I am cognizant of reviews and the purpose they are helpful or informative. My review for this store is under Informative as I did not use their services.
I rushed as I had only a short window before they close on Saturday.
Sufficient to say I have many film cameras and all are in working order, I need not to get a repair but service sounded a good idea to me as all are more than 30 years old products.
I understand that they had a larger business, now downsized to an upstairs one room office( next to Samba restaurant- you will buzz and they open the door) and this "could be Chinese- American" couple is past retirement, still continuing the business, which is actually fantastic.
The lady on counter had an unfriendly but business like demeanor, with one response to any query, " leave the camera and technician will look at it and call you back" I said, there is nothing wrong but if the gentleman or " technician" who was in the side small room could take a look and comment. Same response" leave the camera and technician will look at it and call you back". I was disappointed as I came with a very enthusiastic expectation, since how many times can you find some one who knows about film cameras.
the store was unkempt, did not see worthy ware or stuff, seems like they are keeping busy themselves for reasons known to them.
I took back all 4 cameras rather than leaving with them. Single camera inspection is $30.00 multiple cameras would be $20.00 per camera.
I saw some reviews here which are dated and one review that was from this year, I guess after downsizing.
I hope my experience was one off and others who continue to patronize them get fair value of charges in terms of service and satisfaction.
I was recommended by another business, which I do not want to name here, but I will tell that business about my experience so as to bring them up to speed.
I still had a nice time in this town, I walked around, did some street photography, it seemed like a good old town with thriving economy.
Please remember, I did not use any service from this store but my interaction with them could have been better. I would continue to look for a good place and if I come across, I would update it here. read more