Norman's Hallmark Shop — Local services in Ellicott City

I was in this store today to get a Father’s Day for my dad. While they have a vast selection of cards for Father’s Day, the selection of cards for “Dad From Son” is absolutely pathetic and embarrassing. There are all of 10 cards for “Dad from Son”, of which 8 of they are “funny” and are meant for a child to give to his dad. Yet, there are 50 cards for “Dad from Daughter” with a mix of serious and funny options. This is absolutely pathetic as a son trying to find a nice sincere card to give to his father. When I said something to the person at the register about it she merely remarked and said “I know…we are still waiting on cards…and we might have more in the back, but don’t have the staff to put them out”. Well, one, Father’s Day is 13 days away. Two, there were at least three people working in the store, one at the register and at least two on the floor. For a store that’s mildly busy and not overwhelmingly large, there seemed to be adequate staffing...

I drove to six different places when I googled that says they sale postcards in vain. When I almost gave up someone told me to check this store out. Though, it was 15 minutes away it was well worth it. They save the day for me, because I found the MD postcards I was looking for, the staff is very friendly. The place was very clean, organized and inviting. When you become a member for free, you get all types of goodies. I get to pick a free card today, thank you so much that was unexpected. I appreciate you guys having this store...

Absolutely remarkable! The store was full of treasures! There was even a young man who came up to ask us if he could help us find anything. It reminded me of the department stores of a bygone era. The lines were long when we started to pay but they went quickly because they had four cashiers working there that Saturday because it was close to Christmas, unlike a lot of the other stores where there wasn't a sales clerk in sight. I've always loved the Hallmark store at that location and it did not...