Initially the first visit we had was O-K, rushed only because we arrived 30 minutes before closing, but the woman helping us was somewhat cordial with desire in the type of dress we were looking for. We found a gorgeous gown for our daughter's 1st Holy Communion for May 7th. The dress was purchased April 21st. We completed the purchase with shoes too. The dress had been in my closet immediately upon arrival to my home. We received our hoop so it was try on time to make sure the length would be perfect. When we untied the bottom of the bag over the dress, sequins and pearl beads fell out. We further examined the dress and the bead work on the shoulder of the sleeves were coming undone and falling off. Because we paid $150 for the dress and the event is next week, I wanted to call the store to see how they could assist us and or recommend a seamstress to take the dress to fix the bead work. I called today, 4/27/16 and encountered the rudest person ever. As the opening of the call took place I explained when we were there, our purchase, etc. I then started to explain the concern of bead-work, when I was immediately interrupted and told that it was probably our fault that they take every bit of caution when assisting the customer to assure that there is NOTHING wrong with the dress, insinuating that was probably destroyed by a 2yr old stomping all over it. As I tried repeatedly to assure her that the dress had literally gone from the store to my home straight to my closet until last night. She snapped at me "oh sure likely story as everyone tells me that!". I stated that I even had a picture of it in my closet due to sending a picture of it to my mother who wanted to see it. She again cut me off and continued with her rant about being in business for over 30 years and again referring to a 2yr old running around in the dress and stomping all over it that she knew "my kind" that is why they stand firm on their policies. All of this she was pretty much screaming at me. She said I'm sorry if I'm being so... (with the pause I got my moment to say something) RUDE I said. She then again ranted on and on about they have quality dresses unlike the kind "you're" used to getting at JCPenney's for fifty bucks... By that point I was done being nice and asked for her name repeatedly when she kept saying that she was the owners daughter and it doesn't matter what I say to anyone or write online that they have had a respected business for (again) 30 some odd years... I just told her I don't want my money back I just simply wanted to know what can be done, and she cut me off again. I escalated my voice, ONLY to be heard and stated that she didn't need to accuse me of anything she was saying, when she yelled at me "ARE YOU CRAZY, I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO TREAT YOU HOW I WANT, THIS IS ALBUQUERQUE AND YOU PEOPLE DESTROY EVERYTHING". I told her that she shouldn't be sterotyping anyone, or me for that matter when I'm again simply just trying to see what we can do about this. Funny how I'm the one with the dress that has a SMALL issue, she seemed to be the one having MAJOR issues with whatever was going on in her head. She barely allowed me one word in. She finally asked the size and said that she had one that I would need to bring it to see if it was destroyed or not, but if it was today, I would have to deal with her. I replied "I'll be there in 15 minutes!!" and hung up. When I arrived to the store she was on the phone, so I waited patiently. She got off and said OK let's see it. I proceeded to show her the section. She took the dress and then put the other dress on the counter. When I started to lift up the plastic bag to examine the new dress, she started yanking it up (helping me lift it) saying that the dressed are very delicate... it wasn't the best exchange, but I got the new dress that didn't seem to have the same issue. I said that they should probably keep a keen eye on the dresses they get in to not have this problem. I also said that if it was to fall apart at the even while being worn and we KNOW that we did it, then yes it would be ON US and then our fault. She said well NO ONE EVER admits it. I continued with tying up the bottom of the plastic and she again went on and on about being in business for 17 years in Santa Fe and then a store in Cottonwood and this and that, and OH YOU should work her during pageant season and the people we get in for that, but we are very respected and loved by brides and honest people. To which I replied, um OH am I one of those honest people. She answered with, I don't know. I said EXACTLY which is why you shouldn't stereotype and treat people like that! All in all it was a HORRIBLE experience and have NEVER been treated so rudely at an establishment like this! We have also had our family business for over 30 years and know what it's like to have "that kind of customer". Which is WHY I make it a point to be a pleasant customer. And know that I am NOT always right. But I was this time! read more