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The Online Insider Examines TheBestThings.com

by bhweb22, Feb 6, 2004 Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
There are some websites that don't fit the conventional rules of find, click, and buy. Some sites are based on the premise that skilled people are working behind the scenes to get you deals and access to items that you would not be able to find ...
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When only the BEST will do - Try The Best Things online site

by 2buzy, Jul 19, 2007 Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I have shopped at The Best Things Online Store three times and every time it has gone through without a hitch. FINDING WHAT YOU NEED There are 9 main categories at The Best Things Online Store: • Antiques, ...
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Good place to shop. I'll go back.

by haysys, Aug 27, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I found what I needed at a better than average price. It was in stock and shipped the next day. I do ...
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great

by sdmasteller, Aug 16, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
They have Great price and great offers. I will use their web site again in the future if I have a ne ...
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SUPERB

by sascgal, Aug 19, 2009 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The Best Things website is super easy to navigate, has competitve pricing, and a great selection. I found The Best Things site while searching for wood turning tools. Not only does the site offer a fine selection of tools, but they are also ...
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The very best in service and quality of tools.

by mdrews, Nov 23, 2007 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I have purchased tools from The Best Things four or five times. Their service, prompt delivery, order accuracy are the very best. Every order I have place is delivered promptly and comes well packaged. I once placed an order and when one of the items ...
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Absolutely the best dealer in antique/vintage handtools!

by oldertoolman, Jul 9, 2007 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I discovered The Best Things (TBT) several months ago while looking on the internet for a good source of vintage woodworking hand tools. To my surprise, not only did they have a wonderful selection of all types of vintage hand tools, but modern power ...
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The Best Stuff. The Best Service.

by boar_d_laze, May 14, 2007 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I ordered 7" Nogent Cook's, a 6" Nogent slicer, and a 5" carbon Sabatier boning, and paid for them by check. Two days after mailing the check, The Best Things notified me the knives were sent. By check, mind you. The knives arrived promptly, well ...
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The best experience I have ever been dealing with Internet resellers.

by rtsfo, Nov 17, 2006 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
My Delsey hard case, which was bought in 1984, was damaged by AA from my last trip to Italy. My brand new Samsonite Silhouette suitcase got a big dent on the corner from the first trip to Asia. I need a good quality hard suitcase since I travel a lot. ...
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Great price and the best online shopping experience yet!

by monkeyofdeath, Sep 28, 2004 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Shopping at The Best Things turned out to be one of the best, and most pleasant shopping experiences I have had. They had an excellent price on the Nikon camera I wanted (the D70), but I was initially a bit skeptical due to so many vendors doing the ...
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Order from Best Things and don't worry about a thing..

by jacrs, Aug 13, 2004 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I ordered a Nikon Coolpix 8700 with an AC adapter and an extra battery last Saturday (8/7/04) from Best Things. They confirmed the order by e-mail right away and the order was sent out on the following Monday via ground UPS. I received the items in ...
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good selection & prices, pleasant staff, on-time delivery

by gwright66, Feb 11, 2004 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
this was my 2d time to order something from The Best Things & for the 2d time it was a very pleasant experience. i did extensive research prior to deciding to purchase a nikon-d70 digital SLR camera, looking mostly at the larger photo merchants' ...
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These guys should be the norm, not the exception!

by sebs_mac_com, Feb 2, 2004 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The web is not what it used to be! I remember the days when one didn't have to worry about unscrupulous business establishments trying to cheat people out of their money when shopping online. I guess we don't live in that world anymore. When I decided to ...
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Good service, fast delivery, good overall experience

by simbaplt, Dec 28, 2003 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Initially the Canon EOS Rebel was not in stock as indicated on the web page. Since it was the long weekend of Thanks Giving, customers had purchased more digital cameras than what was in the inventory. It happens. After pointing out the discrepancy ...
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Personal service on the internet

by jll9, Dec 10, 2003 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
When I shop at brick and morter stores, I tend to stay away from the large departments stores or the super stores like the Best Buys, and go to the "Mom and Pop" stores for true service. When I found www.thebestthings.com, I found that "Mom and Pop" ...
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Very Good.

by mikesimmons, Oct 13, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
My experience was very good. My only complaint is that you have to enter the item you are ordering i ...
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Excellent purchasing experience

by greysave, Oct 1, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Well designed web site offering quality products at a fair price, easy ordering, reasonable shipping ...
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The way ordering on the web ought to be.

by ttparker, Sep 29, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Very fast delivery of merchandise. These people are obviously very interested in seeing that their ...
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Excellent company to do business with.

by mtnwinds, Sep 24, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Lee Richmond is a man of integrity, a person whose advice I respect. He was not only able to sugges ...
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Fantastic

by anilsudhakaran, Sep 23, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I had a very good experience purchasing a Canon 10D digital camera and Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM len ...
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Excellent

by johncarnell, Sep 18, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
excellent service, fair prices, limited product selection which is good as it is easy to find produc ...
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Good quality service at good prices.

by jeffy-poo, Sep 16, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Accurate order. On-time delivery. Since I had no problems I can't really test their customer servic ...
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They make online shopping a pleasure.

by sduarte, Sep 16, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The Best Things is a first rate merchant, with great products at great prices. Their customer servi ...
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The best customer service I have ever experienced.

by hpbj, Sep 3, 2003 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The reason to order from The Best Things is that every desirable aspect of the purchase is offered. ...
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The Best Things provides the best prices and excellent service.

by xylophile, Sep 3, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I've been very impressed in my transactions with The Best Things. Their prices for Lie-Nielsen and ...
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They should call it The Best Things and Service

by larrykocen, Sep 1, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
This is actually my second time ordering from The Best Things and I have to say that I am extremely ...
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I'm delighted with my Sorby chisels and The Best Things.

by bob_bresnahan, Aug 29, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
It's great to be able to go to a site and find just the right things. Not having to wade through th ...
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Excellent Service

by kasaoka, Aug 27, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Order was accurate. The delivery speed was adequate since we had the cheapest shipping charge. Ove ...
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The best.

by skiwrx, Aug 27, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I was very pleased with my order and process. I spoke with a customer rep. to place the order, it w ...
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Quick shipping, excellent customer service.

by reviloj, Aug 26, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Extremely fast delivery, shipped same day I ordered it. Very reasonable shipping rates as well. I ca ...
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See above

by repko, Aug 25, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I am a first time buyer and very satisfied. The clear information on each page directed me quick to ...
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Excellent customer service, price, quality, and prices!

