This place is awesome. It's local, and it was established nearly 20 years ago. The guy working the counter knows his stuff, and is excited about his work. He's not trying to upsell you, or put you in an awkward place, or even pressure you into buying anything. The owner is the nicest dude ever, with an accent that doesn't make him hard to understand, and he's never condescending or disrespectful. Newbies, be not afraid to ask your questions!
The store itself is small, but clean, and quite cozy. The variety within the store is just incredible, and he usually has way way WAY more stuff than what's on display. Don't be afraid to ask him if he has something, because if he does he'll show it to you, but if he doesn't, he'll order it for you. On most products, he's happy to let you hold it, give it a test smell, check the airflow, whatever you want. When it comes to price, the store is very moderate, but there's something affordable for everybody in there. If you can't afford what you want, he'll point you to something similar that's cheaper, or he might even negotiate with you. That's right, if you really want something, he might change the price for you.
Also, there is something new there EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It's always fun to stop in and see the new wares, especially when it comes to premium glass. There is a $10 minimum for credit cards, but that's a tiny price to pay for the privilege of shopping at this establishment.
Less than a block away, there is a franchise place called New Age Creations. Don't bother. The store feels like a supermarket, the employees just seem really weird/creepy or fake, and the prices don't reflect the quality of the products. Keep it local, go to Pavilion, you won't regret it. read more