I liken this place to WOMO or Airbnb: something everyone should know about! Granted I have only used them twice (needed a new fridge and a new washing machine) but I have been greatly impressed both times. After doing research for the best prices around, they beat the rest of the competition. Delivery is free, (and I live in an outer suburb) an added bonus. They delivered on time even giving me a ring before they were due to come out. All in all, a fantastic way to purchase new appliances.

I sent this company an email to find out about their rates as I was wanting to compare with my current supplier. They immediately began to bombard me with telephone calls. I told them that I wasn't interested in changing and thought that that would be the end of the story.

A few weeks later I got a phone call from my supplier letting me know that the changeover to my new supplier (???!!!) was scheduled to go ahead.

I rang Simply Energy and told them that I had not asked to change my supplier. They told me that I had verbally agreed to go with them (I had not) and that there was nothing I could do as the cooling off period had ended. If I wanted to change back I would incur a disconnection fee!!! To say I was livid is an understatement. I asked to speak to a manager and was told there was no point as he would merely tell me the same thing. I was then put on hold for so long that I had to hang up. I rang back later in the day and was told the same thing by a different person. I questioned the cooling off period - how could there be a cooling off period if I had not received notification of joining? I asked to listen to the recording of my supposed telephone conversation in which I joined up, but none could be provided. I then threatened to lodge a complaint with the EWOV (Energy and Water Ombudsman) and miraculously the woman on the telephone, after spending several minutes talking to her manager, agreed that I could cancel (a service I had never signed up for) without incurring a fee!!!!!

I find it amazing that suppliers can simply (no pun intended!)hijack your electricity supply and tie you into a contract without your knowledge. It makes me wonder how companies such as this can operate with such a lack of integrity, even going so far as to call me a liar and tell me that I had signed up with them when I knew very well I had not.

I started coming here after reading the only other review in Womo and am very glad I made the change.

Even though they specialise in treating exotic animals, they also treat 'ordinary' pets. The girls are lovely and friendly and Brendan one of the most caring vets I have met. I also like having the same person looking after my 'baby' each time I go to the vet. At my old vets you could have a different person each time.

I think this place is one of the area's best kept secrets.

Beautiful salon and great service and haircut. I have never had much luck finding a good hairdresser but this one is excellent. They look after you, listen to you and do what you ask. Very reasonable cost too. No loud obnoxious music, offered me good coffee. I am going back to get my hair coloured next week. Very impressed as I am fussy when it comes to my hair.

Approximate cost: $70.00

I had been looking for a flooring place as I needed to replace the carpets in my home - I wanted timber floors for the hallway and new carpet in one of the bedrooms. I had done a lot of research but couldn't find anyone that I liked. My property manager suggested I drop in to see these guys.

From the minute I stepped into the shop at Lilydale I knew I'd found the right place. Debbie and Amanda were lovely and very helpful. With the range of options available the choice was daunting but they managed to guide me through the maze and helped me choose the perfect flooring.

The floors have just been installed by 2 very professional carpenters who were meticulous in their work - a rare quality these days. They let me know when they were coming, showed up on time and did an amazing job of laying the new floors down. I am totally impressed with this company and extremely happy with my new floors.

Very satisfied customer.

From the street, this restaurant resembles many of the dozens of others in the area, with perhaps the only clue being the exotic rattan tables and armchairs on the pavement where you can have a drink whilst waiting for your friends.

We had booked a large table at the back of the restaurant, which was quite enchanting with the dim interior lit only by fairy lights: 10 out of ten for the decor!

The staff that night were faultless! Friendly but unobtrusive. Our water glasses were replenished without us needing to ask - a big plus in my book!
Being a large party, we ordered the banquet and were not disappointed. The food is described as Asian fusion. Course after course of delicious dishes arrived at our table at regular intervals. Highlights for me were the coconut braised wagyu beef shin with pickled cucumber and the delicious caramelised coconut custard with poached pineapple & crispy black rice dessert. Truly a memorable meal.

On the down side, the corrugated iron roof in the rear section which has no air conditioning, would make for an unpleasant dining experience on a very hot night (fortunately the temperature had been a comfortable 25 degrees), and the wooden benches we sat on left my back feeling very tender for a couple of days. I highly recommend that they replace these for more comfortable seating. If you make a booking, make sure you ask for a table without the benches. And do bring strong glasses or a torch to read the menu as the lighting is very dim.

This place is not exactly cheap but you get what you pay for. My companions and I all agreed that we would return.

Approximate cost: $26-34

Very enjoyable night out at Club Ringwood. Food better than expected and entertainment was great. Initially one of the waitress was a bit terse, but the rest of the staff were fabulous! Very friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back. Good venue. I was pleasantly surprised as I hadn't expected much.

Approximate cost: $20.00

I have been looking for a good electrolysis person for years and finally found her! Sejal is absolutely lovely. Her salon is not in a big shopping complex or shopping strip but at the rear of her property and it is a delight to be in with lovely music, and essential oils. She is one of the best electrolysis operators I have come across and is very friendly yet professional. I would not have any hesitation in recommending her. I am going back to try out her facials and manicures soon.

Approximate cost: $20.00

Very happy customer. Needed to have my car cleaned and the seats shampooed due to new puppy in the family. Dropped it off and went shopping at my favourite shopping centre. Picked up the car after I had finished and was very pleasantly surprised...it looked and smelt like a new car again!! Great job and not that expensive. Have gone to other car wash places that charged a lot more.

Quirky little French cafe/restaurant. Don't go expecting a 5 star dining experience, but the food is consistently good and authentically French, as is the wine. Go for the ambience and the music. It feels a little bit like being in a small bistro in the provinces of France. Unpretentious with good service, which makes a nice change from a lot of French restaurants around Melbourne.