I'd say a fair comparison for Latitudes is Ten Thousand Villages. It's similar and also focuses on…read morefair trade throughout the world. In other words, a great store and mission to support! I purchased earrings and some holiday decor for about $50 total. The store is pretty spacious with lots of products ranging from jewelry to clothing to knick knacks and gifts. The cashier was super friendly and mentioned she's heading to Cambodia soon on a trip for the store. Very cool. The store is situated right in downtown Staunton and is convenient to visit. I live in Richmond, but I wouldn't hesitate to return if I'm in the area and shopping for a gift.

examen des cols bleus:…read more If you have ever visited Staunton Virginia, you might have found yourself in downtown on Beverly street. Beverly street lays below Mary Baldwin college! On Beverly street you will find a quarter mile of interesting shops and eateries! It certainly has a liberal arts vibe now. One of those shops is latitudes ! A shop with a mission ! There is a story behind every item in the store! As much it seems out of place beyond the blue ridge mountains, it is still in step with a community trues to survive ! Our purchase was a phone wallet made in Cambodia! Only $30 and purchased in Staunton! Ironically the fare trade shops are mainly focused on Beverly street vendors! The shop before was more like boutique kitchenwares! It's a brave new world! Great service !

The top of the $400 dresser I bought was covered with a runner and on top of the runner was a…read moreselection of several large lamps for sale and several Knick Knack/tchotchke items for sale. Although I looked over the dresser, opened the drawers, etc., I did not move all the lamps and many assorted knick knacks. I then paid for the dresser and made arrangements to pick it up the following day. When I returned to pick it up, there was a VERY LARGE split in the wood, ALL the way across the entire top of the dresser and way too wide to repair by any method. This major damage had been covered by the runner, the lamps and the knick knacks. So . . . Usually, normally, sellers will be transparent about damage, flaws, chips, cracks etc., and then it's up to the buyer to move forward with the purchase or not. Because the damage was so extensive, I did not think the dresser could be transported without breaking completely in two. Because the damage was hidden/concealed, I felt deceived. I pointed this out to the staff, who launched into their "no refunds" spiel before I could even finish my sentence. I was rather abruptly offered to the "opportunity" to leave the dresser (and my $400) behind if I no longer wanted it. Still, I extend Kudos to Twice Is Nice for serving seniors in need!! Thank you to the volunteers who offer their time. Thank you to the folks who donate. If an item is damaged, you don't have to attach flashing lights or a neon sign, but it's not "nice" to cover it up, then pile it high with multiple heavy items making the damage almost impossible to detect until too late to make an informed purchase decision.

Wonderful finds in excellent condition! I always spend too much, but come home with great things!…read more If you make it to Charlottesville, I highly recommend this place look out because Twice is Nice has two stores in the same general vicinity.

The best shoe buying experience I've ever had was with Wilderness Adventure. The associate who…read moreassisted us spent quite a bit of time with us. She made sure every pair of shoes we tried on would be a perfect fit and would stay that way once the shoe was broken in. We were buying Birkenstock's and when she learned it was my first pair ever she made sure I knew that I should only wear them a couple hours a day for a week. They also give you 20% off a second pair and a percentage of your sale back in the form of a gift certificate to use on your next purchase. This is a great incentive to make a future purchase but the real reason we will be back is because of the attention and truly personalized feel of the experience with our associate. Everyone was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. They didn't make us feel like we needed to make a decision and get out. I recommend everyone visit their store.

Fantastic customer service!!! Rhonda and another wonderful staff member spent a lot of time with…read moreme. They patiently helped me find a pair of Oboz hiking shoes that fit correctly, and are incredibly supportive! The shoes have made a huge difference in my life. It is because of the great customer service, and the large selection that I purchased shoes at Wilderness Adventures. I'm so glad that I stopped in to look around. You can't get caring service like that from a computer! Thank you so much! Looking forward to my next adventure.