Marlborough’s Stationery

This was an interesting little shop. Couldn’t quite figure out exactly what kind of store it was but I found a few neat things, a craft gift for my neice and some pens for myself. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

I’d rather shop here than drive to Business Depot (or fill-​in any other big-​box chain store name). They seem to have most of what you need.

Sometimes I feel sorry for independent neighbourhood stores like Marlborough’s Stationery.
I was looking for a small notebook and I was shocked to see that one of them cost $ 15 and going on sale for $ 9?!! 60% off but still pricey when compare to other places!
The stocks and the selections here are quite limited too. But I guess it is good if you live in the neighbourhood and just ran out of things and you can get it from here.
Needless to say, I did not buy anything…

When I first moved here, I thought maybe this place was a cigar store or something. But they actually sell stationary and kids paper goods and art supplies (weird name right?)
It is a great place to take your kids to stock up on supplies; crayons, binders, pens, folder, construction paper, it’s all here. But do expect to pay more than you would at one of the dollar stores nearby. (I’m sure there’s a quality vs. quantity argument to be had here).
I usually frequent this place when I’m in a panicky rush. Like when I suddenly run out of paper and must print something right away. It’s also a convenient place if you need to do some quick (pretty cheap) photocopying. I’ve also used this place for sending long-​distance faxes because they don’t charge as much as Cards N Such (a store that’s actually closer to my place) for long-​distance faxes.

Marlborough’s – nice store, but I wouldn’t want to shop there. I remember when this was a cluttered stationary & school supply store; about ten years ago, they remodeled it. It looks pretty good now, but I can get some of the same stuff at the Shopper’s Drug Mart, of all places, for considerably less.
I was in here recently looking for a little account book, but I balked at the price (it was almost $ 14) and later got the same thing for nearly half that at the Staples by St. Clair and Keele. It’s times like that which don’t make me feel guilty about taking my business to one of the big box stores outside the neighbourhood. But I should feel guilty, because I shouldn’t have to go to Staples to get simple stuff like that…