Score! I stopped in because they had a gorgeous Cartier watch in the window. Just beautiful…read more Unfortunately out of my range today. Then I looked in a display case inside, and wow! A specialized bluetooth keyboard/touchpad combo for the Samsung TV in my motorhome. What are the odds? The proprietor (Albert?) was extremely helpful with questions I had and was a pleasure to negotiate with. Fair and reasonable. I'll definitely be back.

Needed to get my dad an old school hard to find phone case for his Christmas gift, we tried…read moreeverywhere downtown and had just about given up when we walked past Prestige. Not only did Albert come back early from his lunch when he saw us heading towards the door, he also took the time to try all the cases he had till he found one that fit and to top it all off, even in a pandemic, he actually let us have the case for free!!!! If ever I need a pawn shop Prestige will be my first stop.

Love this place! Only reason they aren't getting a 5/5 is because every time I go in they treat me…read morelike a thief. I would never -_- So when I'm shopping I have to battle with their negative energy. Love the gems and the selection is out of this world!

Earth gems is my go-to crystal store. They have AMAZING zheng shin (i don't know how to spell it):…read more ) trees! They also don't only sell crystals they shell jewelry , dreamcatchers, incense, and tarot cards

I have been shopping here for years. The staff has always been polite, helpful and knowledgeable…read more Also everything and I mean everything that is in the online catalogue is in the store. It is amazing the amount of merchandise in this location. Everything is easy to browse and well stocked. I have only rarely found anything to be out of stock and only for a very short time. A very good selection of leather both full hides and remnants is available. The only drawback I find and this is an issue with Tandy not with this location is the pricing. The store follows the online catalogue pricing but I find that prices on hardware, fittings etc runs 3x or 4x higher than I can find comparable items online. If I can wait the 4 or 6 weeks for delivery I will wait.

The mail order service from this store is second to none. Always incredibly fast delivery and so…read moreeasy to deal with if I need to return items. Great folks!

Really nice store with very friendly service. The store includes a comic store, so a good place of…read morevisiting with people of mixed interests. Good prices for used vinyl

25 years ago this was a good store. Today it has very poor selection of used LPs. Most of the…read moreinventory is new vinyl. 90% of the used LP's are flea market or things you could have acquired at a Recordland Dollar Sale. However, I had a couple LPs pulled that I was somewhat interested in, but changed my mind after having a conversation with the guy behind the counter. When I entered the store, I asked if he was the owner, he replied, "well sort of". Not sure what that means? So anyway, this is where things went downhill. I had a record that was clearly stuck inside the paper sleeve due to some sort of stickiness. When I successfully removed the record from the sleeve, I asked the guy for a new sleeve and told him to dispose of the old one because the LP was stuck to something inside along the edge. His condescending reply, "oh nonsense, it's probably because the paper was folded". I thought to myself, "well that was an odd reply, what's this guy's problem? Why would he immediately dismiss the fact that it was legitimately stuck?" I've been collecting records for 50 years. I've had thousands of LPs pass through my home, buying and selling via Goldmine Magazine, and later on the internet through various platforms. I can assure you, it's not my first time removing an LP from a paper inner sleeve, Lol. But hey this is a record store, and that was your typical condescending record store "sort of owner" guy reply. Straight out of the Empire Records play-by-play handbook. Anyway, I eventually began looking for CDs near the till, and overheard part of a conversation between the "sort of owner" and his friend who'd just entered. The "sort of owner" said that he was being pushed out or evicted from an apartment or house that he was renting, and in need of another rental property. His friend mentioned Ramsay, then their discussion switched to the cost of homes and rentals today. Having lived in Ramsay for nearly 30 years, and being 6 ft away, I chimed in with my two cents, mentioning that I was very familiar with the area, and flipped a couple of houses for a decent profit several years ago. I was about to say that part of the reason the housing market skyrocketed the way it has is because of people practicing the house flip for profit. I was also going to add, that at the time I didn't have a crystal ball, it was just a job, and a means to support my family and keep a roof over our heads. Unfortunately I never had a chance to say any of this because the "sort of owner" cut me off saying "don't pretend you don't know! You're the one to blame! It's because of people like you that we can't afford to buy a house today, and why rent is so high!", bla bla bla. The next thing I know "sort of owner" begins waving his arms, ranting on and on about this. Then I asked again, "are you the owner?" To which he replied, "why, do you want to buy the store?" With that, I replied "your business must not be doing well if you can't afford to buy a home, or pay your rent. Not to mention offering to sell your store at the drop of a hat, so no thanks." Touché I thought, one insult deserves another. Besides at this point it was 2 on 1. Then he and his buddy began to whine because I hurt "sort of owners" feelings. Keep in mind, I wasn't the first one to throw any insults or escalate the discussion. To the "Sort Of Owner"... How long do you think a 120-year-old wooden structure will last? Do you think they are timeless, and don't require upkeep? At a certain point these homes need to be renovated, updated; exterior facia replacement, new insulation, vapor barriers, new roof, interior subflooring, flooring materials such as hardwood, carpet, tile, linoleum, etc. Not to mention removal of plaster walls due to mold, being replaced by drywall where framing is involved. Then we have cabinetry in the kitchen, bathrooms, as well as fixtures in the aforementioned. And let's not forget about electrical panels, wiring, and plumbing upgrading! Unfortunately these upgrades are not free, despite what you might think. Without these actions, a 120-year-old home would become dilapidated and unsuitable for habitation. The end result would be demolition, with some sort of ugly eyesore infill taking its place. Obviously the infill thing is happening on a smaller scale, but if many of those older homes weren't renovated and saved, they'd have been demolished, and replaced by more infills, thus Ramsay and Inglewood would lose their classic charm. Also keep in mind, if that were to have happened, those infills would cost as much as an older renovated home if not more. So you'd still be whining and priced out of the market in those neighbourhoods either way. Bottom line "sort of owner"...if you can't afford to buy a home in Calgary, or pay the current rent, stop blaming someone else's successes on your life's failures, as that's a losers game. Time to grow up. Typical of so many millennials, lacking perspective and never seeing anything objectively.

