Godfreys (North Perth, Perth Australia)

Shop 387, Corner Fitzgerald St. & Alma St.
North Perth Western Australia 6006
Phone: (08) 9228 4662
Website
Hours 
     Mon - Fri     9:00am - 5:00pm
     Sat     9:00am - 4:00pm
     Sun     11:00am - 5:00pm

Godfreys North Perth has a decent selection of personal and commercial vacuums (bagful, bagless, suction, steam, washers) from good vacuum brands, and vacuum  spare parts and cleaning products.  

I entered this place on a Sunday morning, just because it was open, it is in the North Perth Plaza area and, most importantly, my old vacuum had broken in the middle of my vacuuming! The building and shop are not appealing, ugly looking, and run down. However, after my visit, I really recommend this place.
 
I wasn't looking for a good looking dreamy Dyson (sigh), but for an affordable and good quality small vacuum. A lady called Yolanda made my visit fast and good. She was very matter of fact, she asked me about my budget, size of apartment, use of the vacuum, and what I wanted it for. Then, she pointed to three items that would fit my criteria. I tried two on a carpet there. It took me 10 minutes to buy my new rocket-pocket affordable good-branded vacuum, perfect for me and my apartment. Yolanda also went out her way to help me with the delivery of the vacuum as it was a bit bulky for me to carry. 

GOOD
Good selection of vacuum brands and spare partsGood prices, sales and discounts
Open every day of the week
Knowledgeable caring  staff
They sell spare parts
They do repairs!

SO-SO
The shop is run down and ugly looking
The selection of budget bagless vacuums was small for a place that specialises in vacuums!

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Fiji Airways (Australian branch)

Fiji Airways Sydney

Level 5 280 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000     

Phone: 1800 230150

Mon - Fri: 09:00AM to 05:00PM
Email 

Website

Photo courtesy of  Desktop

I have used Fiji Airways twice in my last holiday from/to Australia and my experience has been very positive. Fiji Airways might not be the best airline in the world, but they are not OK for such a small country! 

The outbound flight was overnight, and the plane was one of those older ones with ceiling drop TVs and small seats. Nothing to complain, as this happens often with many overnight flights from humble international airlines.

My return flight took place during the day, and the plane was a modern one, with more spacious seats, individual TVs, and a good entertainment program - as good as any good airline.

The crew were lovely, smiley and helpful, although a bit distracted at times.

The food was dreadful both ways, with most things over-sugared, over-fatty, far from healthy.

The departure from Nadi was delayed for more than half an hour due to administrative paperwork! It was during the Christmas period, I guess many staff at the airport were on holidays, so that might be the reason. However, now that I think about it, and the only thing that comes to my mind is "Fiji Time" :D. It might not put it on your face if you have time-tight connecting flights on arrival and you have to change terminals.

They wanted customers to provide feedback before leaving the last flight, and the crew passed offering feedback forms. This puts a lot of pressure on customers, who might not be happy with the flight and/or the crew. Also, filling a form is the last thing you want to do on a flight when you are on holidays!

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
= They need to reinvent their menu. That is a necessity. Also, it says a lot about an airline.

= They could easily offer electronic feedback forms. Include them in the entertainment menu, in flight information section. This system would collect more feedback, and more honest, from customers than the one now offered.

= Oh, just feeling a bit fanciful today, but the uniforms need of a revamp, too! Fiji is such a colourful exuberant beautiful country, that the uniforms somewhat do not reflect that to me :O.

I would not hesitate flying with Fiji Airways again.
"Fiji Time" got under mi skin, and even over it. Bulla Vinaka!

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