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Miner's Gems

Miner's Gems

2.1(14 reviews)
0.3 mi
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I was visiting this store and the other ones in Juneau and Ketchikan. Around all stores in all…read morethree locations they advertised "free" collectible coins. However, I was unable to complete the sets due to the workers saying I have to purchase an item to get the coins. Even when I mentioned the coupon book and showed them my precious coins I got. Each time I went into the stores the workers were also extremely rude and acted like it was a problem to do the coins. If you don't like giving out free coins maybe you shouldn't advertise it. Another issue I had was I am over 21+ and a couple of the stores told me to "get my mommy and return" I simply replied with "I am an adult and can show you my id." I was able to get coins from stores 1-5. Store 6 said they "don't have that store anymore." Store 7/8 said I must purchase something before I get a "free" coin. And due to the lack of truthfulness from the other stores I didn't even try 9 because it wasn't worth me getting upset again. I just felt this whole experience was a disappointment and if you're going to advertise free it should be free.

Definitely a major tourist trap across all the cruise ports in Alaska, including this one. They…read morehave this gimmick where they'll give you a free coin at each port and most of the ports have several stores so you can get several different coins. However, as far as I know, you have to be upsold and they are pretty aggressive in trying to get you to buy some jewelry, even though the coins are supposed to be free to get without obligations. We went into this one store in Skagway just to see what it's like, but since we didn't really need to buy jewelry, we just looked around a little and then left and they didn't offer to speak with us and we didn't see anything about the coins either. There's literally a bunch of these stores all over the cruise ports in Alaska.

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Miner's Gems - "Gold Rush" Coin collection

"Gold Rush" Coin collection

Miner's Gems - 8/9 of the coin collection, substituted with a Milano coin.

8/9 of the coin collection, substituted with a Milano coin.

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Klondike Gold Rush Jewels - Upgrade your style with our stunning collection of bangles. #ElevateYourAccessoryGame #Bangles #FashionStatement

Klondike Gold Rush Jewels

5.0(4 reviews)
0.1 mi

Mohamed and his staff were wonderful! Out of all the jewelry stores in Skagaway, they were the only…read moreones not pushing us to come in, offering free charms or anything. Just nice conversation and so polite. They made such an impression that we went back after we had lunch and did end up making some purchases. I made sure to get his card and will be making further purchases from him in the future. You can't go wrong at KGR!

After a very poor experience at two of the chain jewelers in town, I really wasn't expecting to…read morefind unusual jewelry that I liked and could afford. I wasn't even really looking for jewelry anymore, having gotten fed up with pushy salespeople. walking by Klondike Gold Rush Jewels, I paused because of all the Egyptian items in the windows. Most are the standard Tot and Nefertiti items common in tourist trinket collections. But there were some that were unique. I ended up going inside and Mo greeted myself and my friend very warmly. I asked about a piece with Isis on it, and she has not left my possession since. Mo was very personable, friendly, and absolutely one of the kindest people I have ever met. we stayed in his shop for more than a couple of hours, bought more than a few items from him, declined a ride back to the port (because he hadn't eaten either and we didn't want him closing in the middle of the cruise port day!) To say the least, I will forever bypass all the other jewelers in all of Skagway to come here in the future. The jewelry is beautiful, not the same as the chain store items, far more affordable, and Mo has not lied to us about any of the pieces we bought... which is HUGELY different from several other stores. I cannot recommend Klondike Gold Rush Jewels highly enough. There aren't enough words of glowing praise. Just go on your next trip and see for yourself.

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Klondike Gold Rush Jewels
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