David "Baron of Midtown" K.'s Profile
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Listed in: Norcross? Nah. Peachtree…
I've been lying to myself because it's actually been easier than I expected to service my account through my agent and her team.
I bought a new car over the weekend and right afterward went online to update my policy. I didn't finish because there were so many steps and lots of information was required. I ended up calling my agent instead and everything was done within minutes... and without me having to provide all of the stuff that they were asking for online.
Listed in: Basically..., Me First!
1 Previous Review:
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12/23/2011 First to Review
I just saved a ton of money on my car insurance... and I didn't call GEICO.
One of the employee benefits at my new company is an insurance discount with Liberty Mutual. At first I didn't pay much attention to it because usually corporate discount programs are a small percentage off of their most expensive rates. They don't really save you much and are a way for companies to look like they're giving you something special. That's probably true with this program, but I ended up saving several hundred dollars once they factored in additional discounts that applied to my rate.
Kim Duncan is our contact here and she has a team of people who assist her clients. She was out when I called, so one of her associates helped me with my quote. When she initially told me how much my car insurance would cost I thought it was based on a 6-month term (my current company does it like that) and I nearly hung up. I'm glad I clarified that she was talking about an annual amount because I signed up immediately.
I have full coverage plus all of the Liberty Mutual additional services like free windshield repair and roadside assistance. I had been with Esurance for the last few years and thought I had a good rate. I definitely had myself fooled because not only am I paying less, I feel like Liberty Mutual is a better company and now I have an actual agent to call if I have a problem. I mean, the Esurance customer service was always responsive. It's just nice to know you have someone who knows your situation and will always be there to assist with insurance needs.
Other than a few follow-up delays, my only complaint is a penalty I was assessed for a non-moving violation that happened in 2010. For the most part I have a perfect driving record. No points. No tickets. No moving violations. No accidents. Just this one "defective equipment" ticket and it caused my rate to increase by about $300. I'm still saving money by switching, but it's a little frustrating that I was penalized for something like this. I asked them where they received their information so I could dispute its accuracy and she said it was on my driving record. That's not true. I recently got a copy of my official GA DMV report and it's completely clear.
Oh well... their 3 year timeline expires in September, so in a few months I'll really have something to celebrate.
Otherwise I like the store. Compared to the 24 hour location I use in Midtown it's immaculate. The layout is a little dated and they definitely overuse mirrors as decoration (or as a survelliance tool).
They're busy. Not as busy as other Walgreens and that's a huge relief.
Listed in: Norcross? Nah. Peachtree…
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 816-7900
Dermatology Affiliates
Category:
Dermatologists
Neighborhood: Midtown
Fortunately, Dr. Taliaferro is fabulous. I think I might love her more than Dr. Forney (although for different reasons). If I need to hear bad news I'd probably rather Dr. Forney tell me. There's something about her that makes me trust everything she says. She's got an awesome bedside manner.
Dr. Taliaferro would probably be good at stuff like that too, but she's turned into my go-to for cosmetic stuff. I'm sure Dr. Forney would be great at giving injections. She's so good at giving motherly advice that I think I might feel some sort of way while she's shooting me up with Botox. Dr. Taliaferro is younger and seems cooler. Their differences work well.
I've been to their new Midtown office twice and I like it a lot. Parking is great, although it's literally a block from my house and I walk most times. They've obviously invested a lot in furnishings because everything looks very expensive.
Listed in: Atlanta Doctors I Trust
Atlanta, GA 30341
(888) 225-4770
Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta
Categories:
Car Dealers,
Auto Repair
I received an email from the General Manager of this dealership to follow-up on the Toyota Prius that XXX was helping me find. Funny story, I've never even heard of XXX and they had't sent me any messages. I emailed the GM with that information and he didn't respond. I sent another email the next day asking him why he asked if XXX was helping me if he didn't even care. Then I got an email from someone else stating that the GM didn't actually email me. It was just an auto-responder.
