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Charles J.

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Seminole, FL

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About Me

White, middle-aged, single gay man who collects antique clocks, antique black amethyst glass, does massive gardening, but only with flowering plants. Avid reader. Have been to 14 countries.

How I Can Help

Antiques, flowering plants, motorcycles.

Interests

Children, animal companions, antiques, travel, spirituality.

100 Reviews by Charles

  • China Buffet

10/27/15

This place is so sweet. Run by Mom and Daughter, excellent service, good food and a ridiculously low price. Not a hugh selection, but more than enough for this vegetarian. Quaint, small, quiet, WONDERFUL.

  • Cheddar's

10/27/15

Went to Cheddars with a friend and was wowed by the service, the prices and the food. A large of group of us are going again this month. Unfortunately, they do not reserve tables and it's first come first serve. The line is long on Friday nights and we will have a long wait. We won't go very often. We always eat out as a group on the last Friday of each month.

  • Kohler Co

6/1/15

Originally installed a Kohler Clear Coat shower enclosure in my last apartment. Bought a house and the upper and lower rails are now too short. I checked out the Kohler website and could not find the rails. I called the Customer Service Department and in 2 minutes had the rails ordered and paid for. Quick, neat service with no hassel. Intelligent service reps. Waiting for the parts now to install in my house.

Tip for consumers:
If it's not on the website, call the Service Center. They have everything in stock.

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  • Fortunatos Italian Pizzeria

5/10/15

Just bought a house in Seminole Fl and called in an order to Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria at 7700 Starkey Rd, Seminole Fl *******. I ordered a small Stromboli and Garlic knots. I was expecting far less than i received. The Stromboli was small? I'd love to see their large! And the garlic knots were a meal to themselves. The food was fabulous, much cheaper than I expected. And they have a drive thru, I didn't even have to get out of the truck. I love this place and will continue to be a customer. (Their website also has *******@yahoo.com as a contact.)

Tip for consumers:
Call in your order, pick up in 15-20 minutes at their drive thru. Check out their menu on site.

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  • Sears

5/10/15

Sears tools can't be beat and they will replace any tool that is broken or damaged. But Sears is old school and seems to not be able to get into the 21st Century. Their prices are a bit high compared to other national chains. Went in looking for a special colored knit shirt. Too pricey. Other stores sell the same type of shirt for much less.

  • WORX

5/10/15

Bought this elec chain saw from Lowe's to help clear property that I just purchased. It's a phenomenal work horse. The chain is easy to tighten with just the turn of a knob. Cuts the largest trees like butter that I have had to remove. Self lubricating. Lightweight. Well priced.

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  • Target

5/10/15

Clean store. Aisles well laid out. Prices a little higher than another big chain, but not as crowded with plenty off aisle space.

  • Bed Bath & Beyond

5/10/15

Just purchased 4 indoor/outdoor rugs. Price was very good. Shipping was fast. Unfortunately, Two of the rugs had a misplaced weave that had to be cut out, thereby loosening the weave in that line. One rug had dirt damage from the open protective plastic covering. It's not severe enough to go to the trouble to ship back to the manufacturer, but irritating enough to complain about. I've bought a lot of household items from Bed, Bath and Beyond and this is the first time I've had a complaint.

Tip for consumers:
Buying from Bed, Bath and Beyond is easy, the prices are really good, but be prepared for small problems.

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  • Subway

5/10/15

This does not apply to all Subways. But, Subway #*******-0 at ******* Starkey Rd, Suite C, Largo Fl ******* is horrible. Being a vegetarian, I ordered a Veggie Delight. There was so little between the slices of the bun, I actually paid $5.88 for a bun flavored with vegetables. I've eaten at a lot of Subways and will never go back to this one. The worst.

Tip for consumers:
Speed past this one, find another Subway.

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  • BiaMaria's

4/17/15

Bia Marias at 2901 Tyrone Blvd. N., St Petersburg, Fl *******933 Went there for the 1st time and was shocked at how low the price is, how fast and friendly the service is and how great the food is. My best friend and I go to buffets every two weeks and this was our first time at Bia Marias. You pay for you food at the register, hit the drink bar and salad bar. As you're eating your salad, a wait person comes around and takes your order for a menu offered pizza or one that you create. By the time your salad is finished, the wait person brings your pizza to the table. You don't take the whole pizza, but only a portion of it, (unless you really want the whole pizza), because your pizza is taken around the room and offered to others in slices. So is everyone else's pizza. You get a chance to try a multitude of pizzas. What is not taken is put on a hot bar for you or anyone to get slices. And you can order as many pizzas as you want. You can eat pizza and salad and beverages until you pass out! We were the first one's in the door and as we were sitting down, it started to fill up. It's at the end the service road across from the Tyrone Square Mall in the old Hooters Bldg. Indoor and outdoor seating. And the wait personnel are fast, attentive and very friendly. You can not beat the price and amount of food. YOU CAN NOT GO AWAY HUNGRY. (You may have seen my other reviews on buffets, and I'm not easy.)

Tip for consumers:
go hungry, walk away full and content.

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  • Vitamin World

4/13/15

I bought two bottles of Fire Balls for their energy due to my long hours at work and few days off. I was able to buy one, get one for free, get a $10 instant coupon and rec free shipping. And had the bottles in 2 working days. I'm extremely impressed with the web-site, the prices (if you're a member) and and product. Everyone at work that I know takes the Fire Balls to give them energy all day. I recommend this particular product that VitaminWorld sells in particular to anyone who needs energy and alterness.

