I like this Currys PC World location, located on the upper level of the Manchester Arndale, while…read moreit may not be as large as the typical Currys PC World warehouse-style stores, which you typically see in retail parks and standalone stores, it still is a rather good location. They have done well to pack a lot into a store of its' size without making it feel too cramped, they have a nice selection of electronics including TV's, computers and miscellaneous tech. Since the closure of all Carphone Warehouse stores, they have added a small Carphone Warehouse kiosk, from the same parent company into the store. The staff seem friendly enough and able to answer most questions I had for them. I do really like how the store is in the city centre, but with it being a mall location, there are limitations, for example, the product range isn't as large as other stores (It would have made more sense to move into the nearby Clas Ohlson unit which is larger), and parking can be an issue, you don't want to have to carry around a big heavy electronic item around a shopping centre into their overpriced parking, or other car parks nearby. Pretty good Currys PC World store, I do think it would be nice if they had a better selection of more premium and higher-end laptops and similar. 4*

I have ordered a Nest Mini (twice on separate occasions). Due to some problems, both orders were…read morecancelled. However, I still have not received a refund (this was a month ago). I am not from the UK, but have managed to call a few times and I always receive the same answer "tomorrow or the day after". There is no email where one can contact them and the webchat does not cover this situation (I have tried this too). The bank won't return the money unless Currys PC World gives me some proof of the cancelled order, but they cannot be contacted in any way (or I receive the previously mentioned answer).

Pens are big business, everybody uses them. The pen was first invented well, a very long time ago…read more Its name stems from the latin pinna which means feather. Pens are generally long thin items with rounded ends that apply ink to a surface for writing. The earliest pens were made in India out of bird's feathers. The pen shop sells pens (any more obvious?), it makes a good location to seek out a variety of potential gifts for that someone special. Staff know their stuff when it comes to pens and the pen shop does a big variety from the day to day pen to the ones you sign million pound cheques with. Also does a big range of pen accessories if you don't know what these are let me tell you, paper, diaries, notebooks, pads.............

When you've got a writer in your friend collective, you often forget that these creative types…read moreactually prefer pen and pad to computers and white screen. You forget that they get giddy over pen barrels and nibs and fluidity and feel and weight and all that geeky stuff. But it's also refreshing to see pens still bringing in the buck. For the technology technology technology people of our 21st century world, the thought of a pen shop might prove a waste of good space for a city centre, in favour of a shiny new Mac shop, yet it's the refusal to budge that endears me to the Pen Shop. Walking in to the Pen Shop, you could be forgiven for nipping in and blindly expecting to pay a maximum of about £30-40 for a pen. Yeah that really is not going to happen, priding themselves on retailers of excellently crafted writing apparatus, don't expect to pick up three pens for a fiver. I was mooching for a fountain pen as my ideal gift, and the prices start at around the £40 mark and can go upwards of the £1000 price point. Best thing to do, walk in, state your reasons for purchase, price point, and style of pen if you know it, let the sales team pull their products and choose your gift to make your pen lover happy. If you're flush on the cash front, then Mont Blanc pens are gorgeous, if a pen is a pen is a pen to you, then try the Parker or Cross pens. But remember folks, if it's for a gift, it's not you that needs to be impressed. Don't take a netbook lover in with you who will utter that they could buy a notebook for the price of a pen...doesn't go down too well...

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.

Just found this company and bought some flatpack vending tattoos. Great range and best price I…read morecould find. Quick turn around. Im really happy, will be back for more very soon.

I have just had massive issue with Mike the guy who runs this company. His website is awful, I…read moreupdated my order for 1 to 2 and then clicked process, it would appear that this is not sufficient when you want to update the quantity, you must also look to a different part of the screen and click update (Mike seems to think this is the same on all websites, I have since checked and it is certainly not!) Mike was very sarcastic and rude in the emails to me. A full refund was offered but since it is not the product but the service that is the issue and the sweets have been opened and used I did not take this option.

The union shop has pretty much anything you could want or need when wandering about campus, plus…read moresome lovely staff which make any visits a hell of a lot nicer than they could be when you are hungover. There is a good selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks if you are popping by for lunch. Importantly, the Union Shop stocks fairtrade chocolate, snacks and colas - and boycotts Coca Cola, which makes for some ethnical munching and slurping. Further towards the back you can find newspapers, magazines and plenty of stationary for a good price if you've forgotten a pen or are looking for a tidy set of highlighters. The shop also houses useful things like tampons, nail scissors, sewing kits and gaffa tape in case you are having some kind of small disaster. Closer to the counter there are official UoM hoodies and sweatshirts which come at a reasonable price and are well made. My only issue is that it gets very busy and the queue very long, but other than that it is a perfect student shop.

You name it and its there!…read more This is a multipurpose store and hence its placing in the students union more than meets perfection! It has the usual corner shop knick-knacks, and it has the basic bits that any Ryman's would possess, infact way cheaper! I'm always happy buying my stationary completely guilt-free here, considering the big stationary obssession that I seem to have! They have very beautifully done arty cards for most ocassions or even plain ones, where in you can leave a pretty note to someone special! Apart from this they store sandwiches and baguettes which are a good bite in between your busy day and what better than you to pick it up just when you're amidst important work at the Union! So people if you haven't noticed this place already, I'd say pop right in and maybe you'll be equally thrilled to find the usual £4 pukka pads for just £2 here as me!

Safety is the name of the game at withy grove. If your an evil mastermind planning on taking over…read morethe world or a particularly paranoid individuals you can buy all your safes (including wall safes you can fit behind paintings) in here. I don't think you can get bullet proof glass last time I asked but they do some nice office furniture as well. Perfect if your planning on having an office in a top secret military complex.

Very Very Helpful Staff & Great Savings On My Printer Cartridges.read more

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I have used Cartridge Care now for some years and they are an impressive company. My business does…read morea lot of printing so I need good quality ink cartridges and printer inks that are reliable and competitively priced. Cartridge Care ticks the boxes they are cheaper than anywhere I could find locally or online and they offer same day delivery so my cartridges are only a phone call away. Great job guys.

Good All Round Quality I am so pleased that I called Cartridge Care over the weekend looking for…read morecompatible cartridges for my Brother printer after having a bad experience with some from another supplier. Not only did Craig from Cartridge Care return my call first thing Monday morning, he took time to explain to me how to reset the printer and resolve the issue the demic cartridges had caused. I am delighted to say that I received my cartridges from Cartridge Care this lunch-time, carefully and well packaged - and also on free next-day delivery - and my printer is now working fine and is as good as new! It is very reassuring to know that such courteous and prompt service, and helpful advice, is available from Cartridge Care. And the cartridges are good quality too!!!! Thanks so much, John Walker