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June 2023 by Cara Willing
Love this shop! A2 doesn’t have a lot of options for women’s clothing, but this place is wonderful. The clothes are unique and unfussy. The store is clean and aesthetically pleasing. The staff has always been nothing but kind to my friends and I. Their instagram material is wonderful as well.
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May 2023 by Hannah Conzelman
Lovely shop with a lovely owner, and wonderful selection
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May 2023 by Chris R
Poor service and rude staff. The owner is a very unpleasant person.
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April 2023 by Susan McLeary
Beautiful store full of well made items for the body and home. A favorite place to pick up special, unique gifts...but I often end up keeping them for myself!
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October 2022 by Ame!ia
I’ve been wanting to visit for some time I was finally able. The shop is really a beautiful work of art and I was so happy to be there. But the staff was cold and short with me. I didn’t feel welcomed at all. My card was snatched out of my hand and I did my best to remain positive laughing most of it off. But I’ve thought about the experience a couple times since leaving... feeling mistreated. I only wish it would’ve been better.
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August 2022 by Becca N
I’ve been going to this store whenever I visit home from Portland since 2010-2014 when I was living there as an undergrad at umich. They have a lovely collection and the selection has broadened over the years to include a lot more modern stuff, which I appreciate! Fills what is otherwise a lack in Ann Arbor’s shopping scene. The same staff person ( not the owner) has worked there nearly since I started going. They have always been pretty friendly but today it felt unwelcoming and strange. I asked if a brand was local because I was curious about their sourcing and the price seemed so reasonable, and they just changed their voice and said in a fake English accent “no it’s not” but added nothing else. The accent isn’t the issue obviously but it was odd- I had to ask more about it and their voice got quiet and they almost whispered as they only said “it’s a supplier we really like in Korea”. I bought the item but not generally super into this kind of sourcing without more transparency. They do have lots of smaller independent brands, too, but just the way they navigated this just didn’t sit with me well. They also said “happy birthday” in a clearly sarcastic voice after the family member who was with me said it to me. Very uncomfortable. I will consider shopping in the future but the service is strange and I did not feel relaxed or welcomed.
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August 2022 by Kate McMullan
Over the past six months I’ve purchased two vintage necklaces from Dear Golden and the items were sent quickly, packed safely, and excellent quality! I love this store and look forward to purchasing more goodies.
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April 2022 by Monique D.
omg! Just found the greatest dress to wear to my friend's wedding! This is where I always shop for special occasions. Can rest assured that no one else will be wearing the same dress!
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March 2022 by Olivia McClellan
Such unique, curated and cool items! The staff is also very helpful and genuinely interested in the items they sell. I asked about what incense they were burning in their store and the person at the counter was very happy to share and give me tips and tricks on how to use it! I've burned it in my house every day since!
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March 2022 by Becca Newland
I’ve been going to this store whenever I visit home from Portland since 2010-2014 when I was living there as an undergrad at umich. They have a lovely collection and the selection has broadened over the years to include a lot more modern stuff, which I appreciate! Fills what is otherwise a lack in Ann Arbor’s shopping scene. The same staff person ( not the owner) has worked there nearly since I started going. They have always been pretty friendly but today it felt unwelcoming and strange. I asked if a brand was local because I was curious about their sourcing and the price seemed so reasonable, and they just changed their voice and said in a fake English accent “no it’s not” but added nothing else. The accent isn’t the issue obviously but it was odd- I had to ask more about it and their voice got quiet and they almost whispered as they only said “it’s a supplier we really like in Korea”. I bought the item but not generally super into this kind of sourcing without more transparency. They do have lots of smaller independent brands, too, but just the way they navigated this just didn’t sit with me well. They also said “happy birthday” in a clearly sarcastic voice after the family member who was with me said it to me. Very uncomfortable. I will consider shopping in the future but the service is strange and I did not feel relaxed or welcomed.
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August 2021 by Christine Thibault
I never received my order and a response from them. Order: #DG1146
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July 2021 by Jeanne W.
Dear Golden, There are few places where I fall in love with everything! The kimonos are exquisite and every piece vibrates with an inexplicable energy. Thank you.
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July 2021 by Wendy K
One year later: never received my package ordered by my mother (a $500 kimono) and a response from them. My comments have been deleted from instagram. Will never buy again!Order #DG1146.
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April 2021 by Gabby Hays
Everyone there is super friendly and they always have really cute stuff.
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April 2021 by Trinity S.
We absolutely love Dear Golden! The staff is uplifting and shows you things you wouldn't normally go for. The array and variety of brands and vintage, is to die for! I could spend an entire day here. I wish they were open Monday's as that is my day off but... always come down on weekends when I can. I emailed the owner looking for a dress I had previously tried on in store and she had it available and ready online to purchase immediately! That timing was rare and special! I received it four days later! All the reviews about staff being snobby.... I don't understand at all. My partner and I travel to different shops such as this across the US and collect unique items... there are snobby people but dear golden... they aren't them. People reviewing saying they are, now that sounds snobby. I wish dear golden all the best and can't wait to return.