We've been dealing with Confer's Jewelers for more than 15 years now, and we've never had a bad…read moreexperience with them. We're from out-of-state but visit relatives in Bellefonte a few times a year, and we always stop in at Confer's while we're there. It's not like we don't have a million jewelry stores where we live and can shop at--it's that at Confer's we feel comfortable, welcomed, valued, and, most importantly, we trust them--I can't stress how important this is when dealing with a jeweler. We've never made a purchase at Confer's that we've regretted--the selection is very impressive and extensive, and the prices are competitive and reasonable for the quality that you're getting. We've never felt pressured or hurried, and Monteca and Brenda always remember the kinds of jewelry that we like and offer suggestions that are always on-the-mark for our tastes, so we don't waste a lot of time just browsing. My wife and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and Monteca contacted me by email to offer suggestions for a present, and yet again she came up with a winner--a custom-made ring that my wife absolutely loves. Monteca sent me choices for settings by email so I was able to find the perfect one, which she special ordered for me, and I had the ring on my wife's finger in only about 2 weeks time. Monteca gave me a great price on the ring and entire experience was smooth and easy. Let's face it, jewelry isn't exactly a necessity in life, so when you do choose to buy something, you want the whole experience to be one that you're comfortable with and don't feel like you're somehow getting ripped-off. The great people at Confer's can give you a jewelry-buying experience that makes the piece you're buying look even more brilliant and sparkly because you walk away with the warm-fuzzies that everyone is looking for when dealing with any merchant--I can't imagine shopping for jewelry anywhere else!

I received great service from Monteca when choosing my wife's anniversary gift. I choose a necklace…read moreand earrings. Confer's Jewelers has a great selection of beautiful jewelry.

When I bought my dress, I was thrilled to win a "free honeymoon" promotion that Formalities was…read moreoffering in-partnership with Marketing Concepts. After filling out the paperwork and sending a check deposit, as requested, I worked with a representative to book an all-inclusive trip to Puerto Vallarta for $2,435.84, which I paid in full. Three days before leaving for our honeymoon, I had a bad feeling about the whole thing. This led me to calling the resort to confirm our reservation -- which thank goodness I did -- because we discovered that the whole trip was a scam and the travel agent had stolen our money. The representative not only stated this was a case of fraud, but admitted it had been happening for months to other clients from the company. This left us without our dream honeymoon and out $1,500 in nonrefundable airfare, on top of the money paid for the trip. I notified Tracina Fisher, the owner of Formalities, in hopes of preventing this from happening to other brides. While she initially expressed sympathy and asked how she and Peter Hayes (the Marketing Concepts Representative) could help, their tone quickly changed. When I asked if their companies could help recoup the $1,500 we lost--considering this situation never would have occurred without their promotion--they became extremely rude and blamed me instead of taking accountability for putting their customer through this situation. It's devastating to lose our dream honeymoon to fraud and even worse to feel abandoned by the businesses we trusted. While we are dealing with this issue with both federal and state authorities, I strongly urge anyone considering this store or promotion to proceed with caution. This experience has caused immense financial and emotional distress, and I hope it prevents others from suffering the same.

I have purchased multiple gowns from formalities and can't begin to tell you how great my…read moreexperience was each time. They truly go above and beyond for every customer. Every employee pays extremely close attention to detail and makes you feel like more than just a customer. I cannot recommend them enough!

When you get married, it's meant to be forever, and each partnering is completely unique. So, when…read moresearching and searching for wedding rings for our own upcoming wedding why did we keep seeing the same non-unique designs? Ah, yes, in every glass case, more and more soul-less wedding bands that looked machine-made. Where was the uniqueness? None of the rings I saw were mine. None were meant for me. I had almost given up and settled which ironically is the very thing I would never do in a relationship. Was I going to have to settle on a ring to symbolize my marriage? I thought so until we stumbled upon the beautiful work and craftsmanship of Wes & Gold. This was it! Yes, these were our rings. I've been fortunate enough to wear my ring for the past seven years. It is so light (titanium and stainless steel), but so strong...just as a great relationship should be. It looks as good as the day I bought it for my wedding seven years ago. So, when I inherited a loose diamond from a beloved relative it seemed only appropriate to have the stone added to the Wes & Gold wedding ring I love so much. From the first inquiry email, Christine and Wes guided me through the process, assured me, expressed enthusiasm, and made me confident to take off my wedding ring and send it to them miles away. Today, less than three weeks later, I received my ring more unique, more personal than ever. I can't thank Wes & Gold enough for the immense creativity, engineering and customer service they offer to me and I'm sure countless others. I'll have my eye on another ring in my future from them. Not for a new marriage, but because their designs are just what I would want to be in life: Strong, unique, and beautiful. If you are looking for rings to symbolize your unique partnership I highly recommend you check out Wes & Gold. Let your special day...your special love symbolized by something truly special. If you're single, don't worry. You're special, too. Treat yourself. Go! What are you waiting for an engraved invitation?

Recently, I went to Stephanie for a new piercing. I have had many piercings done over the years so…read moreI'm familiar with the process in general. Stephanie took the time to explain every single step and movement she made! She is by far the best piercer I have ever had and I will definitely be back for more! Her skill and thoroughness make her an amazing choice and she makes sure you are comfortable for the entire process! Highly recommend!

I had an amazing time at Love It! We came here about 40 minutes before closing time so we couldn't…read morelook around too much but I found an amazing leather jacket for 15 and my mom found two gorgeous skirts for herself! I absolutely will be coming back here in the future! They have a great selection of clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Parking is easy as there is a parking lot up front.

Super expensive, nearly impossible to get out of parking as it's right up to the road. I walked in,…read moreused, faded pink tank top...$14. A used long sleeve blouse, $15. The next top was very outdated, looked worn out, $15. I left. The parking spots are crazy dangerous to get out of, because the tail of your car is almost onto College Ave. I was lucky and backed up in a tight circle, so I was facing out. If the parking slots were full, I would not have had that luxury. I won't be going back. While the parking is something they can't fix, the pricing is crazy high.

Been a long time customer over 25 years and Mugsy and his crew always treated me well both in terms…read moreof sales and service

Cool shop. Knowledgeable owner. Had great service when I was there. Would recommend to anyone who…read morehas questions about musical instruments. In my instance it was a guitar.

It's not great, it's good. she is good. the selection is small but mighty. it is densely packed, so…read moreit may take several trips to understand it. if you like indian food, you should go.

The store owner, an Indian woman named Kamlish, is very warm, friendly and helpful. I talked to her…read morefor about half an hour as I slowly browsed the store. I purchased some chai, a gorgeous tunic dress that I get compliments on all the time, and I rented a Bollywood film from her vast selection. I definitely hope to support this local business more!

I've passed by Antiques at Apple Hill so many times as an alumni and student but finally stopped in…read morethe other day on my "before I go home" loop. This place has a lot of cool stuff internally (and obviously a great Penn State collectibles section) but on par with most stores that categorize themselves as "antique" it's a little bit on the pricier side, versus a thrift or second hand store (but that's because of the overall curation process, versus just regular donation).

The owners are very nice, the inside is pretty big and there's lots of different booths. There's an…read moreupstairs to explore as well