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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here to peruse and gawk at the prices of the 3rd world country imports at a 300% mark-up!I come here to peruse and gawk at all the glittering chandeliers starting at upwards of $4000!I come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty gnar. I was really hesitant to go in, given the name and size of it (which remind me of a mattress warehouse or some other cheap furniture store), but nothing about this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooh. I luuuuv this place. It is like a Lydia Mecca/Heaven. Remember that book where the girl gets locked in to the museum and sleeps in George Washington's bed? Well, I would like to pen an homage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Althought I never purchase anything here, it gives me hope that one day I will be able to walk in and simply buy anything I want without so much as thinking about the price tag. Unfortunately, In a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This store is my Tiffany's - nothing very bad could happen to you there. Anthropologie wishes very much that it was this store. I like to come here and look at the random pretty things from around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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place sucks has cheap low end products. very confusing s and is very very low end with expensive prices. all the rugs look like the same and i know that they are all cheap looking store except the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there is no place in the entire city that has as much of my baggage as ABC... (i think - i hope!)this is where my best friend and i walked down "india" memory lane, the place where i went for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Purchased a very nice Mitchell Gold linen chest, and here is what I had to go through to get it. First, the delivery took almost a month, and I had totally forgotten about the delivery. Then, as it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Its a great place to look at merchandise and then find it on line for a fraction of the 1000% markup price they charge.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had stacks of hundreds on hand to use solely to smudge my eyeliner so it looks just smokey enough, or to wipe dribbling ice cream from my little brother's face or even to throw down on the wet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only one thing is on my mind when I enter this store: Oooooh shiiiiiiny. My judgment is impaired and I act like someone on LSD. This means I could potentially knock over a beady lamp or geode and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you'd never guessed ABC Carpet and Home is sometimes used as event space too.i was here for the launch party of a hair product line by Kate Hudson. since the brand focuses on eco-philanthropy, it made...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! This store is incredible! I can shop here for hours and I am not alone on this! The jewelry selection is stellar- selection of unique small lines by local and national designers and well laid...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I just walk into my version of alice in wonderland? I can spend the whole day here without getting bored. They even have a Le Pain Quotidien on the ground floor, which means you don't need to go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living in DC, it's hard to get at good home products without hiring - and paying for - a decorator. I knew I wanted a floral patterned hand-knotted child-labor free* rug, and New York's ABC Carpet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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This place is so unbelievable, it is hard to describe. There are something like seven floors, each with a different theme of home goods. The sheer magnitude of the size of the place is mindboggling. There is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for the ridiculous prices. 5 stars for the absolute wonderland that is this store.I like to come here and just waste time, looking at pretty things, imagining that I am some kind of princess of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a mishmash of cultural pieces, environmentally aware, gaudy jewelery, hipster dishes with bird shillouettes, books, my god- what kind of store is this again? It was expensive, some very nice things,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to the carpet store. The whole store was filled with rugs. Upstairs for expensive ones, first floor in back for on sale, downstairs for cheap clearance.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this store. Yes, as in every other review, it's true - it's expensive. But the store itself is an experience, reminding me of the lovely fun treasures you find in the Anthropologie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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This is a place you could get lost in and not even know it you would be so busy looking around. They have everything for the home - antiques, rugs, furniture, bedding, fabric, you name it. It is a great place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if I'd ever want to draw with a graphite sculpture but I love walking around the displays of dishes, exotic fabrics, and handmade pouches. My friends and I played with the notepads then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming in here and browsing around at all their antinque items. They do have a lot cool stuff in this store though I don't know what I would do with them in my tiny apartment. I'm always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place kind of feels like a bazaar or a souk. A huge, shiny, pretty, well-decorated, indoor New York/Manhattan one with not-always-pretty price tags, but one nevertheless. They've got so many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From out of town to Manhattan, I visited this wonderful place one and truly enjoyed the experience. Being in the marketing and advertising of home furniture, I have to say these guys get it right....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
