I came in to purchase a few bottles and Sahiba was great! She was so knowledgeable and answered my…read moremillion and one questions! I had the opportunity to smell as many scents as I wanted until I found the ones I liked. The prices were very fair. I will be back for sure!

This location reunites in one small room a myriad of middle eastern perfumes for both men and…read morewomen. The salespersons are knowledgeable and will give information on all fragrances (perfumes and oils). Shipping services are quick and precise. Open to wholesale and retail. They also have a new location for higher end fragrances

The skinny young guy told me that a perfume that cost $21.95 was $88 dollars! Fraud, fraud,…read morefraud! Be very careful of this place!

I went with my wife to Lincolnwood Town Center to look for a bottle of perfume. It was my wife's…read morebirthday and Carson's was the first place we stopped since we are used to buying top quality designer scents at department stores. My wife tried several new fragrances which were priced at $115 or higher! She tested these and decided to walk around to see how they smelled after a few minutes and some walking around the mall. We decided those prices were more than we were willing to spend-even on her birthday- so we looked at the mall directory and found a specialty store "The Perfume Outlet" I suggested we visit and to my surprise all of the scents we just sampled were there in gift sets for a whole lot less. We sampled others and the ladies there were so helpful in asking the right questions so that my wife could narrow down one she liked. She sampled several and each time she came up with some different questions , the ladies were happy to answer which made her decision so much easier. When I asked about price, I was told "don't worry , we will work with you and make sure you get a sale price". This allowed me to continue shopping and look at some fragrances for me. I am picky about what I wear and do not want anything that makes me smell like a 20-30 something, I also do not go with the trends and want something that is unique and sophisticated and very classy. So when I mentioned to the ladies, "I am a business man" , they immediately pulled out a special fragrance set from Salvadore Ferragamo which was exactly what I like. I almost couldn't believe they were able to match me with the right fragrance immediately. Now I am absolutely sold on this store for scents and fragrances. They stock all of the classic scents for men and women and all of the new designer perfumes as well. I was able to get significant discounts off retail on each bottle. Once I was done paying, my wife was so impressed, she sent me back in for another perfume she and I liked which was one the ladies recommended by Lacoste. So to give you the honest and true experience, I was able to buy 2 bottles of perfume and 1 bottle of men's cologne for me for the same price that I would have paid for 1 bottle of perfume at Carson's. You simply cannot go wrong at Perfume Outlet at the Lincolnwood Town Center. If you care about price, selection, service and value , these ladies deliver . I was sent out with a special gift from the owner-a Special Men's Scent from Gucci !! Not sure what the other reviewers were thinking. I believe they did not take the time to sample, ask questions and let the ladies help you select your scent. You need to spend the time to sample, respond, and sample some more to allow them to help you narrow down the scent that is right for you. Do not worry about the price, it will be 30-40-50% lower than what you will pay at the department stores. The right designer fragrance at outlet prices. It is the BEST!

Very nice and helpful staff, especially for special compounded formulations of medicines, including…read morefor pets. Free local delivery, or one can pick up at their store across the street from the CTA-Pace-Metra bus & train stations. However, I recommend dealing with them only by telephone and voicemail (despite what their website says). Email often gets lost, so I nearly got stuck on a refill, almost running out of my cat's vital medicine. And, staff do not know how to set up the phone/internet refill app for the customer, so I would avoid that too. (To the owner: I highly recommend that you remove the email and app mentions from your website, until you improve your IT systems to always work promptly and effectively with your staff and customers.)

Best customer service I've ever seen in a retail pharmacy. I used to goto Walgreens for my…read moreprescription needs but couldn't stand the long waits and poor service.

