The merchandise at Wave can be found at any craft store in any city. If you are interested in this type of wares, find another store that carries the line and shop there. Wave, surprising as it may... More

The merchandise at Wave can be found at any craft store in any city. If you are interested in this type of wares, find another store that carries the line and shop there. Wave, surprising as it may seem, has a no refund policy and they do not make exceptions. Truly, if you are going to buy the vase on the front shelf or the bench in the back and you are not 100% sure that the item will work in your home (or that the recipient will not be 100% satisfied with it,) then buy the item from another store. There are so many stores that treat their customers better than Wave. Reward one of them with your business and their policies will, in turn, reward you for shopping there. Wave has not, according to their sales staff, given a refund in 25 years. When I asked for a refund, the sales staff told me they would rather lose me as a repeat customer than give a refund. That's pretty shocking and that's why you should think twice about shopping at Wave.
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The Wave Gallery is one of my favorite gift shops in all of the many cities I've ever lived in. They have a wonderful selection -- you can find something appropriate for pretty much anyone. They... More

The Wave Gallery is one of my favorite gift shops in all of the many cities I've ever lived in. They have a wonderful selection -- you can find something appropriate for pretty much anyone. They have cards, candles, jewelry, knick-knacks, art and tons of "cutsie items." Prices are reasonable -- depending on what you buy. They do have a nice selection of items in many price ranges. Their merchandise is unique and fun -- not what you would find in a traditional chain card or gift shop. I love to shop here -- and I see something new each time! Highly recommend.
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When Bush won the 2004 election I was incredibly depressed, and slightly nauseous. My husband, however, was despondant. Wave was my first stop, to find a small gift to cheer him up. (I found a... More

When Bush won the 2004 election I was incredibly depressed, and slightly nauseous. My husband, however, was despondant. Wave was my first stop, to find a small gift to cheer him up. (I found a cute card that simply said "yuk" in a bold font, and a pinwheel) They're chockful of wonderous gift items, from jewelry to quirky sculptures, to glassware, books, carved boxes, and a lot of miscellany. Boys of any age, if you're looking for a romantic gift to give a girlfriend or wife, ask the counterlady to help you. They know all the fun stuff hidden in the store, and will direct you to something wonderful. Note: if you really like some of the jewelry, ask about it. Most of it comes from relatively local designers, and sometimes you can special order items.
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