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Will is a very professional, informative, personable guy. He was very forthcoming about his process…read moreand he is very reasonably priced. He was able to schedule me in a timely manner and was generous with his time both while assessing my property and when he provided me my appraisal. He was very kind and patient to explain what was what on the appraisal and very respectful of my questions and concerns. I will certainly refer him to anyone who tells me they are in need of an appraisal for whatever reason(s). He is diligent in his efforts to come to a reasonable value for the homes/properties he appraises, he is mindful of people's connection to their homes and he does a solid job for a decent price.

Very responsive and knowledgeable. Needed a reverse appraisal and he had it done way faster than…read morehe anticipated. One phone call and it was handled. Super fast and professional.

Alden Auto Appraisals

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If your insurance company is undervaluing your total loss vehicle, I highly recommend Travis…read moreWilliams at Alden Auto Appraisals. My insurer's initial valuation came in significantly lower than what my vehicle was actually worth. After doing some research on the appraisal clause process, I hired Travis to represent my appraisal and arbitration. He prepared a very thorough valuation that incorporated my service records, the vehicle's condition, and the custom work I had added. Throughout the entire process Travis was patient, knowledgeable, extremely communicative, and professional, which made what could have been a stressful situation much easier to navigate. After the appraisal process, the final agreed vehicle value was significantly higher than the insurance company's initial valuation. His expertise clearly made a real difference. If you're dealing with a disputed total loss valuation, Alden Auto Appraisals is absolutely worth every penny.

Alden Auto Appraisals is an excellent Appraisal service that really know how to provide great…read moreservice. Travis was a complete professional with prompt and courteous customer service. At every step in the process he explained everything and was very knowledgeable, experienced and available for follow up. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone needing help.

Brian Ward Appraisal

4.8

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I found Brian after a Google AI assisted search. He was the number one referenced Real Estate…read moreAppraiser in Oceanside, California. I can see why now. I needed a quick appraisal and he had availability and a pricing schedule to match my very short term requirements. I contacted him and he responded quickly and immediately jumped on the matter and within an hour our business was complete. He is definitely five stars!

Brian was super professional and timely. He used more metrics that I've typically seen from other…read moreappraisers. His help made me confident of my contract price which allowed me the courage to pull the trigger on the acquisition.

Markham Numismatics - Coin Appraiser

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Was given a fare price. Treated with respect and dignity. Friendly and willing to help where they…read morewere able to do.

From the owner: By Appointment Only ! BBB A+ Rated for 35 Years…read more we are Accredited Coin Appraisers / Coin Buyer with 38 years of experience the preferred choice of Attorneys and Trusts. Markham Numismatics has been serving the area for over 38 years please visit our website for more information we specialize in Appraising and Purchasing Larger Coin Collections and Currency Collections PCGS Coins , NGC coins we can also Purchase Larger Quantities of Silver Coins And Gold Coins . contact us via our website where you can email us questions/photos and can set an appointment to provide the Safest and Best service to our clients ,we are by Appointment Only ! We can Come to YOU ! on Larger Coin Collections or Higher value coins Turning a Childhood Hobby into a Life Long Passion!

Olaes Smith Appraisals

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Well I searched for jewelry appraisers on Yelp and for some reason Olaes Smith came up as an…read moreoption, but apparently they only do real estate! Thomas picked up the phone, was very friendly, and answered several questions I had about jewelry appraisals. His wife entered the room and they also gave me tips on ring insurance in the future. Their advice will actually save my boyfriend some money and give me more peace of mind. I really appreciated that they took time out of their day to talk with me. They were both very helpful and pleasant. Although I don't currently need any real estate appraised, I will keep Olaes Smith in mind for the future!

Good gentleman, very professional. He gave me good advice,…read moreso that I don't waste my money. very good work ethics.

Dasheen Jewelry Studio

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I loved working with Dikran. He is a master of his craft. He took the time to work with me to…read morerework three very sentimental pieces.

My wife and I dropped by Dasheen to inquire about repairing a potentially loose diamond in her…read morewedding band. We stopped by in the early afternoon and were greeted by Dikran. He asked us to have a seat and assured us he wouldn't be long. After a few minutes he consulted with my wife and determined that it was a pretty quick fix - just a small tightening of the setting. He performed this in front of us in a professional manner and insisted on not exchanging money as it only took about a minute. Dikran is a great businessman! He is warm and courteous and his studio is inviting and clean. I wholeheartedly recommend Dasheen for anything jewelry related.

