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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I get this is a cute and colorful store that brings customers in, sure. Seriously though, the clothing and items for this place is WAY to expensive!! it's too overpriced for clothes that arn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited this store twice. I think the first time I was not in the mood to shop but this time I found some great clothes. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Prices are very good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun, quirky place to shop and/or sell!Extremely bright interior and staff. Interesting selection of 2nd-hand stuff that usually falls under the categories of: old bridesmaid dress that is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been around many a block and Flashbacks BY FAR has the most eccentric and affordable vintage clothes out there. (no SF spot even compares)TRUE! the new clothes and jewelry are not all that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hit or miss just like any recycled/vintage clothing store. But even so, I usually come away from here with something, even if it is a simple t-shirt. I have also had some exquisite luck on occasion,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flashbacks, you always do me right when I'm in a bind. You're always there for me when I need a Halloween costume, interesting accessories (wigs, crinolines, and fishnets oh my!), or quirky pieces to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Buffalo Exchange. its hit and miss. If you see it..GRAB IT...it may not be there again...the staff is helpful, relaxed..they're not all in your grill about why your there..the shop is packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you know what, the reviewers here that say that some of flashbacks stuff is overpriced.....i totally agree. and its always the super cute piece thats totally your size too...bums me out man....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have expirenced muuuuuch better....Flashbacks..... Things that are not bueno......-Your overpriced poo, juuuuust becasue you are in Hillcrest a staple in the diet of the tourist journey....doesnt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flashbacks generally delights and surprises me. The staff have never been bitchy to me, and despite the ridiculously high prices I was afraid of, I managed to find a few pieces that were really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expected: overpriced used clothing, snooty retail staff.Encountered: $35 checked suit, lovely young woman eager to help me find a tie to match.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun store!. I've found; costume items, my favorite faux furry coat, my favorite hugely obnoxious sunglasses, a rainbow cowboy shirt for Ryan, that he actually wears thank you, wigs, stand out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much nicer than the people at Buffalo, and they actually took some fugly PVC pants I had.I know if I look around that I'll find something worth buying.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get the hype. Granted this store carries unusual and unique gear but the pricing does not, at all, reflect the quality of items here. I bought my Halloween costume at Flashbacks this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled across this place in my quest for the perfect 80's halloween costume! I went in looking for a members only jacket for my husband and boy did I hit the jackpot. Not only did I find that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY I got my jacket for my costume there! But, one of the women working was pretty rude. There were a few others that were pretty cool though, guess it depends on their "mood". It is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great cuz you can buy outrageous costume for yourself whether its halloween or not!its been reaaally crowded lately though. its because there's lots of good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Flashbacks!!!!If I ever had loads of money, I would buy up all the crazy outfits inside and wear them in a mix-matched glory. When I went today it was super crowded which sucked, but it's also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Listen, Flashbacks.We all understand that it is Halloween, and that you are therefore getting more customers this week than during the other 11 months of the year combined. But you must understand,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced with not very nice service. I checked out the costumes last weekend; I don't understand why they were all priced in the $60s. We were insulted or snapped at by three different employees. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is ALWAYS RUDE especially the short red head. Bought a bracelet from here before and it broke right away. Asked the red head if the scarf i was holding matched what i was wearing and she...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOOVE FLASHBACKS.I swing by here on sundays after church (when i go to church :P) and they always have a ton of rad everything. New stuff too, on a weekly basis. I love the variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Flashbacks is a riot. There is always a ton of fun stuff to browse, and it is the perfect store for halloween, theme parties or people who can rock the super retro fashion. Things here aren't super cheep--this...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one for crazy wigs or Elvis sunglasses; prefer buying items that are somewhat unique but that are wearable on a daily basis. It's a lucky dip -- sometimes I turn up some gems and more often...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable, staffed by friendly people, and full of well-organized and awesome clothing, this place is a lot of fun to visit. I always stop by when I visit Hillcrest, even if I have nothing to buy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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My teenage loves this store. For some reason the kids nowadays want to wear the same clothes we wore when we were teenagers (I should have saved my clothes, it would have saved me alot of money in clothes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't been here in ages, actually something like 5 yrs. when i used to live in san diego, this was one of the places i would love to go shopping at, the only bad thing was my ass was super poor at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Cool for its originality. Not many places in San Diego have the balls this store has. I find treasures here between all of the weird stuff. As far as the customer service is concerned its fine to me. They...