The Good Customer

~Tombodama Bead Necklace~

What? : Japanese glass bead known as “Tombodama” threaded through a silver chain – wearable art! My particular piece is a pink bead with gold flecks blown into the glass. Love the way it picks up colours from my wardrobe!

Why? : Every Tombodama is handcrafted individually and therefore unique. Great to have as an accessory or even as a collectible. Designed by Vancouver based glass artist Minori Takagi. These colourful glass beads feature floral and other patterns. The artist uses “Satake” glass rather than Moretti glass as it is softer and has a higher refractive index.

Where? : Currently the artist only sells on certain dates at Granville Island Public Market, Portobello Market, and various events throughout the Lower Mainland. Check out her website for her schedule.

www.mylampwork.com

Popularity: 2% [?]

What? : Friends and Family Event – 30% off all purchases PLUS 5% of the amount spent will be donated to:  Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Canadian AIDS Society, CARE Canada, Humane Society of Canada and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

Where? : Only in Canada – Gap, Gap Generation, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Outlet, Old Navy

When? : November 12 -15, 2009

How? : Present coupon (link below) to cashier at time of purchase. Only valid for in-store purchases.

http://gapcanada.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/gcan/gpjump_can_v2.asp?P=11092009_GG5_can_eng_invitation3.html&mid=1916954171&cid=780858

Popularity: 7% [?]

~BCBG Friends & Family Sale~

What? : BCBG’s Friends & Family Event.     November 05/09 – November08/09.

Why? : Because you can save 30% off your purchase of any regularly priced merchandise.

How? : For online shopping – use code FRIENDS09 at checkout page.  For in-store shopping – click the link below to print off the event page;  present to cashier at time of purchase.

http://view.ed4.net/v/AA1ISJ/OUTU/ZBODA33/VRI43/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H

Where? :    www.bcbg.com or any BCBG Maxazria retail store.

Popularity: 6% [?]

What? : The Gap (Canada) has an automatic price adjustment program.

Why?: Don’t you hate it when you purchase something and then the same item goes on sale the following week? Well, hate no more when you make purchases at The Gap (select stores) throughout the Lower Mainland. 

How?: In order to register for an account you must do so in person at any of the participating Gap stores. Email and phone number is required. Every time you make a purchase your item will be “tracked”. If the price of the same item drops after 45 days, the price difference will be automatically credited to your Sprize account. You will be able to use the credited amount towards future purchases at The Gap. For more information, go to http://www.mysprize.com/

Where? : Participating Gap stores -

• Abbotsford – Seven Oaks
• Burnaby – Metropolis
• Coquitlam – Coquitlam Centre
• Richmond - Richmond Centre
• Surrey – Guildford Mall
• Vancouver – Kerrisdale Kids, Robson Street, Pacific Centre, Oakridge Mall
• West Vancouver – Park Royal

Popularity: 1% [?]

~Nice, Neat, & Compact~

~Unfolding The Bag~

~Ready For Shopping~

Popularity: 1% [?]

~Shopping Bliss~

To date, this is first time that I have featured a business TWICE on TheGoodCustomer.

I was throughly impressed with the service at BCBG (Oakridge location) in Vancouver on a previous visit. http://www.thegoodcustomer.com/2009/09/dresses-galore/

Several weeks after that particular visit, I received something in the mail from BCBG. To my surprise and delight I found a “thank you” card from the sale associate who assisted me on that visit. Being an avid customer of this store for years now, this was the first time I have received any correspondence.

The note was hand written. There was mention of the particular item I had purchased. As well, certain details of our conversation on that visit were noted. I found the whole gesture very personal and very professional. 

Extremely impressed with this level of service.  BCBG (Oakridge) fully deserves this second post for commendation of excellent customer service! 

 

Popularity: 1% [?]