much!

What store do you shop at most? Do you think stores should give special discounts for shopping there often? for me, I shop at CVS and family dollar the most. I have frequent driven miles. lol! Do you think stores should give special discounts to customer who frequently shop there? Why or why not? Just wondering.

What are the products which could be sale on shop to shop at cash payments not credit, in India? In india, distributer distribute their products shop to shop on some cash or on some credit. Kindly give the list of products which distributed only on cash payment.

What is a smoke shop website that delivers in a stealthy package? I am a minor, but I have a card that I can use to order things off of the internet. I am looking for a website that can deliver a pipe to me, that won't look suspicious and say all 420 HEAD SHOP and stuff. Also, I need one that won't require me to sign a recipt or anything.

What is the best store to shop at when you are first starting out your career? My sister is starting out her career in real estate, and she wanted some tips on where to shop for professional clothing.

what to do when taking a car from body shop repair after an accident? New car, had a nasty accident and the Insurance company selected a body repair shop, accepted the shop since I don't want to go to the hastle of selecting one, and Its being repaired. I'm taking the car after the repair now. I'm worried becasue they might not use genuine parts and I might loose my warranty. I have no clue in body repairs and this is my first time going through it. 1) What things should I consider when I'm taking the car from the body shop? 2) Do I still have the right to ask for repairs if the car is not functional after a week or so? Please let me know if there is anything else I need to take care of.

What education do I need to start a flower shop? I don't have any professional experience in floral design but I did do all of my flower arrangements and bouquets for my wedding. I would like to start my own flower shop and would like to know of any classes or degrees that I would need to take. I don't have a degree in anything right now.

How much does a pet shop manager make? Typically how much does a pet shop manager make in the NY/NJ area annually? Do they work on commission for every dog they sell?

Does photo shop make pictures look better even if the picture was taken with a cheap camera? I have some photos that I want to look professional but,I was wondering if I could use photo shop to make them look professional.If so,where do I learn how to use photo shop?

How long does it take to shop along 5th Avenue and a few factory outlets? I'll be going to New York for 3 days. Will it be enough to shop along 5th Avenue, Times Square and a few premium outlets such as Century 21 and Woodbury? If it's too short, where should I go first for designer clothing at reasonable prices in New York? Is Century 21 or Woodbury better in terms of discounts?

How could I use my Fathers auto body shop as an advantage? With a father that owns an body shop, I know that there are a lot of doors already open for me. But as a 19 year old, I would like to start something new, that could incorporate this body shop. Any ideas?

How to fined a local reliable transmission shop in Dallas? My transmission may just need to be serviced real good in a good transmission shop. How to fined a reliable one? Hava a toyota camry in Dallas, TX. I like to know how much it cost a service?

What is the best place to shop in Dubai? I am a first-time visitor there and with the limited time available I want to shop heartily, but want the prices to suit my pocket!

Where can I find information and tips on opening an online shop? My wife and I are looking to open an online shop and dropship products. We are looking at various products right now to consider selling. We need some help in figuring out the various options in terms of website development/maintenance, setup of shopping carts/merchant account, other possible dropship product ideas. Any thoughts? We would like the shop to have a very profession feel so we wanted to do a little more than a basic eBay store or Yahoo store.

What is your favorite independent coffee shop in the Los Angeles area? I'm looking for a great independent coffee shop near Pasadena, Silverlake, or Los Feliz. Mainly I'm planning to spend my time studying there. What is the name of your favorite place for coffee? What city is it in (Southern California only please)? Why is it your favorite?

What is the best place shop online for clothes & accessories? I am always on the look out for whats current and bargains on clothes and accessories online, but cant seem to find a good source. I like to bargain and comparison shop as well. I never have a problem finding cameras, electronics and such with lots of information, but cannot seem to find something trendy and substantial for clothes. Thanks!

How much is the average corner shop paid to run the lottery in the UK? Our local shop-keeper is a right misery when I ask her for a print-out of the lottery numbers. She says something like, "Why don't you check the papers or the TV"? I told her that they were well paid for their trouble, she wasn't amused. So how much on average do they get paid? It's probably related to their turn-over, I would just like to know an average figure.

What can I add to a shop-bought carbonara sauce to give it more flavour? I have a shop-bought, stir-in carbonara sauce which is awfully bland. It doesn't have much flavour and what you can taste isn't actually very carbonara-ish. What could I add to it to give it more flavour; more zing?