by tll0121, Aug 23, 2003 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I purchased a LamsonSharp cutlery and block set from The Best Things. I was impressed with their pro ...
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Great customer service. Honest and friendly people!

by toutenhoofd, Aug 22, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
They are polite, knowledgeable, honest and they answer the phone. Lee spent several minutes on the p ...
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These folks make high tech purchases easy.

by craigshipp, Aug 21, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
In the past I’ve only ordered digital cameras from TheBestThings.com. Last week I decided to jump into digital video so I called Lee at TheBestThings.com for some advice. As usual he spent more than enough time discussing my needs and reviewing options. ...
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Excellent!

by michaellongley, Aug 20, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jen went out of her way to help me with my purchase!!!! I would recommend The Best Things to everyo ...
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Would buy again from this company

by busterbrown885, Aug 16, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Friendly service, fair pricing, prompt shipment, merchandise as promised, the customer service rep w ...
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Good people, who care about value and you, as a customer.

by corymcnutt, Aug 11, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I WANTED the Canon 10D for a vacation I was taking in a couple days and the only stores that had it ...
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Good price, quality goods, painless, recommended.

by yzzub, Aug 10, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Found the best price on a Rotatrim photo trimmer at thebestthings.com, ordered it 7-29-03 and rece ...
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In a word, Excellent.

by mwenz, Aug 7, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The Best Things is, well, the very best in customer service, proper and accurate descriptions of the ...
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Excellence customer service and excellence products.

by christ4him, Aug 6, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I can say with confidence that I will order other items from The Best Things.com, the customer servi ...
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Excellent. The way E-business should be done..

by hunntman320, Aug 5, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
The Best Things--the name speaks for it self. Their website is easy to order from. Shipping was ver ...
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Unique items at a great price.

by tkennedy_2, Aug 4, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Unique items at a great price. Excellent customer service. Tne Best Things always has delivered ite ...
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Excellent

by toysxyz, Aug 2, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Very pleasant to deal with. Unexpected correspondence. One gets used to placing an order and being ...
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fantastic

by jenku01, Aug 1, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
my experience was one of the most pleasant e-shopping experience that i had. from ease of ordering t ...
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A wonderful purchasing experience.

by tt01driver, Jul 25, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Excellent product knowledge. 100% assurance of US warranty products. Much more personal service th ...
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Knowledgeable staff, high quality product, received promptly.

by teberglie, Jul 25, 2003 Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
I was able to browse several video camera options on the site but what I found most helpful was the ...
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An excellent online shopping experience. I will do business with them again.

