I purchased something from this store after being promised that it was truly authentic. I checked with several friends from Nepal and found out that what Dechen sold me was just a cheap imitation off the street! I was really astounded and angry. No wonder she was willing to come down on the price. I'm never going back.\r
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I recently discovered another Tibetan store called Himalayan Frontiers (and no, Dechen does not own it as she claims to. I verified with the owners of HF and they have NO connection). This store has very good quality items and they tell the truth. You have to see it to appreciate it. Its at the Triangle Town Center Mall. They also won Best Gift Shop in Raleigh for 3 years running. You have to check it out!
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