Comments on: The Papery in Clarendon: Back from the Near-Dead http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/ News, Weather, Traffic, Events and Reviews in Arlington, Virginia Fri, 17 May 2013 22:14:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: madisonmanor http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93921 madisonmanor Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:30:30 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93921 actually, based on the statements, I’m not sure it IS over yet – don’t forget the shopping for the ‘thank you for sending a thank you for me thanking you for the gift’ notes. They had to spend hours working on that to ensure that they chose a different font, paper, liner and colors than they used for the invitations and the first set of ‘thank you’ notes.

]]> By: yeah but http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93851 yeah but Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:05:01 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93851 i believe sales tax is only due if the store has a brick-and-mortar presence in the state.

As to buying things in local stores because it’s the right thing to do, i think the trick for local businesses is to provide a service/good/experience that can’t be duplicated or bettered on line. Ayres Hardware does it, and some others, but other times buying online just makes so much sense and saves so much time and driving around. On Amazon, I can look at a bunch of different products right from my desk that I might have to go to three stores to comparison shop. Who has the time for that or the patience to deal w/ NoVA traffic.

]]> By: CW http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93795 CW Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:43:06 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93795 Interesting, isn’t it? On one hand, a lot of the “small business” pushers who tell us to buy local for everything run in the same circles as the folks touting the power of the free market. Here’s a hint – “small businesses” that sell a needed good or service at a competitive price and treat their customers well tend to stay in operation.

]]> By: CW http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93792 CW Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:41:05 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93792 Wow, from your statements, I’d be willing to bet your husband’s favorite part of the wedding was when it was finally over with…

]]> By: STee http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93696 STee Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:45:20 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93696 Interesting – This is an interesting story; the other side of the story is that the customer service level in this establishment is near the bottom. That’s my guess on why the store was nearly closed – I hope the owners and management figure out it’s not only about product and place – it’s more about how you take care of customers.

]]> By: Tabby http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93695 Tabby Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:27:04 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93695 Glad to hear they are back on track. I always buy my Christmas gift bags there. (Too lazy to wrap.)

]]> By: Dia http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93624 Dia Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:42:42 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93624 Please support the Papery and all other locally owned businesses!

Remember when you shop locally, 68% of the money stays local, go to a big box, 15% of the money stays local, and finally, buy on-line and NONE of the money stays local.

Shopping locally helps with employment and county/city revenue. Revenue that would be taken away by shopping on-line. Revenue that pays for county/city services, roads, and other needs.

Also, most people are unaware of one uneasy fact… Even when people buy on-line, they are still responsible for paying sales tax to Virginia in the form of Use Tax.

One day in the near future, the big on-line companies will have to turn over tax information to the states, and the states will bill those who order on-line. May people will say non-sense to this idea, but do not be sure that it will not happen.

]]> By: R. Griffon http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93591 R. Griffon Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:06:59 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93591 Really glad to hear that they’re staying. Stores like this are exactly the kind of unique, locally-owned flair that the strip needs. Good for them.

]]> By: Arlington Mrs. http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93588 Arlington Mrs. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:43:21 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93588 When I first entered The Papery, I thought I was making a mistake. It looked as if the store was going down the tubes. I am so glad that I took a chance and ordered my wedding invitations with Shana. She is so delightful–professional, knowledgeable, very creative and sweet, with a great aesthetic sensibility. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and my invitations were exquisite! She was there to guide me every step of the way. I honestly could not have been happier with my invitations or the experience. I am happy to hear the good news and can’t wait to see the restocked store.

]]> By: NorthArlMom http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/21/the-papery-in-clarendon-back-from-the-near-dead/#comment-93560 NorthArlMom Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:09:26 +0000 http://www.arlnow.com/?p=25500#comment-93560 I’m thrilled to hear that this store has been restocked! It was my ‘go to’ place for wedding, engagement, and shower cards. They had such a unique selection of cards, it was one of my favorites–especially after shopping for those gifts across the street at Crate & Barrel, etc. Great news!

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