Shopping Guide: Woodie's Waterford
Woodie's: An Experienced Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Extensive Selection for DIY and Home Improvement: You'll find a large store with a vast array of DIY supplies, paints, and house appliances. It's a great place to equip yourself with the tools for any home renovation project.
- Curtain Poles: The location offers curtain poles at reasonable prices, a good option if you're looking to update your window treatments without breaking the bank.
- Plants and Flowers: Shoppers can expect a good selection of flowers. They are noted for good value, and are known to bloom well. The staff in this department is also typically very helpful and friendly.
- Christmas Decor: You can find seasonal items such as Christmas villages, adding some festive cheer.
- Checkout Experience: One reviewer observed a very friendly checkout experience with a pleasant greeting.
- Decorating Inspiration: It is highly recommended for all your decorating ideas.
- Convenience: You can find pretty much everything you need for your home in one place, making it a convenient "go-to" store for many shoppers.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Inconsistent Pricing: Be aware that pricing can be inconsistent. Some items may be reasonably priced, while others may be considered overpriced. The price of similar items in other stores could be lower.
- Price Tag Issues: It appears that price tags are not always present on all items, which can be inconvenient.
- Customer Service Concerns: You might encounter rude or unhelpful staff. Multiple reviews mention negative experiences, with staff appearing dismissive, arrogant or unwilling to assist customers. It’s not always easy to find assistance on the shop floor.
- Long Queues: Online pick-up, and possibly other areas, may have long queue, especially since only the online collection desk can serve for in store purchases.
- Item Availability & Organization: Finding items or getting assistance can be difficult at times, according to some shoppers.
- Toilet Issues: The toilet facilities are sometimes out of order.
