Michaels

I’m more and more impressed with Michaels each and every time I stop in for something. It’s huge and can be a bit intimidating with the sheer amount of arts/​crafts inventory in here but it’s nicely organized and neatly laid out. They have signs in every aisle indicating what’s in there. I have to do very little hunting around for the few things I typically stop in for here. The prices aren’t too bad but don’t expect a steal. Good selection on just about everything from paints, fabrics, tools and kids stuff. The checkouts are sufficiently staffed to keep the line organized and moving. Everyone working here appears to have a great can-​do and helpful attitude. My only complaint is how crazy the parking is here. It’s a single ingress/​egress angled lot shared with the rest of a strip mall and it can get confusing/​busy and aggravating at times. The spaces are really narrow too. But other than that, Michaels is convenient and never seems to let me down.

Brought my 6 and 9 year olds here for a friends birthday party. They did some really cool craft projects. It was a great alternative party place. Low cost and very helpful staff member named Lauren. Plus while the kids were partying we were able to walk around the store.

I love this store — huge selection, great prices and regular sales. Print coupons on their website for additional savings! I always go here to buy picture frames — best prices and selection around! I was impressed by the back of house staff who were stocking the shelves last night and asking if anyone needed help. Never heard that in a craft store, it’s a nice touch. However, front of house staff is sorely lacking. The girl working checkout last night (Monday Sept 17^th) could NOT have been more bored and discontented… the attitude coming from her just oozed «FML…». They seem to have a hard time recognizing when the front of house needs to open another register too, either that or asking for help. It’s not unusual to see a line pile up there.
So, I’ll still shop there, yes, but the service staff needs some training or the manager needs to be a little more aware of what is going in.

I wanted a metal wire frame! They had a good selection!
Now I also looked around the store. This location offers a TON of arts and crafts for everyone! Frame’s and even custom frames! Scrap booking and other little things. I don’t do a lot of arts and crafts but the selection looked good to me!
Service:
There isn’t to much to say here Only that I wanted a metal wire frame… and they had a great selection of them! I did have someone show me where they are. They seemed nice and helpful to point them out. I didn’t have to many questions about them. I pretty much knew what I wanted. I searched high and low and only Micheal’s had it.
When I was going to check out I did find that they only had one lane for check out open. This was pretty slow. On the other hand when I did get up to the register they did finally call someone up. Just took a while. It didn’t help that they had a few employees behind the line just watching either.
Price:
The price was very fair! It was a good quality as well! Cant beat that! I like knowing what I buy will last a good long while! They also offer a good 30 day return. So if you don’t like what you have you can just return it.
Over all:
There is some work that needs to be done here. Just the little things. Such as opening other register if one gets backed up. Other than that it all looked good.
Very good ³⁄₅! Check them out! Its nice to compare them to creative habitat. Pending on your needs they may offer more. Plus of course that can go the other way around as well.