by senseh, Jul 22, 2003 Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
My experience at The Best Things was excellent. I had some questions about my purchase, and they res ...
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I'm looking forward to shopping here again.
by redhawk590,Mar 24, 2008
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TheBestThings.com is an attractive, informative, easy-to-navigate site. What you see is what you get, unlike some similar sites. They promptly delivered exactly what I ordered without any
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Overall satisfaction: very good.
by jbrine,Aug 2, 2005
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I have been pleased by my first experience shopping on-line at "The Best Things". Their web-site is clear, attractive and easy to use. The customer service on the phone is courteous and helpful. Delivery is
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Fast service, good e-mail communication, interesting selection.
by earlgrey,Jul 30, 2005
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I will not repeat the common comments in most of the other reviews here, except to say I got very fast service with my one order with these folks - they shipped the day after I ordered, and I ordered in the evening. I will disagree with the point made
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excellent selection of woodworking tools at fair prices
by skavlock,Jun 3, 2005
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Keep returning to purchase new wood working tools from "The Best Things" because of the reasonable price, fair shipping costs and well packaged and handles tools. The more you look the more you will come to realize the vast selection of hand tools that
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Very Good
by srhopper,Dec 2, 2004
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Our order was processed efficiently and the Nikon D70 camera package arrived as ordered. They provided a tracking number that allowed us to follow the
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Very good.
by alpha-bet,Nov 5, 2004
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Two weeks ago I had ordered the Canon Speedlite 580EX from another competitor, who advertised that they would have the item in stock in October. I decided to cancel it since they still did not have it in stock. "The Best Things" website was easy to use
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Good enough that I will recommend to my students.
by simmonsh,Nov 4, 2004
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Ordering a skew and a roughing gouge was quick and easy. The search engine was also quick. Overall, I have begun to recommend this site to my students as an option in purchasing turning
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My shopping experience was fast and efficient and very satisfactory.
by garonaln,Oct 19, 2004
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I shopped at The Best Thinks using a link that my son sent me with his wish list. I found what I needed quickly and easily. It included all the necessary information in an attractive and useful format. The ordering process was fast and efficient and I
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Strange Ordering UI, but quick next day shipping.
by jackdiemer,Sep 8, 2004
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Placed order at night. There was no confirmation screen telling me the final totals and to "Place Order, so it was not what I was used too and I was concerned about them being different. The good news is that by 2 pm the next day, I had an Airborne
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Easy and painless.
by jad86,Apr 8, 2004
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I placed an order with this company a few days ago and was pleased with the quick response and also how easy it was to place the order. I have ordered with 'The Best Things' before and was pleased with the delivery time
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Simple to order, quickly received the product, it works great!
by uctech42,Mar 29, 2004
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I ordered a digital scale from The Best Things on a Friday evening. They had it for sale for $10 less than other places I saw online. I received an e-mail notice saying that it would be "shipped today", and received it on Tuesday afternoon - very fast!
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Quality merchandise with competitive prices.
by farlek,Mar 26, 2004
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Price for the Canon Rebel camera was reasonable, and since this merchant was local to me, I assumed that delivery would be quick. Although I wish you could look up order and stock status on their web site, I was extremely pleased as I received
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Fine experience with great products at a fair price.
by cbe5225,Mar 24, 2004
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Good experience. Speedy delivery at a fair shipping price. The email confirmation was exact and the product looks and performs great. I'll shop at THE BEST THINGS again because the products were well priced and the overall experience was just
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Fast service, great prices.
by charvak,Mar 22, 2004
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They had the product I was looking for at $55 and it was $80 everywhere else. They also shipped it the very next day after my order and sent me the UPS tracking number. I'm very satisfied with my experience with
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Excellent shopping experience
by machinist60,Feb 26, 2004
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A a keenly priced great product received well packed in perfect condition. Excellent customer service. Prompt shipping only to be delayed by Canada
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Excellent price with good service and communications
by prsharp,Jan 26, 2004
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Best price of about 10 places on the web that I checked. Shipping was also lowest. Prompt e-mail notification of order status and UPS tracking number. Some trouble finding a link to my basket when I was browsing their site. So far, I am happy with their
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I will definitely consider shopping Best Things again!
by kelsbsu,Dec 17, 2003
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I searched high and low for this particular Waterman fountain pen, and Best Things had the cheapest price on the internet! Their personable customer service and free shipping was
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Knowledgable, friendly and Customer Focused
by george123456,Mar 5, 2013
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I did not order from the on-line store but called and placed my order directly with the staff. I found them very knowledgable and helpful in spending the time to answer all my questions. Highly recommend this
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Perfect!
by wrightp11367,Dec 21, 2012
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I couldn't have been more pleased with the ordering process.  I called to place the order over the phone.  The call was answered promptly, the employee was cheerful, polite, and extremely helpful--and spoke English!  The product shipped
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Great store to do business with -- very satisfied!
by sloughin,Jan 6, 2010
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Yet another satisfied customer. I ordered an E.C. Emmerich 711 P Smooth Plane, and found it to be of the highest quality and offered at a fair price. Product arrived ahead of schedule and was carefully packed and in flawless condition. Great job
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Very nice and friendly people to do business with
by ddufty,Dec 29, 2009
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This is my second order with The Best Things Online Store. I have always been happy with their great service and fast shipping. Thanks Dan
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Great site. Great experience.
by randazzo66,Jan 15, 2009
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I have been interested in tools and cutlery from The Best Things and before ordering I twice asked customer service unusual questions; once they referred me to a resource in France (very helpful) and once gave me a long opinion.  All this before I
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Excellent experience in every way.
by jmg1949,Jan 12, 2009
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Recently ordered a new Japanese chef's knife from them. Order was processed promptly and delivered right on time. No surprises. There price on the particular item was the lowest around. Would have no hesitation to order from them
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I will never buy anywhere else.
by jmshimek,Dec 9, 2008
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I wanted to purchase a special knife for my son, the chef.  I called The Best Things because there are so many choices, both in knives and internet sites where to purchase.  I chose them to begin with because they handle top quality
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Know what they sell
by sys7777722,Aug 8, 2008
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They were very helpful. The owner of the company gave me personal experience when asked for an opinion on hand tools.. Very hands
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by jepearson,Jan 4, 2008
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Fast, accurate service. I ordered New Year's Eve and received the order on Friday the 4th. As promised in the catalog, the hand screws I ordered are the highest quality. They are in fact the best I have seen. Outstanding service! The Best Things is a
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Excellent purchase from Canada - will buy again
by jdfincanada,Dec 21, 2007
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Excellent 1st-time experience from a Canadian Buyer. I recently purchased a set of 18 Ashley Iles carving tools. Price was great. Communication top notch, and delivered exactly as described. TBT is really unique in providing hard-to-fine but
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Best price on quality product plus excellent customer service and fast shipping
by msgotrox,Jul 15, 2007
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I didn't like the online order form, so I called them directly. The customer service is top-notch! Pleasant, friendly, intelligent, and professional. The suitcase I needed in a hurry was shipped the same day that I called and I received it two days
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by anajulia,Jun 8, 2007
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The website was user friendly, shipping was fast and the product was what I was looking for. Customer service acknowledge my purchase and told me it was being shipped. It is not that easy to find companies that ship to Puerto Rico. The items were
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Best Things delivered a unique product that simply, accurately and on time.
by bewagner,Jun 4, 2007
