Reviews for Lida Wholesale
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Monday: 8AM - 4PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 4PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 4PM
Thursday: 8AM - 4PM
Friday: 8AM - 4PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed
Ratings
Google: 4/5 BBB: A+Lida Wholesale
1292 5th St NE, Washington
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This wholesale place is small, but you can find what you need. If they don't have it, they can try and get it for you within days. The staff are friendly, but the owners sound rude, but you gotta understand English is their second language, and I assume they're Asian. With all the respect, they do sound rude, but they're helpful and have to do their living too. Before paying, make sure you have the correct colors or items. They won't negotiate prices, so don't get upset on the way they will respond.
I've been a fan of Lida's for many years. Yes, parking is horrible!! (hence the 4 star). You'll find the warehouses taking up lots of space with the loading/unloading so I try to plan my visits to pre-opening mid-week or first thing on Saturday mornings. But, you'll also fight parking with the breakfast crowds that frequent the area on Saturday. My purchases always surround floral and/or any type of decor (vases, bling wrap, acrylic stones, pearls, foam, etc.) for events that I decorate. Be sure to check out the items hung at the register area...hard to see everything and if super busy, you'll find it almost impossible to ask to see each item hanging out of reach. When...read full review
My mom been coming here for years! Mostly for flowers and other items! Parking here is an absolute nightmare ! I came with my mom recently to get some flowers to make arrangements for a family memorial service. It was worth it! The aisles are very narrow and hard to maneuver a cart but don't plan to stay long in here. Get what you need and get out. It was so tragic that Ms. Lida lost her husband and son right here but she continued running the store. I'm glad they're still in business!