Extras

Do you remember those Halifax songs with good old Harvey? He sang the following to Tom Jones’ ‘Sex Bomb’…
«Extra, extra, I know you want more, I’ll give you something extra when you walk through my door».
Every time I think of this wee shop, I have an uncontrollable urge to burst into song, namely Harvey’s ‘Extra’ song. Oh, it’s not good…
The question is, and one which I have often asked — does Extras really offer extra?
Well, this is really yes and no answer. Extras mainly sells those extra accessories women are in dire need of — umbrellas, bags, purses and the like, as well as cheap makeup, false lashes and nail varnish.
My purpose in going into Extras was to purchase one of those large, see-​through umbrellas for my sister (they’re a must have ladies, seriously), but I wanted the smaller version rather than the full size. Unfortunately, none were available, and the shop assistant informed me, «Just those there love, sure that’s them opened out there [points to window]». Huh, fair enough. No umbrella for me then.
Extras did not entirely fulfil it’s self-​referential name, but it does have a few additional accessories. Worth a look.