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This was my first order from Best Things, but will not be my last. I found them while searching for parts to restore my grandfather's 90 year old hand planes. They had the perfect pieces at a very reasonable price. Order placement was simple and
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Great and unusual products and shipped the same day ordered.
by mochametrocast,Jun 1, 2007
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Fantastic and unusual product. I think the Auriou carving tools are the best you can find. www.thebestthings.com is one of my very favorite
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They make it easy to buy, and they have the best stuff.
by ph1672,May 30, 2007
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I bought a set of chisels. They were shipped the next day, the seller kept me informed and provided a tracking number, and was very responsive. They arrived promptly exactly as ordered. Expensive, but perfect. They do know their products and are
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Perfect! One day delivery!
by stbdtack,May 23, 2007
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This store is as close to perfect as it gets on the web. My order was submitted at 2 PM on Monday and the goods arrived at my door at 6 PM the next day -- THE NEXT DAY!!! I will be shopping here
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excellent
by sahe,Apr 24, 2007
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I ordered a DMT sharpning stone on 4/16. It arrived on 4/19,using standard delivery. the stone was as described. The shipping charges were approx. $2 less than the best catalog rate. This was the first internet order I've placed with T.B.T. and I'm very
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This was an excellent shopping experience.
by markum2,Feb 28, 2007
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The web site is clear and easy to use. Communications are very good and shipping was quick. The product arrived as advertised at a very good price. Overall I was very pleased with the
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Top quality products - very hard to find elsewhere.
by thinbrush,Feb 14, 2007
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This is a superb outfit. They sell genuine carbon steel (NOT STAINLESS) knives from Sabatier, which I have been trying to find for years. The knives I ordered came carefully boxed, greased, and in double-quick time. The order was perfectly accurate.
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Good tools, good service and fast turn around.
by saddoris,Nov 24, 2006
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A no nonsense experience. I went to the home page found the woodworking tools link which led me to the turning chisels and my favorite, (Henry Taylor) tools. This was the second time I have used this web site on the internet. My first order was handled
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Completely satisfied with TBT order/service
by t-squared,Nov 11, 2006
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I am completely satisfied with the product and service I received from The Best Things. Hurricane Katrina ruined my favorite 25 year old knife - one that Julia Child said she liked best - and The Best Things was the only place I found that sold it.
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Very nice and friendly staff!
by shorthauls,Sep 25, 2006
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The Best Things had a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. My Plane was very well packaged and arrived very quickly. The shipping charges seamed lower than similarly sized items I have bought from other
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My shopping at The Best Things was quite pleasing with good products at good prices.
by drcosmos,Jul 18, 2006
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I placed an order for a Sorby Spiralling/Texturing tool and a Sorby chatter tool on Monday, July 10, 2006. I paid for standard UPS delivery and my articles were delivered on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. I was expecting at least 3 or 4 day delivery time
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Great price, service and delivery!
by piabrown,Jun 26, 2006
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Excellent - great price, fast and thorough! The order arrived quickly, I was happy with the price and the delivery email
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Great customer service, fast shipping, great prices A+++!!!
by flagchick,Jun 16, 2006
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I found this supplier while looking for some expensive woodworking tools that I needed. Their prices were great and I was actually able to talk to someone live to verify that my items were in stock and ready to ship that very day. My items shipped
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Great service, great merchandise, and prompt shipping.
by dolemike,Jun 12, 2006
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My order with The Best Things was absolutely the best I have had in a while from an online business. Delivery was fast (two days), and the merchandise was perfect - exactly what I was looking for. I was very pleased and am sure to be a return
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Excellent in every way...
by jimettadog,Jun 7, 2006
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The Best Things was indeed the fastest delivery I have ever seen. I ordered the merchandise one afternoon and received it the next day. I didn't even order it, next day mail!!. I called on the phone with a question and my question was answered in a
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EXCWLLENT SERVICE, PRODUCT ANDB DELIVERY.
by gtadams,May 22, 2006
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EXCEELENT SERVICE RECEIVED ITEM (PEN) IN 3 DAYS. VERY SATISFIED WITH QUALITY OF SERVICE AND PRODUCT. I WILL USE THIS VENDOR AGAIN IN THE FUTURE AND RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHERS.WILL
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pleased with the price and delivery service
by pakayuki,Apr 30, 2006
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This was my first purchase from the Best Things. I felt comfortable that the order confirmation email was sent to me timely and properly. Hope to find another goods at low price!
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Excellent customer oriented web site and order fulfillment.
by rigden,Mar 30, 2006
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I recently placed an order online with The Best Things for 7 Robert Sorby turning tools. Shortly afterward, I realized that I had forgotten one item. I called and was able to add the item with no problem. Considering the extensive selection of high
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A MODEL OF WHAT ONLINE SHOPPING SHOULD BE!!
by robguitar123,Mar 25, 2006
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Absolutely wonderful company with great customer service! This is about as good as it gets. I ordered a pair of Nikon Superior E binoculars and received them as promised, in a very well packaged box. I was concerned about ordering such high end optics
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High quality, good prices and fast shipping.
by ncbeancounter,Mar 6, 2006
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Delivery was very fast! Ordered on Sunday and had items by Tuesday using ground shipping. Order was completely accurate and email correspondence was personal and friendly. Very satisfied and will definitely shop here
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Very please with company in every manner.
by charlietools,Feb 27, 2006
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Ordered on Feb. 21 and was received on Feb. 24 -- GREAT JOB Am also very pleased with the quality of the Sculpture/carving tools I purchased. Nice to have such speedy service and quality on the
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Unique products, great prices, excellent service!
by kelleytree666,Feb 15, 2006
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The Best Things inc. is an incredible company offering unique items in many different categories. There name says it all, no junk, great prices, and excellent service. I recently purchased a few French carbon steel knives with "rat tailed" tangs and
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Accurate, speedy, and attractively priced service. Enthusiastically recommended.
by metod,Feb 14, 2006
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When shopping for an expensive item, I checked with several sources. With some I am a repeat customer, and will remain so, while some were new. I found that The Best Things had a noticeable lower price on that item (Lie-Nielsen 4 1/2 plane) than the rest
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Excellent value, accurate and speedy service. Will buy there again.
by humbleone,Feb 5, 2006
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I could not be more pleased than I was with my recent purchase from The Best Things. The prices were lower than I found elsewhere, the quality of the product outstanding, the order was filled accurately and expeditiously, and I received it very quickly.
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Superior communication, outstanding customer service, wonderful shipping.
by merelan1,Jan 28, 2006
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I recently purchased a Bogen Manfrotto tripod from the Best Things. This was the first time that I had ever purchased from them. Their website is informative and easy to use. I received an almost immediate seeming email from them thanking me for my
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Great merchandise at a great price, excellent service. Couldn't be happier.
by jecarbone,Jan 24, 2006
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The website works well, the merchandise is great and so are the prices. Delivery was fast and customer service was personal and excellent. My overall satisfaction is extremely
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They indeed have the "Best Things" now, thanks to them, so do I.
by ekimdnalrad,Jan 17, 2006
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I found this site supplied very fine products of the highest quality. I had been searching for special carving tools and was having little luck finding a variety from which to choose until I found The Best Things. Because I needed these in a hurry, I
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Quality, caring service, great products, worthy supplier.
by dakota314,Jan 11, 2006
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I ordered a wooden plane from 'the best things.com' Here's what I found: Service is caring, quality and prompt. Price was best that I found on the web. Shipment was well packed, a tracking number sent via email. Advertising was honest. Definitely
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Great Customer Service!
by speedray,Jan 4, 2006
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Customer Service was great. When you call, you actually get a real person! They were out of stock on something I ordered and gave me a direct personal phone call to let me know. After that, I changed my order twice before it shipped, and they were