I called before I came in. I have gargantuan feet and didn't want to waste time going to stores…read morethat didn't carry shoes in my size. The staff were very helpful on the phone so I drove over to check it out. We're heading to Walt Disney World so I wanted to have some great quality shoes to get me through long days. Nancy was really helpful on the phone and so was the guy who originally picked up the phone, and I know Nordstrom usually carries my size even in sneakers so it was worth stopping in. We were off to a bit of a rocky start when I got in. There were a lot of customers and several staff, but nobody said hello or please go here for help or anything. I was annoyed when I noticed a couple staff standing around at the register not doing anything even though they were literally more than a dozen customers in the shoe department, and as I was considering whether to leave or go ask for help an employee asked if I was being helped and said she'd get someone for me. Elise (perhaps Alise?) was incredibly helpful. She picked out a bunch of shoes to try on; I think she brought me about 10 different pair. I'd never tried Hoka before (I've especially been a fan of New Balance and Asics) but these were amazing shoes. They were so cushioned, it felt like I was bouncing on a cloud and could barely feel the steps I was taking. Sold! I really appreciated the help provided and that Elise suggested a couple other options when I mentioned I liked a pair of the Hokas but they felt just a bit snug, and then we found the right pair. I didn't realize they had a cafe here, but there's one just as you enter the doors from the east side of the building. They have a good selection of baby stuff as well, including strollers, which are harder to see in person now that so many people shop online. Nordstrom is my favorite higher end (to me, at least) store and I was glad to have stopped here for my most recent purchase.

The staff here is so nice. Absolutely willing to assist and really knowledgeable…read more There are two levels to this store. Fully stocked with shoes, bags, clothes and many other items. Very nice selection.

Fire them all and update the store with vending machines because that's the level of service…read moreoffered once you get to checkout, you know the place that actually matters. All the staff are NASTY and trash attitudes--abusive language, short-tempered, zero knowledge, and worst of all, scowls and sneers. The cashiers can see if you are Rouge, Sephora's highest loyalty level, and if you're a Sephora credit card holder and they have not been trained to value any of that. It's time to stop giving Sephora money since none of it is going back into training or service.

Why no reviews from me yet, a VIB Beauty Insider? I'm not kidding, I spend a lot here…read more I love this crazy place. I can spritz myself crazy with every new perfume on the shelf and these people understand. There's a wild energy here, as this location is always packed, and buzzing. There were helpful sales staff on the floor, offering suggestions, making recommendations. I do think the person at the register could be a little nicer.

I thought I reviewed this already, too. Apparently not. Anyway, this location is great. I didn't…read morerealize they were here until my neighbor told me. It's great for when I don't want to go to the mall and deal with the crowds. I've been here twice, both times during their major sales (e.g., the all body care $5 sale), and it's been hoppin' in here. The staff has been great -- attentive and helpful without being overly intrusive. In general I think B&BW is overprice, but when they run their sales it's a great deal. I'm glad this location is doing well, as I'll likely continue coming here instead of dealing with mall traffic.

Duke once again! I…read moregot a free gift, 25 percent off and got to smell all the new smells. Did I also mention it was 2x points? I think I have another free gift waiting for me. Sweet smelling place, nice people.

Advance Distributors is on the SE corner of Pulaski Ave & Argyle across the parking lot from Aldi…read more My wife is a Filipina and anyone who knows Filipinos know about the Balikbayan Box that they like to send or bring home loaded up with American items that are coveted in the Philippines. Her brother Ed lives in Quezon City w/his daughter and 3 grandkids. 2 girls and 1 boy. My wife calls frequently to check up and see how he's doing (I mean even if there was a problem he wouldn't tell her). So anyway she was talking to him last night to see how he's doing and if there were any specific items that he needed. The 7 year old granddaughter was asked if she wanted anything. She doesn't want anything like a Barbie doll she wants an i phone X. Yeah right let's get her a $1000 i phone X. Maybe one for her sister too lol. We recently found out after years of driving by that it is open to the public. This coupled by our plans to go to the Philippines early next year we ventured into the building that houses Advance Distributors to see if there was anything we could find. Upon entering we found row after row of merchandise some of value and others not so much (kind of like a giant flea market). I met one the owners Vijay who told me they have been there since 1974. It was originally owned by his father and now he & his brother run Advance Distributers. He told me he would give me a discount, but much of the discount is volume driven and I didn't need to buy more of certain items. Unfortunately there wasn't much that we needed from the store & many of the items that were name brand items I have bought when on sale at other stores at lower prices.

