I'm not sure what the bookstore situation is in Australia, but back home (in Canada) smaller…read morebookstores are becoming increasingly rare. Ones this size are no longer guaranteed to be a staple found in most shopping malls, and even more rare to find one simply off the street. In any case, it was nice to find this as we were walking along Cronulla st. as we were looking for some gifts for the kids. I'm not sure how they decide to 'curate' their selection of books, but they're doing a good job since, in spite of the smaller size, there seemed to be a book you would be interested in at every turn. For the kids books, there was still a good supply with all sorts of variety and lots of unique ones too. Very good attentive service, and we even found some niche things such as maps which my sons enjoys. Worth popping into if you're in the area for sure.

In our times of ibooks and Kindles its nice to find a real bookshop with real books that you take…read morehome and they have that new book smell. The first time you fold the corner of the page .. I ordered a book that didnt arrive in time and the staff rang me to let me know why it wasnt in yet and again when it was . (obviously) . The customer service is above and beyond , Old School like books. Its a big modern store with gifts and cards too . A Great business . Save our books and shop here.

I always start out using cheap IKEA frames and then when they start to fall apart, I take them to…read moreSydney Picture Frames to have them re-framed. Honestly I don't know why I don't just go there first. They do custom framing that costs not much more than any pre-fabbed frames you can buy, but much better quality, and their service is outstanding. They gave me really good advice on different qualities of glass for different settings and lighting situations. Highly recommended. I've had about 20 things framed there and have never been disappointed.

We love our TV Mirror. The picture is crisp and there is no reflection except in the normal way. We…read morefound Mark and the team very professional, very quick to offer support and advice and their communication was outstanding. From ordering to having it on our wall in SA was little more than a week. The recommended transport company and the tech people were also extremely professional. I have already recommended this product to interior designers and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for a less obtrusive way to include a TV into their decore. The tradesmen who fitted it had no experience in doing so, had never seen one before and had absolutely no problems. We are delighted to give Sydney Picture Frames full marks!

A complicated series of referrals led me to The Framing Workshop, strange not least for the fact…read morethat the path roamed all over Sydney but brought me to a framer right round the corner. Three things you want from a framer: a good range of materials, some creative advice about how to put a piece together, and an efficient delivery framework. The Framing Workshop came up trumps on all these, even though I was actually after mirrors and not art! This is a business that the proprietor sinks his heart into. It's also in a fab location - in amongst the re-purposed Georges Heights Harbour Trust development, with the added advantage of parking right outside the door, so when you collect up your prized framed pieces, its a cinch to get them into the car.

I first used the Framing Workshop in 2000. I was looking for a framer for a donated signed…read moreWallabies' rugby jersey as a prize for the local public school's Quiz Night fundraiser. I walked in off the street, never before having used The Framing Workshop's services. The generosity of community spirit shown by the proprietor, blew me away. I have used Framing Workshop for all of my framing needs since that time. I am delighted to report that, in my experience, Richard's work is of excellent quality. As an added bonus, he is pleasant, prompt and diligent. He also has a keen eye for aesthetics, but is far too polite to judge the customer's taste. He will also recommend less extravagant/expensive options for the customer's consideration. The location of the shop is such that it is always a pleasant diversion to go there. It is so nice to avoid the hassles of finding somewhere to park the car and so peaceful.... Ginta Viliunas

Stepping into EB games is sort of like entering into a teenagers room, probably because the teen…read morebuys stuff from there and his room is filled with those EB games.. Since last year, EB games started accepting trade-ins of other items like iPod in addition to consoles and video games. I went in to find the best price for trading in my old iPod. The counter staff are very quick and efficient. They confirmed the price and offered to exchange, upgrade or trade in the product. Not inclined to buy any games from there, I chose to skip the offer. As I was leaving, I noticed they sell HDMI cables and a whole bunch of accessories for media and phones and consoles. I wasn't aware I could buy electronic accessories at EB games.. Good to know and made a mental note to include EB in my price comparison list.

