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I needed replacement batteries for my watches and received great service. They were done in a…read morematter of minutes. The store is certainly amazing when you first walk in the door. It's like a museum with fine jewelry. Definitely recommend to family and friends.

I have bought four watches here. Great experience as always. Staff is knowledgeable and will always…read morego the extra mile. Many thanks to Holly and Brad for their commendable customer service.

Bremer Jewelry Bloomington

4.6

Brought in a beautiful cocktail ring that was my mothers consisting of diamonds and emeralds. It…read morewas looked at in their Bloomington store by a very nice and knowledgeable man who said it was in great shape and a ball park figure for the ring was around $3500. However, he said take it to our Peoria store as the actual appraiser is there. So we drove on to Peoria for them to look at the ring. They took it in the back, came out a few minutes later and said they could scrap it out and give us $200. For scrap! Same company, same owners, and 30 miles later our ring went from being "a beautiful piece" to scrap. The ring was $4,000 when it was purchased. Bloomington store said it was in great shape, Peoria store said it had chips in it.

Everything! The people and the service and selection always consistently great! Have had several…read morereasons to use their services. Not a single issue.

Marquise Jewelry Service Center

(9 reviews)

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When we were engaged, my husband had a beautiful engagement ring made for me. When we were married,…read moreI had the 2 wedding bands soldered to the engagement ring. I have regretted it every day since. I could no longer see the beautiful design of the sides of the engagement ring. A friend highly recommended Larry to me for his quality work and reasonable prices. Finally, after 8 years, I took my rings to him. In only 2 days, he had them separated and had made a bridge with the two wedding bands so that I can separate them from the engagement ring whenever I want. He found a missing tiny accent diamond on the side and replaced it. My rings are beautiful and I am amazed at what a beautiful job Larry did. This is exactly what I had pictured when I described a bridge to him!

LARRY has been our Jeweler for over 20 yrs. He does amazing repairs and design. Our family and…read morefriends have trusted and will continue to use Larry at Marquis Jewelery. He is one of a kind!

Solid Gold Jewelers

4.1

My boyfriend and I went in to get his necklace cleaned and go ring shopping as well as figure out…read moreour ring sizes. We were helped by Ariel, who did an amazing job and was super knowledgeable about everything and very kind. It was our first time and place doing this and even though we went in not knowing what questions to ask, Ariel did a great job explaining everything we needed to know. I highly recommend this business!

Got me in and out quick to fix a watch bracelet. Amazing work amazing quality and the people were…read moreso incredibly wonderful.

Hustedt Jewelers

Hustedt Jewelers is customer focused. We talked with Marc about a custom ordered ring as well as…read moreasking about a watch the store did not stock. Marc went out of his way to assist us an to ensure we had the jewelry for our anniversary. Great experience!

From the owner: Hustedt Jewelers is a full-service jewelry store located in Bloomington, IL, serving McLean, Ford,…read moreand Livingston counties. Founded in 1983, we specialize in providing custom jewelry, repairs, pearl restringing, chain shortening, and engraving services. We also carry a wide selection of jewelry rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, and more. We strive to provide our customers with quality pieces and personalized service to make sure each customer leaves satisfied. Visit us today and let us help you find the perfect piece of jewelry for you or a loved one. Associations: Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

Zales Jewlers

4.5

(2 reviews)

My girlfriend and I were looking for an engagement ring. We went several different places. She did…read morenot want the typical looking engagement ring. Our last visit was to Zales. The salesperson was very helpful and never pushy. After trying on several rings, she found one she loved. The prices were reasonable too. It wasn't cheap but didn't break the bank. When I go to buy my wedding ring, Zales will be my first stop.

Beautiful diamonds and friendly staff to help you! They're not pushy at all I found the ring I've…read morebeen looking for.

