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Rating Summary based on 13 reviews

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  • 42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 frankiecesca

    Member since 01/08/2005

    Reviews written: 368

    4 Stars Working for the well known card shop 02/10/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages nice staff, not complicated work

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not the best paid job!

    I used to work at Clinton cards years ago when I was younger - in fact it was my first job! The shop may have changed slightly since then on how it's run but judging by the other reviews, it hasn't changed much! I was employed by Clinton cards for just under 3 years and during this time I did do quite a bit of training. I'll start from the beginning and cover as much as I can! Applying and the interview: I saw the ad placed in the window that they needed staff for the busy Christmas period on a temporary basis - this was just what I was looking for as at the time I was just going into college ... more
  • 30 of 33 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    weebill

    2 Stars Licence to print money! 29/05/2008
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Always have what you are looking for.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Far too expensive.

    I am writing this as a review about buying from the shop and not working in it!! Right thats got that straight lets get on............. When it comes to buying Birthday, anniversary or any other type of greeting cards it seems I am stuck between a rock and a hard place where I live. There are plenty card and gift shops around me but they are either very cheap and tacky, don't have much to choose from or are Clinton cards. Now with Clinton cards you really do get decent quality and you certainly get plenty choice, I have never gone into a Clinton`s store and not found what I am looking for they ... more
  • 17 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 lorriellah

    Member since 10/06/2009

    Reviews written: 526

    3 Stars Way over priced! 24/09/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages nice atmosphere

    Disadvantages Disadvantages expensive

    Now i do like to spend time chosing cards for special occasions for my friends and family. I like to put thought into it and chose the best card for that particular person so I do like to have a lot of choice and good quality when looking which is why I often find myself shopping in Clinton Cards. Clinton Cards is a card shop which is in most high streets, in fact in most towns there are about two or three stores! The stores are often larger than other card shops and are well laid out and spcious. The larger stores have lots of space in the aisles making it quite a plesant shopping experience ... more
  • 5 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    haydn96

    4 Stars Clinton Cards 18/09/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages fantastic range

    Disadvantages Disadvantages pricey

    Clinton Cards is, currently the largest retailer in cards and gift wrapping products...etc in the UK. It was founded in the 60's in Essex but now has over 700 shops in the Uk especially since it bought out The Birthdays Group. The largest branch is in Leeds and measures a massive 10,750 square feet spread across two floors. This is in the Guiness Book of Records as being the largest Greeting Card Store in the world Cl inton Cards is predominantly a greeting card shop and therefore stocks an enormous amount of greeting cards for every conceivable occasion They are continually trying to cover ... more
  • 10 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 little_feets88

    Member since 25/03/2010

    Reviews written: 64

    2 Stars Million Dollar Markup! 10/04/2010
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Great quality cards and gifts.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Ridiculous prices.

    The buying and sending of cards and gifts for special occassions and seasonal holidays has become somewhat of a 'must do' for us, and unfortunately, finding everything you need to do so can be a bit of a pain in the neck! Clintons stores popped up on the high street to offer us all the occassion, greetings and holiday cards and gifts we could ever wish to purchase and send, all under one roof! The idea behind the store is a very helpful, and successful one, which has us all flocking through its open doors the minute a birthday is around the corner, or a national holiday is creeping upon us. It ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Sammy1786

    1 Star Good job, Horrid Career 10/07/2010
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Good little part time job to gain work experience

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Rude colleagues, poor pay

    I worked with Clinton Cards for 1 year and started off as a Sales Assistant in 2005 with duties such as - Till work - Stock Replenishment - Window dressing and Shelf displays - Cash Handling - Customer Service - In-house cleaning duties - Checking off deliveries I progressed through the training in the form of a book and first level was the bronze and once I completed this I received the certificate. My pay was £4.80 an hour and was minimum wage for my age of 18-19. After a few months I noticed the Trainee manager lady who was working there at the time seemed a bit off with me and then one day ... more
  • 15 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 kiss_me2070

    Member since 11/02/2004

    Reviews written: 999

    2 Stars When the best isn't good enough! 27/02/2007
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Busy during xmas, Quiet during the week,

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No training as promised, Low-pay

    ***MY WORK EXPERIENCE*** I worked for Clintons for over 4 years, and started off as a sales assistant in 2001. (My first job, after leaving school) My job roles were: - Stock Replenishment - Cash Handling - Customer Service - General house-keeping duties such as cleaning, etc. - Stock-take Whilst working as a sales assistant I was given a bronze book, to go through and read and answer various questions which would help me progress up to a higher position such as Supervisor. After completing this book, you receive a certificate. I think my pay was about £4.80 an hour, which was about the ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    blabberwort

    3 Stars behind the times 25/02/2010
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Clean shop, polite staff

    Disadvantages Disadvantages expensive, behind the times

    Clintons cards is a shop which as it's name suggests sells cards. They do also sell other items such as small gifts, soft toys etc but the focus is on cards. The cards are good quality but you can expect to pay a lot for a card from here. No matter what the occasion the chances are that clintons will have a card for you. No matter where the shop has been located I have always found it to be clean with helpful staff. This is the home of the range me to you bears. Theres also a new range of blue nose friends. While these ranges are cute I wouldnt say they were any better than a lot of other ... more
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 naughtyangel69

    Member since 21/10/2004

    Reviews written: 94

    4 Stars Clintons Cards - Good choice for small gifts 27/05/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Choice, helpfulness of staff, ordering to products

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Some items slightly pricey

    I have to say first that I am rating this store as somewhere to shop, not somewhere to work, so the category choices I have made are not accurate. I went into Clinton's earlier today, which is unusual for me as I make all my own cards. But I was in need of a small gift that was nice for a relative. I was advised Clintons have plenty of nice things to choose from. When I entered the store it was lovely and clean and everything seemed to be in the correct place (I can only speak for my local Grimsby store). I found everything was laid out well, and there was indeed plenty of choice. When I ... more
  • 15 of 26 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 diddy1

    Member since 22/09/2005

    Reviews written: 20

    4 Stars Not a bad job! 01/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Friendly staff, staff discount

    Disadvantages Disadvantages working weekends

    I worked as a sales assistant at the Marlow store for 6 months in 2004. I found the staff I worked with extremely friendly, and we also went out after work on a few occasions. I was earning just over £5 per hour.. which wasn't bad. Also you get a 25% staff discount. Typical Day During a typical day (9am-5.30/6pm), you had to fill up your card sections, take money to the bank, had about 1 hour 15 min break during day (1hr for lunch), tidy up store. - Store opened at 9am - each member of staff then had their own sections to fill and tidy during the day, as well as taking hour turns serving on ... more
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