Products that organize your life that you couldn't live without? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 21 answers

ElectronicsHobbyistFilter: Where can I browse around for and buy small electronic components (microswitches, capacitors, etc.) in New York City? Radio Shack no longer appears to carry this kind of stuff (in New York anyway) [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking to buy a MacBook through Apple's education store. I need it for the upcoming school year. I'm stoked on the free iPod-touch but heard an upgrade is coming very soon. Is it worth it to wait for the new line of laptops? Does anyone know when this is expected to happen? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 14 answers

What are the best books/sites for learning the necessary web design and dev tools for an e-commerce site? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Which of the price-competitive camera stores in New York is likely to be the most laid back about letting me hold and try out various combinations of mid-level DSLRs and lenses? The issue is not really whether B&H or Adorama (or whoever) is the "best" store. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Lady mefites, what are your favorite online shopping sites for girly vintage wear? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm a 19-year-old female going to New York, alone, for a night. I would like to shop, have fun but preferably not get injured/mugged/killed. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 29 answers

Does anyone know a place in NYC or online where I can order a wall-sized map of the world. I have an image of something similar here. I want to purchase as a wedding gift for two dear friends. The one in the picture is French, which is fine, it can be in any language. But it would be large enough for a wall, and with a beautiful antique look to it. That said, the less expensive options are preferred. All advice and suggestions welcome and thank you in advance!
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 12 answers

What are some reasons NOT to get a Lenovo Thinkpad R61? I'm pretty enarmoured with this laptop and I want to be sure it's a good decision. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 32 answers

I'm going on a longish trip on Friday of next week and would like to bring my bicycle with me. I'll be in Toronto on Sunday; does anyone have any recommendations on where to go to buy a trailer hitch mount bike rack there?
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there any way for me to buy H&M LAD fit jeans in the South? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 2 answers

SeattleFilter: The BF and I are going to be in Seattle tomorrow. Are there any 4th-Of-July-weekend sales events or goings on we should know about? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 1 answers

In search of women's button-up shirts for cuteness and layering with cardigans! Why is this so hard? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a source of "artsy" modern postcards, preferably via web. Graffiti-styled, abstract, you name it. It just has to be visually interesting and around $1 per card. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I purchase a print of this photograph by Imogen Cunningham? . . . Note: if you're searching at work, some of Cunningham's works depict nudity.
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 1 answers

I have family visiting me in Durham, NC this weekend to buy furniture. Where are the best places to go? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

Please help me find the perfect journal. I'm looking for something around 5x7 inches in size (smaller is okay, bigger not so much), with lined sheets. At least 150-200 pages, but more is good too. I like things with nice clean designs, hand-made or letterpress covers are terrific, cute things in general are great. I'm just having trouble sifting through all of the things that don't meet my specifications to find something I like. When I don't have something I like to write in, I'm much less likely to carry it around with me and actually write.
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Why are 24/7 big-box stores so rare in Chicagoland? I'm not talking just the downtown core or even the city itself. You have to drive nearly 30 miles from downtown to hit the first 24/7 Meijer in Schaumburg. I'm comparing this to central Illinois which has nearly a dozen Super Walmarts for 300,000 people in a 25 mile radius. Surely there is demand for 24/7 shopping in the city and the inner-ring suburbs.
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 16 answers

Please help me find a black floor length formal/evening skirt. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 14 answers

Where can one buy good cigars in Lisbon? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I buy books of historic postcards of Toronto and/or Canada? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me find some excellent summer dresses for everyday wear. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 21 answers

I live in a gastronomic black hole . There is nowhere within a hours drive to buy decent cooking supplies, please reveal to me your secret sources of cooking supplies! I've googled and hunted and found some, but I want ones that you've had experience with, and know that I will be buying quality stuff from [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 15 answers

Spent $$ on wooden blocks with "beautiful nine-colour palette." Got seven blah colours. novanatural.com's response: "that's what our supplier gave us." Visa: "That's, uh, a bad situation." Now what? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 27 answers

Where in New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area can I buy dirt-cheap used/wrecked musical instruments? I want to dig through bins of dented trombones and xylophones with missing bars. Is there such a place? Preferably near public transit.
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Best place online to purchase retro/vintage-styled lingerie? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I returned two items to a store and was refunded $37 extra. The refund did go back to my credit card and is on my statement. Will the company notice and take it back? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Why doesn't Moore's Law apply to graphing calculators? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Sam's Club or Costco? Which one is better? What are the differences? Can I get cases of Red Bull, water, etc at Costco? The website isn't much help.
posted on May 28, 2008 - 46 answers

I'm looking for flea markets in Europe. Specifically we will be going through Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia (Sarajevo), Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland (Krakow) before settling in France, but any other suggestions in Europe are welcome. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I find RAM for an old Sony Vaio PCV-7762 desktop? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Great San Francisco camera stores? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Best website for moderately-priced, interesting and stylish ladies shoes? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can we try on lots of triathlon wetsuits in New York City? On Saturday? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Good online discount fashion retailers? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I buy a classical guitar in Bangkok? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 2 answers

I am looking for a desktop tickler/pass-forward file system that's really *classy* and well-made from quality materials, not the typical wire-basket-with-manila-folders that most places sell.
posted on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Car-free in Savannah, how can I get work-friendly clothes without being malled? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Sites like woot!...that are actually worth checking regularly... [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm looking to buy, or at least locate, a women's lightweight black 3/4 length jacket with slim tailoring (outerwear, not a suit jacket) online. I'm really particular, so I haven't found the perfect jacket yet. What online stores have I forgotten? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 20 answers

Where can I buy the Japanese version and a Chinese version of Microsoft Vista Business online for use in the United States? Media and license. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 4 answers

On buying a nice watch: if I go with a local jeweler, the watch I'm after will run me about $900. If I go with an online retailer (or trust someone on the forums at timezone.com) I can get it for $400 - $600. Aside from the cost difference, what are the pros and cons of each? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Shopping in Austin recs: cute, unique clothes for girls and cute, unique housewares with middle range prices. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Is a membership in AVSForum Club worth it? I'm in the market for an HDTV and I'm wondering if it's worth the $35 subscription cost for access to the special deal forum, or if the specials posted there are similar to what I'll find looking at other sites like slickdeals, etc.
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm going to Beijing in May, and want to buy some electronics and other stuff. I wondered if there is a website where I can find prices for different goods, and if there were comparisons to prices in the US/Europe I'd be thrilled. Any other tips are also welcome. (I'm from Norway, so anything will be cheap for me...)
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Can I get Amazon Kindle books into my Kindle even while I am not in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm going to be visiting Pittsburgh this weekend with four friends, staying downtown (I think City Center is the correct term?) near the Mellon Arena. We're already planning on visiting the Church Brew Works on Friday and seeing a Pirates game on Saturday. What can you recommend in terms of places to go and great eating options within walking distance of downtown/PNC Bank park? Two of us are vegetarians, and we're into cool record stores, bike shops, pubs, brunches, great independent restaurants and shops, and things unique to the city.
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 37 answers

Help me find more Mom-and-Pop shops in AZ. I'm looking for quirky shops just full of weird stuff - preferably craft supplies, home decor, clothing or second-hand stuff. [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Where in/near Boston should I buy a tuxedo? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 9 answers