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[yodsaker]

Not sure if this is out of line with forum policy but sometimes you run across good honest businesses that deserve a pat on the back.
If its ok with the mods, I'd like to offer two local businesses that deserve a nod IMO.
1) All Victoria Vacuums: twice I went there with a very minor problem I couldn't fix. I was willing to pay them $10 or $20 but both times they took a few minutes to explain how I could do the job in five minutes and save myself the money.

2) ABC Electric: they know their stuff and they have the products.

[Nparker]

2) ABC Electric: they know their stuff and they have the products.

And the coffee is always hot and on the house!

[Caramia]

We do it on the restaurant thread all the time, so I don't see an issue.

[D.L.]

North Park Bikes: great sales and great service. I recommend.

[arfenarf]

Likewise, Fairfield Bikes:

I once took a busted tricycle and a crying toddler into there, looking for a replacement rear wheel. The mechanic popped the trike up on the stand and very solemnly inspected it, while addressing his questions and comments to my little boy. He pulled a wheel out of a drawer somewhere, swapped it on, tested it (checked the rear axle for alignment, of all things), and gave the li'l red trike back to my son.

n/c.

I've bought every bike I own there, since.

[G-Man]

^ Great story!

I will admit that I am partial to North Park Bikes too though.

[osmich]

Chain Chain Chain on Broad Street.

[Caramia]

/agree Osmich - Chain Chain Chain are wonderful

[Rorschach]

I'll second All Victoria Vacuums and ABC Electric. Both are solid locally owned business worthy of patronage. All Victoria Vacuum told me they'd match Internet prices for any vacuum they carry.

[Phil McAvity]

Since bike shops seem to be the topic i've always like Russ Hays bikes, they've always given me excellent service and impressed me by how little they charge.

I'm also a big fan of London Drugs. It's like a miniature department store with lower prices.

[VicHockeyFan]

Ya, I'll give a heads-up to London Drugs, I go there for lots of stuff. I don't really find their service exceptional, but I go there lots for some reason, so they must be doing something right, I just can't quite put my finger on it.