Hi

Jul 26, 2007 22:42

So, I'm moving to Pittsburgh in September. I wanted to solicit some advice ( Read more... )

money: banking, sports: biking, places: swissvale, transportation: bicycles, retail

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ciara_belle July 27 2007, 03:05:50 UTC
1. Yeah, those are all pretty close. Maybe also look at Edgewood and Forest Hills. Both will probably be cheaper than Squirrel Hill, but it depends on what sort of atmosphere you're looking for. If you want something more urban, SH or Shadyside is your best choice.

2. I use PNC. They're pretty good.

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jess_s July 27 2007, 03:14:07 UTC
1. edgewood
2. pnc. i am ok with them.
3. Pittsburgh Pro Bicycles pghprobikes.com
5876 Forbes Ave, squirrel hill, (412) 521-2453
or
Gatto Cycling & Fitness bicycle.gattocycle.com
7501 Penn Ave, (412) 731-9200

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chopper11 July 27 2007, 03:21:53 UTC
I just moved from Pittsburgh but i can answer the bank question. PNC!

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_aqualung_ July 27 2007, 13:34:16 UTC
I agree. Pittsburgh Pro offers some of the best service. They're very knowledgeable, honest and friendly. I bought 4 of my last 5 bicycles (for myself and family) there.

My wife had a bad experience at Biketec trying to get me a Mtn inner tube once. Will never set foot in there again.

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allthingsnoisy July 27 2007, 04:24:58 UTC
1. Why not Swissvale? I live here and I love my neighborhood. I work in Oakland.

2. First Commonwealth. Yep--been with them over ten years.

3. No bike shopping here, sorry.

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eiais July 27 2007, 05:22:42 UTC
I can only really answer one:

2. I love PNC. I'd recommend them to anyone. They've been so good to me. For example I got my account when I was 16 and opened a savings account when I was in college. The minimum for not getting charge is $400, and when I dipped a little below it for a few days, I got charged, but I went to the bank and asked about it and they told me sorry it's our policy and everything - BUT WAIT "you opened the account before we changed our policy about free student savings accounts - so we'll reverse the charges and give you a no minimum savings account."

That's just one example. They have absolutely great customer service.

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