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I would recommend based on my experience
by snyderwd,Dec 30, 2005
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Ordering online was easy with payment through paypal. Searched the web and The Best Things was the best price I could find on a Robert Sorby bowl gouge. Shipped well packed and shipping was
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I highly recommend this business. P. DeVries, Metairie, Louisiana
by bigdickcheney,Dec 30, 2005
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Website efficiently designed and assisted by knowledgable staff. Ordering was a breeze, and everything arrived in perfect condition. Highly
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My experience was as one should expect from a first class operation: fast and accurate.
by mike1022,Dec 30, 2005
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My order was placed on a Tuesday morning. I received it on Thursday afternoon with ground shipment. Who can ask for faster service and delivery. In addition, the order was exactly as I placed it and the prices were cheaper than comparable websites. I
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Very pleasant, will return
by dumbordumber,Dec 23, 2005
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Good selection at good prices. The order shipped very quickly and was exactly what I ordered. The packaging was excellent. Communication was spot on. As soon as I finish this review Im going to order a band saw blade from them. Highly
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EXCELLENT and PROFESSIONAL service and merchandise
by doublehelix528,Dec 22, 2005
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EXCELLENT Service provider and IMMEDIATE shipping. I had tried to obtain this Nikon charger from several other online and brick-and-mortar sellers. However, it was always Out-of-Stock and/or backordered. The Best Things Online Store had what I needed, at
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Exceptional - everything!
by blakehall,Dec 21, 2005
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I found this company through a search on Google and took a gamble that things would work out OK. I am amazed! The price for the pen I ordered was the lowest I found on the net. The pen was shipped the same day of the order. I was notified by e-mail
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Outstanding service
by shiacawn,Dec 21, 2005
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Excellent online ordering with no problems, next-day shipping, good product. Ordered on Saturday, received goods on Tuesday! Definitely will do business with these folks
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Service, Quality Products, and Pricing make "The best things" the best place to shop
by tiebird,Dec 20, 2005
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Placed my order on-line, website is well laid out and lots of useful product description. the site contains actual pictures of every product they sell. I bought 4 knives and they were all priced better than i could find anywhere else. the ordering system
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Prompt personalized service and excellent products.
by big_ezy,Dec 17, 2005
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The Best Things site has very attractive products at reasonable prices. My order was processed promptly and I received a personal email with a tracking number within just a couple of hours of my order being placed. I will definitely use this vendor
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As usual a great shopping experience.
by billabell,Dec 16, 2005
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Their web site is easy to navigate and explains the available choices. Service as usual was great.i highly recommend them.
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A pleasure to do business with
by firstcpu,Dec 15, 2005
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Very pleased with the site and with the prompt shipping. I received the item with no problem. very pleased
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Thumbs up!
by hypecast,Dec 13, 2005
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I had a good experience here. There was a *slight* problem that they took care of immediately. Part of my order was damaged in shipping and they had a replacement in the mail pronto. I really appreciated their customer service. It's hard to come by these
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Best prices in town.
by monkeyking,Dec 9, 2005
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The prices are excellent, nobody else was even close. They shipped the order immediately. Great customer service. I will be
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Superb!
by jmhope,Dec 1, 2005
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Although this is my first time dealing with this company, can highly recommend! Not only customer service superb, and delivery as promised, the prices cant be beat. Plan to use their services again in the near
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Excellent quality, prices, speed & service
by maf127,Nov 30, 2005
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This was my first order with The Best Things. I was surprised to find they had such discounted prices on the items I was interested in (woodworking tools). I placed an inquiry at the time of my order & received a prompt, courteous call from their
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Excellent
by mckayland,Nov 29, 2005
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Great communications and fast service. The knives are just what we wanted. We will be shopping with you again. Even with regular shipping they arrived the next
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If there were any better sites (there aren't) I'd go there.
by fingerprint42,Nov 22, 2005
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Easy to navigate web site, really great communication, wide selection and fast shipping. Prices are good and after the whole experience I felt like they cared and that's
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Excellent - recommended
by eptept,Nov 22, 2005
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Perfect online experience: easy ordering, fast shipping, great price. Hit site via a web search for a specific item, had to double check to make sure it was correct item because price was so good! Seems like the owners actually care about their
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by garibaldi2005,Nov 1, 2005
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Accurate order, quick delivery, reasonable price...all you could expect or want. I never needed to speak to anyone; everything was done correctly from placing the internet order to their communication about the sale and expected delivery to the
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I will be ordering from them in the future.
by darlenesplace,Oct 30, 2005
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On Tuesday, I called The Best Things to see if they had an AC adapter for a camera in stock. Jodi, in customer service, told me that they expected a shipment on or before Friday and she would call me when it came in. Well, two days later there was a
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Great Selection, Great Price, Great Service
by dpritchett,Oct 19, 2005
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The web site was easy to navigate and had good product information. Although the item I ordered was out of stock initially, they kept me informed, and once shipped, delivery was quick and accurate. Overall I'm a very satisfied customer and would order
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Best tools, best service.
by hsmyers,Oct 11, 2005
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A lot of people buy things for a lot of reasons. I try and keep things simple---my policy is to buy the best tools I can find. Products from Auriou and Marples are just that, the best that I can find. Even better, I didn't have to look all that hard as
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Completely satisfied, good company to work with.
by razorstone,Oct 10, 2005
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My order with them was completely satisfactory. The product was actually better than what I was expecting. The delivery time was excellent and they were also very polite. The price of the item was actually lower than anywhere that I looked. They
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Love the price, speed of delivery and quality of service.
by principalwood,Oct 8, 2005
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I ordered from The Best Things because of price for a Carter bandsaw guide adapter kit. Even after including shipping. My package arrived in two days and was complete and intact. I will be back to shop your site again.
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An excellent experience
by manu10,Sep 23, 2005
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I ordered a Parker Pen with this merchant on September 20, 2005 with a three-day UPS delivery option. They took almost 24 hours to send me an Email with a tracking number. The delivery was scheduled for September 26. On September 23, I happily received
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Website was easy to use, fast confirmation of my order and quick shipping, perfect!
by dcarr10760,Sep 19, 2005
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I just ordered for the first time from The Best Things online Store. I found the website clear and easy to navigate, the descriptions of the products and photographs were clear and meaningful. The ordering process was very straight-forward, they
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for tool/knife/blade sharpening supplies, a very good selection at incredibly good prices.
by avlcricket,Sep 8, 2005
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nice selection of very good quality sharpening stones, and at unbeatable prices (really). very reasonable ground shipping, which arrived much sooner than i
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Excellent selection, service and shipping speed.
by dcdoe,Sep 1, 2005
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Excellent selection of fine hand tools from a number of sources. Shipped the same day. Friendly and excellent customer service. I will buy here again in the
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"The Best Things" has best price with the best delivery.
by balboa30,Aug 30, 2005
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I can't say enough about "The Best Things ". I ordered a name brand product. The price was lower than I had seen anywhere and I searched for hours. I ordered the product and received it the next day. You just can't beat getting the lowest price with
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First choice for high quality hand tools at great prices
by adgodwin919,Aug 25, 2005
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For top quality hand tools, like Sorby chisels and Lie Nielsen wood planes, The Best Things is my first choice. They offer great products with highly competitive pricing and prompt delivery and service. I will be ordering from them again.
