Amazing customer service, responsiveness, and by far exceeded my expectations on quality and care…read morefor my custom stamp request. Lightning fast turn around that really helped me out when I needed. Perfect example of why small local business can support you and your business with care and quality you can't get from anyone else. Thanks so much A & E!

Fast service. Great guys to work with especially for last minute needs. Can't believe how easy they…read moremake it to work with them.

Our company have been working with Runco for all of our supply needs for over 26 years. When we…read morefirst started out, 26 years ago, no one knew of us so, it was hard to get a supplier. We found Runco in the yellow pages and they provided us with quick service, great prices, top of the line products and a great staff. We've been with them every since and have not looked back. I like working with this company because they provide one on one service. When you call, you do not get bogged down with a recording and if you need to speak with the owner, no problem. If I order my supplies today, I wouldn't be surprised to get them the very next day. They provide FREE & FAST delivery. Vanessa

I cannot praise this place enough. At a critical moment, we ran out of toner (don't ask) and our…read morerep found some and delivered it to us within 2 hours. This kind of service is why we stay with them. It isn't about price; it's about service and Runco has the best!!!

After bringing the framed piece home, I immediately noticed several issues that weren't apparent at…read morepickup: * My vintage poster is buckling despite its relatively small size. * Spacers used between the white border and brown frame were black (before leaving Dave assured me they were clear, just shadows from the showroom lighting, agreeing it wouldn't look good if they were black). * Actual wooden frame's color doesn't complement the tones of the artwork, as the corner sample did. * Artwork simply isn't centered in the frame, each border is a different dimension. I took it to another framing service and they came up with thoughtful resolutions to more artfully preserve my investment--unfortunately I don't feel confident continuing to work with Artists Frame Service.

Emily was great. She helped us price and see the way we could frame art. Friendly and fast service…read moreto give us a consultation on how to frame artwork. Very big store and there is another location on Wells street. They are knowledgeable.

As I read through the other reviews I see that I'm not the first to run across Ms. Maryann's…read more(owner) nasty attitude. I had been saving up a visit to this art store as a treat to myself, because as an artist, to finally find an art store near home (La Grange), well, let's just say I was excited to find a local business with which to spend my money. With Blicks more than 15 miles away, I thought I'd hit the jackpot. WRONG. I walk in and was accosted by the owner. Maryann: "What's up"? Can you imagine my face? Imagine, shock, amazement...stopped in my tracks. Who greets a customer like this? Furthermore, do I know you? That you feel you can dismissively ask me, "what's up"? As if I'm interrupting you. OK, you know I'm thinking happy, happy--joy, joy when I arrived and she just BLEW THAT FEELING the moment I walked in the door! Me: (trying to recover and remember why I came) I'm looking for some art paper. Maryann: Bristol board? Me: Yes. But in tan or grey or brown. Maryann: That's not Bristol board. Me: (Thinking....ok.....so, what do you have?) The whole time, I'm still standing by the door because basically, she's working on framing (because I guess that's her bread and butter). And her back is to me. So I try again to explain what I want because she literally hasn't welcomed me or invited me to browse her store. And maybe I'm still a little in shock, so my feet are stuck. LOL But I'm looking around and I see mostly FRAMES. About 1/5 of the store is art supplies. When she finally decides to show me what paper she has, its in a cube, low on the floor. Each bundle wrapped in some old yellowed plastic with handwritten prices. So she points to the floor and says, this is what I have you can look through it. And she walks away. OK......So I get down on my knees and start looking. First trying to lift each packet of 24x28 paper, then deciding that's not going to work, and I don't want to ruin any paper. So, I bring out each packet, look at it, stack it beside me and go to the next one. Next thing I know, she's back again, standing 4 feet away asking, "Can I help you"? (asked in a way that I knew she meant the exact opposite) I look up at her thinking, wtf? But I say, "in what way"? She hesitates and then.... Maryann: Well, I'm pretty sure I don't have what you want. I'm thinking, wait a minute, what? Who says that to a customer? So, needless to say, I'm DONE with this whole scene, so I start putting the stuff back. Maryann: I'll put it back. Me: No I'll do it. Maryann: No, because you're putting it in wrong, the prices have to face out. I almost just threw the paper willy-nilly across the floor, but I didn't. I turned the blasted paper around so the prices faced out. So basically, she just came out from whatever the hell she was doing (instead of serving her ONE customer) to interfere with me going through her old ass paper because she didn't want the task of having to return it to its bin! When I was done, I started to say, "Wow, I'm really disappointed in my experience here". But I didn't get to finish because Miss Maryann said, "Well, I don't get a lot of requests for brown paper". That was it, I was out! OMG, this woman and her attitude! It's absolutely no surprise to me that her store was absolutely EMPTY. Typically my fellow creatives are friendly, curious and some may be introverted, but they're polite. Not this one. ARTISTS stay away from this hole in the wall. Pull up your big girl panties or jockeys and drive out to Blick's, Michaels or even Joann's Fabrics where customers are #1. Concordia University Chicago art department, this place is a big NO!

