He saved me. I went to 4 shops to get some self made xmas…read morecards and no one would do it The gentleman did it for me straight away and fixed some size problems Great!!!

A brilliant resource centre for the local community, Marc Ltd is a not for profit organisation that…read moreoffers cheap design, print and computer services. The materials are more limited in terms of colour and stock than other printers but it's ideal if you're looking to photocopy hundreds of copies of a zine or get flyers and posters printed for a new gig or club night. To paraphrase the band Bis: The DIY revolution starts here!

Ryman in the Manchester Arndale is A-OK, specialising in stationary, they have a great deal of…read moreofficey items (pens, lever arch files, printers, USB sticks), some of their prices are a little higher than average but this is eased slightly by their Student discount. The selection is pretty good, the selection of printers is smaller but with Currys PC World, nearby, no longer stocking them in-store, it is one of the few bricks and mortar stores nearby with physical stock. I find some of the staff to be a little rude, and sometimes I just wish I'd have ordered on Amazon at a cheaper price, that being said the store is easier on the eye than other stationery stores which I find to be often a little messy, and the selection is good, so if you do need stationery in a hurry, this store isn't too bad and the location is convenient being on the upper floor of the Manchester Arndale, next to the old Specsavers unit, which was taken over by Foot Locker. 3*

Isn't it funny how so many people claim to love stationery but hardly anyone can spell it? Even…read moreotherwise flawless spellers seem to confuse stationery and stationary. I was always taught the spelling by the rule, 'e' is for envelope. Alongside envelopes expect to find diaries, calendars, folders, paper, printer cartridges, pens, highlighters, Tippex, Post It notes, blank CDs and pretty much every other item of stationery you'd need in the office or at university. They don't sell larger objects such as office furniture and printers, as it is really only a tiny little shop.

Yesterday for me was a day of running around the city to get things printed and buy cardboard,…read morepaint and other fun things. It reminded me of my days back in Uni and more so because I had to go back to the university area to get all these things for cheap. I had to print 100 copies of color handouts with two hand outs in each page. My friend from University suggested me to go to Compudos right next to pub zoo and near MMU students union. Thank god it is March and the students don't have to get their ultra thick dissertations printed, because this is when printing places become busier than Obama (No kidding). I had a pretty smooth entry into the shop because there was no queue of any kind and the shop owner was very friendly and welcoming. I could not find my pen drive so he let me use his computer to open my email and find the document (bless him). He then printed out the copies for me and also help me cut the papers (I had two handouts in one sheet). That was such a big help because I was dreading to do that by myself. He also guided me as to where I could find a massive cardboard and paint for cheap. The printing cost me only 23 pounds (100 copies of color print). Verdict: Good service and reasonable pricing! I am definitely going back whenever I have any printing work!

Compudos is one of a number of computer repair centres in the area surrounding the two Manchester…read moreuniversity Campuses (University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University) - with all the students downloading music and/or spilling cider onto their laptops they all do a pretty brisk trade. My friends have used Compudos to repair their computers in the past and report them to be quick and reasonably priced - but then any price is reasonable when it comes to recovering your un-backed up research project. My contact with the business came when I needed to get my dissertation bound on the day it was due to be handed in. The queues at the highly recommended U-Print (located on The University of Manchester's north campus) were massive and I was verging on full-blown panic attack by the time I reached Compudos. Within five minutes they had spiral bound both copies of my dissertation at a charge of only £7 (metal binding is available for £8.50 a copy and hardback for £15, with a £5 surcharge for a one hour rush service.) I handed it in with half an hour to spare. And that's how Compudos saved my degree, true story.

Best place in Manchester for 35mm film developing!…read more Cheaper and better quality prints than boots, jessops etc. Lady and man that work there are very friendly and the 1 hour processing is v reliable, one time they even spent extra time tweaking the exposure (probably not the correct terminology I'm not familiar with the process of developing prints) on some prints from very dodgy expired film that I took in, so I got better photos at the end for no extra price. If you want affordable, good prints and friendly service this is the place to go! Been going for 2 years and really missed it when I moved out of Manchester for a while - definitely recommend.

i gave this place a visit because of the amazing reviews and it totally lived up to my…read moreexpectations. sent and developed in one hour, the man that works there was very sweet. will definitely become a regular !! (ps. it's inside the shopping centre if you walk around the building lost, like I did. a sign outside to find it !!)

I don't know when it started but there seems to be a bit of an on-going turf war between Govind's…read moreNewsagents and their neighbour newsagent Metro Convenience Store. To the best of my knowledge there's been no fist fights or smashed windows involved, just a competition over which business can offer customers the lowest prices. So far, Govind's News seems to be winning with 2p for photocopies and Half Price on all the daily and weekends tabloids and broadsheets. Handily, they also sell beer, milk, bread, soup, crisps, baked beans, spaghetti hoops, toilet roll and chocolate bars - making it a bit of a one-stop shop for students and locals on a budget.

This place has recently changed its name from Govind's to Govin News Agents. Where did the 'd'…read moredisappear to? I really don't understand. Is it a typo? Absolutely similar to Metro Convenience Store next door, Govin seems to have slightly less stock, with a basic slection of bread, eggs, milk and the like. It gets a point for offering photocopying at an incredibly cheap 2p per page. If you're a student with a handing-in deadline and you fancy beating the library queues and saving a few pennies whilst you're at it, Govin is the place to go. Govin News Agents, just like Metro, also sells odd items. Coloured drinking straws? A football? People must be buying this stuff I guess...

RATING FOR THEIR PARCEL SERVICE…read more I needed to post an item in a rush before a business meeting, the printing staff and posting staff seem to be completely separate and under the same roof, and the parcel people weren't there. The lady who dealt with me was nice, but completely clueless, and just kept wandering off silently without mentioning a reason, which I found kind of impolite. I kind of felt that she was annoyed that she was having to deal with me, which isn't how I want to feel when I'm spending my money. They told me I'd have to come back during the afternoon (not possible) or i'd have to be invoiced later, and pay it with a fee on top to get it posted today. A second lady came in, and was very helpful, and rand the parcel people to track them down. The others appeared, then entered my details in to the computer, that i had already had to write down on three separate pieces of paper for them, whilst they served someone else simultaneously who just walked in. Half an hour isn't quick, cue running to my meeting. I think I caught them on a busy/bad day, but it was enough to put me off going there again.

From the owner: Banner, Sign, Poster, Sticker, Flyer, Brochure, Business card, Same day Collection. Next Day…read moreDelivery. Cheapest print and Quality service for all Litho print, Digital print needs.

Found on the 2nd Floor of brick and mortar indie womb Afflecks Palace, Stick 'Em Up Art offers you…read morethe rare opportunity to witness genius at work. Selling original, hand painted canvas artwork and customized lamps at bogglingly affordable prices, they also let you watch as work is produced. Work can also be commissioned so you get something really personal to you. The guys in store are really friendly and approachable so don't be afraid to get down there and discuss your ideas- good art can come from anywhere and anyone.

Great little gallery/ art shop with fantastic concept. Here you can choose what you want and…read morewitness it being made- wooohoo. Entertaining aswell as stylish. Great prices and lovely lovely staff. I adore places that really let you get involved in the creative aspects of art. Makes it so much more fun and personal to you. Wish I was creative so I could get a job here- beats the office!