As times are changing and reached tail establishments are disappearing. It is such a delight to…read morefind luggage world. The selection is impressive. Pricing is fair and service is excellent.

I brought my Travelpro luggage that has a lifetime warranty to Luggage World (with receipts and…read morecopy of warranty) and they said they would have to charge me for it because it was too old. Too old? It is a lifetime warranty. So I had to bring it home and go through Travelpro to get the approval to get it fixed adding to one more hassle.

Let me just start with the fact that I love Filson. The main problem is that I simply can't afford…read morealmost anything that they sell. I wasn't sure what I would find going into the Filson Outlet, considering that most everything that they have is very high quality, and rarely discounted. Upon entering the store, I noticed many many items that I had wanted from the previous season on the shelves. Not only that, they were discounted VERY steeply. I got a couple of vests for around $40 each, and also got a jacket that was made for a special event as a "Thank You" give-away to the people who put on the event. I was told only 15 were ever made, and I got one of them. I have seen similar items from Filson go for $300-$500 and I paid $80. I was truly like a kid in a candy store. This is not a typical outlet store with odd-ball items, and strange colors. Sure there is some of that, but much of what this store is selling is still very much in, and is the same quality as any other Filson Product. They do not make discount clothing, this store is mostly closeouts and a handful of factory seconds. The only downside is that they did not have hardly any bags, and the bags that they did have were not nearly as significantly discounted as the clothing. This doesn't come as a surprise to me because they are known for their bags. The salesperson sold me that sometimes it's the other way around, they have tons of bags and very few clothes. The sale people were also very nice and helpful. If you are a Filson fan, you will not be disappointed!!

A guy named "Kong" helped me and he was great. The rest of the guys workign the day I was there…read more(around the 2nd of January) literally sucked. It's almost like, if you do NOT fit a fly fishing, age appropriate prototype, you are not worthy of actually being in that store. Time for a reality check guys, you need to learn more about retail service. Kong would probably agree because he was leagues above them. That being said, holy SHIT is this the way to shop Filson. Heavy discounts, well stocked. Enjoy, filson fans!

I am a huge Samsonite fan. The luggage that I brought with me on this trip is a Samsonite and is…read moreprobably two decades old. The fabric has seen better days, as has its handle. It has been replaced with, you guessed it, another Samsonite luggage. I am in search of a carry-on, rolling computer bag. My trusty one that I have been using for a decade no longer fits in the overhead compartment on Air Canada's aircraft travelling to and from the States. I need something smaller, but I am perfectly fine using my backpack these days. I saw this Samsonite store at Eagan Outlet Mall. I had never stepped foot in it. I decided to pay it a visit. I walked in and a European-designed set of luggage greeted me. The small one looked adorable. I rolled it around and it was incredibly lightweight that required little effort to move it. A man approached me and asked if I had any questions. I launched into one. I was looking for a computer rolling bag and wondered if he had any. He had two and led me over to them. One had two wheels and was rather large. The other was smaller with four wheels. I loved the smaller one more. His counterpart, who is his manager, pointed out some bags that were designed for women and had wheels. He showed one of them and it looked hideous. It looked like a handbag on steroids with two wheels. What caught my attention were the travel accessories. I liked the Disney tags and got a Minnie Mouse one. I also got a spinner strap that clips on to your luggage and secures your second bag. The best part of this visit was the conversation. The man asked where I was from. I said Toronto. It was interesting that the woman couldn't tell whether I was Canadian or American. She asked. I said the former. I have always felt that it's straightforward figuring out that I'm Canadian. I don't talk like a Minnesotan unless I am mimicking it. However, I am so comfortable being in this state because I used to live here. I can see why she couldn't tell. I let them know that I used to live in Rochester, which made both of them open up. They both live in Rochester. The woman used to live across from where I used to work. The man lived in Owatonna before settling in Rochester. I don't find it weird driving an hour between Rochester and Eagan for work. It's similar to my driving between Markham and Mississauga for work before the pandemic. Perhaps as I get older, connections with and stories from people make me happy. I enjoyed hearing how she and her then boyfriend drove from Rochester to Niagara Falls for the first time. She loved the charm of that city, but her cheap boyfriend found the food at McDonald's so expensive. "Are you still with him?" I asked her. "Unfortunately, yes, depending on your point of view," she said. We all cracked up! If you check in on the Yelp app and you spend $200 or more, you get $20 off. That's not bad if you get the largest piece of luggage in the store. Everything was discounted, including the two accessories that I was purchasing. I paid using a credit card. Their payment kiosk accepts tap, swipe, and chip insertion. I did tap and it works fine. They both let me know that they expect more roller computer bags down the road. Due to supply chain issues, there is a delay. I was okay with it and thanked them both for showing me what they have. There is more selection at this store than at the ones that I have frequented in Canada. They were happy to hear it. The woman told me to stay warm, as the Twin Cities is currently going through a cold snap. The man said that it's probably warmer in Toronto, but the weather right now is comparable to Winnipeg. I let him know that I used to live in Winnipeg. It was where I learned how to plug in my car on cold nights, which made them both laugh and appreciate that I am a fairly well-travelled person. I appreciated that he used to work at FedEx and knew that Canada has postal codes. I signed up to be on Samsonite's mailing list, so he made sure that he didn't ask me for my ZIP code. I was pleased with my cool purchases and how friendly both staff members were. I had an enjoyable shopping experience and chat. I'd return again in hopes of finding a decent computer bag with spinner wheels. (492)

Beware of Clearance items, they are final sale, not returnable. EVEN if you find they are…read moredefective. We purchased an electrical plug converter for a trip and when we unfolded the prongs when we got to Europe, the prongs were both defective, the metal ends detached from their posts. The thing was unusable. In addition, if the metal tips had still been on the prongs (only loose, not fallen off yet) and we plugged it in to an outlet, the metal tips could have remained in the outlet when we unplugged! That could have been a disaster. The store refused to accept a return, even of a defective Clearance item, citing that we knew when we bought them that they were not returnable, that they had no way of knowing if an unopened packaged item was defective, etc. My guess is that the Clearance items are things that they already know have a problem and they just want to get rid of them, take your money, no returns accepted. If an item is packaged so that you cannot test it out, don't buy. My trust in Samsonite is destroyed.