I've used them several times, they are always very helpful. All of our projects turned our…read morefantastic.

The customer service was great, Gloria and the owner Art were very helpful…read more I would recommend this place to all my friends. They have a big variety of products. Great place!

My mom had a very unfortunate experience with them the last few days. We live about an hour away so…read moreshe bought a salon chair, they gave it to her in a box, but when we took it out the box... To our surprise it was not the Same chair that she purchased. Completely different chair. 2nd attempt - she went back, got the chair she wanted, came back home & once again.. after taking all the pieces out the box, there were almost 10 parts missing. She is now on her way Back to the warehouse for the 3rd time, which, once again, is an hour drive there & back.. & at this point, the service has been so bad that we are unsure about getting anything else from them

Atlas Stationers? Oh, you mean STATIONARY HEAVEN?…read more On Sunday morning, all was quiet in the West Loop. Around 10 AM (a little after opening), I walked in & was surprised to find a vibrant little community of early-rising, stationery enthusiasts, just my kind of people. The store was lively but not crowded, so shopping was very comfortable and fun. First off, the staff here is PHENOMENAL! So kind, conversational, knowledgeable, helpful, & attentive. Possibly the best customer service I've ever received. If you're a stationary enthusiast or stationary-curious, this is a great place to be. I've seen this store's TikTok account before, so I expected it to be a big chain given its popularity, but it's actually a family-run business since 1939! They even have a nice online store you can check out. Everyone has their preferences, but this store checked all the boxes for me. On top of excellent service, they had an INSANE SELECTION! Stickers, pens, journals, leather journal covers, washi tape, and ALLLL the stationery goodies. The cost is comparable to other stores (online & otherwise), which is great. They even offer frequent events & workshops. Stores like Topdrawer are very popular, but they just never spoke to me. Atlas Stationers is a gem that I can't rave about enough. Even when I'm not in the store, I frequently check out their website or TikTok. I love the little community they've built!

What a treasure trove for stationery enthusiasts and/or folks who just love writing!…read more A huge wall section dedicated to stickers and washi tapes and so much variety of fountain pens! Lots of journals as well. Ngl was a little overwhelmed by the large selection lol but there was a good amount of friendly staff walking around offering assistance. Price-wise I'd say fair considering shipping/import fees when comparing to online shops.

Brought in a high profile rush order - needed 4 letters framed in a custom frame and engraved plate…read moreand they CRUSHED. They couldn't have done it better. Alex and his team was amazing. Whatever you need done - go here. Would trust them with my most prized possessions

Christina did an amazing job walking us through the process, and I was so happy to see the final…read moreproduct. Highly recommend.

I used their amazing services twice, both times for diplomas. You know those expensive frames you…read morecan buy? Well, I bought some and tried to do it myself and failed. Ha. While I'm sure not a hard job, it was much easier to give it to the pros and let them do it. Both diplomas came out looking amazing and so professional. I will def be back to use them on some art work later. Highly recommended.

Cannot express how great of an experience I had at the frame factory on Webster. Went here after…read morefeeling overcharged at another frame shop in the neighborhood. It was my first time in and definitely won't be my last!! Izzy and the rest of the Saturday afternoon crew were so helpful, fun, engaging and professional. Ended up finding an option that had me walking out the door, frame in hand. 1000/10