Michaels

I am comparing this to Joann’s across the street. Michael’s is FAR superior. I used to be a Joann’s shopper, but after too many crochity old ladies were downright rude and grumpy to me, I started shopping at Michael’s. They have started honoring competitor’s coupons which is nice, and also the reason why I used to shop at JOann’s more.
The staff is very helpful and does not act inconvenienced when you ask for their help.
They are also much more accommodating with returns/​exchanges.
Lastly, I think they employ a more diverse staff, which I like.

This store is much nicer than the Fort Union location! They have some fun DIY projects and a large selection of paper (scrap booking, etc) and artificial flowers. Too bad they don’t have as big as a selection as Hobby Lobby, nor as fun as Mac’s (too bad we don’t have them anymore). The checkout line moves a bit slow and I dislike how they ALWAYS ask for your email and act offended when you don’t provide it.

I was happy with the selection of the items I was looking for. I had a very nice person at check-​out who invited me to a paper crafting class. While it sounded like something I would love, I don’t live in the area and couldn’t go. The only thing that bummed me out is shortly after I left, Michael’s texted me a coupon for 20% off my entire next purchase. That’s not this Michael’s location fault. But, still…

DRAPER: I like this place. I don’t know what to do with much of the neat stuff here, but I appreciate the stuff and how much enjoyment it gives to the people who make up the creative community. What I have to say to you: Create On, Creatives.

I’m told that I am a very crafty person, especially at work and by the wife. Unfortunately, this particular usage of the word is contextually wrong for a review of Michaels.
I actually like wandering the aisles of this kind of store when coerced to do so. I sound like I go begrudgingly, but in reality, I am somewhat unusual as a guy in that I do actually like to shop. I don’t generally buy much (unless it’s electronics or gadgets or computer software and the like) but I do like to look around! It’s exercise and time together with the wife, and sometimes some nice scenery and interesting ideas for home decoration etc… as in the case of this store.
This is a pretty good store, though it looks like it could use a little TLC. That said, they did have some pretty nice stuff, right from some higher price decorative items, through every craft item that I have little clue what to do with, through to a myriad of clearance items that would probably delight anyone who is of the persuasion of the usage of the word crafty these stores are designed to attract.
I did have to chuckle when entering this store at the setup of the security camera’s and those screens that greet you to show you are on camera. Sure, we’re all used to them in every store, but this place brings it to a whole new level — cameras sticking out of the ceiling on big long metal stalks, screens with big white flashing LED’s and huge signs announcing you’re on camera — it’s like a cross between an episode of Dr. Who, some post apocalyptic scenario and my last visit to my neurologist where they were testing to see if I was prone to light induced seizures. I found the surrealism quite refreshing.
What wasn’t so refreshing was the checkout process — they were just way understaffed, with 5 or so people in line and one checker, it doesn’t take much to make it a long wait, and I can assure you that we certainly did as we were trying to get rid of all our spare change to buy a $ 3.99 item: P