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We have used a lot of appraisers over the years, but Paul at PM Appraisal is one of the few we…read moreactually trust with our commercial deals. He recently did a report for an industrial property in National City and caught a few zoning details others might've missed. Fast turnaround, solid comps, and clear numbers we could underwrite with confidence. If you're in hard money and need a reliable appraiser who knows commercial properties, Paul's your guy.

We used Paul for an estate valuation and couldn't be happier with the service. The report was…read morethorough, timely, and exactly what our attorney needed for the estate plan

AIS Appraisal Services

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I can't say enough about Amber and her team. They were friendly, helpful and seriously…read moreaccommodating. With a 20 day escrow they got a late call from the lender for a RUSH appraisal on my listing. I was out of town, and I like to meet appraisers at my properties, however, we made the appointment and I, with a great amount of trepidation, sent them comps by email. She did the appraisal and the report in the same day!! I've been a realtor for 16 years and I've never had 24 hr appraisal order - much a less than 24hr turnaround!! The buyers had an unfortunate experience prior to this so the the appraisal anxiety was very high. Kudos to all of them for helping get this transaction to the finish line and making the buyers and sellers very happy. I strongly recommend AIS APPRAISAL SERVICES.

From scheduling, to showing up on time, to completing the appraisal on time, this company was…read moreexcellent! The appraiser asked meaningful questions and took her time to thoroughly appraise the value of our home. I would recommend her highly to any individual or company needing professional and thorough property appraisal.

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Quick and amazing service. Price was more than reasonable and the owner was knowledgeable.read more

Brought my wife's watch in for what I thought was a battery replacement. Turns out it goes by…read moremovement, not battery powered at all. Jonathan with the Watch Lady in Poway caught that right away and explained how to properly care for it instead of just charging me for a service I didn't need. Honest, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Highly recommend for anyone in Poway needing watch repair

I Fix and Repair - San Diego Albertsons

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Very fast and repair was great. I had a cracked screen that needed replacing and he also cleaned…read moreout my battery charging port.

I stopped here (because it was there) to see if this fine place could address my power charging…read moreissue. Basically, I couldn't charge my phone or use a wired pair of headphones on my iPhone11. The friendly staff member cleaned the power input on my iPhone and it works great. I also replaced my old funky privacy screen with a new glass one that works much better than the previous. The new one is glass and looks much better. Overall a very positive and fun experience. Thanks!

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They are extremely discriminating towards people of color. I went in to get a new battery for my…read morenever been used vintage swatch watch and to fix the band on an old watch. She claimed my swatch watch was cracked, and it has never been worn. She gave me every excuse not to take my business which was a red flag to begin with, but when I turned around to walk out, I noticed the political shrine in the corner and that told me everything I needed to know. I'm happy to spend my money at places that don't discriminate. Thanks for revealing who you are so I can tell my friends to stay away.

i went in with a few pieces needing help identifying what stones were, or what may be gold. Roxanna…read morewaited on me. i had come from the smog shop, plus it was raining. i looked like a live under a bridge. she was very nice, helpful. we talked about the pieces and she gave me her feedback on them. she didn't make me feel stupid for the questions i had. it is hard to find a store to go to for this service where the store does not make you feel bad for being there, or that you are wasting their time. i would return to see her again. thank you Roxanna :)

Glaser & Bailey Awards

4.7

(64 reviews)

Great place in Escondido. Needed some new engraving on a multi-year trophy. Did a great job…read morematching the font and size. Reasonable rates, friendly service. Drove all the way from north Oceanside but it was worth it! Would use again.

Have used Glaser several times . timely, and lovely work. Purchased plaques for our organization…read more Nice guys too!

SoCal Makers Market

(9 reviews)

I was looking for someone to do some custom engraving in a time crunch as I was leaving town in a…read morecouple days. I had designed a logo and SoCal took my designed and did a quick cleanup engraved my design flawlessly. Definitely recommend and will definitely go back in the future.

We hosted a special event here with my book club and Angela was so gracious and amazing. She was…read moreable to accommodate a big group with special technology needs and everything worked out so well. I left a computer cord behind, and she dropped it off at my house! She was amazing and accommodating and we were so thankful to be able to host our even at SoCal Makers Market.

Timekeepers of Escondido

4.7

(368 reviews)

It was time to get batteries replaced for 3 of my watches. I have used this business for many years…read morefor watch repairs and batteries and have always been pleased with the results.

Instead of fixing our old mantel clock, we found a new (old), beauty. We absolutely love our clock,…read morethis place, and the owners!