Tip for consumers:
Join as a member to get big discounts and special offers.

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  • EldonTropicals

3/14/15

I have ordered Rainbow Trees from several different vendors. You've read my reviews! Eldon's is the top of the top of the top. The plants arrived cradled carefully in their packing tubes, healthy, upright trunks and beautiful. Eldon's prices are lower than anyone else's and they were shipped and at my place in 2 days! Unlike other vendors, these are the correct trees. I will buy 12 more soon and other plants. I am so relieved to find a vendor who is honest, well priced and does such a quality job. I LOVE ELDON'S! (I'm an avid gardener.) Added Later. I just bought 15 more Rainbow Trees to plant at the house I just bought. They held up shipment until the weather was better so as not to distress the trees in shipping. When they arrived, as always, in perfect shape. Beautifully and carefully packaged.

Tip for consumers:
Know what you want. Research it. See if Eldon's doesn't beat everyone else at pricing. And there is a flat rate for shipping that does not exceed $12. buy without fear!

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  • Vistaprint

3/14/15

Bought 4X5 personalized note cards and personal business cards. Thought my name in blue would be the same color as the border. The border was grey. I guess that's my mistake, I now know what grey scale is. Over all, I'm happy with the products. Shipped fast. Competitively priced.

Tip for consumers:
Read all the details carefully and ensure the set-up and colors are EXACTLY as you want them Too easy to get bogged down with all the details and make a mistake.

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  • Rudy's Sports Bar

3/1/15

Went there with friends for monthly outing. Being a vegetarian, I ordered the deep fried mushrooms and beer battered onion rings. So much grease that my system couldn't manage it. Rarely eat greasy food. It was good, though. Another couple in our party was unhappy with the not spicy and not hot (temperature) of their chicken wings. I had tea and had to pay for refills. Who charges for refills of tea! Overall price was good. Service was phenomenal from an attentive waitress. Rudy's advertises free pizza on Friday's from 4-7 p.m. I only saw one pepperoni pizza on a table with several small squares left. No cheese or non-meat pizza avail. I was there from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoyed the company, the waitress, atmosphere and service. Was vastly disappointed with the food and "free pizza".

Tip for consumers:
You must be a meat lover and like lots of deep fried food.

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  • Zappos

3/1/15

Have bought numerous pairs of shoes. Great prices, great discounts, free shipping. Love this site!

  • Urbanspoon

2/28/15

HAO WAH CHINESE RESTAURANT BUFFET, ******* 66TH ST N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33*******656 -
Went there for the early bird special at 4:00 p.m. Only two steam tables of food. The mushrooms were cold. The grill was not open. This is the worst buffet I've gone to, and I go to a lot of them. Very few items on the steam tables that look appetizing. Because I am a vegetarian, I was only able to eat 4 items! The wait staff was fast and efficient and service was good. The Chinese art and statuary is beautiful. I would only eat here again if all the restaurants in Pinellas County closed down simultaneously. And would still consider canned dog food first. It was that bad.

Tip for consumers:
URBANSPOON.COM IS A RESTAURANT REVIEW WEB-SITE.

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  • MattressWarehouseTampa

2/10/15

Got the address from two friends who shopped there and loved it. No nonsense open warehouse type atmosphere. Mattress sets are laid out by lowest price to highest. Easy to find a set in my price range. No frills, nothing fancy. Just mattresses. One man operation. In and out in 15 minutes. Mattress sets are about half the price or less of the big name stores. Free delivery. Andy Ragusa was the sales agent. Personable, friendly and no pressure! Will recommend to everyone.

Tip for consumers:
Know you price range, what you want and get it there!

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  • SearsOutlet

2/10/15

The store on 110th Ave N in Saint Petersburg, FL. Went in to buy a stove. This is a dent and ding resale store. The salesman was the most charming man I've ever met. Showed me exactly what I wanted. The price was 35% less than the retail store. The stove had one small nick in the paint. I can fix that with an enamel repair kit. Was impressed with what they have to offer. Never knew they existed til a friend told me.

Tip for consumers:
Know the price of the item as retail before you go in. Know what the sale prices usually are. Look carefully at the item, looking for the damage and assess if it's easily repairable and worth the effort.

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  • Harbor Freight Tools

2/10/15

Buy all my tools there. It's hard to find a sales person on the floor, the free giveaways such as mini flashlights, etc are usually gone by the time I get there. Prices are great. They make almost all that they sell. Better than any other tool, supply store I've been to. Easy to buy more than you intended if you're into tools, etc.

Tip for consumers:
Beware of online ordering. I had bought an item that was so damaged I couldn't repair it. Buy from the brick and mortar store. Know what you want when you go because it's easy to walk out with much more than you wanted.

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  • Aéropostale

2/9/15

I was buying clothes and accessories for a lady friend who is an Aeropostal fanatic. I only bought clothing on sale and with a discount code I had, I bought $325 (retail), but only paid $85. I was impressed. Of course, the clothes are extremely over priced, but with mark downs and discounts, it brings the cost to within what other large retailers charge. This web site and the retail stores are geared towards the 16 to 21 age bracket.

Tip for consumers:
Watch the mark downs, sales and discount codes. If you pay full price, you been duped.

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