Amazing! We picked up the recalled computer without a genius appointment. Haven't got it home yet…read moreto see if it works. So far many times better than Castle Hill store. Plenty of people and plenty of geniuses plus no angry words for a change, Kid's table keeps angle biters out of the way too.

One of the great things about any apple store is the abundance of staff working at any given time…read more unfortunately a lot of the time they just seem to be conversing amongst themselves. In my experience I have found the staff to be largely unhelpful and unknowledgeable, especially with iPhone issues.

I entered the Rouse Hill Bunnings Wednesday 7 January. I approached the service counter for a…read morerefund. A older thin structure. I noted she was grumpy and when engaged me she was abrupt and rude. She told me to go get the replacement article in a low grade manner. As I came back I noted she was again grumpy towards another client and she saw me and walked off from the counter. Please review her she is acting strange and unhinged she might not only need training but more intense help. I am serious that she needs training and help. I hope management watch her actions on camera on the afternoon of the 7 January.

Sometimes they ask me as an immigrant: How are Australians? you know in general…read more In General in Rouse Hill Bunning WH you will find many natives. You get the very helpful respectful people who will speak in tongues to our untrained immigrant years but go the extra mile to give you a hand. But then, then you get the arse face, life is hard and dull attitude (even it is not since you live in bloody Australia!!) that will not only do a minimum effort but give you wise arse answers. So I called today 27 OCT 2022 to ask very kindly for bulk discounts. Gardening lady says using a very dry almost rude tone: IF you buy 1 or 1000 is the same price. Thanks

One of the largest office works I've been too. Very well stocked and the opening hours are…read moregenerally convenient for picking things up enroute to work or uni. They actually have parking in store but it's easy enough finding free parking outside anyway. I've used their photo printing service a few times and have always been happy with the services. It's quite reasonably priced too! Check out the catalogue for weekly specials and free seminars they run from time to time.

Officeworks is great and this store is no exception. I've only ever found the staff here to be…read morefriendly and a great help. This is a larger version of the store so it has everything from pens and pencils right up to office desks and chairs. There's always some great stuff on sale near the counters and there's heaps of USB thumb drives on sale, especially the 8GB variety. Given its location to the University of Sydney, it's a handy place for students to stock up on supplies. The print section is invaluable and pretty reasonably priced too with everything available from a single page print right up to six-foot banners.

If you like textiles, fabrics, design and gorgeous things then chances are you probably already…read morelove Chee Soon & Fitzgerald. This tiny interiors store on Crown Street stocks everything from furniture, wallpaper, lamps, bags and purses, cards, wrapping papers and all sorts of small design pieces. There's a good selection of designers wares including Marimekko and Georg Jensen as well as beautiful pieces by the stores own CSF brand. The owners are passionate and love to talk you through the pieces and the history of the store.

Textiles! Furniture!…read moreDecorative arts! These dapper chaps have been celebrating life and furnishings for 18 years, first at Surry Hills and then at the vanguard of the Redfern revival. As friendly as they are urbane, as urbane as they are storied, there's that much great fabric and lampshades and interesting schtuff in their little shop I feel like one of those kids with melted chocolate all over their hands that goes around touching everything. Massrs Chee Soon & Fitzgerald are also well down for a chat, pick their brains about the history of Surry Hills and the inner west, they're a font of artsy knowledge.

Bunnings is the name that says it all. You can find anything you need here to do up your home and…read moreusually at a price cheaper than anywhere else. I've come here over the years for all my house paints, curtains, lawn mowers, garden tools and nursery pots and plants. If ever I have needed any help with DIY plans, the friendly staff always are able to give me tips and advice on how to do a great job. I especially love the garden section. The manager in charge is fabulous because if you ask nicely, plants that look a bit tattered can be marked down to $5 or $10. Go home and care for them and in no time the plants are thriving.