Rex Trophies

4.5

(28 reviews)

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Awesome work ethics and great person. Workmanship Is outstanding. On time delivery with great…read morerespect to customers needs

Stopped by but someone's never there to drop off for engraving, and store appears closed. No phone…read morenumber available

Rancho Bernardo Jewelry

(17 reviews)

Jim is so friendly and helpful! Runs the shop himself and is very knowledgeable. Had my DW watch…read morebattery replaced for $16.50. Super reasonable price and turn around time. Will definitely be coming back!

This place is fantastic. I brought in a ring that needed to be reset and repaired after a chunk of…read moreplatinum had broken off. Jim reset it in a beautiful new setting and cleaned it up perfectly. I also had another ring with diamonds missing on the side, and he fixed that as well. He is completely trustworthy. I'm usually very cautious with my wedding diamond, but I felt totally comfortable leaving it with him. I only wish I had found this place 20 years ago. I've been to so many different jewelers, and now I've finally found one I'll stick with. I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

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Robert W.

8 years ago

BE WARNED NOOOOO TO: PROTAX LLC and the owners, along with their workers, can NOT be trusted ... RUUUUUUUUUUUN AWAY from these CROOKS... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAFIA based company can only match their ways, if you have back-taxes, they will attempt to lower your property taxes on your behalf, which is a good thing, however unbeknownst to yourself, when they are successful, or even not in some cases as I have read, they want their percentage of what they actually save you in property taxes, and its not cheap, 15-25% ON THE GROSS, so upon their success you are forced to pay PROTAX before your ACTUAL property Tax Authorities, IN FACT PROTAX LLC interest is higher then you can imagine, and these people want their cash, or they set another disgusting company called ONE STOP collections on you that will come to your house and wait outside to claim their money, and more threats follow, to tarnish your name as much as possible along with your credit, and their abusive phone calls, threats, and that's before you have even paid the property authorities. I have recordings of this behaviour, then if you try to be amicable prior to all the hate from PROTAX LLC, they will agree to something then send you another bill for other services that you never requested in regards to their activity, they sent me a bill two years after the fact, when it was agreed verbally and legally that the PROTAX LLC and myself would cease all communications. RUN THE HELL AWAY... TELL YOUR FRIENDS THESE PEOPLE ARE BAD... If you read the other persons report the Judge saw right through these people... RUN AWAY ... Its not worth it... read more

Darius D.

1 year ago

Five Stars! I've been using Protax for the past three years, and I couldn't be more impressed with their service. They've successfully reduced my property taxes three years in a row, saving me thousands of dollars. Their team is incredibly professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Anytime I had a question, they responded promptly and explained everything clearly. Not only do they deliver real results, but their fees are also very reasonable compared to others in the market. It's rare to find a company that combines expertise, efficiency, and excellent customer service the way Protax does. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to lower their property taxes without the hassle. Thank you, Protax, for your outstanding service year after year! Michael A. read more

Douglas P.

7 months ago

"Inquiry Exhaustion" is occurring more often as we try to get our questions answered... only to be befuddled by "intelligent", faceless bots offering everything ...except the thing we need. Given this reality, it is refreshing to make a call and have a real person answer, listen, and provide what we need. PROTAX is such an enterprise. Not only did I get a timely reply as to the delay in my refund, they provided a concrete timeframe for resolution! Professionalism lives here. read more

Gila S.

1 year ago

Five stars. I want to say they are an amazing and trustworthy company. I have been working with them for almost ten years, and they try everything to reduce your taxes. Mr. Ross the president of the company is an amazing person and always invests his time to explain everything and makes sure you feel comfortable. read more

G. B.

1 year ago

I have worked with Protax for decades for both business and personal matters. They are very good at their job and have saved me a lot of money over the years. They are easy to work worth, easy to communicate with and generally good at the customer service business. I highly recommend them. read more

Rica L.

1 year ago

Our company been using Protax for past years. They are reliable, professional and they offer a highly valuable service of reducing your taxes. We highly recommend them to every property owner. read more

Jack A.

1 year ago

I have been working with Protax for over 5 years and their team has been the only one able to get me results on most of my properties. I highly recommend them to every property owner. read more

Jamshid T.

1 year ago

I have been working with Protax for the last four years and they are very organized and timely and reliable, and they have saved me money.

Sam J.

1 year ago

We've been with Protax for about 20 years. They get the job done. Fair, honest and efficient, is the best I can discribe Protax.

Ayman S.

1 year ago

this company saved me thousands of dollars on my property tax ( nothing to lose to give them a try ) read more

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