A Shade Better

This small and very crowded store is loaded with lampshades. We purchased four lampshades, two harps, and two finials. Two of the lampshades, the harps and the finials were fine. We brought four lamps to the store and Miriam was very helpful in finding four shades to fit the lamps. In the store we saw the shades Miriam selected for our lamps wrapped in cellophane on and match our lamps. Once home we removed the cellophane wrapping and two of the lampshades were too white for our cream colored lamps and adjoining couch. The color looked fine in the store, but not at home with the cellophane removed. We immediately notified the store owner that we were returning two of the lampshades and keeping everything else. Miriam informed us that there are signs in the store saying that once the cellophane is removed there are no returns. On re-visit I saw the signs. Given that the shades were in perfect shape and we were keeping most of our purchase I thought they would be taken back or we would be charged a re-wrapping fee. However the attitude was “see the signs.” Wish them well, but we will not be back.

This small and very crowded store is loaded with lampshades. We purchased four lampshades, two harps, and two finials. Two of the lampshades, the harps and the finials were fine. However, to better see the color in our room once home we removed the cellophane wrapping and two of the lampshades were too white for our cream colored lights and couch. We immediately notified the store owner that we were returning two of the lampshades and keeping everything else. Miriam informed us that there are signs in the store saying that once the cellophane is removed there are no returns. On re-visit I saw the signs. Given that the shades were in perfect shape and we were keeping most of our purchase I thought they would be taken back or we would be charged a re-wrapping fee. However the attitude was “see the signs.” Wish them well, but we will not be back.

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Recommend bringing your lamp in so shades are well fitted. Custom order shades are also available

This is a wonderful shop in a non-descript warehouse/industrial area of Pompano Beach, and if you blink while driving by, you'll miss it. Inside there is every size, shape and material lampshade and if you can't find anything here, they'll custom make one for you. I had two blue and white pottery vases made into lamps and then had no problem finding lovely shades to go on them.
They have limited hours, only opening on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, so it's a good idea to call first to make sure they're open. They've been around for about 25 years and I first used them at least 20 years ago.