How do you find a good, and HONEST auto repair shop? Sorry to discriminate against auto repair shops, but but recently got got swindled... I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima that I bought about 4 yrs ago with 30K miles on it. It now has 60K miles (not bad for 4 yrs) and I need to give it a check-up - a little rattling in the back / underneath has prompted this. I live in Chicago, so there are many auto repair shops, but how do I find a good one? Ask friends? Not too many have cars. What about going to a dealer shop? Will that cost more? Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks!

Do bait-shop worms work well as stock for vermiculture? I want to use vermiculture to dispose of kitchen waste, old newspapers, etc., while producing castings for enriching the vegetable garden, but I would rather NOT pay what seem like exhorbitant prices for worms from vermiculture companies when I can get them from the bait shop and let them reproduce. Is there any meaningful difference between bait-shop worms and those offered by vermiculture companies?

How do you get business for a start up machine shop? I am wanting to start a small machine shop and was wondering if anyone had any valuable tips for getting new business for the machine shop and tips on how to run a small machine shop?

How much would a boby shop charge to fix the right way? My black 2009 Scion Xb got keyed deep, the scratch covers the whole drivers side door and goes about 4-5 inches onto the back door. How much do you think a body shop will charge to fix it the right way?

How can someone start an adult shop business? I've always wanted to own my own erotic boutique. I have great ideas and know alot of wholesalers & distributors. I know there's alot of rules & regulations that need to be followed, but I want to know from the ground up how does one open an adult shop? (south calif)

How do you start a discount cigarete shop? I am in Texas, wanting to open a discount cigarette shop. How does one go about doing this? Where do you get your inventory? How do you get a tobacco license? Thanks for any info.

Starting a baking biz in a coffee shop, what would you like to see to buy? Hello all! I am a baker! A close friend of mine who owns a coffee shop asked me to bake for her. I need to take some classes and get everything in order. But my question is what other things should I bake besides biscotti, muffins and scones? What about quiche? What do you stop for in the morning?

What are some innovative business ideas for a coffee shop? Hi there! I need some innovative business ideas for a coffee shop, what would be some good ones? Any examples from successful coffee shop chains? Your help would be really appreciated..Thank you!

Where is a good place to shop for really nice throw and afghan blankets? Where is a good place to shop for really nice, soft throw or afghan blankets? Prefferably with a picture of a buck or lab on it.

How much can an average body shop owner expect to make in a year? I am thinking of opening a body shop. Those who are in the industry, please help me to know if this is truely what I want to do.

where can i find a scrapbook shop in london that does classes? Would like to be able to go to a scrapbook shop and do some scrapbooking there, using their materials, is there anywhere in London that does this? Thanks!

What is the most common type of shop in the typical CBD? I've got this geography homework and I need to know what the most common type of shop is in the typical CBD? Is it convenience shops, comparison shops or service shops? I also need to know why?

What is the best place to shop for baby clothes online? I'm looking for website that sells clothes for babies and small childeren (18mo and up). I've tried Amazon and a few other sites, but I'm not finding anything that is really grabbing me. Does anyone have any good ideas or places they shop for baby clothes online?

How to shop for mortgages without dings on my credit? I want to shop for mortgages for a new house without them needing to run my credit every time since having my credit run negatively impacts my credit (why is that anyway?). How should I go about shopping for mortgages to get the best rates, lowest fees and best overeall package?

How can I find a gallery or shop that will sell my paintings in Jacksonville Florida? I need to find some kind of shop or gallery that accepts new artists in Jacksonville fl. I do original acrylic paintings on canvas and have sold many privately but I need a bigger outlet. People seem to like what I do. Mostly abstract and surrealism.

How much should I pay a cabinet shop to cut a leaf out of a long oak table? I have, unassembled, a table that's normally too long for our dining room. I'd like to cut a leaf out of it so we can use its full length only when we need it. How much should it cost to have a local cabinet shop cut out the middle of the table top and two aprons?

How can I start an online bridal shop? I LOVE bridal and formal gowns. I would love to open an online bridal shop like some of the ones I have seen. And prhaps eventually a brick and mortar store once I have raised enough money. I have a decade of retail sales experience in brick and mortar stores. I have designed many websites for various things. I don't currently have the capital to open a brick and mortar store, and I don't know how to become an authorized dealer. If anyone can offer any guidance, that would be great! Thanks for the links and guidance so far. As for the trying it on part. I did think of that. But I am considering the discount angle. (Gotta have an angle). I'm willing to bet there is a pretty good mark up on these items. Clothing in general has a pretty high mark up.