We went because to the location on bond street on our last trip to London. It is Butterfly Mark…read morecertified an Independent verification of the highest sustainability standards and because Smythson catered European Royalty and the Indian Maharajas and Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert and Vivien Leigh...we had to see what it was all about. The leather goods were my spouse got me as a anniversary gift a personalized, navy notebook and note cards. They are stunning and a bit more but true quality.

Bright, beautiful, and spacious Smythson is a luxury store that has a variety of merchandise from…read morean impressive stationary selection to an even more impressive purse selection. The store is clearly divided with wearable goods in the front half and stationary goods in the back. Everything out is display only. If you want to purchase something you indicate you would like it and the salesperson eagerly goes to check stock. Once stock is confirmed the salesperson will receive confirmation you want the item and then they will bring it to the counter. They are very particular with this process. And they are hawkish. I never got warm fuzzies from the salespeople who seemed very intense and eager for any sale. They never engaged in pressure sales but once interest was shown they quickly descended with military precision. Our salesperson was efficient and solid, but seemed quickly irritated when he couldn't close a sale immediately especially if a cash register was occupied by another co-worker. We were never in a rush but our salesperson wanted to be done. He hovered by three different machines before one freed up. The merchandise is quite nice! I especially loved the purses which were classy and unique with fantastic colors. I love them! If you want fancy paper or great purses would highly recommend!

I don't know much about auction houses but I know Christie's is the most famous international…read moreauction house. We went for a press event, which was a top notch night. Everything is immaculate, with a price tag to match and the staff were great, very helpful.

Hello Mount Street Printers,…read more They say that presentation is everything and in that, you have excelled! As a stationery designer and illustrator with 33 years of experience, I'm a stickler for quality paper goods. With a forthcoming London project, I needed to find a London-based company to work with. My custom-printed London Bridge note cards and envelopes have arrived. I am over the moon with the quality of the printing, the thickness of the card stock, and the beautiful posh tissue-lined box! Thank you so much for your swift and friendly help. Shipping across the Atlantic was quick and protective packaging a testament to your attention to detail. I am so grateful to have found you via the Internet and will order from you with pleasure and confidence in the future.

My experience was absolutely first class. Fridette and the entire team could not have been more…read morehelpful or instructive, the end result was superb (more from their guidance than my original idea), and would happily recommend to anyone wanting an outstanding outcome. Angus I

I found a new penny auction site named snatchbid. The bids are cheap, the items are top brand and…read moretheir response to my questions were fast and courteous. Plus I got 20 free bids for signing up and 20 more after I won my first auction! These guys are way better than swoopo - you can tell they actually care about making their customers happy!

I had never been to an auction before, so my visit last week was exciting and I really didn't know…read morewhat to expect. I have a vision of a load of old rubbish being sold but how wrong I was. There is some tat but by the look of the people buying, there was also some good stuff and they were snapping it up big time. They sell beds, mirrors, pictures, antiques, dining tables the lot and from what I saw, if you can out muscle the dealers you have a bargain on your hands. You may need a little help in how to make a bid and you do need to register first but there are plenty of people on hand to talk you through it and it can be a lot of fun. Go down there just for the experience if you wish but be warned you might just fall into the trap of having a go.... Brilliant

At first I was quite intimidated by the idea of a live auction. What if I came out of the action…read moreand didn't win? What if I accidentally overpaid? What if I bought something that I didn't have a chance to inspect properly? I was so intimidated that I forced my boyfriend to bid for me. But, I soon got over this. I actually grabbed the bidding card from my boyfriend and went a bit mad. Just for the record, I did win, I didn't over pay and the chairs were in perfect condition! The variety of items is quite amazing from week to week. From furniture to prints to candlesticks, you can find hundreds of items with an immense amount of character. I find myself trolling the site week after week looking for my next big find. The experience is also quite pleasurable... the auctioneer is a darn funny guy, making fun of bidders and taunting them into bidding just a little bit higher. Plus, he told me I had a nice smile when I won a set of French armchairs. (When in doubt, flirt!). Anyway, the process is very organised at Lots Road Auction--you can view items online or on location a few days before the actual auction. The actual bidding process runs smoothly and on time. The payment process is equally as easy. I was even helped to a taxi with my two large chairs! I enjoyed my experience so very much! I'll definitely be back!

I sold a load of my cherished musical equipment through PigFlog. So much easier than messing about…read morewith my own eBay account, and they got me a much better price than I thought I'd get. I'd recommend them without hesitation.

My nephew back in Germany is crazy about the miniature London double decker bus I gave him for this…read morepast Christmas. So when I walked by this store (on my way to Highgate Wood) this past weekend and I spotted a kid's T-shirt with the London bus featured on it, I knew that this would be the perfect gift for said nephew's upcoming birthday! Walking into the shop, the lady behind the counter greeted my with a warm smile and offered her help. I right away liked how she was very passionate about the T-shirts and other garments made my a local designer. As I didn't have any money on me, she put the T-shirt aside for me and when I came back later in the day, I also bought another T-shirt for my other nephew...they are just too cute! Aside from children's clothing, this shop offers plenty of other gifteable things...the perfect location for anyone who's in need of a present ;-)

My favourite go to in Highgate ! They have something for everyone! Wonderful customer service, they…read morewill even wrap for you !!

I'll let you in on a little secret about me, well it's not really a secret, but this girl loves to…read morecook. I think about food, ingredients and spices a lot and when I travel, I like to experience and take a little something home as a souvenir. So I came to John Lewis & Partners after a friend recommended the grocery portion as a good place to find spices. I've traveled to several countries and states where I pick up spices to use in my recipes, this means a lot more to me than some novelty t-shirt or magnet. I purchased a wide selection of spices, some which I have never tried using before. As you can see in my picture, I got quite the haul and paid around $30 euros for it all. Compared to the prices I would have paid back home, I feel that I got a great deal at John Lewis & Partners.

I CHALLENGE JOHN LEWIS TO PROVIDE THE PROOF THEY SAY THEY HAVE ON VIDEO SHOWING MY CLAIM YOU STOLE…read more£160 OF MY MONEY. I was new to them at Solihull but approached by a man i now believe was head of security. He took control as the shop was shutting demand a further £200 when i can only assume my autism and unsteady state while i was suffering a minor stroke had him see an opportunity to steal. The shop was in darkness the cashier at a distance and stated events were manufactured. I was still clear in my head but unable to respond and the salesman is said to have been on holiday over 8 weeks. The head of security of that floor seemed familiar but the video would prove it weas him. JOHN LEWIS refused to show me the video or a copy but the video would show my state of health having to sit while i was being robbed. The police were offered as an alternative knowing they cannot interfere in a civil case further confirming the abuse is a regular occurrence on these premises. C9itizens Advice stated this action was typical so many have endured it. YOU OWE ME £160 but please take me to court i tried to put this on your review page but it went blank