these 4 stars are for the great mushroom trip I had there. We were supposed to be outside enjoying the shroooms, but it rained so we just wandered around ABC for a few hours and it was surrealand funI...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Although ridiculously over-priced this store has some very unique and beautiful things and I have spent a lot of money here. Though money is not a big concern for me I will NOT be shopping here again. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i feel like i'm always telling people to spend money wisely. and not to splurge. and i hate going into nice houses with nice furniture. it could be because i have it in my head that i will never be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G; one of the finest stores in the world. Look. I've seen things at ABC I've only seen in Morocco, Turkey, Japan, name your country. You could either spend several...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is expensive and over-priced, but I love walking around just to be inspired. I did end up buying this block print stamp (the one they use for Indian textiles) and I'm sure I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a sensory experience. Cashmere, silk, linen.. oh my. I went through all 5 floors plus the basement in one afternoon. Each vendor takes ownership over merchandising their goods (beige on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place is beautifulMan, this pace is expensive
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't many stores that make me want to run out screaming, but this certainly is one of them. I had no idea what I was looking at when I went inside, got completely confused and irritated, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's got a drool-worthy selection of furniture and house doodads, but ABC Carpet & Home is so overpriced it verges on price gouging. $1,200 for a teeny wood bowl? $4,800 for an old...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Party people, shop at the outlet in the South Bronx for the leftovers (= better prices).ABC Carpet1055 Bronx River Avenue Bronx, NY 10472718 842 8772 M-S: 10-7, Sun: 11-6
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes.. it's expensive...But you can... as I've done... buy the fabric from them... go to a tailor/seamstress and have your bedding done for a fraction. Make sure you bring your camera so you can show...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I just purchased a patchwork cowhide rug from ABC carpet. The quality of the rug is truly fantastic, I've looked online for something similar and this looked to be the best quality....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible home store.I LOVE ABC - I have been coming here for years - I just love to kill the better part of a day by walking through the whole place - especially the floor with the area rugs -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Remembering Princess Diana while shopping at ABC Carpet and HomeOn the 10th Anniversary of Princess Diana's death.Princess Diana will always hold a special place in my heart since she died on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite store in Manhattan. Expensive? You have no idea. This isn't the most expensive store in the world, but it certainly abuses the idea of reasonable pricing. Everything here is too much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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It never ceases to amaze me what people will spend (waste) their money on. ABC made me feel like I was walking thru a labyrinth of thrift shops, yard sales and Urban Outfitter's "furnishings? departments. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for design inspiration. For buying affordable furniture? Eh, not so much.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really let myself go inside anymore because there's no way I could afford anything in there. Maybe something small like a candle and then Ryan would be wondering why I spent his entire pay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ABC Carpet & Home is a bittersweet thing for me. When I first moved to NYC, friends told me "you are going to die when you see this place! It's like heaven...", etc, etc. So, I went. I was SO EXCITED!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have lunch at Grammercy Tavern, rob a bank, then come here.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, the average human must treat this place like a museum.It is a great place to come wonder after brunch near Union Square or Chelsea. Just be careful not to knock something over on the first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I could never afford a thing in this place, but it's oh so pretty to look at! The organization I work for ended up purchasing a rug from their discount clearance section in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in here is a visual feast. Lovely, elegant, fun, and quirky pieces. I find it inspiring even though I can't necessarily afford the $10k couch, I can surf the Internet for knockoffs when I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it's like this - the first time you walk into this store you feel like you're transported to a south Asian market (but really it's a resort gift shop): brightly colored silks, exotic aromas,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice stuff for sale. Cool points for having a Harmon/Kardon (?) place inside. Love, love, love home theatre thingies. Anyway, two stars off, just because were it not for the ex who used to work...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I'm sitting on a couch that costs twice as much as my car is worth. If it's going to cost ten grand, it better take me somewhere.Fun for browsing, but not very much I could afford. I did buy a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big and beautiful. And unaffordable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There once was a time ABC had a selection with a reasonable price range. That time is over. Take your money elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Give me a break!!!!Sure the stuff they have is nice - if a bit too over the top for me from a design perspective. They do have a comprehensive selection - if you want your home to look like Louis...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the type of place where you go when you dream about being rich and want to play the game...if i had a million dollars to decorate my home i would...I love to get lost in the store. It's like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, but, alas, beyond my means today.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first floor alone gives me gasms. Why? Why? Why can't I have a trust fund? {sigh}
