The ONLY shop we trust (and I mean trust) for our blade sharpening. The best by a long shot!!read more

When I picked up my eight-year old carpet from Classic Carpet I was amazed. It looked in new…read morecondition. The depth of pile was restored and it was so clean! Highly recommended.

Fabulous.. my beautiful wool carpet just came back like new.. so glad I trusted them with it…read more. seriously.

I needed a notary who could help me with some papers for my father's estate. Colby was gracious,…read morekind and most helpful and I will recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance

My wife was injured in an auto collision the first week of June and we found ourselves in need of…read morean adjustable bed. The folks at John's went so far above and beyond normal service to help us get set up, it was mind boggling. I can't recommend them enough. No words can express how grateful we are for all their help.

My parents went to John's Barn & Bedroom in Nanaimo because they were told by the owner that he…read morecould help them find a firm, supportive mattress that would relieve their chronic back pain. They trusted his advice and purchased a mattress for over $6,000, believing his assurances that he would make sure they were "100% satisfied" and that if there were any issues, he would make it right. Within just a couple of weeks, they realized the mattress was far too soft and uncomfortable. They went back to speak with John multiple times, but instead of offering any meaningful solution, he told them to "keep sleeping on it" and that their bodies would adjust. Months later, their back pain has only gotten worse. Now, he is refusing to stand by his word and has told them it's a "final sale." This entire experience has left my parents feeling misled, disappointed, and taken advantage of, especially after choosing to support a small local business instead of purchasing from a reputable Canadian company that offers a 365-night trial and full money-back guarantee. As someone who has personally tried the mattress during a weekend stay, I can confirm that it is extremely uncomfortable and causes back pain almost immediately. It's unacceptable for a business owner to promise satisfaction, take thousands of dollars from seniors on a fixed income, and then walk away from his word when the product clearly fails to deliver. We hoped John would make this right, but since he has not, I feel it's important to warn others: think twice before purchasing from this store. If you want honesty, comfort, and accountability, look elsewhere.

Very nice and helpful lady, but doesn't do men's alterations. She did suggest alternatives which…read more i appreciated.

"Material Things" in Nanaimo is the worst seamstress. Not only did she do a hack job on my…read moredaughter's prom dress, she laughed and me and said it wasn't her fault and that I wasn't getting my money back. I don't care about the money. It would have been nice if she were reputable enough to admit when she made a mistake and offer to fix it somehow or at least apologize.

I am sooo impressed with the service quality of work. He was able to quickly determine what my…read moreissues were and was able to correct them. This service is extremely cost-effective. I had higher quotes and greater distances to travel (mail strike) and may not have had my problem resolved as quickly Highly recommend using Cary. He is extremely knowledgeable and diligent.

I wouldn't recommend Barry's to anyone. When my daughter got a zippers replaced on riding boots…read morethat were two years old, they didn't last a month. When she called, she was told unpleasantly that she was too rough on it. Ummm... riding boots fit tight and you have to crank them over your calf. Zippers are supposed to last way longer than a month.

Barry's is awesome! Great prices, efficient service, and good quality work. I've had a few dresses…read moretaken in and hemmed and all have turned out great! Would definitely recommend.