EB Games in Stanhope is really good, I enjoy entering that place everytime I go there, The Manager…read moreof Stanhope EB Games is really nice and unlike most employees at game stores I been to, these guys actually know what they are talking about, they are gamers, not teenagers that dont know anything about games with the odd exception, No! These guys know their games and they are really friendly and nice everytime I go there, they have a great variety of games for gamers all ages even people who are casual gamers that enjoy lite puzzle games, EB have them covered, EB Games is a great Game store, especially the ones in Stanhope, Rouse Hill, Castle Towers and Blacktown!

Gayle would tell you that I'm a sucker for shops that sell knives and ones that sell pens. So…read moreduring our stroll through the Queen Victoria Building, the sight of Pen-Ultimate had me stop in my tracks. My dear Wife (and our friends) were most patient as I wandered through this relatively small and dense selection of ballpoints, rollerballs, fountain pens, and other writing tools. They were also surprised that I came back with very little to show for what is one of my favorite types of places to shop. Why? One is that I already own a number of these pens, especially Lamy. Second, very little caught my eye. And Third, I found the store person to be a little less engaged than what I find in shops founded by true believers. Price wasn't really a factor this time around, and I'd love to come in again and give it another go.

The humble pen is extravagant and grand at Pen Ultimate. In this digital age I wonder if anyone…read morestill uses a pen, but a visit to Pen Ultimate proved there are many connoisseurs looking for the ultimate pen! I believed Mont Blanc pens were the best and went in store to check the collection. I am still amazed at the number of brands available in store. I loved the Cartier 'Double C' pen and Porsche design definitely looks cool. They also sell inks and refills and pencils too! The service is professional and the staff have good knowledge about the pens.

Opposite this there used to be a chain hardware store, but its demise has led to this gem of a…read morelocal supplier being the only one in Annandale. Don't be surprised if they are pricey, but they more than make up for it with service. I've never had a bad experience and I've been using it on a regular basis for a couple of years now. Good advice, well stocked selections and quick service make it worthwhile coming back rather than schlepping it out to a warehouse type store.

Don't shop anywhere else before checking the prices here. I've been shopping here for over twenty…read moreyears for that must have kitchen gadget to what to buy for Christmas, Wedding or any other special occasion. Because of the buying power of this store, all of the major brands are heavily discounted on single and box set items. Just a pity I have most kitchen ware now as boxed sets of Esteele Kitchenware Saucepans were $899 now only $350! What a bargain for the best saucepans made in Italy.

Awesome place for homewares, great prices, fantastic selection. I recently scored some sweet Jamie…read moreOliver stainless steel flatware. Regular price: $400, Victoria's Basement price: $119. That, ladies and gents, is what I'm talking about. And the quality is great, so my assumption is that this was last season's flatware. Does flatware even have a season? Well, whatever the reason, I don't care. I am very happy with my purchase.

Instead of a scarf or perfume, I wanted to give my mum something more sentimental this Mother's…read moreDay-an enlarged, framed photo of us which captured a beautiful, natural moment from Easter. I knew that finding framing services in this creative inner-city suburb shouldn't be a problem, and sure enough, I soon discovered this shop walking from Erskineville Station. Tom, the owner, is a professional with years of experience and was helpful in regards to frame selection. He is very meticulous, preferring to take his time with the work rather than under deliver. With a variety of interesting works in for framing or repairs, it's impossible to get bored while you wait for the finished product. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of work and I was even able to pick up a card for my mum. It was worth seeing the look on her face when she opened her present. Thank you Tom!

While in Melbourne I bought an Indigenous artwork on canvas that I wanted to get framed, and back…read morehome I brought it to Tom on the recommendation of an artist friend who always goes to him. I had no idea about anything, but Tom suggested that instead of framing it as such I get it stretched(?) because (paraphrasing) Aboriginal art and "traditional" frames are kind of a strange marriage. I'm glad I followed his advice because it looks amazing on my wall (it seriously makes me so happy to see this painting every day) and his work was very reasonably priced. I told him there was no rush but even so it was ready in less than a week. It's probably a good idea to ring in advance because the hours aren't always true to what it says on the door (the advantage of working for yourself) plus if you need to get some guidance like I did you won't want to stop by when it's busy. A super nice guy who does quality work - I'd recommend this business to anyone.