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February 2023 by tim white
University stationeryRight down the street from MIT is one of the oldest local, long standing businesses at some 90 years serving our area. I gravitate to these places which add so much character to the Boston area. Small yet strong through the unique better products they curate with a smile and maybe even a story of the Cambridge area they know so well.We will be back girls :)
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January 2023 by Matthew Lau
Rude owners and the worst customer service
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August 2022 by Maite Suarez-Rivas
Great experience at this family-owned store. I was going out to visit/stay with some west coast writer/producer friends and wanted to show up with a gift that they’d use often, was from a family-owned business, and very Cambridge. The two ladies at the store helped me pick out these pens that write as beautifully as they are stylish. The store also had cards made by a local artist and gift bags. My hosts loved their gifts!
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March 2022 by Cal B
Two sweetest ladies running the store.
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March 2022 by Tonni B.
The nicest people in Boston that I've met!! Gale is such a sweetheart - never turning anyone away and always there with a helpful hand. They have a great selection of anything you need, the prices are great and the company is awesome. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat - even if it was just for the conversation
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October 2021 by Sadie
Wonderful folks, good products
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May 2021 by Romulo R.
Looks nice and I have heard good things about then, and was able to stop one when I worked in the area years ago, but their hours are just too restrictive: only M_F 9 Am 0 2:30 PM ??? Unless you work in the area, not really convenient.
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February 2021 by Nagela Nukuna
Unfortunately, not a very friendly staff member that I was exposed to. I entered the store because I saw a mug that I liked with mathematical equations, and saw a 20% student discount sign on the door. When I brought it up with the saleslady (and mentioned that I went to MIT), she said that the mug is not considered a "student item", and that the discount only applied to things like notebooks, paper, and "things that students use". I pressed and mentioned that students do use mugs, and the sign on the door did not mention "student discount for select items only" - or at least did not mention that it was for select items in a legible format. After about a minute or so, I said - "you know what, usually I would push further to negotiate but that's ok", to which the salesperson told me "We're a small business - we may not even be around in a month for you to negotiate further with". I didn't reply. Then, unprovoked, she said "You're in the wrong country" - to which I said, "Excuse me?". She went on "you're in the wrong country.- we're not in a country like India, where people barter for everything". I looked over at my friend - I was not pushing for something that was unreasonable. The sign at the door said "20% off student discount". That's not bartering - the sign shows false advertising. I said back to her - "I'd just like the mug, thanks". Then upon giving me the receipt - for the $15 mug, mind you - which she said was already discounted (I don't know the validity of that statement), I said that I didn't need a receipt, as I normally do. I manage my finances online (which I didn't feel the need to divulge). She stared at me and then sassily said "Okaaay", drawing out the word - as if in a mocking or judgemental manner. I was extremely off-put by the experience - I thought it was rude, unfair to the customer, her attitude and statements were culturally insensitive, and clearly the advertisement on the door was misleading. Needless to say, I won't be shopping here in the future - nor will I be recommending this location to others. If I could give the shop 0 stars, I would.
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December 2020 by Elizabeth
Very friendly staff. A lovely small business to support. Carries most things you'd need stationary-wise. Also carries getting cards.
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October 2020 by Will Guter
A small place with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
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August 2020 by Arthur Hamilton
Convenience, is within walking distance from work. Prices are fair and had exactly what I needed in pens, markers and other interesting stationary.
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August 2019 by Ed Fisher
Great people. I have known them for over 25 years and you will not find a better business to deal with.
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July 2019 by Robert Humphreville
Gail and Betsy are the best. They can get you any stationery supplies you want quickly. Excellent quality, price, and service. What's not to love?
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March 2019 by Zoe Lemon
They have good prices, but best of all the people who work there are sooo sweet!
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March 2019 by Max Khatsenko
Awesome friendly staff, small business, homely feel. It feels good to shop here
