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I stick by my original review (written FOUR years ago), and I am definitely not a staff member. I was a high school student at the time who found the staff to be phenomenal. To be fair, my treatment...
I stick by my original review (written FOUR years ago), and I am definitely not a staff member. I was a high school student at the time who found the staff to be phenomenal. To be fair, my treatment was conducted between 2003 and 2004. At the time, this was a quality establishment, and I rated it on what went on during my own personal experience. If the quality of service has gone down, that's unfortunate and this deserves to be noted (as the other poster has done). I was not trying to spew lies - I really did have a great experience here. The location was in a shady area, but the facility itself was nice and clean. If the services for the price are not worthwhile (and yes, I too paid $5000), steer clear.
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Years of classical training were paying off and I was ready to trade in my slightly-better-than-student level viola for a professional instrument. I was referred to Robert Cauer Violins by my...
Years of classical training were paying off and I was ready to trade in my slightly-better-than-student level viola for a professional instrument. I was referred to Robert Cauer Violins by my regular instrument repairman (Kevin Smith of Encinitas—look him up as well, he’s excellent), and was amazed when I walked through the door. Based out of what looked like a home, the interior made trying out instruments an amazing experience. With wooden, carpeted floors, the acoustics were very nice and allowed me to hear the instruments I was trying out in a much better manner than in a regular music store. There was a wide selection of instruments in varying price ranges, and the man that assisted me took great care in showing me instruments that fit my needs and wants. I was able to take out two instruments to try them out further at home, and felt as though I got a very good deal on the instrument I ended up buying. They also sell other stringed instruments as well as a very nice selection of bows (which are also very well priced), and also did an extremely good job repairing my old instrument. Robert Cauer himself is a very gifted musician, and was kind enough to step in and talk to us about the instruments we were looking at. They also took the time to check in with us after my purchase, making sure that everything was working out all right and I was satisfied with my purchase. Though it was a two hour drive from my home, I was extremely pleased with the service I received and the selection and pricing that was available.
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After years of migraines, neck pain, and unbearable teeth grinding, I was finally diagnosed with TMJ. Fortunately for me, there was a specialist nearby who came very well recommended. The doctors...
After years of migraines, neck pain, and unbearable teeth grinding, I was finally diagnosed with TMJ. Fortunately for me, there was a specialist nearby who came very well recommended. The doctors and assistants at the TMJ Therapy Centre did a comprehensive initial exam and sat both myself and my father down to explain every result and all of my treatment options. We paid for the entire course of the therapy upfront (I believe they also offer payment options), and for the months that followed, I received excellent service every time I went in. Because my schedule was limited (I was leaving for college before the treatment was supposed to be finished), they were able to work with me and amend the treatment plan accordingly. The office also offers orthodontic services as well as other dental services, and every single staff member is extremely well trained, professional, and kind. They made me feel relaxed during a very stressful time, and worked around my schedule in order to allow me to get the most out of therapy.
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In conjunction with the TMJ therapy I was receiving, the doctor thought it would be highly beneficial to get chiropractic work done as well. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Mersky, and after...
In conjunction with the TMJ therapy I was receiving, the doctor thought it would be highly beneficial to get chiropractic work done as well. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Mersky, and after even my first appointment, I started to feel a lot better. I had been experiencing severe back and neck pain for years, and was convinced that there would be no relief. Along with his chiropractic work, Dr. Mersky also advised me nutritionally, offering helpful suggestions backed by medical research that he felt would make me feel and function better. The office itself also sells orthopedic shoes, and the other doctor that works there is also very good. The staff is extremely nice, and they get to know you on a personal basis, which is a comforting rarity these days. Though it was a little out of the way for me (I lived over twenty miles away), the commute was definitely more than worth it as all of my symptoms were relieved after regular appointments.
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After getting our dog, we wanted to get him checked out as soon as possible, but we couldn’t really afford the expensive vets that tend to populate the area. The clinic did a lot of check-up and...
After getting our dog, we wanted to get him checked out as soon as possible, but we couldn’t really afford the expensive vets that tend to populate the area. The clinic did a lot of check-up and preventive work for our dog, and we were pleased with the affordability and caring nature of the staff. However, after voicing our concerns on how we thought our dog was overweight, the vet we worked with told us he was healthy and that he was normal. We later found out that our dog was morbidly obese, something that made me unhappy to find out as we could have started treating him for that earlier. Overall, a good experience, but keep in mind that it is meant for those who cannot really afford a regular vet and it is not meant to be abused by those who can.
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When we needed a last minute floral arrangement, all of the other florists wanted to charge us an arm and a leg for what we wanted. Crystal Gardens was the only florist that was not only able to...
When we needed a last minute floral arrangement, all of the other florists wanted to charge us an arm and a leg for what we wanted. Crystal Gardens was the only florist that was not only able to get our order done in time, but was also able to keep the cost reasonable. We were very pleased with the quality of the arrangements and the flowers. When another emergency event (prom!) caused us to need another quick floral favor (boutonniere, this time), Crystal Gardens did not let us down. Staff was pleasant and very nice to work with.
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Located right near Quincy Market, this florist has a huge assortment of fresh flowers (as well as pots and things). Their flowers tend to be great quality, and though the prices are a little more...
Located right near Quincy Market, this florist has a huge assortment of fresh flowers (as well as pots and things). Their flowers tend to be great quality, and though the prices are a little more expensive than average, all of the flowers that I have bought have lasted well over a week. The staff there is very friendly, and in addition to selling loose flowers, they do pretty nice arrangements as well.
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Though they are a small florist out of Central Square, they tend to have amazing flowers on hand for a very reasonable price. The last time I was in there, they had gorgeous hydrangeas and a huge...
Though they are a small florist out of Central Square, they tend to have amazing flowers on hand for a very reasonable price. The last time I was in there, they had gorgeous hydrangeas and a huge assortment of rose bouquets in a wide variety of colors. The two florists on staff were extremely friendly and personable, and even though I wasn’t a Harvard student, they still gave me a student discount (somewhere around 20%). My flowers lasted for over a week and opened up very nicely; the quality and pricing of their flowers is outstanding.
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Very conveniently located, Berezka has a wide assortment of Russian foods. They also have fresh vegetables and meats in stock, and are friendly even to non-Russian speakers. They have been known...
Very conveniently located, Berezka has a wide assortment of Russian foods. They also have fresh vegetables and meats in stock, and are friendly even to non-Russian speakers. They have been known to overcharge from time to time, so watch out for that. Otherwise, they offer a 10% discount to students with ID cards, but also look out for expired items.
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There are a lot of jewelers in the area, and because I’m on a moderate budget, I wanted to make sure that I got my money’s worth on a recent jewelry repair. A friend told me about their service and...
There are a lot of jewelers in the area, and because I’m on a moderate budget, I wanted to make sure that I got my money’s worth on a recent jewelry repair. A friend told me about their service and they came highly recommended, so I gave them a try. For an extremely reasonable amount (I was expecting to pay triple what I actually paid for), I was able to get the stones from an old ring set into a more modern setting. Service was done very well in less time than was originally expected. I felt like the person I was working with just wanted to get me in and out, however, so that was the only downfall. Otherwise, the other staff I worked with were excellent. They also offer a very large and exquisite selection of jewelry.
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