I need to buy a custom 1U server in or around Dallas. Tomorrow. [more inside]
posted by edmz on Oct 27, 2009 - 20 answers

What's the best online print shop these days? Caveat: must have cheap options for small runs. [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Oct 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for shops to buy a digital piano in Sydney (or if its online, Australia wide) [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Sep 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone know of any sword shops on Long Island, particularly eastern Long Island? I'm looking for shops that sell mostly Japanese Swords and weapons. Also I'm mainly interested in collectors swords, not practical swords.
posted by FireStyle on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm about to start work in an electronics shop (mobile phones, hifis, computers etc) and would love some tips. [more inside]
posted by dance on Aug 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Where do you donate day old coffee shop pastries? [more inside]
posted by Groovytimes on Jun 24, 2009 - 16 answers

Where can I get wholesale price gold hoop earrings in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Jun 22, 2009 - 1 answer

Thinking of opening up a bagel store in a town nearby where there are no bagel stores. Looking for tips, suggestions, advice, and name ideas! [more inside]
posted by firei on Jun 21, 2009 - 23 answers

Please recommend a bike shop near Pasadena, CA [more inside]
posted by onich on May 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I buy mead in Portland, OR or the Portland metro area? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on May 22, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for a good tea shop around Princeton, NJ. Any suggestions? I'm willing to drive a good distance, though a shorter drive is preferable.
posted by InsanePenguin on May 7, 2009 - 11 answers

What shops should I go to in Melbourne, Australia, to buy inexpensive necessities (clothes, shoes, groceries, linens, electronics)? [more inside]
posted by mosessis on Apr 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there limits of how many times to buy iTunes email gift through iTunes store (do not get confused with price limit)? It says "you have reached the limit for buying gift card." What do they mran of the limits? How to overcome the limit? Any trick (if possible)? Thanks
posted by omaralarifi on Apr 20, 2009 - 1 answer

Can you think of any examples of a retailer that has both a chain of physical stores and a "shop online" section? I've been helping out a friend who owns a knitting store with his website, and now that he's expanding I think we need to rethink the way his site works. I'm just wondering how other people organise things like stock levels when more than one physical location is involved. [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Mar 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Headed to New York City, and looking for toddler-geared stores and bike shops. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Feb 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Woodworkers I need you! A dream fulfilled: We are being given a new workshop! I need help ensuring we plan correctly. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jan 1, 2009 - 15 answers

If retailers are being hit hard with a recession, then why am I not finding bargains? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Nov 14, 2008 - 15 answers

Does anyone have experience with an air-powered carpet beater with a Shop Vac? [more inside]
posted by iTristan on Oct 12, 2008 - 0 answers

I am trying to duplicate a unique trophy any way possible. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Sep 28, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for interesting and fun online stores similar to ThinkGeek, PerpetualKid, etc. Something that has unique, unusual gadgets, or home/office decorations. What are some such stores I might not be familiar with, or maybe previous threads that mention them?
posted by Bakuun on Sep 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Does anyone know how to effectively (and economically) market a women's shoes and accessories retail store in London, UK? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Sep 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me find a replacement cologne! [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Aug 10, 2008 - 13 answers

My digital camera (HP PhotoSmart 945) broke recently and I'm looking for some recommendations for a replacement, and also where to buy in Sydney Australia. [more inside]
posted by Admira on Jul 27, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I acquire a gift card to an Austrailian home-goods retailer for a friend who is moving there? [more inside]
posted by mai on Jun 27, 2008 - 10 answers

i'm heading to birmingham, alabama from new orleans to see tom waits at the alabama theater next thursday (yea!). my compadre & i would like to hit some thrift stores along the way. anyone have any good recommendations for thrifty places along i-59 between these two cities? thanks. [more inside]
posted by msconduct on Jun 26, 2008 - 3 answers

Would it be way too expensive to get some minor work (installing railroad spikes) done on my banjo... in Washington, DC? (vs. 'the suburbs' ?) If not, any recommendations of general instrument guru shop guys? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I've just accepted a job in Montville, NJ, and I will probably be living somewhere within a 20-30 minute radius. Please to be recommending to me a good comic book store in the area to set up a pull box.
posted by emptybowl on May 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Los Angeles Volvo Filter: Does anyone know of an auto shop that specializes in Volvo service? [more inside]
posted by thesiameseffect on May 8, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I effectively sell cheap (<20 GBP) accessories and body decoration items online in the UK? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Apr 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Recommend an internet print shop that offers the standard business cards and letterhead, but prints on an actual press and not just (gross) digital printing with glossy coatings? [more inside]
posted by wubbie on Mar 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I avoid discount camera websites? [more inside]
posted by kindle on Mar 11, 2008 - 27 answers

Setting up shop filter. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Mar 10, 2008 - 10 answers

What could a small ice cream/frozen yogurt shop start selling in the colder months to keep business alive?
posted by logic vs love on Feb 21, 2008 - 51 answers

What is this song lyric from "Little Shop of Horrors"? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Feb 20, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I make chip shop chips at home? [more inside]
posted by ericthegardener on Feb 6, 2008 - 24 answers

What are some retail credit card accounts (ie Macy's Card) that deliver good freebies, coupons, discounts or other promos for members? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jan 13, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the best way to integrate an online photo gallery with an online shop? [more inside]
posted by Biblio on Dec 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I want to make stuff and do stuff in the Boston area (accessible by the T) that's not intellectual and academic, and as a welcomed respite during grad school. A friend and I have been thinking about things like shop class (making stuff you can use is incredibly fulfilling!) or stilts walking, or something interesting and fun and active - besides a dance class, sports, or pottery class - that we can do with some regularity (once maybe twice a week). [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Dec 16, 2007 - 8 answers

Where to buy PC components in UK (both online and in store)? [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 on Dec 16, 2007 - 14 answers

I think i got cleverly scammed on amazon? I bought a micro sd card on amazon and it has 2gb printed on it BUT when i formatted it, it told me it only had a capacity of 983mb(or something around that). Have i been scammed or is my pc crazy? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Any good video & camera / accessory shops in the South Bay area? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Nov 29, 2007 - 4 answers

Anyone know of a DIY workshop/machine shop in NYC? (Ideally something like a Techshop). [more inside]
posted by nazca on Oct 8, 2007 - 1 answer

I need to find a reliable auto repair shop in Tempe/Phoenix AZ for some brake work. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 3, 2007 - 5 answers

please give me, all your Slang, Colloquial, Street terms for theft, shop lifting, pickpocking, general crime, the taking of property/ ownership, conartisty [more inside]
posted by complience on Jun 6, 2007 - 60 answers

Portlandfilter: Where can I find this hoodie? [more inside]
posted by hannahq on Jun 3, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I pull this off? I would like to start a communal shop for metal-working, wood working, electronics, etc that also helps kids? [more inside]
posted by drezdn on May 18, 2007 - 28 answers

In summary: please recommend an online shop based in Hong Kong! [more inside]
posted by electriccynic on May 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for a good camera bag. [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Apr 28, 2007 - 16 answers

Lovely English village is losing its shop. How can I find a fairy-godshopkeeper? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm buying my first D-SLR and I'd like to get it from a local camera shop where people know what they're talking about. However, I can't seem to find one. What's the second-best way? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Mar 19, 2007 - 27 answers