While I didn't end up purchasing anything there, I thought they had a pretty impressive selection…read moreto choose from- both for the beutral girlies and more colorful gals. I especially appreciated that when I asked if they had any cotton skirts, staff was able to immediately identify what matched my criteria. They were well versed in what was on the floor and able to pull a larger size from the back of an item I wanted to try. All well organized and tidy. Lots of super feminine looks, which is what I'm after. Absolutely worth a stop by for something not at every store. Prices were totally reasonable too. And not everything was polyester, which is so often the case these days.

Great spot for wedding accessories! It was in need of…read moresomething for my hair and a jacket or some other cover up for going to and from our venue. I didn't know exactly what I had in mind so instead of ordering online going to a store with a good selection seemed like the right call - super glad I came here! I got a very cute fake leather jacket for over my dress and they have a ton of hair pin/clip options - and were very patient while I looked through them all :) In fact, the staff were the perfect level of attentiveness (i.e., left my mum and I to browse and chat until we had questions, and then were very helpful and made sure we were happy with our final choices). The only downside to the store is that it's super small, and therefore can feel a bit cramped when there are more than a couple of shoppers in it. So I'd recommend trying to go on a weekday morning if you can!

When a jewellery maker friend of mine advised me that the best high quality jewellery you can buy…read morein Calgary is obviously Holt Renfrew and this one shop on 17th called Rubaiyat. Now I pass here all the time, never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I saw inside; we are talking first of all an incredibly large store that descends for eternity to the back and is just plain lovely!! My friend wasn't exaggerating, every showcase, every shelf; every glassed cabinet was chockfull of lovely designer jewellery in the most spectacular designs. Here they carry some of the same designers as they do in Holt Renfrew but for a lot cheaper prices. But it didn't stop at jewellery there were beautiful globes of blown glass, intricately carved chopping boards that I would have hung rather than use and then my favourite an ethnographic object showcase in the far back featuring ceremonial objects from around the world. Here you can find original African Masks, fertility symbols from many countries, Native American antique pieces and authentic temple Buddhas. These objects were definitely market prices, you can buy these pieces for 4 times more on EBay, and here they are quite reasonable in price. Some of them have documentation too, so you know what village or tribe you are buying that object from. The service is tremendous, the people here know their stuff, they understand the precious cargo they carry. They are extremely present in helping you to see a piece or two, in my case more than 10. I love this store, it is exquisite, some of the most unique items I have ever seen and jewellery with such spirit, you should check this store out.

Rubaiyat delivers an experience unparalleled to any other. Walking through the gallery will have…read moreyou discovering the quintessential in home decor and jewelry, unlike any you will find anywhere else. At the heart of Rubaiyat is passion, dedication, and a love that applies not just to the beautifully displayed and meticulously sourced products, but for the clientele who walk through the doors. Whether you're a local resident of Calgary or merely visiting, ensure you take the time to visit this family owned boutique.

Worked with Vivian Li on a custom engagement ring. She went above and beyond, and we are ecstatic…read morewith the ring she helped us design. The whole team has been amazing here and we will be life long customers.

Parking - not a hassle. There's lots of parking on 17th Ave SW or the side streets…read more Watch battery - I called around to several places to inquire about the cost of replacing my watch battery. It ranged from $25+tx to $40+tx. Calgary Jewellery will replace any watch battery for a flat rate of $25 including GST. This is remarkable. My watch battery is considered specialized but no issues. Don't go anywhere else.

Very clean and organized great people and very helpful. Easy to get to and lots of parking availableread more

Urban Thrift is a great little store with a friendly, approachable proprietor. I am really…read moreimpressed by the layout of the space, which is attractive, thoughtfully arranged, and easy to navigate for shoppers. There is an awesome process in place for those who want to submit clothing for consignment and an easy, transparent way for people to see whether their consigned items have been purchased. I have felt intimidated when dropping clothing off at other thrift stores, but Urban Thrift is definitely a welcoming space! I was told that the store holds a variety of special events and promotions, all of which sound very interesting although I have not yet been able to attend any. Still - lots of cool ideas that demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking. I'm looking forward to becoming a regular at this clothing store.