This is one of the better newsagencies I have been into and I was impressed by the wide range of…read morestock and products. The store sells the usual in wrapping paper, a massive range of cards including all the Hallmark varieties and the full selection of Australian newspapers. Aside from that however, they had a huge selection of journals and diaries, some at discounted prices now that it is getting into 2012. There is also a selection of kids toys and baby gift items which is unusual for a newsagency but well welcomed I think, and something that sets it apart from the others. The other thing I loved was the big range of those massive cards that are ridiculously too big and you get heaps of people to sign them. Alongside that is heaps of bulk buy invitations and thank you notes with heaps of designs and cartoon characters to choose from.

Malls blow unless you're 14, but if you're in the Western 'burbs and need a magazine this is a…read morepretty great place to check out. I got dragged into the West Lakes mall a few weeks ago with a friend who was picking up some frames (yes I'm a mall snob, sue me), and this newsagent made my foray into fluro-lit hell quite bearable. It was a nice surprise. Fash mags! Imports! Cute diaries! Pens! Perusers, stationery fiends and mall-haters alike will find something to tickle their fancy in here.

Semaphore Papershop is quite a disappointing little newsagent. I was drawn in by its name, to…read morediscover that while yes, there's lots of paper in the form of magazines and newspapers, there's very little NICE paper for craft and cards and pretty stationery. Their range of magazines is quite limited to men's interest and gardening, and their stationery range is very small. There area few pieces of coloured card down the back, in a sad little craft corner. Sadly, it's just a average newsagent with a cute name.

I can't talk about other Dick Smith stores but this one in particular is pretty stellar. The staff…read morehave always been incredibly helpful in every situation. Wether I've been after computer accessories, batteries, cameras, or even a TV remote they've always helped me out in a quick and efficient manner. It's quite a large store, and everything is set up in a clean manner. All the computers are set up and avaliable for you to try them out, and they never seem to have any problems with you trying everything out and not buying anything. Great service and a large amount of stock. Can't go too wrong.