UGH!!!!!
COULD SOMEONE PLEASE JUST HELP ME FIND A FUCKING CAR?!
Listed in: Car Buying 101
I succumbed to the temptation and ordered a Nicky roll based on the numerous recommendations from Foursquare. Don't do it. It's awful! It's a giant roll with pretty much every type of fish available all rolled together with a cold piece of asparagus and some avocado. Oh, and it's tempura fried. It's something you can't eat in one bite, but it's too tasteless to eat in multiple bites.
They got an extra star for service. Even though it took forever (over 30 minutes) to get my spicy basil chicken during lunch, they were really attentive with filling my glass and making sure I had everything set to go. I initially sat down at the bar and anticipated eating there, but it took so long that I had to leave before the rest of my came.
Listed in: Norcross? Nah. Peachtree…
I came to lunch here with two of my co-workers last month and since then it's been on my mind... to the point of me coming here every day this week.
Even during the afternoon when it's really busy I'm able to get in and out in less than half an hour (that's including time to eat). They always have a lot of people working the line and that helps move everyone along.
They don't offer as many options as Moe's or Willy's, but I think that's part of the appeal. Simple, good quality food. I'm all for that and don't seem to miss any of the extras. Lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa is pretty much all I need to add to my meat, beans, and delicious cilantro lime rice.
Listed in: Norcross? Nah. Peachtree…
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 841-0316
Express
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighborhood: Buckhead
Molly and I came here on the Friday before Christmas because she had to return something. I guess we'll call my purchase a case of "I didn't know I needed it" because I ended up finding my Christmas Eve outfit here, even though I had something in my closet that probably would have worked.
I really love their men's dress shirts because they fit me so well. My normal preference for work clothes is Jos. A Bank, but to get the fit I prefer I have to buy their Tailored Fit at almost double the cost of these shirts.
Anyway, I love my new red button down shirt and black skinny tie. I especially loved the 30% off tie sale they were having... and I was ecstatic about saving another $15 off of my $60 purchase with my Foursquare check-in.
Holler!
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 662-0537
QuikTrip
Categories:
Gas & Service Stations,
Convenience Stores
This is just like other QuikTrips. Lots of pumps. Bright lights. Reliable gas at the lowest prices in town. Unfortunately because of the neighborhood (I assume) it's easy to get uncomfortable getting out of your car. It's not scary, per se, but I've been approached at least twice by different guys in trucks telling me they can fix my bumper for cash. Also, a lot of times you'll see people inexplicably hanging out in parked cars in front of the store. They're not buying gas. Maybe they're waiting on someone? I dunno. It seems like they just don't have anything better to do.
It's not so bad that I'd stop coming here. I just know it could be better if they'd do a better job of enforcing no loitering policies, which I assume they have.
Listed in: Norcross? Nah. Peachtree…
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 982-0366
Gail K Fabrics
Categories:
Bridal,
Fashion,
Fabric Stores
The shoes didn't turn out as she wanted, but it wasn't for lack of trying. Thanks to the wonderful people here she was able to pick up 30 stones and they were exactly what she wanted.
Of course, this place is more than just sparkles and glitter. It's fabric and warm smiles. I'm not much into DIY clothes (not because I'm not stuck up... I just don't have that talent). If I were, this would be my go-to spot for everything.
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I had no idea what to order and the person at the counter said her favorite sandwich was the TBR (turkey, bacon, ranch). I decided to try it out and it might become my favorite.
I totally get that they make the sandwiches fresh, I was kind of annoyed by the wait. Not a line or anything. Just the time it takes to get your food. You can fax or email your order in, so I think I'm going to start doing that.
Just in case you were wondering, the 14" Super is huge. I'm usually a pretty hungry guy and it's actually too much. The 7" Regular was probably just right, but I'm going to experiment with the 10.5" Large next time. *insert size queen references here*