Foster's Urban Homeware
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1812
Phone: (267) 671-0588
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Foster's Urban Homeware – by Lauren McCutcheon
In Short
Old City's coolest home décor shop expanded into cavernous digs, housing hip designs for urbanites dwelling in studios and penthouses alike. Bathed in the glow of green, orange and blue walls, the Old City gallery crowd shops for bottle openers and magnets. The former machine shop is chock-full of elegantly funky home elements on the edge of modern design. It's a grown-up mixture of downstairs at Urban Outfitters, Ikea, art gallery and Michael Graves for Target.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThis place is perfect for finding delightfully affordable gifts for just about anyone, from baby to boyfriend.
When to GoShop midweek to get the best wares and avoid crowds.
User Reviews for Foster's Urban Homeware
11/06/2006 Posted by citygal80
I love Foster's for their funky products and reasonable prices. However, as someone who shops there consistently and makes consistent purchases, the customer service is much less than stellar. Without a doubt some of the employees who work there are some of the most sullen and un-helpful EMO people I have encountered, which ruins a lot of the atmosphere of such a great place. On more than one occasion, I have asked a question of the salespeople regarding a product and gotten a snippy response. I inquired about a table I liked and they told me it wasn't for sale, said it was special order, and then turned and went back to chatting with the other employee - and wouldn't offer me any more information on it. I asked to purchase the store display of an item since it was the last one and they made a big stink of repackaging it in the box for me (it was glass). I bought curtains and asked about their return policy on them in case they didn't work and they arrogantly told me that maybe I should figure out exactly what I wanted before I bought something so I wouldn't have to return them. They made it so difficult for me to register there for my wedding that I changed my mind and didn't register there! They are lucky they have such good product (it keeps me going back) as it must make up for their lack of customer service!
Pros: Great products, space, location
Cons: customer service and employees
12/15/2002 Posted by mmp1
great store - great quality - great products customer service LACKS for anyone not of the helps persuassion!!
Pros: great merchandise
Cons: tepid to customers
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