Daiso Japan — Local services in Waitematā

In general, the place is great. Being Japanese myself, it is quite convenient to have Daiso around even at the overseas environment. However one of the staff here is exceptionally impolite- When I asked her whether they have a certain product, she took a glance at me and stared me for a while, then answered something like "Yeah." in a very annoyed tone. She then ushered me to the section, and found that the product was sold out. The way she told me that it was sold out was also unfavorable, I wouldn't want to be communicated like that at any service industry. After she went off, I found the product I was looking for in the shelf, but in a differently designed package. It made me wonder if she really didn't know that they had another version of the product even though she is a staff. If this wasn't taken into account, I would have...

Great selection of things with rude staff. Normally we're happy to go there. Unfortunately the female cashier on Fri afternoon was very rude and grumpy. It was as if we were inconveniencing her.

Didn't give us a bag until we asked for it. Shove the bag and the items roughly as if throwing things to animals. Scowling. No word of thanks nor smile. We left feeling upset with the level of "service".

Perhaps she needs to go for staff training, this was the first time ever receiving horrible service there. Based on that experience I would say that if you're not pakeha, don't expect any service from her!

I nearly took her photo to post on Google review, but refrained from doing so as I don't want to shame...

This shop has so many really good products, some that I had no idea existed or that I even needed until I saw them. I love their stationery the most, but they always have the other bits and bobs I am looking for. Everything is $3.50 except a few special price items, or 3 for $10. It's better quality than your average dollar store. The only annoying thing is that the isles are quite narrow and when it is busy (as every good store on Queen St often is) it is difficult to get through without apologising and asking people to move. Still, Daiso is truly a one-stop-shop for all things practical and homely, and my first choice for cost-effective yet...