Allard's Art Supplies-Picture

05/25/09

they moved!

by gardenartfan

New location (2005) is 5350 N Blackstone

(Blackstone & Barstow next to Trader Joes.)

Art supplies & equipment, Picture Framing, Fine Pens, some Office Supplies, Artwork by local artists

01/09/09

Great place to find the "unfindables"

by Aijo

Between Office Depot, Office Max, and the Bulldog Bookstore, Allard's was the only place I could find most of my seemingly unfindable drafting supplies that seem only to be available via the Internet. I also received great deals on art supplies for my art and interior design classes, including student discounts ^_^. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only thing I wish they had was a website. xD Other than that, kudos to them. <3

• Pros: reasonable prices, student discounts, they have supplies I can't find anywhere else!
• Cons: They need a website.

09/24/08

Very friendly people, willing to find solutions, knowlageable staff.

by Feo

Every time I need something art related weather it's lead for my drafting mechanical pencil (which sometimes different colored lead is hard to find) they are willing to order it for me, and usually call me within a week.

Always friendly, always knowledgeable. Just today I've been on a hunt for a 24X36 sized tracing light box, I called and spoke to the manager, she is faxing me all the products available as we speak.

I think people haven't been friendly to them if they are getting unfriendly responses. I have never had a problem with them ever.

Allards is great :) only one negative thing. WISH THEY HAD A WEBSITE!

• Pros: good cust service, good products, knowlageable staff, not too large of a place
• Cons: need a website, odd location.