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There is an ample selection of baby merchandise in this albeit overcrowded neighborhood store. The staff is very knowledgeable, though sometimes a bit on the abrupt side.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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The staff is really helpful and doesnt push you into buying anything. They seem to have everything you need without being in a warehouse size space.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Albees has the best prices and the best service in NYC!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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They really have everything a parent needs.Sometimes you have to wait a while to be helped but the staff really knows their stuff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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My friends and I stopped by this place b/c we had heard it was a great baby store. They did have quite a bit to offer. However, they didn't really have furniture in our price range. It seemed more high-end....
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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I remember this store being there since I was a child so when we were in NY for our annual visit last month, I knew exactly where to go when we needed to buy a stroller. The item was in stock & the price was...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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I went in this store to buy a stroller. I left because the guy was busy trying to tend to two other customers and I felt as though he didn't answer my questions or give me a thorough demo. Would have left with...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Bought the crib and my dad got me a double stroller for X-mas...great customer service and free shipping for items over $100 - I have never actually physically been in the store, but I can tell you they have...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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we live in Brooklyn so shopping in person is not really an option and never had a problem shopping via their website - always get the item ASAP and great prices!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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I try to avoid going to Albee's because the staff is rude and it can take forever to pay for your items. Unless you are buying expensive items such as cribs and strollers, they seem to not be very interested...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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I have been going to Albee Baby since I was a baby and it seems to have gone downhill a bit. People there tend to be a bit rude (except for the women that generally check me out), there are boxes of things all...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Albee has great deals, though the store is very crowded and cluttered. We shopped online first then went to the store to view the exact stroller we wanted.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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I love Albee's they always have great service and great prices!Recommend this store and website to everyone!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Every time I go in there to find something, I get the best service. One of my crib rails broke and they came to fix it. The guys even came back a second time because they didn't want to wake the baby to fix...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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We bought our pack and play here. They were able to locate the exact style and color we wanted and place it on hold for us. The knew what they were doing and were quite helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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I purchased my crib, mattress, glider, and stroller from Albee baby. Most of the products were delivered in a timely fashion, however, I had a problem with my crib and mattress delivery. I had scheduled a date...
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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When schnieders couldn't get my replacement changing table in a timely fashion (months...) Albee's was able to get it for me in less than 2 days for 10 dollars less than I originally paid at schneiders. From...
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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I have never been to the actual store but have purchased off of their website and was impressed by their prices and their speedy shipping. I definitely visit their website whenever I am looking for something...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my stroller from Albee. They were having a sale. Free shipping for items over $100. The also carry the most popular baby gear in the market (dutalier rockers, Britax car seats, you get…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good store. AND it does repairs of strollers, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Although this crowded and cramped store has a lot of baby products and is convienient if you live on the UWS, I found the staff to be very rude. I live on the UWS and I would never step foot in this store...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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a New York City institution... always crowded and packed to the gills with merchandise... great variety of strollers and other equipment... very 'no frills,', but lots of choices and reasonable prices... staff...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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This store has everything- I only wish it were bigger. I prefer shopping their website at specialtybaby.com.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Great selection and very helpful staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Often considered a "go to" place for children's gear (esp. strollers and furniture) Albee's is overpriced and crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Although they have the sales knowledge and some products that are not available elsewhere in NYC, they are not very user friendly for their registry. They made it very difficult and I was sending business...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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I bought a glider there and it was late so they gave me a temporary glider and ottoman. I thought this was nice however it took forever to get someone to get back to me. Also- they have yet come to pick up the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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You can order online or go to the store. Store is relatively small and cluttered but the staff are really great and very helpful
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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It is amazing that this tore stasys in business since it is such a mess and you can barely fit through the aisles. If you can find someone to assist you, then you can get some great things at this crazy store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Decent selection , very knowledgable staff. Not everything in stock but they will order it for you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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I think they are very knowledgeable and I appreciate the "old new york" feel of the store. but it would be nice if things were a little cleaner and more organized.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Have just about everything.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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Didn't visit store, but purchased items online...very easy to order and customer service experience was good as I realized that I had forgotten an item--they added it with no problems/confusion and did not...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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This is where I go when I need good advice. I never feel that they are upselling me or bullying me. I always leave feeling like a got a fair deal.