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't know what to expect because it looks like a costume shop from the outside, but they have some really cool stuff in here for vintage and cool but generally normal kind of people. The jewelry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Come here for theme parties or Halloween and you will not be disappointed by the selection of clothes to choose from.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is always my first stop when I need a dress for a semiformal or formal occasion. During high school, I scored mucho gorgeous gowns for $15-$25 each, putting the designer-label-sporting girls to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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This is definitely the place to come to for a themed party and Halloween. There is a wide selection of clothes that represent different decades, in addition to great customer service.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the 40s to the future, they cover fashion from virtually every era - even the ones we haven't even gotten to, yet. And if you're not sure where that fresh spandex sequin halter minidress is from,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best vintage stores in town! The buyers here are uber selective, so bring vintage only (clean good condition) to sell. I've sold/purchased here for years. Natalie(owner) is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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This place is amazing. If you're looking for anything from the 60's or 70's this should be like your first pit stop. I mean seriously, they have EVERYTHING! Had to dress up for a Studio 54 party and had no...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited here and was pleasantly surprised.Generally I have not been a second-hand shopper in the past, but I have recently become interested in older fashions. I especially like the bright colors...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hitting up so many vintage stores looking to score some shitkickin' cowboy boots I tried Flashbacks and WHAT DO I FIND!? Some gnarly shitkickers!I had been to the PB location before they closed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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This place has clothes and accessories that are from the 60's and 70's. It's a fun place to shop especially if you are going to a theme party. The prices is very affordable for vintage clothing.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is usually more hit than miss, but its had its moments. There's tons of quirky jewelry, accessories, etc to sift through as well as loads of vintage fashions--all within a very reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i walked into what must have been the grooviest retail store to date, and to my suprise there were two fine cassanovas behind the cash register and buy counter. One of them had an immense bundle of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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there are lots of choices here. weird clothes, "sun glasses". 60's, 70's you name it they have it. but pricey!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I went to flashback recently for a 70's theme party shopping spree. The decor of the place was fun and retro. You can find all sorts of dresses and men's shirt for decades of the past. There is also a large...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Defintely the place to go for decade parties. Great selection of 60s/70s/80s clothing for costume parties and events. Come here before you get your groove on
kudzu.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of fun, whether you are in search of vintage duds or inexpensive almost-new clothing. Stuffed full of neat things - you just have to be in the mood to sort through and find what you want....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Super Amazing Service when I was deciding what to buy for a Studio 54 party. Great selection and advice from the ladies that work there. The clothes are groovy!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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This Place is Great!! The staff is very helpful and really knows what it is doing. I was very glad I went here for my 70's party and was extremely satisfied.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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This place has lots of clothes to choose from if your having a party or for every day clothes. The employees are awesome. The second you have clothes in your hand they ask if they can get you a dressing room...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it! Great clothes for little money. Very clean and organized. Got some really cool shades the other day. The guys that work there are super sweet but the women seem a bit intimidating. thats cool...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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They have alot of 70s stuff here that is really nice for themed parties, or perhaps just nostalgia for those who lived in the era!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place. Coming from a sheltered life where my parents never let me do anything, especially buy from used clothing stores- I learned to appreciate used clothing rather than be afraid of it at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool for its originality. Not many places in San Diego have the balls this store has. I find treasures here between all of the weird stuff. As far as the customer service is concerned its fine to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey Flashbacks.I go here all the time. Kinda sad, yes...but I don't wanna miss out on that next great gem. Like the Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You" t-shirt I bought from there last week....