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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This store can also go in the books as a tourist destination. The offerings are vast and quirky. The buyers must have a blast traveling the world to find all these treasures.The furniture showro...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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ABC Home is expensive. ABC Home is disorganized (albeit intentionally so). ABC Home has snooty sales people. But ABC Home also has bargains. MOre times than I can count, I have wandered into this ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to surround yourself in lavish surroundings? ABC Carpet is the place to be. From odd trinkets, Japanese tea sets, and old fashioned toys to persians, afghans, kilims and other carpets, this store...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ultimate in gorgeous, sumptuous home decor stuff. If price is not an object, go crazy and wrap yourself in all the silk and cashmere you can. There are some high end restaurants in there as well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced? yes.goddy? yes.all eye candy? of course!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here when my darling mother was in town visiting, and let me tell you, this is one great mother-daughter dating spot. In this pastel, glistening, splendidly scented furniture and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not careful, home decorating can become a very bad addiction. You start rethinking about the wall paint and the placement of things, so much that you'll feel the need to redecorate your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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This is certainly one of the most fascinating stores in NY - home furnishings of all kinds, but nothing common. They have antiques, one of a kind items, furniture from Asia and other parts of the worl...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Whether you're a designer looking for some international inspiration, or a tourist looking for a place to wander around and see beauty, ABC is a browser's paradise. Wander through the multi-level sto...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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You can spend hours in here. Every floor is full of different furniture styles and materials. The staff is extremely helpful and not at all pushy. You can sit and relax on all the sofas and couches you want....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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i dont know why everyone thinks this place is so great. they have a ton of carpets - in fact the selection is a bit overwhelming. as far as the furniture goes, i find it kind of a mixed bag. they h...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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ABC Carpet & Home is a filled with antique rugs, plush pillows and many gadgets and decorative accessories to make your home trendy and stylish. The sales staff is somewhat helpful and the items are pricey.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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people like this place for furniture/rugs but i find it to be an odd store. everything is so random and the elevator is so friggin slow. and walkin the stairs is brutal. they have alot of vintage s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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ABC Carpets & Home is an instituition by itself . This store is the ultimate in home furnishing.The store is a 10-story retail space containing furniture, carpets, fabrics, electronics, pottery, l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I love this store (even though I really don't earn enough to shop there very often.) They have so many beautiful pieces that would work in any decor. Their rugs are just beautiful but they have so man...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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ABC Carpet and Home not only sell carpets but many things for the home, such as furniture, bedding, linens, antiques, pillows, gardening accessories, crystal, silver, housewares, and gifts. I find th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disneyland for home decorators, and one of the best places to spend hours on a rainy day. Eight levels of merchandise, including luxury textiles, draperies, designer paint and wall fabrics, lamps and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Although hideously expensive (but they do have sales!), ABC has the most gorgeous furniture, lamps, fabrics, bed linens, etc. I just purchased some gorgeous pillows for my bed by Ann Gish - cream sil...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/29/2004
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The store is returning to their special look by creating that wonderful Moroccan bazaar atmosphere on the first floor. Thanks!!! Those wonderful beaded lampshades are back too.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2003
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I do not agree that ABC should be number 1! True. ABC has an eclectic selection, however, the quality of their chairs, sofas, etc. are not always in good condition. When the furniture frame is falling apart...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2003
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ABC today is a sad ghost of its glorious past. 10, even 5, years ago one'd find a mindboggling selection of antiques, linens, bedding, modern furnishings, and gifts at this downtown institution. Hard times (I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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After hearing so much about this store, I had the opportunity of visiting it when I was in New York. I can't believe intelligent people would actually pay the prices being asked for the junk in this store. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Got a few good bargains at their DUMBO warehouse sale last fall. Prices are rather high rest of the year.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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