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Superb
by codysta,Aug 21, 2005
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On Monday afternoon I ordered some wood turning tools from The Best Things and by that evening my order was on the way. I received it Wednesday afternoon via UPS. The service was exceptional, as was the price and order accuracy. I'm more than satisfied
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I was very, very pleased with the whole thing.
by ssalih,Aug 19, 2005
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I would rate my shopping experience at The Best Things as excellent. I highly recommended. I was charged only the listed price, not a cent more; I was sent exactly what I ordered, and the item came really fast: I ordered it today, I got it the next day.
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Great product, price, service and delivery!
by charlesp,Aug 6, 2005
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I recently ordered a turning tool from The Best Things and was delighted by the experience. The item was exactly what it was supposed to be. The price far exceeded competitors' offerings, so much so that I expected a knock-off, which it was NOT. Service
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Excellent experience.
by gadgetdoc,Jul 22, 2005
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Good prices. Informative presentation of choices (woodworking tools in my case). Order promptly filled and mailed. I received precisely what I ordered. I couldn't be more
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I will buy my next ping pong racket from The Best Things again.
by lial,Jul 21, 2005
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I called to make sure the Butterfly Pro-Line ping pong racket I wanted to buy is in stock. Then I ordered it online in the morning and received a shipping confirmation email with UPS tracking number in the afternoon. The racket I received is brand new.
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Overall, excellent service, prices and quality of merchandise.
by rjfraser,Jul 19, 2005
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This was the first time that I ordered something from The Best Things. I was very pleased with their website-easy to navigate, order was confirmed immediately. I received the pens I ordered on time and in perfect condition. I will continue to do
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My experience at The Best Things was perfect..
by mjwmphs,Jul 16, 2005
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I found The Best Things by going to Google and typing in Sabatier carbon steel knives. The Best Things had listed all sizes of the knives which I wanted. I called their toll free number just to check. Went back to their web site and ordered 2 knives.
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by paaema,Jul 7, 2005
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Excellent web site; easy to find products. Straight-forward ordering process. Secure handling. And, products in perfect condition right away. No
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by uprock,Jul 6, 2005
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I found what I was looking for over the net and called The Best Things Online Store to make sure they had the item in stock. It was the best price, shipping was cheap, and they got the package out the same day. Very nice customer service. If you need
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by jblankshain,Jun 30, 2005
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I made major order(s) with them for my woodworking plane collection and found the customer service to be excellent. Additionally, the products were perfect, delivered in a timely manner and follow-up is great. I would continue to buy from them,
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Peace of mind ordering from professionals on the internet
by alexisravyn,Jun 28, 2005
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The Best Things customer service was excellent! When I ordered my product (Rotatrim Pro 54" Paper Cutter) I asked lots of questions from how long have they been in business to very detailed questions about my purchase. She was helpful, friendly and very
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Fast, accurate, reliable, and professional!
by alm0831,Jun 26, 2005
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I have done many transactions over the web, and can honestly say that The Best Things has given me The Best experience so far! Professional all the way. The website is a dream to move around in, it is fast, and very attractive. My delivery was fast,
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Everything was perfect.
by fourcharacters,Jun 24, 2005
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Order accuracy and speed were fantastic. As were customer service and confirmation. Pleasure to do business with and will continue to do
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Fast Service, Good Prices, Good Customer Service, Great selection of Quality Woodworking Tools.
by dbcohen,Jun 14, 2005
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The ECE Smoothing Plane that I ordered from The Best Things Online was shipped UPS ground one day after I ordered it. It arrived two business days later. It was well packed and in good order. I am completely pleased with it and with The Best Things
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by kazg2005,Jun 10, 2005
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My order for two small items (Cabinet file and fish knife) was processed very competently. I was e-mailed a detailed invoice with the UPS tracking number almost immediately. Within one week I received my package from 3000 miles away, well prepared and
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Will re-purchase from this great company!
by sticknstring,May 26, 2005
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Great Online business. Purchased a Nikon D70 and could not be happier. Great pricing, great service and extremely fast shipment. Thanks
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I searched an item on Google, found The best Things, ordered the item, No problems!
by pquammen,Apr 14, 2005
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Prices are great! Item came fast and it was packed very well. I will continue shopping at The Best
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Competitive pricing, friendly sales and customer support with a personal touch.
by walter20,Mar 16, 2005
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I have had nothing but positive experiences in my dealings with The Best Things Online Store. Lee and Jody will take whatever time is necessary to work with you in order to make an informed decision regarding your purchase. Try to find that with any
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Excellent, no problems, I would purchase from The Best Things again.
by xyz38,Mar 11, 2005
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I'm completely satisfied with my purchase from The Best Things. Delivery was on time, their web site easy to use, and the order was shipped properly. I would recommend The Best Things to other people for
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Great price, excellent on-time service.
by donmillard,Feb 9, 2005
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I was shopping for a Cross Century 14k Gold Pen/Pencil set for my son's 30th birthday. I checked numerous websites and was surprised to find a set for such a remarkable price! I ordered the set over the telephone after inquiring via e-mail to be sure I
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Great service, easy on-line ordering, prompt delivery, good packaging. Good business model.
by bake3383,Dec 11, 2004
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Great service, easy on-line ordering, prompt reply to confirm order and provide tracking info. Arrived when promised with good packaging and a note to say "hope you are pleased with your order". Good business model.
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Amazing speed, customer service and all around A++
by brugli101,Dec 11, 2004
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I was in a bind, my camera broke and needed one by Sunday pm--I ordered on sat (the day before) and received it--saved my life, saved me lots of money, got a printer and a visa gift card as a bonus. WHAT MORE COULD I ASK FOR! I called them 5 times,
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My experience at The Best Things was truly awesome!
by koreandude79,Dec 4, 2004
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My entire shopping experience at The Best Things was truly awesome! Awesome service and not to mention awesome prices! Delivery speed was only one week for I live in Los Angeles! Order accuracy was right on and like I said the prices were really low
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Fast dependable and a pleasure to deal with, AOK
by pbcmedia,Dec 2, 2004
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Got my tripod fast as needed to shoot a wedding. They are a no hassle store, with great service. The prices are very reasonable, an overall good online experience, unlike most online
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Excellent, worry-free, reliable, dependable
by dezzy1,Nov 22, 2004
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Our family had 3 purchases from The Best Things over a period of 14 months. Overall satisfaction and customer service has been consistently excellent in all respects -- promptness, order accuracy, speed of delivery. Informative web site that is well
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Great experience all the way.
by 22jim12_dt3000,Nov 19, 2004
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Great items at a great price, order 100% accurate, shipped immediately and received on time. My second great experience in two months. Expect to be a steady
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I loved their web site which is consistent with their marketing niche-first class.
by blackhorse111,Nov 17, 2004
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Everything was great. Most important, the product was, as advertised, excellent quality. Delivery was fast and accurate. I am very pleased with "The Best Things" and will order from them again
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Instant communication & Fast delivery
by rjger,Nov 16, 2004
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Good selection at the BEST PRICES I have seen yet. Wish I found this site sooner. Will make this site my first choice for what they carry. Great customer service, order confirmed and sent out the next day. Could not ask for better
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A most pleasurable shopping experience.
by dcon1111,Nov 16, 2004
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I can't say enough good things about my shopping experience at The Best Things Online Store. Friendly ,Professional ,Honest ,Accurate ,Expedient and more. A true pleasure to do business with. Jenny & Jody are wonderful. "The Best"! That says it
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A pleasure to deal with.period.
by selrahc,Nov 12, 2004
