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Re: Where to buy paper items?

raleigh13 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:30:46 -0500

Yes - love the Party Shop in Cameron Village. They have every theme imaginable!

Re: Where to buy paper items?

ExplorisMSParent — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:45 -0500

Is The Party Shop still open in Cameron Village?

Re: Where to buy paper items?

raleigh13 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:15:39 -0500

I love Papertown! AMAZING selection and you don't always have to purchase in big quantities. If you do, why not split the goods and cost with a friend/coworker/neighbor?

Re: Where to buy paper items?

HWQueen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:01:26 -0500

If you want to drive to Durham, try Not Just Paper at 1010 W. Main Street. They sell school supplies, paper, party supplies, etc. Their huge warehouse is connected to the store, and they often have clearance items. Check out their website at http://www.brameco.com/notjustpaper.htm

Re: Where to buy paper items?

brwsmith — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:01 -0500

The North Carolina Paper Company in downtown Clayton has most everything including Wilton supplies.

Re: Where to buy paper items?

ncsulilwolf — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:45:59 -0500

This is a good paper/label company (obviously wouldn't offer all of the same merchandise, but some) without having to order wayyyy more than needed:

http://www.labelsbythesheet.com/

Re: Where to buy paper items?

slfore — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:45:32 -0500

For basic paper supplies such as plain napkins, tablecloths, etc, Sam's is a good place to get such things. Of course, they don't have anything fancy nor do they have cake boxes, etc.

Re: Where to buy paper items?

dmccall — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:08:53 -0500

Papertown - Spring Forest Road near Departure Drive (Between Atlantic and Capital)

Re: Where to buy paper items?

savings4me — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:55:52 -0500

Whitley Grocery & Supply Inc
484 W Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-2800‎

Re: Where to buy paper items?

northraleigh — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:01:42 -0500

Party City has a pretty good variety of products and they usually have clearance items.

Re: Speaking of wine...

sunnysis@yahoo.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:15:25 -0400

Wine Merchant always provides a good case discount. On Tuesdays - they do a 20% off deal. I have never had a bad wine from the Wine Merchant and the clerks are very knowledgeable. They will help you find a wine you want to drink as opposed to pushing what is on sale or what they have too much of.

(I'm not saying I had that experience at Total Wine 2 times ... I'm just making an observation.)

Re: Speaking of wine...

bevrob — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:20:12 -0400

I'm stocking up on wine while I can still afford it. I tend to be drinking a bit more with this unpredictable economy.
Beverly

Re: Speaking of wine...

synthastic — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:51:49 -0400

I believe Whole Foods is doing a 20% case discount now through the 12th... I only glanced at a sign in the store the other day, so it may be going on later than the 12th. Otherwise, Total Wine has a 10% case discount and sometimes has specials for 10% off mixed cases or 10% off mixed 1/2 cases.

Re: Seeking some bowlers...

dandan14 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:22:15 -0400

I've never seen that locally, but here is a site that keeps a catalog of places that offer it. Only one listed in NC.
http://www.robinsweb.com/duckpin/duckpin-locations.html

dan
savvydollar.org

Re: A good deal on haircuts...

dandan14 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:44:04 -0400

I'm sure the experience varies widely here....so, um, YMMV....but for the last year or so, my wife (to be) has cut my hair. She was nervous the first few times, but with a guard on the clippers, it is hard to make any huge mistakes. Now she does it pretty quickly and with confidence. It saves me about $20/month, and honestly, she does much better (and much more consistent) than going to a chain shop. When we have kids, it will save even more.
Plus...there is no waiting in line, they are open late, and my hair stylist can flirt with me as much as she wants!

Maybe in about 30 years, you'll see me in a new BMW with a bumper sticker that says "Paid for with haircut money!"

Dan
savvydollar.org