Factory 2 U
Every employee at this place has that look in their eye like they would like to choke you anytime you ask them a question. I have never purchased anything from here because I believe in the saying "you get what you pay for." Everything here is really cheap price-wise which to me means that the product will not last very long.
Cook School of Real Estate
When we moved out of our first house in Sacramento, my parents hired this company. They chose a smaller company rather than a nationwide one because clients of the smaller companies seem to be treated better individually. Our representative would always call us immediately and let us know that someone wanted to see the house. Our house was only on the market for 5 weeks before it was sold and we got the the price that we wanted for the house even though my parents didn't think they would.
Athletic & Stress Massage
This is the place my dad went to when he had to have massage therapy after his accident on the freeway. Out of boredom, I decided to go with him one time. This was the only professional massage I have ever had so I do not really have anything to compare it to, but I walked about very relaxed and it feels like your body is floating because it feels so good.
Happy Time Learning Ctr
I have picked my cousin up from this place several times. Everytime I pick him up he has a huge smile on his face and sometimes he tells me he doesn't want to leave for the day yet because he was having so much fun. Very rarely do you find a place where the kids actually want to stay at school! On the occasions when I pick him up and it's raining and I have to go inside to find him, the staff is always very polite and give me messages to pass along to his mom.
Wells Fargo Advisors
My dad went here to ask about investing in some stocks, specifically the Google stock right before it was for sale to the public. I told my dad to invest $10k into it as I was aware of what the Google company had become in such a small amount of time and their amazing success. I explained it all to my dad but he decided to ask this company for advice. He paid a small consulting charge and they told him not to buy the stock because it was being hyped. Well the stock has increased 400%+ since going public. I do not understand how a financial company which claims to have experience could not know that the Google price was going to skyrocket when it was so obvious! $30k in profits lost.
ADAMS POOL SPECIALTIES
When we moved into our new home, the pool had some slightly cracking that the previous owners did not repair, so we were left to do it. Before filling the pool up with water once we bought the house from them, we hired this company to come and fill in the major cracks that were at the bottom of the pool (other than that the pool was excellent). They came and examined the cracks and came back the next day with the suppies to finish the job. The filling they used was excellent and blended perfectly with the pool's design.
Cheap Insurance
I went into this place 99.9% sure that I was NOT going to be walking out with an insurance plan, and I didn't. I brought in my Farmer's insurance plan and tried to pull the "I have this plan and pay this price, offer me the same thing but for less" gig but they didn't. Instead they told me that most of the stuff on my Farmer's plan wasn't necessary. Then they tried offering me FEWER SERVICES on one of their plans but wanted to CHARGE ME MORE! How is this place still in business?
Ace Photo Inc
I had my high school senior photos taken here. I went into their studio but they also offer to meet you anywhere outside that you want. My friend used this service for her senior pictures too and she met him a local park. He spent about 45 minutes shooting my photos and told me how to pose. The prices aren't really anything special--they are moderately priced with the competitors.
The Whole Bead Shop
My mom said she wanted to go to the mall to get some stitching stuff and since she had a sprained ankle and did not want to drive, I drove. On the way to the mall we drove past this place and she said she wanted to go in, so I manuvered the car so we could visit this place. I walked in and the first thing that went through my mind was "why the heck do we need all these kinds beads?" Even though I personally had no intention of buying them I kept picking them all up and looking a tthem. I am not the arts and crafts kind of guy so I have no idea why so many are necessary but everyone who was looking around to purchase sure looked happy to see a wide selection.
Hawley & Sons Handyman Services
I'm not really sure what was wrong with our refridgerator but we woke up in the morning and water was leaking from it because there was no power running through it. We tested the outlet to make sure that the outlet didn't short circuit but that was not the case because power was still running through the outlet. We determined that problem was with the fridge. Instead of paying a company like Sears to come and repair our fridge (our warranty was expired), we hired this place to come and repair it. Only took about and hour and he was on his way!
