7/21/20: Several months ago I purchased 5 face masks here for my family and friends. ($7. ea., total $35.00) A neighbor mentioned the lady there was making them. I've tried to wear my mask but because the nose piece doesn't seal under my glasses, my glasses fog up immediately. (I've been wearing surgical mask in the interim which molds to the nose and under the eyes.) A few weeks ago, I remember something was posted/heard about Nice Cleaners by District 9 Councilwoman, Pam Foley. As I recall, masks were mentioned and I believe I saw something about "free" mask for seniors (65+) SINCE the pandemic began. I'm trying to find the exact post for accuracy. Perhaps she was just advising masks were available there. At any rate, I went over to Home Depot and bought some lightweight wire in the hopes that perhaps the lady, I believe her name is Jeannie or Julie, (older woman) and who I originally bought the masks from,,,,could run a little piece over the nose guard so my glasses wouldn't fog up. Since she made these masks,,,I figured it would be a quick fix. Immediately I was informed I would be charged for her to do that. I realize everyone has to make a living but as I am a senior citizen on a fixed income, it sure would have been nice if the customer service was more accommodating. Again, still trying to find the article I reference. When I mentioned the article to her and reiterated I had paid for these masks, her eyes opened very wide and she shook her head "NO". (I just wanted her to simply tack on one piece of 3" wire I provided onto ONE mask). I had planned on taking some slacks in there for hemming, but not now. Everything is just all about the $$$$$$$$$$. She is making money hand over fist with the masks being sold down there. ***Not only did I pay $35. for 5 masks,,,she tried to charge me for a "custom job" to attach a wire to ONE mask. Not a nice way to treat a senior. **Article located and attached.
July 22, 2020.............
**UPDATE: since owner's response today: The nose piece I refer to is simply the raised cloth part of the mask that goes over the nose. It's part of the cloth.(not any type of "extra" piece.) I love the way the owner comments without even seeing the mask. The one I brought in yesterday was Black Background, with the Monster's University pattern on it,,,,Mike and Sully,,,,green and blue baseball hats with the letter "M" on them, and little green eyeball stick figures with legs who is Mike. If you look at their second picture above in the bottom left corner, you can see the pattern right there. I've lived in this neighborhood for 36 years and certainly know where I purchased these masks. When I made my Yelp comment, I realized that my neighbor had made a "one star" review as well as to the demeanor of the older woman in this shop. There is a pattern of unacceptable behavior. I just posted this comment yesterday and already have a response this morning from the owner. That speaks for itself. Also, the day I bought these masks there were bags and bags of them in the store. No one ever offered me, well over 65+, a "free" mask. There are still bags and bags of them in the store and advertisement on Nextdoor web platform. They now have a piece of plexi glass up and have mask examples hanging from it. read more