Huge AAA building with a DMV office, travel agency, and large store for trip-centric supplies. They…read moreno longer offer currency exchange but you can do it for free at Chase or Wells Fargo banks. The building itself is super clean and welcoming. Lots of parking inn a dedicated lot but it can be tricky to get in and out with the other businesses in the area. Everyone I've talked to has been very nice, even in the DPS area. If you go earlier on a week day it's not too bad but it can get crazy on weekends. The store always has sales on luggage if you're in the market. I haven't used a travel agency before, but I've heard good things about theirs.

AAA SLP is a sneaky fave for me because it's the best DMV I've been to. I needed to update my…read moredrivers license with my new address, so I filled out the paperwork I could before I went and gathered my needed documents from the list they provided. It took me less than 5 min at the counter and I had a nice conversation with the clerk about a quinceañera she was going to later in the week. The parking lot is huge and you can get a good grasp on how long it might take you when you park based on how many cars are there. I went at 9 am on a Saturday and 8:15 or so on a Monday. Both times I waited maybe half an hour, but the first time I forgot my paperwork. Don't do that. The lobby is heated if you get there before they've opened (it's winter as I write this). Once you enter the building, there's a travel store directly to the left, then an information desk, THEN the entrance to the DMV. When you enter the dmv, you need to take a ticket with a number on it. You sit in the chairs until they call your number (make sure you're listening) and then you're up! The only thing I didn't love about this DMV is that we couldn't make appointments, but they were so quick that it didn't really matter. Almost wanted to gatekeep this great find to keep it quiet but the goodness of my heart compelled me to share with all of you. See ya there!

Went in for shoe repair. Got great info and it was the lowest cost option…read more They have lots of great accessories: too: good quality shoe laces for all kinds of shoes and boots, proper foot/sole supports, etc. If you need shoe repair, come here,

My go to for shoe repair and even knife sharpening. The owner is direct with his advice which may…read moreturn off some people, but I appreciate his honestly. Quality work.

Love their shops - but be elective as some product clearly made exclusively for direct sale at The…read moreRack (so lesser quality and supposed retail values). However, look carefully for original manufacturer tags on designer items as these are returns to Nordstrom - which has a policy of not reselling returned merchandise (so it ends up at the Rack or Last Chance). Nordstrom will

They have a nice selection of clothes, coats, jackets, shoes, and watches! I love the Nordstrom…read moreRack stores and I frequent this one and the one in St. Louis Park (Knollwood Mall) often. It NEVER disappoints and if you have a Nordstrom card, you can rack up the points and get extra savings! LOVE!

This Marshall's was pretty organized and had a decent stock of items. I do feel like it's generally…read morea smaller location and things are a bit more spaced out. I loved checking out all the Halloween decor as well as some of the other home goods. The prices are pretty fair for most items. I'm naturally like those TikTok's when they guess what the price is and if it's over what you guessed you put the item back, because you probably don't need it anyways. Generally you never know what you'll find at Marshall's which makes it fun. Didn't have much interaction with staff until we checked out and the cashiers were nice.

I am a SERIOUS shopper.... years ago in the '70's i started out as a personal shopper store wide at…read more58 th Street NYC Bloomingdales. So i know textiles, quality of construction, price points. And this Marshalls is not getting the quality merchandise they used to get / years ago. Women's clothing us almost a disaster. Fabric, construction, wearability after repeated washing, poor poor poor. I now rate this dept a one star. I stopped looking.. Luggage: used to be one of their top departments where every now and then you found quality labels and some very good construction. Rate a 3 star. Men's clothing you must read labels, examine fabric construction quality VERY carefully i rate a 4 star. All shoes are simply terrible, a one star. Don't even look. Women's lingerie under garments: HUGE drop in quality . Bras have inferior non stretching elastic, most of inventory has manufacturing defects ( must try on), very poor materials. Rate one star. Women's sleep wear: hunt VERY carefully, this was a top dept. rate 3-4 star. Read labels, examine quality of fabrics carefully. Bedding towels: this WAS a 5 star area, now 2-3. VERY high prices, very poor boring selection of prints styles colors. HUGE disappointment. Decorative/ kitchen/ housewares: one of the only areas which is still good. Hunt very carefully, some prices are TOO high. Rate 3-5 star Food products: WAS my favorite, now a 4 star. watch out for very high prices. Some items are poor low quality mfg trying to copy the " look" of famous $$ brands. Lotions /hair products/ face creams/ soaps: The MOST drastic change of all with many products disguised with copy cat labels of expensive brands WHEN in fact... they are poorly made cheaply in CHINA where ingredients for safety etc are poorly monitored. Take GREAT care what you apply to your face. Rate one star. These changes have happened very very fast in the last 18 months- 2 years. Read your sunday sale fliers for bargains at Target, Macy's, Walgreen Target's cosmetics have improved a lot and at decent price points. Marshalls is trying to increase their profits by stocking with pretty packaged decorated designed colored " pretend" products made very poorly in China. READ labels VERY carefully. Take more time to hunt CAREFULLY. There are still some good buys, just not as many.