There are two designated card shops in Moor Lane. One is cheap and cheerful, the other is Maude Smith. This is posher, and arguably nicer, by miles but it is expensive. They sell a much better range of gifts and wrapping paper/bags etc than the other store as well as a fancier range of cards.
I must admit, as the price goes up the standard of service goes down. The staff in here have, on occasion, been quite brusque and rather unhelpful. I have asked if something is stocked and I have recieved a flat no, no apology or suggested alternative, no half-hearted look, just "no". end of. so off we go to the cheap shop then... read more