Papyrus

The worst customer service — really! Sales staff was grumpy and acted like me buying something was a huge hassle for her.

Let’s face it, getting a decent card at Walgreen’s or CVS is pretty disappointing nowadays. It was my fathers birthday last week and I stopped by a Walgreen’s near my house. I was so disappointed with the selection they had — in fact, they only had one birthday card for a father from daughter — pathetic. I decided to go to Papyrus. Papyrus has beautiful cards for any occasion but they are just so expensive. There was a card that cost $ 15 and it was honestly nothing special. I asked the girl that worked there why this card was so expensive and she mentioned that it’s due to the amount of glitter on it. Note to self: buy a card, some loose glitter and charge a ton of money for simple greeting cards. Anyways, I ended up still spending a lot of money on two birthday cards, but my father loved them so it was worth it.

The ladies at this location are always so nice and friendly. I have never had an issue here and have always found what I need.

Staff doesnt look like they care at all. Seem to impatient with the transactions and the tone… barely acceptance not to mention no trace of friendliness is perceived. Buy 3 get 1 free doesnt mean you get the most expensive card free of course. So it is more buy 3 get 1 discount. Thats the least of the problem i came prepared of having it pricy but unfriendly service is continuing to contribute to this chain’s decline

A great spot to by all of your stationary needs. They sell quality items and they are bit on the pricier side, but you definitely get what you pay for.
It’s a great spot to purchase holiday cards, especially if you wait for the after-​holiday sale and get items at 50% off — totally worth it!

Sure it’s pricey, but for a paper-​phile and stationery store freak as myself, it’s a heavenly place to stock up on beautiful cards and wrapping paper. I really love their notecard sets that often include embellished envelopes and the signature sticker with the hummingbird embossed on it.
Definitely join their customer rewards program. It’s only $ 10 to enroll and it gives you discounts and special offers throughout the year — I especially like the new addition of 10% off with every purchase.

My sis is still on her man-​hating mode (yes, it has been months now) but being the good sis that I am, I couldn’t let valentine’s day slip by without sending her a card for this occasion.
I was glad I dropped by papyrus because I found the PERFECT card to make her feel better about being single on this day and it read:
«So many men… so few who can afford us.»
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

Papyrus is exactly what I need from a greeting card store. They’re nowhere near as generic as Hallmark and not as pretentious/​expensive as Paper Source. I used to shop around for cards but lately I always go straight to this spot since they always have exactly what I’m looking for. Everyone who’s ever helped me here has always been warm and welcoming, other than that bookstore down the street this is one of the few places I can say that about on this stretch of Fillmore.

Ok I have the Papyrus card and I religiously get my frequent buyer thing stamped. I can load up on $ 100 worth of cards (birthday, thank you, etc) in one visit. Really great selection — except of course if you are looking for Mother’s Day cards on Mother’s Day you might be out of luck.
What I am totally impressed by is their 24-​hour turnaround on custom printing (specific templates of course but broad selection) which is fantastic.

I love cards! I love Papyrus! I like to think of myself as a great card giver.
I do agree the cards are not as unique as of late. And $ 6 for a card is kinda pricy. I always go for the buy 3 get one free deals.
I love their frames and gift wrapping paper. Great last minute gifts.
Go there after Christmas and holidays where they have up to 75% off. Stock up for next year.

Every time an occasion calls for me to give a card, I rush to the Papyrus section at my local Target. I hate to sound like one of those cliched-​sappy women who think the World will stop because they pick out the perfect card, but, I think the World will stop if I pick out the perfect card.
My favorite thing is the quality of the cards. The craftsmanship, the thick envelopes, the gold seal sticker, I simply love these cards.
While in the city, I was excited to shop at my first ever Papyrus store. I am the type of person who when I am shopping at a boutique and paying boutique prices I like to have a boutique experience. I love to swap stories about how much I love the product, the best farmers market in town, the new dress I am wearing, and soon the clerk and I are having coffee and have become life-​long friends. (OK maybe I exaggerated a little bit).
I didn’t have anywhere near this experience. I got no greeting as I walked in the door, was offered no help, and was shocked at the paltry selection. Most card there were the exact ones I saw at Target. I was very let down. I chose my 3 cards and as I paid I still received no conversation, no eye contact, nothing.
Next time I will just buy from Target or try to stop the World with another brand.

I usually frequent the Laurel Village and Chestnut locations, and by comparison, this store is just way too small for me. Shopping for holiday cards in there on a rainy day with a handful of other customers was almost unnavigable.
That said, they pack a lot in, and I had no problem finding the usual great selection of cards and other gift-​related or just plain pretty items. Plus, the staff was really friendly.

Yeah, this particular store sucks. I’ve gone in a few times to buy a card for a gift — lots of weddings these days. Selection is slim (esp for wedding cards), service is either over-​the-​top-​follow-​you-​around or completely-​ignore-​you-​and-​grunt-​when-​you-​try-​to-​pay, and there is always crap on the floor. It’s all sorts of boxes of cards and stuff but if your store is crammed full of paper products anyway, why leave stacks and stacks of it on the floor for your customers to walk on? Doesn’t make them more likely to buy anything.
Last time I was there the salesgirl was talking to a customer in front of the wedding card rack and when I politely said excuse me, she literally snarled at me. Very odd behavior. So I just went to Paper Source instead.

Yes, they have amazing, cute, and unique cards, but why did I feel like crap for declining the Papyrus card? The sales girl pushed me, saying I’d only pay a little more and get 2 cards for free… I didn’t have time, and I don’t want another card from someplace that I only go once a year. Plus, I didn’t need 2 other greeting cards. So how would I chose? It just seemed like too much sales pressure on a foggy Saturday morning.

Do I feel like a yuppie jerk for paying $ 8+ each for a Christmas card?
Yes.
Are the Christmas cards beautiful, creative and anything but the boring, standard cards?
Yes.
Spend it like it’s going out of style!

I spent a fair amount of money on printable invitations from Papyrus and they were complete junk. A few came back in the mail, which enabled me to see that the inside of the envelope had rubbed all over the front of the invite, turning it pink and mucking up the text I printed on it. I worried so much about making it look nice, and it arrived at people’s houses looking like crap.
Papyrus is an overpriced crap palace. One of the cards they sell costs $ 17. A freaking card! Give me a break! And it’s probably junky judging from the invites I bought. Also, they close at 7 pm. That’s ludicrous.

I like this store. I love the shop girl for putting up with so much crap. (I witnessed a customer’s tantrum as I walked in) Handled beautifully by the employee. Extra star for a fabulous sale rack with such great items at 50% off.
I figure, if I am going to take the time to write a hand written note or special birthday card, it might as well be on beautiful paper, and kept in a special envelope. I found what I needed. Otherwise, I’ll just send a damn email.

The poor man’s Paper Source.

I love stationery.
I love pretty ribbons, and stickers and witty remarks in a bi-​fold.
So, as a self-​proclaimed paperie snob, I have found Papyrus to be a last resort when handmade cards aren’t going to be done in a timely fashion. They do have some awfully cute things, but sometimes I have to shake my head at $ 8 for a CARD??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I think the one in my neighborhood has a smaller selection than most, so it’s tough to find exaclty what you want, but I have been to others that have offered much more. So keep your options open, but don’t be afraid to commit.

Papyrus is like the granny version of Paper Source (which is only 2.5 blocks down the street). Their selection is pretty picked through and the cards are not nearly as interesting or fun.
I am generally a fan of these stores, but don’t think this location lives up to their reputation. Probably due to the small size of the store and the local competition, I would imagine.