Rogers & Hollands Jewelers

4.2

(15 reviews)

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Angela and florie we're great ! will definitely be returning soon and sharing my experienceread more

Let me start by saying that I did buy my ring there, when I took it back to have it soldered and…read morepurchase another ring Florie was so rude and pushy that I passed on the new ring and left my rings to be soldered. I asked for a size 7 although Florie insisted I needed a size 10. although she never even sized my finger. When I got my ring back it was a 61/2, I have pictures.And the soldering job looked like do do. She was rude when I picked it up and sneered "here your size 7. She was also the associate that never called me back about locating a wedding ring for my husband. I didnt realize she was the same lady until my husband remined me of this. I took my ring to another jeweler had it properly sized and purchased another ring where I knew it would be properly cared for . I would never purchase for them if I were you. Learned my lesson

Monster Pawn

3.3

(21 reviews)

Fast and friendly service. Nice selection of merchandise. Clean facility and plenty of parking…read more Would highly recommend.

I had some dining silverware and a little gold I wanted to sell. Everson gave me a fair price and a…read morefree bottle of ice cold water. He gave excellent customer service, which is a rarity these days. I highly recommend both Bloomington-Normal sites!

By the Lake Designs

I found this hole in the wall gem and am so thankful. I am two hours away from downs but we come…read moredown every year to get our taxes done. I have purchased several products from this store. I am picky with jewelry and this is AMAZING quality! She does amazing work and can make you products that nobody else has (she does everything herself). She just did custom work for me where my jewelry was shipped to me. I have no complaints she is very efficient and professional. Would recommend this place to any of my friends and family!

From the owner: Custom Redesign Using Your Gold and Precious Stones, Lab Diamonds, Moissanite…read more Products: Bracelets, Custom Body Jewelry, Custom Engagement Rings, Custom Jeweled Pet Tags, Custom Jewelry, Diamonds, Earrings, Engagement Rings, Engraved ID Tags, Everlasting Permanent Bracelets, Family Memorials, Fingerprint Jewelry, Flower Petal Jewelry, Handwriting Jewelry, Industrial ID Tags, Lab Diamonds, Memorial Gifts, Memorial Jewelry, Moissanite, Name Necklaces, Rings, Steel Bitcoin Password Cards, Thumbprint Jewelry. Services: Bar Code Engraving, Diamond Replacement, Diamond Setting for Guns, Jewelry Cleaning, Jewelry Engraving, Jewelry Inspection, Jewelry Redesign, Jewelry Repair, Memorial Design, Prong Repair. Location Facts: Located between I-74 and Hwy 150.

Monster Pawn Normal

4.0

(4 reviews)

Gave me a great deals on some tools if you want to buy or sale this is the place to goread more

I get the best money for my scrap gold and silver here! They also put a piece of art on their ebay…read morepage and split the earnings half and half, which I'm ok with because it's convenient. Very nice staff. Just remember that they have to sell their stuff below retail so just because your item is selling for a lot on eBay, they won't pay as much because they have to beat certain prices and they can't hold onto stuff forever. They also were helpful about jewelry markings to tell if a piece is real or plated. Recommend.

BK Appliance Repair

4.7

(14 reviews)

We called for help with a temperamental oven (not an emergency) and were able to get service…read morescheduled with a few days. The technician, Dustin, thoughtfully called to let us know he was running a few minutes late, and he arrived exactly when predicted. He did a thorough inspection and magically got the oven working as it should again, without having to replace any parts. If he had been a less scrupulous and responsible professional, he could have charged us to replace a part unnecessarily. Instead, he left his contact info so we could let him know if the problem returned, with the plan to order the part then, and only then. Even though it was the end of the business day, he stayed longer to be sure the oven maintained its temperature correctly. Throughout, he was friendly and professional, a pleasure to work with. Although the business is located in Bloomington, they do calls in the Champaign-Urbana area for no extra charge. I'm putting BK Appliance Repair into my contacts now in case any other appliance issues come up.