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So after taking a stroll though Wear It Again Sam, I decided to pop in here and actually buy something, seeing as how one dress at WIAS was more expensive than the two really cute vintage dresses I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i prefer flashbacks over buffalo exchange any day. the prices are more reasonable. there's quite a selection of different eras of clothing. it's my go-to for dresses if i have a wedding to go to and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Beatstreet.I go every weekend and always find a reason to spend my hard earned cash on trash. But another man's trash is... well you know the saying. and its a score for me. Because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's too fucking expensive. But I saw plenty of kickass things, and one of the male employees was a pretty nice guy. He had huge hair, real cute, talked about fake ID's. I got some pretty neat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back to the Future? Try back to the past! For the ultimate in vintage fashion, "Flashbacks" is a must. I like finding stuff I use to wear when I was younger, and let's face it, it's really cool...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite dresses ever is from here. and the purse selection, though not what it used to be, is also quite good. i miss the more cramped next door location, but i'm kind of weird about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best store in the world. I moved from San Diego to San Francisco, and I have yet to find a better store. I'm biased because I worked here and I'm mildly obsessed with a good portion of the people that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Flashbacks (in Hillcrest) has great clothes, affordable prices, and they always buy something off of me (I guess my style is weird and vintage enough for them to buy -- unlike Buffalo Exchange across...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 1st place I would go if I planned to attend a 70-s themed party. The selection cannot be beat yet the prices are a bit too high.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HEY! Don't forget the Encinitas location! AND Don't forget when you are short on cash, bring in your great vintage apparel for $$$ to party (or pay the rent). The staff are super kind and they pay top...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun fun fun! I've only been here once, but I could spend gobs of time just looking, let alone trying things on. Their selection is pretty extensive, definitely worth looking through. As...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The clothes in here are fun, but like we've heard before, the staff is shitty. (Hillcrest store)The owner, Natalie, is a douche bag. She was REALLY rude to me when I was SHOPPING in her store. Time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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I love this resale shop. It's been a gem for finding those high-end designer jeans that I like. The best part is, I can bring in my old, gently worn clothes and "exchange" them. Flashbacks pays me for my old...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
flashbacks is a wonderful place to meet with friends, buy crazy outfits, and spend hours making homemade videos. not that i do that. of course. cough. fuck it who doesnt do that. .... i dont. cough....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i heart flashbacks. i can always count on them to have great clothes for costumes... whether its a naughty cheerleader cosutme, a girl power baby spice one, or 90s gorgeous new kids on the block...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! There's a great selection, they have decent prices, and especially in the jewelry section they don't seem to know what they've got, necessarily.. I managed to pick up two pins for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking to add something unique to your wardrobe check this blast from the past vintage clothing store out. The belts and purses alone are worth the trip. The prices are a little steep but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is one of my favorite stores. I spent hours in there when I go. It has so many unique stuff, I love it!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That 70's Show would shop here. That pretty much says it all, but I will elaborate anyway...Old is the new new (hasn't old ALWAYS been the new new?), and flashbacks seems to know that as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a time warp in a fashion sense. Flashbacks is a shop where Hillcrest scenesters can purchase authentic clothes from the '60s and '70s and modern clothes that are a rip of '60s and '70s. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funky n' fresh finds are sure to be found. The colors are outrageous and their inventory of wigs are cuh-razy. I particularly like their purses. Everything from Coach to funky bags you could not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm in town from NYC I swing by to see what they've got. I always walk out with a fabulous find at a great price! I've always found the staff knowledgable and friendly!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flashbacks is groovy, baby! This store bears its name superbly and deserves a medal for converting me to second hand shops. I applaud the person behind the conceptualization of this psychedelic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not your average resale store. Flashbacks specializes in vintage clothing. They do buy regular old clothing, but they look for a particular style.Most of it is pretty costume-esque and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
even though the staff is kind of pretentious and snobby, its not impossible to find a good piece or two in here. their old dresses are what impressed me the most, and i usually like to come here once...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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This store is jam-packed with wild clothing and accessories from the past. I'm talking about plaid p...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Wow, there was some cool stuff in this store, but I thought I was at Nordstrom's when I looked at th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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If you like clothes of the 70s and 80s this is the place for you. Prices are average to moderately h...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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