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Businesses I rely on that have never let me down.

1. Shrapnel Design

936 Clark Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 2G1

Categories: Office Equipment, Graphic Design

Neighbourhoods: Strathcona, Grandview-Woodlands

8/4/2011 First to Review

Such gorgeous portfolios.

Even in this world of FTPing files, websites, blogs and tablets a print portfolio remains an essential as well most compelling way to present your work. Websites are generally used for reference but if you want to seal the…More »

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2. Austeville Properties Ltd

1292 Venables Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 4B4
(604) 216-5500

Neighbourhoods: Strathcona, Grandview-Woodlands

7/9/2011 First to Review

I've been leasing the same storefront space for over ten years and Austeville has been my property management company most of that time.

I've taken it upon myself to do the majority of improvements but whenever I need anything done that exceeds my…More »

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3. Windsor Plywood

1581 7th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1S1
(604) 738-9717

Category: Hardware Stores

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

2/1/2011 First to Review

I love Windsor Plywood.

The red-blooded men and women who work here are rugged & handy. They wear tool belts and t-shirts and I bet they know what a gasket is. Now, I'm not a complete wimp. I know how to ride a horse and I went camping once and drank…More »

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4. Paper-Ya

9 - 1666 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 684-2531

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

12/18/2010

I've been in love with Paper-Ya since the mid 90's. Sharon the owner taught book binding & paper making courses at Emily Carr University and her knowledge of the history and use of papers from around the world is mind boggling. Her handmade books and…More »

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5. Tricera Imaging

1836 5th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1P3
(604) 733-5702

Categories: Hobby Shops, Photography Stores & Services

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

Update - 12/1/2010

Can I give Tricera more than 5 stars? Just had Devan from Tricera do a large print order for my last show. 24"x24" and 16"x16" custom prints. I remain extremely pleased with his work.

When I came to pick up my order he donned white cotton gloves and…More »

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11/27/2010
I have only ever used Epson printers for my business and Tricera is an excellent supplier.

Because… Read more »

6. Watts Costume Rentals

217 6th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K7
(604) 876-5611

Category: Costumes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

11/28/2010 First to Review

I use Watts for period costuming from time to time. Fairly extensive inventory. If you want volume such as 200 WWII infantry uniforms there are better places. They seem to specialize in period costuming so if you're looking for something more…More »

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7. Vistek

496 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON M5A 1T7
(416) 365-1777

Categories: Hobby Shops, Photography Stores & Services

Neighbourhood: Corktown

12/11/2010

I've been ordering from Vistek & Vistek West for years. Best price on many items. Spent almost my entire first small business loan here when I was starting out. That was 10 years ago and I've never been disappointed.

Knowledgeable & friendly staff.…More »

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Recently updated lists from Dan J.

Coffee. The Good, The Brewed & The Ugly. (33) Cafes. Caffes. Coffee Parlours. Coffee shops. Extracted, brewed, poured, percolated & pressed.	Watering Holes. (7) This train departing for Dipsomania with stops in Blotto and Farshnoshket.
Yelp! Yelp! Yelp! (9) In 1814 we took a little trip along with Col. Jackson down the mighty Mississip / We took a little bacon and we took a little beans / And met the mighty British near the town of New Orleans. Yelp! Yelp! Yelp!	Swindler's List. (5) Also known as Skepti-Yelping. Poking fun at fraudsters, phonies and flim-flammers. PS: Credit for the name Swindler's List goes to "Skeptic's Guide to the Universe".
my R's OTD. (6) Not to brag or nothin' but I got six of 'em now. If they allowed rants I'd have more. Just sayin' Time to make a list.	Photography. (13) Professional photography & accessories sales, rentals, props & costuming, services & repairs. None of those big chains. Small, cutting edge, knowledgeable & independent.
Dan vs. the World. (6) Conversations with crazy people.	Not Funny! Grrr. (5) Dan's list of businesses that make his life more difficult than it needs to be.
Delis (3) From Jewish to Jew"ish" Es Gezunter heit.	Indian (4) Indian as in from India. Thanks Columbus for making me have to explain that.