Michaels

Michael’s is a necessary evil for me… I really need this place because it has a great supply of various arts, crafts, and holiday supplies; but I don’t always enjoy going there because I know that ¾ of the time I should expect to have to wait in line for an unreasonable amount of time. There are at least five registers, but I’ve never seen more than two being utilized at a time (usually just one). The way the registers are now set up, once you get in line you are pretty much stuck there, so I would not recommend visiting if you are in a rush or need to be somewhere else any time soon… exiting the store if you aren’t making a purchase is a little annoying as well (the entrance doors do not open to allow you to exit unless someone is entering, so you have to excuse your way through a line if there is one… and there usually is).
Still it is my first stop if I am looking for custom/​regular frames, faux plants and florals, kids crafting supplies, jewelry making or repairing supplies, holiday decorations, etc. The aisles are usually clean and well-​organized, the staff is minimal but pleasant. This is also a great place to find «as seen on TV» items, and for inexpensive solid color t-​shirts for kids.
Be sure to check their website while you are there, you can almost always download a decent % off coupon to use if what you are purchasing isn’t already on sale.

Got some custom framing done (a jersey). Had to return twice in order for them to get it correct. It’s still not 100%, but whatever. I know not to trust them with it now.

I wish all Michaels were set up the same. I find it so hard to find what I need here, especially when I need one or two things and am in a bit of a rush. There’s almost never anyone around to ask where something is.
I get really confused by the set up of the store. The drawing and painting stuff is together, but it seems like everything else is just put wherever they felt like.
Check out takes awhile because they usually only have one register open. They only have three or four registers in the front which doesn’t seen like a lot to me. There’s a little clearance as is section in the corner by the registers, which is nice but I never notice it until i’m all ready in line because it’s kind of hidden.

This Michael’s is in a good location– right next to Home Goods and Best Buy, and right up the road from the Muvico. They’ve got a pretty average size and stock for a Michael’s, but this particular location seems a little understaffed.