Our dishwasher leaked all over the floor and Jason came out to look at it. Unfortunately, when he…read moreran it, it didn't do it again. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

Scott's Exterior Maintenance

3.0

(17 reviews)

I cannot say enough great things about Scott and his team. Scott, himself, is extremely…read morepersonable, kind, and 100% invested in doing the best job possible. We first contacted Scott because we needed a decorative garden retaining wall that we had started to be finished (we had to make a list-minute move and were mid-remodel on our home). My husband is an absolute perfectionist--he has constructed a number of these decorative retaining walls professionally over the years--so our standards were very high. Scott and his team exceeded our expectations. Not only did they install the wall perfectly, Scott even made some suggestions that ended up making the wall look even nicer than our original plan. Scott and his team took the time (and let me tell you, it took A LOT of time) to clear all of the weeds, overgrown bushes, etc. out of our existing garden beds to make way for new plants and they also took care to protect our prized Japanese Maple during the process. While digging the base for our wall, Scott and his team uncovered a number of bricks from an old garden wall that had been buried over the years. Instead of just disposing of them, Scott had the wonderful idea of repurposing the bricks to create a lovely brick walkway off of our back patio into our backyard as well as a little brick pad to place a bucket or hose on underneath our front spigot. I was absolutely thrilled that he thought to do this. I think it's also important to note that Scott did all of this work within our set budget. Scott found ways to do the most with the money we had allotted and gave us the biggest bang and best quality for our buck...actually I'd say Scott's quality of work would not waiver no matter what budget you presented him with. His name is on this business and he takes that very seriously. Since Scott and his team finished up our garden wall, we have also hired them for general yard work like lawn mowing, weeding, aerating, seeding, and leaf-raking. We'll also be working with Scott in the spring to add plants to our garden beds. Our neighbors across the street were so impressed with his work, that they've hired him as well. I hope that other neighbors follow suit. In summary, Scott is a stand-up guy with a hardworking team who is willing to work within your budget to give you the most for your money with the absolute best quality. I will continue to recommend him to any and everyone.

I contacted this company (2 or 3 times?) and left a message including my name and phone for help…read morewith my lawn before the present weather change. The appt came and went without a call back explaining why they were a no show.

J T's Appliance Repair

4.4

(13 reviews)

My sub zero two drawer refrigerator finally died. Kevin came and looked at it and ordered new…read moreparts and fixed it all the same week. It works perfectly now and I didn't have to pay to buy a new one. I couldn't be happier.

They did a great job repairing my Bosch dishwasher. They were easy to contact, came at the…read morescheduled time and fixed the problem. Very reasonable cost too. Couldn't ask any more of them. Will definitely use again.

Tina's Alterations

4.3

(10 reviews)

Excellent work and service. I needed a zipper replaced on my Eddie Bauer First Ascent jacket. The…read moreoriginal one lasted less than a month and Eddie Bauer does not cover nor repair. Tina's replaced the original vinyl zipper with a new metal zipper (far superior). Friendly and timely service. Highly recommended.

They did a good job within the time frame I need the pants repaired in. I would use them againread more

Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling

(2 reviews)

We just moved to the area and bought a house. We had an issue with our AC thermostat on a 90…read moredegree day. I called Summers after being told by a couple other places they could help me in 3 days. The next 3 days we're going to be in the 90's. Summers said they could come out that day! They figured out the problem and did a temporary fix so we could get AC over the weekend and came back on Monday with the part needed to fix the furnace (prior owners HVAC guys did some ridiculous wiring that caused the issue). We also had them come back and replace 2 outside faucets and a leak in our ceiling from the water supply. Everything works great! They were on time or called to let me know they were running behind. I recommend Summers!

Called them for a relatively minor issue that I wasn't comfortable doing myself and they came out…read morethe same day. Resolved it and were on their way in under an hour. Will definitely use them again.

Martindale Cleaning

3.6

(9 reviews)

On time, affordable and efficient. They were able to get my oven looking brand new. Did an…read moreimpeccable job on my bathrooms as well

The estimate continued to grow and grow. I left cameras on to see how good of a job they did…read more They spent way more time complaining about the work than actually working until they discovered the cameras were there and unplugged them.