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Their name is backed up by the inventory that they carry and delivery probably could not be any faster. Top quality in all of the merchandise that I have received. I tell all friends and relatives about The Best Things
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Hard to find items promptly delivered!
by saf1,Nov 12, 2004
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Excellent selection of product. I was able to purchase a high end chisel set that I was not able to find anywhere else on the net. The order was promptly confirmed, sent, and received. I will be a repeat
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by jarmus,Nov 8, 2004
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I was very happy with my purchase at "the best things" and will shop there again. they were very helpful and sent my purchase out the same day
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Great Seller, very pleasant to deal with fast shipping
by slapzstick,Nov 3, 2004
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Delivery Speed: Very fast, ordered three day shipping which would normally take 4 days (3 days to deliver, 1 day to leave store warehouse) it took 2 days instead. Order accuracy: Very good, only ordered one item and they shipped the correct item
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Very good experience.
by ericgoe,Oct 30, 2004
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I found what I needed (a RIP tenon saw). The order was quickly filled and delivered.Communication from the company was timely and helpful. Very
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This is my favorite on-line store.
by dmcghee,Oct 28, 2004
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Shopping with The Best Things was everything I hoped for in a store: outstanding products, accurate orders, and great customer service. From now on, if The Best Things carries it, I will buy it there
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Great service! I'll use it again and will recommend to others.
by andrek666,Oct 27, 2004
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The Best Things site had the best price for items that I needed. Their site was easy to navigate, their product descriptions were clear and sufficient, and placing an order was easy. The confirmation email was sent the following day and I received the
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The Best Things....Better than the rest.
by murphreejz,Oct 26, 2004
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I was a little skeptical about ordering a used tool from a company I knew little about, but The Best Things shattered those fears. The product arrived three days earlier than anticipated, and it was in better condition than I expected. I will be giving
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Fast, personable, approachable, and efficient shopping for high quality merchandise and no junk.
by pcarrington,Oct 20, 2004
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Beautiful website: classy and well thought out. Phone call support today was courteous, respectful, fast, and unobtrusive. Very personable and friendly. Objects are obviously high quality and there is a noticeable avoidance of junk on this website.
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Excellent seller, great product and shipping, highly recommended.
by srb5,Oct 20, 2004
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Great company to deal with, item was shipped same day as ordered and received a quality product at a great price. Would gladly do business with again.
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Interesting products, great prices, low shipping charges, timely delivery
by woody56,Oct 14, 2004
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My Robert Sorby woodturning chisels arrived on time, well packaged, and priced right. Shipping costs were actual, not inflated. I would highly recommend shopping at The Best Things. Their interesting selection of products is unique. Prices on the
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Fast, accurate; I am completely satisfied.
by waynel7,Oct 6, 2004
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Delivery was speedy; ordered on Monday maybe it was Sunday night delivered on Tuesday. I ordered two items; there was no problem with the order and I had no reason to contact customer service. I am completely satisfied.
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A great international dealer that I highly recommend.
by blaurence,Oct 3, 2004
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The only company I could find that were willing to sell a camera to me while allowing me to use an international credit card and then have the product delivered to the U.S. (Canadian credit card and delivery address to the U.S.). With all the fraud today
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Extraordinary customer service, and prices, on woodworking tools.
by sbharris,Sep 30, 2004
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I ordered woodworking tools, which seems to be a personal interest of the company president. The order included stock items as well as a special order item. The stock items arrived via UPS in 2 days. Customer service was extraordinarily good,
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Great prices, quick service, no hassle experience.
by psykodad,Sep 26, 2004
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Great company to deal with. I searched for the best deal on a table tennis paddle and they actually had the lowest price. I placed my order Sunday night and received the item on Friday. This was a coast-to-coast ground shipment (VA to CA). The shipping
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Great! Friendly efficient service at a great price!
by gkmack,Sep 23, 2004
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Best Things had exactly the tool that I was looking for (in stock!), and at the best price. I received notification (email) from their customer service dept within a few hours (!) that the item had been shipped. -- what else could I ask for? Thanks! -
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satisfied with Best Things
by rlwenzel,Sep 21, 2004
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Looked on several other sights for the product. The Best Things was the only company I found that offered a complete package with every thing I needed to get started.
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This was my first order with The Best Things and it was excellent!
by dshoffer,Sep 21, 2004
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Very easy to navigate website. I ordered on Monday morning and my order was delivered on Tuesday morning. I received my complete
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Great Products Personal Touch Good Price
by danielbenson,Sep 20, 2004
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Received my plane promptly and in mint condition! Prompt emails, great price, fast response to email. Excellent experience! I will definitely be
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Thoroughly pleased.
by melomel,Sep 19, 2004
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I've been ordering woodworking tools from The Best Things for about three years, but this was my first time ordering through their online store. Their delivery speed is blazing fast! I placed my order late Wednesday night and it was at my door (in
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Perfect. Fast delivery;exact order. Everything I was looking for from a vendor on line.
by claat,Aug 26, 2004
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First time shopping here--was a perfect experience = fast delivery; exactly my order; came in great shape and some of the best prices I found for the items I bought. I would certainly buy here again--plan to. Extremely
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A professional, easy site to work with. Made for a pleasant on-line shopping experience.
by bobw58,Aug 26, 2004
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I found this site by accident while looking for photo tripod parts. They had everything i needed. It was an easy site to navigate and and order from. Which all made for a very pleasant and satisfying on-line shopping experience. I would use them again
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Quality and Service, they are exceptional
by joinery,Aug 25, 2004
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Best Things is an excellent seller, with quality items, at reasonable to exceptional pricing. If you're looking for a hard to find hand tool of good quality, stop at their site and take a look. Their sales staff member Jodi is very
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Outstanding company
by rmcrowe,Aug 20, 2004
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I've ordered a few times from this company, mostly woodworking stuff. They carry top notch products and have very good pricing. They have shipped every order I made very quickly, in fact I've been flat out surprised to find items on my doorstep just two
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I had an exellent shopping experience, i will shop again!
by angelaziskina,Aug 5, 2004
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My experience at The Best Things online store was excellent. First,they had what I want and i did not expect the fast delivery. I ordered from Internet before and was waiting like a week or more, but from The Best Thing I got my stuff the next day. I am
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Excellent followup on potential order. Shipped everything on day of order.
by upsididdle,Jul 26, 2004
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I rate this on-line store - Excellent! In early June I called "The Best Things" regarding accessory equipment for my new Canon S60 camera. Canon had not yet shipped the items for resale but the store said they would call me when everything was in stock.
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Excellent (though product bought is faulty - will post outcome shortly)
by stelmara,Jul 26, 2004
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Bought the EXWP I 8x42 Olympus binoculars and although the pair received are faulty and require replacing I do not believe this is in any way a fault of 'The best Things' whom shipped the product to the UK in an amazing 3 days from placing my order.
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Good pricing and great service!
by bob_r,Jul 8, 2004
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I ordered some turning tools from The Best Things over a weekend and received them on following Thursday. The order was complete and in fair shape considering it was delivered by UPS. Their pricing was better than I found at a number of the larger
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Great prices on high quality tools. Good service.
by warn1605,Jul 6, 2004
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The Best Things quickly responded to a question that I had about a particular item. They got my order out FAST and accurately. And the best thing about them: great prices on a thoughtful, high-quality selection of items. There isn't anything negative
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It was a genuine pleasure.
by anthony123,Jun 28, 2004
