I received some coins as a gift and needed to get something to hold them in. The shop assistant recommended something that was suitable and also inexpensive. The shop specialises in Australian coins and most of it it customers tend to buy coins as gifts or as memorabillia. Highly portable, coins make great gifts and most people tend to collect a foreign coin or two. The shop also sells collectables, that are more expensive.

This is a NGO job network provider and unlike the private sector, does not charge its clients a commission. It earns its money from the government on the successful placement of its candidates. I only went there very briefly before I changed my job network provider. My employment consultant was very professional and provided me with good advise and service.

I went to the college in Parramatta (the other is in the City) to do some hospitality courses (Coffee appreciation, RSA, RCG and bar service). The trainers were very good and one learned a great deal too.

Approximate cost: $300.00

I needed to get a two piece suit altered. Bill, the owner/manager provided me a good quality service and the price was also very reasonable. Was open 7 days a week when I went there last year.

Approximate cost: $35.00

Wanted to get some training done. Specifically Certificate II in Hospitality. What was attractive was the inclusion of a RSA Certificate in the advertisement. That was somewhat misleading, as at that time, June 2009, it was not actually included. That was still in the planning process. Dealt with Alison - great customer service, good person too.

New place opened. Price for coffee average, but take advantage of the $2 coffee, take-away while it lasts! Combo's are value for money. For example, Bacon & Egg Roll with a small coffee is $5.70, save $2. They also do catering for functions.

Approximate cost: $4.00 - 7.50

I was looking for a full service stockbroker and looked at a few, including Macquarie. I settled for Patersons partly because of Matthew Storey who works in the Corporate Finance section. Also, Patersons had access to a shares of a listing I was interested in. I was introrduced to Sam Espie that became my personal broker.

Approximate cost: $110.00

Go there to get some of my meat. Better than Woolies or Coles. Service more personal and overall prices are cheaper. Always has specials. for example, pork stir fry $9.99/kg, a saving of $3/kg.

Approximate cost: $9.99

Had to get gutter and downpipes replaced. Also had to get leaf-stopper installed. Glenn did the quote and work himself. Lots of experience. Good workmanship. On time. Competitively priced. Just make sure you get the final payment details correct, as there was some confusion between cash versus cheque payment! (+70m of guttering + 6 downpipes, $2,300 and $1,200 for the leaf-stopper.)

Approximate cost: $3,500

Barbers. Needed to get my hair trimmed. Abdalla was not in and Mazen cut my hair. Also had my hair washed before it was cut. Had to rinse my own hair after cutting (to get rid of the loose hair) as another customer came in. Hey, for $12, no problem ($8 for cut and $4 for wash.)

Approximate cost: $12