"Hmmm. I only have twenty bucks, but I need incense, rainbow pencils that say 'Melissa,' a pair of…read moresocks, a three-pack of eyebrow razors, lint traps, and a set of flatware. What to do?" If that sounds like you, this is the place for you. That's doubly so if you want both absurd and designer fragrances at discounted prices. Once in a while, things cost the same as at a regular store (hello, seasonal candy), but generally these are Five Below prices. Some things are sold in bulk for even more savings--nag champa super hit is a steal here! I like to come here for packing and mailing supplies. Never spend $5 for a roll of packing tape again! Bubble mailers of all sizes are $1.50 for two! These are the exact same things you'd buy at the UPS store but without the steep markup. The staff is a whole lot friendlier, too. It's also good for coloring books--so cheap, and some kids just go right through them. Now, the downside. They sell out of things fairly often. The place is not beautiful. You get dollar store quality for many items with dollar store prices. There's often only one type of a given item, so if you don't like the color on hand, tough cookies. It's close to both the Lawrence and Pulaski buses, but not the train or bike racks, and parking a car can be a pain. Keep your expectations low and your mind open to have the best possible shopping experience here.

There's little for me to say that others haven't complained about. I hate being one of these…read morepeople, but I've not encountered a person more callous in a while. I arrived to have their shutters closed in my face. Literally. I didn't say a word. I waited at the store. When the reopened, they took everyone else. Apparently you're supposed to check in at the kiosk even if you're not here for a vaccine. When I told him that I've been here and he saw me prior to their break. He told me he wouldn't help me unless I check in at the kiosk. I said I've been waiting for like 40 min here to pick up antibiotics for a 5-yr-old, he told me "everyone is here for medication." I want to cry from the helplessness I feel waiting for my sons medicine as he lays at home crying from the pain--while this man at the pharmacy enjoys his ego trip--but I just sit here. Still waiting. Now it's 50 min. No end in sight. I can already see that he's going to have a bright future in healthcare. Good job, Walgreens pharmacy.

I give up on Walgreens. The pharmacist that always smells like marijuana let me know I was racist…read morewhen I asked for his name. Ok. Then he barred me from the store. Don't worry buddy. I had made that decision when your staff said my prescription would be ready in 30 minutes when I came yesterday. Your staff also had decided not to fill the prescription cause my insurance wouldn't cover it. I pay out of pocket when a doctor says I need pills. The prescription had been sent the day prior. Had I waited, yesterday, I would have gotten my pills . I couldn't wait, i expected 24 hrs to be enough time. But today a different incompetent person didn't feel like filling the prescription. I'm done with Walgreens incompetence. And stoner pharmacist please talk to a professional. That much can't be good for you.(and I smoke)..

I'm not really into Victoriana, but I DID have fun looking around here with my sister on my last…read moretrip to Chicago. Great place for gift buying.

I've been coming here for 10-15 years or so. I always find something for my girls. Aprons, socks,…read morejewelry. Once a graduation dress. The items are fresh and change with the years in a good way. Once I bought my self a beautiful micro mosaic broach with a dove of peace. Last year I bought everyone in the family socks. Recently I found out that the owner repairs antique porcelain. My aunt had broken a family heirloom into about 40 pieces with some missing parts. I can't see the seams where it was repaired. So today, I brought in 3 piece German garniture (didn't know what it was called 'till they told me) that has been in the family forever and is missing pieces but is still mostly together but is so beautiful no one had the heart to throw it away. Raven and Five is eclectic and eccentric and beautiful.