Karen & Friends Beads & Gifts

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Alessandro Doylez

Possibly one of the worst experiences in retail history. Absolutely no customer service when I walked in and I could tell the woman working at the front did not want to help at all. I had intentions of buying something for my girlfriend but unfortunately Karen lost my business. For being Karen and friends they were not very friendly at all. She was very short with me and had a disgusted face when I asked for any gift ideas. I am not even that bad looking I was confused why she gave me that face. If I had it my way I would give this business -1 stars but Google is forcing me to give them at least one so that I can post my review. You are welcome.

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Jo Tellinghuisen

I have been going to Karen & Friends for about a year quite regularly. Im a member of a local seed bead club called Bead & Blab. (Sometimes we bead & sometimes we just blab.) I enjoy meeting at Karen & Friends because they carry many of the beads we use on a regular basis. If they dont have what I/we are looking for, they will try to locate it & then get it in for me/us. The staff at the shop have been helpful with alternate possibilities also. They have loads of findings, wires, threads, seed beads, single beads, strung beads, completed projects for sale, and many suggestions. Needless to say, Im a regular.

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Shelley Walton

While that have every bead known to man. Dont dare take your kids here. Today an employee decided it was her job to parent my son who was picking up a necklace to show me. He was trying to pick out a gift for his grandma. To say the least, I ask her not to parent my child and and told me I wasnt watching him so she needed to step in. I was so angry we left the shop immediately. I always have my kids with me. We will not be back!

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Tonya Baynes

Absolutely loved this place. Im originally from Melbourne born and raised. I moved to Atlanta years ago and was on vacation with my family in Melbourne. Walked into this shop and fell in love. My kids and I came back the next day for a free class and we all made necklaces. Everyone in the shop was very helpful. We really enjoyed this class. I will definitely be back every time I come home to Melbourne.

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Crystal jackson

This lady is SO DAMN RUDE. EVERY HALLOWEEN. Dont participate in downtown Melbourne trick or treat if you dont want kids touching a wall of beads. They are kids, of course theyre going to touch them and then to tell me that I should control my kids? Youre lucky I had kids with me and there were people around, or else you would of heard more from me than you did.

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Kimberly Gebhart

Wow! The selection of beads is mesmerizing. I spent hours immersed in the massive selections of findings, wire, tools, charms, focal pieces and seemingly endless strings of quality beads. Mindy (owner) and Karen (staff) were so helpful and fun. Check out their classes too! Be prepared for time to slip by when you visit this happy wonderland.

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Devin Rosewall

The owner asked me if I needed help, didnt listen to anything I said and then proceeded to talk very negatively about her previous customers. Not what I wanted to hear from someone who owns a shop. Horrible customers service had a headache after leaving. Wont be going back.

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Jan Hampton

Karen and Friends is a well-stocked, friendly bead store. Mindy, the owner, is extremely helpful and has a wealth of knowledge about her beads, crystals and findings. Ill be back - often!

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Mary Kinberg

Great store and fun classes. Mindy and Betty were very helpful with teaching classes. I have learned a lot about beading and making jewelry. Would highly recommend.

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Dean Spitzer

Wonderful experience! Terrific service. I love the way that my necklaces look with new clasps that will make my life much easier. I am so grateful.

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Iris Monroe

Amazing stock, I cant even express how big this place is, they have everything! Great staff, knowledgeable, cant wait to take a class.

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Glenn Savastano

Great place. Going to take my daughter and granddaughter back for the bead class

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Kevin Trayers

The classes are a godsend. Ms. Iris is a very insightful teacher.

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