Officeworks is maybe the Australian version of OfficeMax in the USA. I stopped in recently as I…read morewas looking for a case to hold papers and maybe a pen. I found what I was looking for, albeit with a confusing store layout requiring a couple of elevation changes over maybe 3 half-levels. That may have lengthened my stay here, and I was also fascinated on what Australian versions of my favorite office supplies looked like.

Hmm Officeworks have really let something go. This Elizabeth Street store has the feel and decorum…read moreof an abandoned warehouse. I felt like the staff were actually dodging my eye contact to avoid me asking them a question. It took me half an hour to find a visual diary and sketch pad. Sure the price may be low, cost effective supplies are great for us uni students but if i need to waste half an hour looking for something that could have been found in a few minute with friendlier staff, avoid this store.

Angleton's is a relatively small office supplies store that must struggle to compete with the likes…read moreof Officeworks. What sets Angleton's apart from the stationary megastores is their hands-on, personal approach to their customers. At two different companies that I've worked for, I've had to search for quite specific pieces of office stationary or equipment, and after hunting high and low at more local locations, I've ended up buying from Angleton's, who have sourced these difficult to find items from other locations and done all of the hard work for me. Whereas Officework kept me on hold for ages, only to give me the response: "We don't stock that size", Angleton's actually found me what I wanted and did all of the arranging for me. For that reason, Angleton's are the office admin schlep's best friend.

This may seem odd, but does OfficeWorks really have everything you need, or just some of it with a…read morebunch of extra stuff to confuse you? Angleton's is a great little office supply shop that is far easier to deal with. There's just one person to deal with, who knows what they have and where they have it, and the store isn't full of junk that you don't need. Again, maybe a bit odd, but I'm particular about pens. I do believe that they have EVERY pen ever made. Ever. So support the little guy, and do it without spending a mint.

As a frequenter of OfficeWorks Chadstone, here is my 2c suggestion: please consider unifying the…read moreusability of both document printing photo printing kiosks. The document printing kiosk allows documents' retrieval thru officeworks@printme.com, but not photo printing kiosk, why? To me, they don't just appear two different kiosks, but two different companies' products! Is it a positive image?!

The Officeworks here in Chadstone is pretty much just like all other Officeworks' except that this…read moreis a relatively larger store. There is a separate 'print & copy' center with self-service photocopy machines (around 3-5 machines), as well as a service desk where you can get custom printing. The other side of the store has a photo center, where photo-printing machines line the wall and you serve yourself. The main reason I'm reviewing this place is that this office works has a little 'office break café'. Its right next to the entrance and only offers around 2 small tables; but it means you can get real hot beverages along with a few packaged snacks. I don't know why, but I find myself constantly peckish every time I'm in Officeworks, this is now the perfect solution. I think it's a great idea, and I'm hoping all the Officeworks start doing this.

Living Edge is one of the few places in Australia where you can order originals of the Eames…read morefurniture collection. Thankfully we are not talking about the cheap replicants you find in other shops. These are the real deal, manufactured by Herman Miller in the US. I purchased my Eames soft-padded management chair here. It took about 12 weeks for it to be custom made in the US and then make its way across the Pacific down to Melbourne. The order went smoothly and it was clear that the saleswoman was quite knowledgeable and made some excellent recommendations about selecting the right leather. The chair arrived the other week (just as I was promised), looked exactly as I expected and made my home office all that much comfortable. Living Edge's Richmond shop has a nice range of accessories on display (limited stock though, annoyingly most pieces have to be ordered from Europe or the US which takes a few weeks). The Living Edge is not a cheap store by any means, but they only sell originals. I guess the one advantage of buying in Australia is they source the Eames collection from Herman Miller and not Vitra which is the case in Europe. Luckily Herman Miller is a bit cheaper. Living Edge is a great store for anyone interested in browsing classic designed furniture originals, less so for those seeking newer and trendier collections.

From the owner: Living Edge is the foremost design destination. We're committed to authentic design and providing…read moreour clients with the most distinguished and iconic furniture designs and accessories.

Is getting harder to find staff in office works I need help in tech area not my area LOL…read more Spoke to the girl at the door I am looking for a modem she paged tech was like 10 min wait and he had less ideas than me. Hope office works send some money on training.

I know this stationery mega store has pretty much everything one could need when it comes to office…read moresupplies, but I still struggle to walk out of Officeworks satisfied. I usually frequent the Collingwood store these days for last minute office emergencies, but the Frankston store was always my local. Both I have found, lack that all important quality customer service. It is my belief, that if a store is going to be built by such epic proportions, then the business needs to supply adequate staff to be on the floor at all times, in all departments. On far too many occasions, I have been in a rush to locate something in particular and have found absolutely no one around for miles. The store's so empty I could hear crickets. Prices may be reasonable but if I can't find someone to consult on what the best say, webcam is or style of photo paper is best, I'm going to leave the store. Which I have done. On numerous occasions. Perhaps if megastores like Officeworks put as much effort into their customer service as they do their product range and low prices, they wouldn't lose as many customers.

I much prefer this Office Works over the other ones that are closer to me. The customer service at…read morethis one exceeds all the others, everything is organised and easy to find and it's only one level (a definite benefit for us with prams in tow).

Very unique little shop. I've been here many many times…read morebefore and always end up getting dragged out by my boyfriend because if he didn't we'd be in there all day. Vincent 2 is a boutique shop that sells a variety of designer items for the home. Everything sold here is beautifully designed, from the bamboo kitchen utensils, to the stainless steel alarm clocks. This is definitely one of Melbourne's boutique 'arty' stores. The prices are pretty high (but its expected when your buying designer brands). Vincent 2 offers a variety of fun umbrellas, stylish kitchenware, singular watches, office equipment, wallets, backpacks, lights/lamps and much more. Brands sold: Design Stockholm House,Lexon, Dynomighty Desgin, Magisso, Bambu, Baggu. If you appreciate creative well-designed items, you must visit this place. Even if you don't end up buying anything, it's worth the look.