Heartland Housekeeping

I was very happy with this company. I booked them for a one time cleaning, they were very thorough…read moreand reasonably priced. I will definitely be using them regularly.

From the owner: We are family owned and operated. We offer a satisfaction guarantee. Insured and bonded. First time…read morecustomer discounts.

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3.3

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Fast and friendly service. Nice selection of merchandise. Clean facility and plenty of parking…read more Would highly recommend.

I had some dining silverware and a little gold I wanted to sell. Everson gave me a fair price and a…read morefree bottle of ice cold water. He gave excellent customer service, which is a rarity these days. I highly recommend both Bloomington-Normal sites!

Jack Lewis Jewelers

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I needed replacement batteries for my watches and received great service. They were done in a…read morematter of minutes. The store is certainly amazing when you first walk in the door. It's like a museum with fine jewelry. Definitely recommend to family and friends.

I have bought four watches here. Great experience as always. Staff is knowledgeable and will always…read morego the extra mile. Many thanks to Holly and Brad for their commendable customer service.

Solid Gold Jewelers

4.1

My boyfriend and I went in to get his necklace cleaned and go ring shopping as well as figure out…read moreour ring sizes. We were helped by Ariel, who did an amazing job and was super knowledgeable about everything and very kind. It was our first time and place doing this and even though we went in not knowing what questions to ask, Ariel did a great job explaining everything we needed to know. I highly recommend this business!

Got me in and out quick to fix a watch bracelet. Amazing work amazing quality and the people were…read moreso incredibly wonderful.

Freedom Sport Shop

(3 reviews)

Staff is very knowledgable, helpful, and freindly. Good selection of products. Competitive in…read morepricing.

Nice small town shop. Very polite and friendly to deal with. Granted it's not a big town shop but…read moredefinitely has the small town feel.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

3.7

(3 reviews)

There were quite a few people looking around at various items. We were looking for a bookcase for…read moremy daughter, and we found one that is in decent shape and nice looking. The prices are fair and this location was buzzing with shoppers looking for deals. It was a pleasant experience, the employees were friendly and service was fine. This is a nicely organized spot and we were happy to find our bookcase.

They are very expensive, and the quality of the furniture has gone downhill, it used to be a very…read morenice store, especially for people just starting out.

By the Lake Designs

I found this hole in the wall gem and am so thankful. I am two hours away from downs but we come…read moredown every year to get our taxes done. I have purchased several products from this store. I am picky with jewelry and this is AMAZING quality! She does amazing work and can make you products that nobody else has (she does everything herself). She just did custom work for me where my jewelry was shipped to me. I have no complaints she is very efficient and professional. Would recommend this place to any of my friends and family!

Define The Home

3.0

(2 reviews)

Can't believe what the previous reviewer says as I have shopped here many times and always been…read moregreeted warmly, assisted in choosing items, etc. Are we talking about the same store?? Define the Home has lots of fun and unique items. Great place to find gifts or a little something to brighten up your own walls or table. They also have some booth space for local artists and crafts people to display, so the commitment to local is very genuine. I love the location, the variety of products, and the service.

Everyone says shop local! Shop local! I've been to the store several times and have never been…read moregreeted or even spoken to. They have cute items there, but I won't support them!

Sewing Studio

4.8

(6 reviews)

Great selection and great employees. I can always get answers to my questions. They have great…read moreclasses availa

Everyone is courteous, helpful, very knowledgeable and well versed in Bernina machines. The store…read moreis new to me so I spent hours completely enamored with everything about it. Fabrics are wonderful as are a variety of threads, purse making equipment, and anything needed to complete a quilt or any sewing project. It is well worth the drive from any direction!

Rock Soul Love

4.0

(3 reviews)

Closed when they were advertised as open. No signs or other indication that there was a closure…read more Drove an hour expecting an open store. Instead got told it was closed except for tarot reading. One extra star because the fellow who told us to go away was pretty nice about it.

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