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February 2024 by Anusha D
I was excited to shop at this Patina, but felt incredibly uncomfortable after one of the employees (middle-aged Caucasian woman) followed me around the store all the way up until I got to the register this afternoon. This employee, who followed me, was the same one to check me out at the register. I was asked multiple times if I would like my items gift-wrapped, despite saying no. Then, I was asked again multiple times if I needed a gift receipt. I eventually explicitly stated that the items are for me and that I did not need a gift receipt or them gift-wrapped. I do not think I will be returning after this experience, as it was dehumanizing.
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February 2024 by Danice Martinez
Patina is such a cute and creative place to go if you’re looking to get someone a gift!
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December 2023 by Adam Morgan
I've been here a bunch and they've got a good variety of gifts and novelty items that make it worth revisiting. There's a lot to see here and the service has always been fantastic. I recall they offered me holiday wrapping/bagging at checkout once so that was cool too. 5 stars from me!
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December 2023 by Zoey Yanez
Everytime I shop at this store the staff makes me feel very uncomfortable. I was looking for holiday gifts with my sister and as two of the only people of color in the store it was blatant they were discriminating as we were the only customer they were following around.
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December 2023 by Jane Yanez
As a person of color shopping for the holidays (browsing) I do not appreciate being followed around the store. I was asked if I was “finding everything alright” about ten times when I was in the store this afternoon however when I was ready to check out the four employees standing behind the counter ignored me for several min. It’s giving prejudice.
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November 2023 by Deborah Uhlemann
A great gift store with lots of cool choices for people of all ages. Attractive displays and a fun vibe. Helpful and friendly salespeople. They are willing to wrap tons of small items in tissue paper! The grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed wandering around here and inspecting the amazing bracelet kits and pretty trinkets.
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November 2023 by Casey Kay
Normally I love Patina and have spent hundreds of dollars here between gifts, holiday decor, and just-for-fun because they always have the cutest things! However, every time I go to this specific store, they follow me around the entire time and watch my every move. Some of us are just indecisive, not shoplifting. I understand being vigilant but it makes me feel really uncomfortable, especially when there are other people in the store yet I am the only one who employees seem to be constantly watching. If you’re anyone other than a middle-aged white woman with a designer purse and Canada goose jacket, I probably wouldn’t recommend shopping here :( Will most definitely be going to the Selby location or to a different local business in the future. It sucks because I really enjoy the selection and ambience!
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September 2023 by Caroline H.
I was very disappointed again last night when I visited Patina in Highland Park. This is the second time I've been in and have been met with many sacrilegious candles of celebrities on religious candles-- many of which have the Sacred Heart or Immaculate Heart that are only appropriate devotions for Jesus and Mary the mother of God. The fact that this store sells these items is reprehensible to me. It is a slam of the Catholic faith and of God Himself. This would never fly if it was something done to dishonor the Muslim faith. I am so saddened that people never think it's wrong to disrespect the Catholic faith. Tolerance of everything is preached by the liberal majority of this country, but that never goes for tolerance of the Christian faith that this country was built on. Not cool, Patina! I love many of the decorative items and gifts that are sold here, but these awful candles need to go! Please show some respect to the Catholic faith and to God. My goodness...
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September 2023 by Tamala Nygaard
I have never been to this Shop! Amazing!!They had a little of everything...but the variety of Awesome smelling candles is what I loved the best!!! The only reason I gave 4 stars is everything is super expensive!!!
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July 2023 by Chris Ross
The "goto" place to buy gifts for your family or just something nice for yourself.
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April 2023 by Ella
I bought a couple of pretty necklaces at this location and they gave me a big, bumpy, itchy, red rash after one night of wear even though the workers said it was quality 18k gold plated. The necklaces weren’t cheap either — one was $56 ish and the other was $68. I think the brand was Girls Crew? At that price point, the jewelry should at least be hypoallergenic. Very sad about this, the jewelry was so cute.
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March 2023 by Olive
I went to this Patina and I bought a pair of earrings. After about two months they broke so I went into the store and asked if they could replace them and they did it was very easy. Overall I really like the store there is a lot of cute things, but it can be kind of pricey.
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January 2023 by Eve Zamora
Patina on Ford Pkwy is a well let gift shop that has a little bit of everything. The wares are well separated into sections such as bathroom, children's, etc. There is a very nice selection of costune jewelry at the counter. Unfortunately, I found the three associates working on my visit, 12/28, to be cold and rude. I stopped by in very good cheer on my birthday to purchase a little jewelry for myself. I approached the counter to ask to see items in the display. Before I could ask, a clerk told me to get in the pay line. After waiting, both clerks turned their backs on me when it came my turn. 2 stars for selection. 0 stars for horrible service. I do NOT recommend this shop.
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December 2022 by Catherine Leimbach
Fun shop. I think you can probably find something for everyone there! I can't even look at the jewelry because I will buy something. You have to use great self-control to not walk out with half the store in their pretty purple bags!
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December 2022 by Shehla Mushtaq
My go to place for gifts. So much variety, color, things big and small. Excellent service!