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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I had to wait a while to get some sales help. But they were knowledgeable and courteous. The prices seemed a bit high for things like a Maclaren rain cover- I found it elsewhere for $10 less.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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nothing is as confusing, frustrating, and generally dispiriting as realizing that you have to buy se...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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for any parent who wants only the top of the highest quality products, this is one-shop stopping! Only wish they had a registry.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Great store and products.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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Cluttered store that is sometimes hard to navigate, but lots of products. If you know what you're looking for, this is a good place to go.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Great stroller selection with helpful staff. A little chaotic but great affordable alternative to BabiesRUs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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a little chaotic in the store but staff very knowledgable and competitive prices
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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these strollers are extremely comfortable and well worth the price
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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the best baby store in NYC!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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If you live on the upper west side, it really is the only place to go to for your baby needs. My tip: Go early in the morning when they aren't so busy so they can give you better service. It gets crazy in...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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A neighborhood institution. An old-style jammed mess of a store, that nonetheless has the most know...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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They were so nice and helpful in person (store is always a MADHOUSE)so much more personable than BUY BUY BABY, but they messed up my order 2x and then it was late and every time I called to check they promised...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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i went in to check out the store and see if i should register there. i liked it but preferred buy buy baby because of the store size and sheer volume of merchandise
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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A friend recommended Albee as a place to purchase a stroller because they have a lifetime guarantee. We made a special trip in from Brooklyn. Although the space is crowded and cramped, the staff has always...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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dirty and cramped store
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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GREAT PLACE FOR THE BASICS, DELIVERY AND EMERGENCY ITEMS
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Albee's is a FANTASTIC resource for parents. They have EVERYTHING you need - very mom & pop (in a good way), Frank is the BEST and free shipping. It is small & easy to manage.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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The store isn't much to look at, but it's definitely one of the best on the UWS. One great thing is that when you buy a crib or chair or anything that needs to be assembled, they'll deliver and assemble it for...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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not cheap but they have everything and give great direction
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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a good source of information but hard to have someone talk to you. very busy.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Try to go there on off hours only. Otherwise, it's an instant headache: crowded, loud and not comfortable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Great and quick delivery service
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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They have a surprisingly wide selection of products for a smallish store, and the staff is very informative, if you are able to get someone's attention.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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for the upper west side to have this is fantastic. helpful staff and great inventory.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Great if you live in the nighborhood and need to pick something up, but not any better than typical baby supply stores and the decor is less than inviting.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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Spotty selection, knowledgeable staff with some attitude. After Toys R Us and Buy Buy Baby, I'd go here though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Store may appear a bit disheveled but they always have the products we are looking for at THE BEST prices - so who cares about the chaotic appearance in the store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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don't go on a weekend
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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great selection, but it looks like a dump. There prices are overpriced though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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OVERWHELMING -- they truly have everything, but its hard to see when stacked floor to ceiling
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Personal mom/pop service in a very compact yet easy environment
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Customer service is not so great, but staff is very knowledgeable and FREE delivery in Manhattan, sometimes same day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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I love them, but need more phone lines their current phone lines are always busy
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE AT THE STORE IS A WELCOMING PLACE TO FIND ANY BABY ITME YOU NEED AND GET ASSSISTANCE WITH IT FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE TRULY CARING TO THEIR CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE WHAT THEY NEED TO GET.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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A zoo on the weekends. Store is not organized well and actually looks dirty. Could not get anyone to help us due to the crowds, but have heard that the staff is quite knowledgeable if you are able to get their...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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It's cramped and crowded. They have everything but their prices aren't that competitive. They've been around for a long time and pretty much have a corner on the UWS market.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Albee's is chaotic and disorganized, especially on weekends. But, the staff really know their stuff. And I have repeatedly shopped around and then ended up buying things there because their prices are very...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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THis is one place to skip - the staff is just not helpful and unless you know what you want I would not recommend going.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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A standard NY store for baby stuff with a knowledgeable staff but sometimes confusing customer service on the phone and with registeries.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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Kind of difficult to find them online. They are really not set up with a good online presence so you can't really preview items before going to the store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Staff knows about products but you have to ask for their assistance.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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I know Albee knows their stuff, but everytime I go there, it's crowded. Crowded with merchandise. If there's more than one person looking at strollers, good luck trying to look too. I'd rather go to Planet...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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NASTY STAFF
