(212) 533-2732
414 Ave Of The Americas
New York,
NY
10011
40.734
-73.9991
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
C O BIGELOW PHARMACY
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About C O Bigelow Pharmacy
The Editor
Sandra Ramani
Citysearch
The Scene – A West Village mainstay for more than 150 years, the family-run Bigelow is home to countless lines of beauty products and a pharmacy. Today's clientele includes everyone from Greenwich Village grandmas to savvy celebs, but this is also where Mark Twain bought his toothpaste and John Belushi slumped at the (now-gone) soda fountain, and there's still a definite Old-World feel here--from the homeopathic remedies and men's shaving tools to the prescriptions area where the staff greets many customers by name. – – The Goods – Some of beauty's trendiest names and…
09/05/08
Find what you need here
by michaelcwong at Citysearch
I always find the right thing here; selection is not equaled anywhere else. As for service, yesterday I wandered one time around the store myself and appeared lost, so Colleen offered her help. She patiently helped me find 3 different items; she would consult her colleagues where needed, gave some recommendations based on her experience, interpreted the labels for me and ultimately gave me a couple choices from which I could pick my purchase. Also, I was carrying multiple bags that day after a bunch of shopping and Colleen noticed it was a little awkward for me to carry, so she got 2 extra large Bigelow bags, helped me pack the bags with even weight and sent me on my way. This was effort unrelated to a sale (after I had paid and left the counter), and I give extra points for that. You might not get the superficial retail service from bubbling sales people you might get in some shops, but I felt Colleen listened to what I said and helped me find what I needed.
- Pros: Selection
- Cons: Selection is bad for indecisive people like me
08/29/08
Products great, staff not so much
by chivali at Citysearch
I stopped in yesterday and was quickly reminded why I stopped shopping here. The products are great, hard to find and high end that is not something that has ever changed. Unfortunately the staff is rude. They have a couldn't be bothered attitude and no concept of customer service. I was looking for a bronzer. I brought what remained of it with me to try to match up the color as close as possible. When I showed it to her I was told they didn't have that brand or anything close and she wasn't going to show me anything that didn't match it. I'm in sales and I've done some retail. If you don't have exactly what the customer is looking for it is worth it for you to try to find a close match. I was clearly interested in finding something. The store was not crowded so it wasn't like I as taking up her time but she made me feel as if I was wasting her time. It might be a little frustrating going into a department store to get cosmetics but atleast the sales people are interested in making a sale and taking care of you with respect and service.
- Pros: Great products
- Cons: Staff and service
02/02/04
fantastic atmosphere
by greekgots at Citysearch
No wonder this place has been in business for 160 years! Interesting products (such as 'new car scent' and 'funeral home' perfume) line up the shelves, and "real" new yorkers seem to shop here for the bizarre little things Bigalows offers. The atomoshere here is very unique. However, the most impressive thing about the place is the very attractive staff, particularly the men who work the back pharmacy! wink wink ladies...
- Pros: atmosphere
The Details on C O Bigelow Pharmacy
The Extras:
Not only does the pharmacy still offer citywide delivery (with a fee for some areas), but the staff will also custom-flavor liquid medicines (for both kids and adults) to help them go down easier.
Category:
Pharmacies, Beauty Supply Stores, Stationery Stores, Wholesale Medical Equipment, Gift Shops, Cosmetics, Wholesale Abdominal Supports, Truss Manufacturers, Health Care Equipment
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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