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The Best Things Online Store offers exceptional value for your money along with an oldfashioned regard for customer satisfaction coupled with prompt shipping and on time
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Only on-line retailer I trust
by guidoucla,Jun 14, 2004
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I have had other on-line sellers play games with me. When I asked to buy an item at the advertised price, I was told that I had to buy accessories with it. If I didn't want to buy the accessories there would be problems getting what I wanted. I've
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it's feel good.
by a-kang,Jun 10, 2004
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your company is very good. the produce is good. the service is good. i like your company. i hope that you can help me
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Quite pleased, would recommend to anyone.
by dtroutman,Jun 2, 2004
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I'm very pleased with The Best Things. Service and delivery time has been excellent. They carry well-selected quality merchandise, often accompanied by experience-based assessments of merit and value. Taking for example the Dubuque wood clamps in the
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Good prices, excellent customer service, well packaged with fair shipping costs
by lostrail,Jun 2, 2004
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Excellent shopping experience, My credit card was not charged until the item was shipped. I shopped around and "The Best Things" had the best price on the net with fair shipping costs. Quick e-mail and phone follow-up. I will certainly do business with
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Best price, order filled promptly
by tshftl,Jun 1, 2004
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They had the best price and the order was filled promptly. I will be pleased to do business with them
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Doesn't get any better.
by ewiklund,Jun 1, 2004
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Superb service both via internet and by phone. Very friendly. Excellent prices. Timely shipments with tracking info. More than satisfied with the three or four orders I've placed. EW/Sarasota
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Great! Experience was fantastic. Great timely service.
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This place is the best. Top-notch service and products at very good prices
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Good price, item in stock and fast shipping. What's not to like?
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The phone call was NECESSARY not required. Apparently, there was a perceived...
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It was easy. I went on, ordered my product i was searching for, and recieved it...
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This seller is a step above the rest. They are building their reputation on...
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Wonderful and very professional company to deal with, pleasurable experience
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I really like The Best Things. They had what I was looking for for a great...
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Good prices, and delivery on time, alone should improve the communication by...
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I have ordered from The Best Things before and have always been very satisfied....
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Large selection of quality items fairly priced. Web site easy to navigate. No...
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Overall real good, the only thing I would like to see is a better descriotion...
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Prompt response, easy to have business with. Recommended online shop.
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Top quality service and merchandise, add that in with excellent pricing, you...
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Had no problem at all dealing with this merchant; in fact, the sales dept....
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I mis-typed my credit card number when I placed my order over the weekend. On...
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it was an easy site to work from. the items were clearly noted and easy to get...
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Feb 24, 2005
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Good, prompt service. Given that I live in Scotland, UK, the goods arrived...
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Feb 18, 2005
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I ordered 3 set of Rimowa, they send me 2 set first and charged the freight for...
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Feb 16, 2005
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They are great. Truly "The Best Things" in all my experience with them.
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Feb 14, 2005
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Usually when shipping itmes I get problems because my credit card is not from...
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Feb 4, 2005
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Excellent, as advertised, good price aaaaaaaaaaa
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Feb 2, 2005
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Easy, no problems. Will use again in the future.
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Overall Rating:Store Rating: 4.0
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Jan 30, 2005
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I found exactly what I wanted and received it in the mail in less than a week....
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Jan 29, 2005
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Excellent Retailer, Fine Service, Selection, and Price.
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Jan 19, 2005
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Great products at great prices. They can't be beat, but their online ordering...
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Jan 19, 2005
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My two orders at the Best things were promptly sent, i received them within 3...
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Jan 19, 2005
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It is one of the most reliable internet shopping sites for pens.
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Jan 18, 2005
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Fair prices, excellent commuincation, a first-rate A company in all ways.
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Jan 16, 2005
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The Best Things is a great company. Their prices are the bery best I can find...
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Jan 10, 2005
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The cutter I ordered was not in stock, so they offered me an upgrade at a...
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Jan 6, 2005
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Shopping at "The Best Things" was a great experience. I received a superior...
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Dec 31, 2004
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I say yes to the last question for now but I have not yet received my order....
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Dec 28, 2004
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I had a very satisfactory experience with the company so far. I have not had...
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Dec 20, 2004
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Everything went aqs expected, prices are comparable to other merchants, and...
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Dec 20, 2004
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They had what I wanted, and were very helpful and friendly.
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Dec 19, 2004
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Excellent on all counts. I will shop at this store again. Products arrived in...
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Dec 18, 2004
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Everything went very well - I would use this service again if I needed to.
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Dec 14, 2004
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Great selection, no problems. The site also has some tutorial sections that...
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Dec 13, 2004
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Found what I need quickly. When there was a mistake in the order, I was...
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Dec 12, 2004
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I was not able to find Waterman pen refills in the New York City. I looked...
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Dec 12, 2004
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Good selection of products. Products carried are of good quality, customer...
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Dec 11, 2004
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The advice I got was excellent, the products I recieved superb.
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Dec 10, 2004
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Great Products and Service. I have ordered many times and have never been...
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Dec 7, 2004
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High quality products at a fair price and helpful staff. I even received an...
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Dec 1, 2004
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I was very pleased to beable to order what I needed without a min. order being...
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Nov 27, 2004
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They have a large choice of quality products .Their prices on woodworking tools...
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Nov 24, 2004
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EXCELLENT FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE. ALL ITEMS CORRECT AS ORDERED. ALL SHIPPINGS...
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Nov 12, 2004
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Emailed shipping notification would of been nice, otherwise; Got 'er Done
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Nov 6, 2004
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You have a good web site and good prices. The purchasing and delivery process...
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Oct 20, 2004
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I found what I needed at a very reasonble price. Their shipping was very fast,...
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Oct 11, 2004
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Weird list of merchandise but excellent service on the product I purchased.
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Oct 8, 2004
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Their service was quick, efficent and the procress was easy. The whole...
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