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Great service and they have everything, but the store is a mess!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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A bit pricey but they are knowledgeable
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Very knowledgeable staff. They really take the time to explain baby equipment and the offer very helpful suggestions. The only downfall is its a little bit crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Annie helped me and is extremely knowledgable and helpful.Made everything very easy!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/11/2005
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Staff is very knowlegable, especially with respect to strollers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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The store is pretty filthy but they have everything and they are helpful and knowledgeable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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The staff was very knowledgeable and extremely honest. They advised me to purchase the significantly less expensive stroller (same brand, different model). I feel I can trust them.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/28/2005
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Although this store is practically a historic landmark, I only shopped there once. It is crowded, and clausterphobic. It seemed dirty and the items are not easity accessible. Also you almost always have to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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very nice store
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Very disorganized and hard to naviate through the crowded store, but they do have a lot of what is commonly needed, i.e. the stroller, carseat, etc everyone seems to want.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Horrible store ambience, but well-stocked. If you can catch a salesperson--they're always busy--then they are reasonably knowledgeable & helpful. The main manager is the best person to talk to; it's also...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Ordered online but great experience
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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Ordered entire nursery and it was delivered and set up on time with not one glitch - one of the rare smooth-sailing experiences I have had moving to NY!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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This store has all the basic things you might need but the store is a complete mess. Not a pleasurable shopping experience. Things look dirty and dusty.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2005
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They are great once you order from them but if you go on a busy day to order you get left in the dust. But they really know there stuff
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Weird location, but great offerings...cramped, but well-stocked.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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Albees has great carriage stock, good prices. Their selection in other stuff is not so great. The delivery people will assemble stuff for you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Staff can be very rude, and selection is more limited than some of the "big box" stores. Would not consider buying anything but furniture here.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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They are very good but very busy. Good luck trying to call them!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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A great place to try out that new baby carriage before you spend $500
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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Albee's is chaotic and seemingly disorganized - just what the expectant or new parent needs!! But if you can connect with a salesperson, and sit in a glider while you look through books of photos of nursery...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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THE place for new moms on the UWS. A must-see. They know everything. You have to pay- its NYC; but if you've got it, go here.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Best to either call in an order if you know exactly what you want. Hard to browse and the staff can be brusk. but many swear by them for their prices and delivery.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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a one stop baby shop.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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I have never actually been to the store, but I purchased my Maclaren TechnoXT stroller from them over the internet for about a third less than the going rate. It was the previous year's model, but the only...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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Online site had competitive pricing, especially on sale items.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2005
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Although the store itself is sort of a mess, the staff are VERY helpful and knowledgable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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This store has a large selection, and there is a large staff, but there is never anyone available to help me when I go in! I have actually left the store a few times because I was waiting around and no one was...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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A real "mom and pop" store; don't go on weekends as it's a mob scene; sales people really know their stuff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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We had a terrible experience with Albee's. Our crib came broken and it was impossible to get them to return our phone calls. They also claimed they had no record of our bumpers etc ... and they miraculously...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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A wonderful, firendly resource for new parents
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/20/2004
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they have everything, although the store is so packed it's tough to find it all. the staff knowledge is hit or miss.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/11/2004
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The decor ain't pretty but the staff is extremely knowledgeable. They don't try to get you to buy the most expensive item but rather sell you the most useful item.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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Great old fashioned baby store. Staff is very helpful. I have them programmed in my cell phone -- they always do their best to help us.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/01/2004
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It is TIGHT. No room to move. We had to fight to get help with a stroller, but we found what we wanted.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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Great service and knowledgeable staff but always crowded and somewhat hard to navigate. Also, don't carry all brands.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/22/2004
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Used their on-line service to order my european changing table and crib. Great price compared to other stores. Also, they were very responsive (called personally to verify my color choices) and had it...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/05/2004