This is one great hardware mecca. Boys, eat your heart out!…read more The great thing is that this Bunnings is also only a 5-10 minute stroll from Mascot train station in tandem with ample parking available. A great range of DIY renovation ideas, and the cheapest pots of Dulux paint to paint my domain with. Came in to buy a screwdriver, very helpful. Friendly staff which is unusual for a chain store. The self service checkouts are also fast. The cafe is rather small, and is situated right near the nursery area. Brought a Bryon Bay cookie for only $2.60 here, uber cheap! Highly recommended.

Why are you here, reading this? If you're come to see what the word is on this particular oriental…read moregoods store, I'm half wondering if you're looking for something very specific. If so, this store stocks jewellery, hard crafted gifts and silver trinkets, cyrystals, homewares such as large silver plate for platters, furniture and apparel such as blankets, cushions and other materials. Give them a call for specifics. And theres a few Buddhas around too. A pretty scool place to treasure hunt, if you're into finding little treasures. My mum would likely call them clutters rather than treausures, but each to their own. If it makes your home a home, then it's a treasure. And theres some lamps. I guess as a store, it mike lack some use, but as a perfumed, confortable, and quiet oriental tresure hunt, it's a nice place to stop into. And there are some bags too. I think the longer you look the more you'll find. Happy digging!.

I always pop into this cute little store when I'm wandering along Oxford Street. Just near the…read moreBeauchamp and Darlinghurst Road turn-off, it's easily missed, but inside is two levels packed with great jewellery and knick-knacks. (In fact, this is the store where those crazy kids Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were snapped by the paps when they were in Sydney earlier in the year.) This shop is great for gifts and homewares like rugs and lamps. Everything is extra colourful, so be careful you don't get caught up in it like I did and end up walking out with a so-bright-it-hurts-my-eyes skirt I'll never wear again. There's a huge range of silver jewellery in the back cabinets, most of which are at reasonable prices.

Made complaint to ACCC after staff were disinterested in replacement or refund for a faulty…read moremultimode battery charger. Even after making a written complaint through the website. Got the run-a-round by "manager" who claims to have tested the item. Keeps leaving messages saying it's "ready for pickup". I said they can keep it. I have spent literally thousands of dollars over the last 30 years or so at the QVB store, it's previous incarnation at George & Market St and Rhodes shopping centre. I am glad they are doing so well that are not feeling the heat from the online market-place. It is not always about the money. It is about customer loyalty.

For people who take their fun seriously…read more Go up to the third floor in the QVB (the Queen Victoria Building) to find an amazing store filled with toys, models, games and more. This family owned and operated business has been spreading fun since 1935. It is Australia's largest privately owned hobby retailer. Definitely check out the model train set on display in the window. Tunnels. A city. An amusement park. Ferris wheel. So cute. An iconic toy store that will make you smile.

Alfresco Emporium is a speciality retailer of lifestyle and dining products supplying well known…read moreand highly respected homeware brands including glasshouse candles, Bormoli and Ecology. They also have an amazing range of fresh flowers for sale that are handpicked by an experienced florist. And to the back of the store is a pleasant 'hamptonesque' type of cafe with Brassiere bread, sandwiches, sweets and great coffee though the service is painfully slow in all the times I visit. Today I am on a hunt for vintage milk bottles to use as flowers around my home and success I have them. I decide once getting them I may as well start the Christmas shopping and I'm starting with the Ecology cheeseboard with drawers. Beautiful store with beautiful objects.

We went for high tea last Tuesday. Having been in the cafe…read moreindustry for 11 years I had some reasonable expectations. Unfortunately it was not what we were expecting after having high tea at Newport. Service was slow and reluctant, we had to ask for tea and then ask for milk...after having to ask for the cakes to be served. I thought for 4 people spending $140.00 we could reasonably expect better service and attention. The food was lacking, when it became clear there was arancini (from lunch menu for $9.90) cut into 4 and served warm. Then the frittata (again from the lunch menu) cut into 4 and served warm. After having to book for high tea I would have expected something a little different to the usual fare being served. We would not go again.