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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a HUGE fan of Cheap Pete's employees... Very, very kind people who try their hardest at what they do. I truly appreciate that kind of person. However, I'm not too big on the customers... It's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After trying a frame shop in the Marina and getting quoted 500 something for a frame on a 16x20 black and white that I took myself, I went to Cheap Petes to find a similar frame with matte for 48…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YAY CHEAP PETE's! Clever name... it helps you forget that framing is expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Homey place to get customize framing and matting without the snottiness...but some of the sales staff is definitely more knowledgeable than others. Jeff was super cool, knew what he was talking…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a fantastic experience here. We went on a Saturday afternoon and immediately found someone to help us. She was great and took care of all of our needs. The prices were very reasonable too.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NOT cheap. Additionally, when the lady behind the counter was done ignoring me she was totally rude and unhelpful. I would pay the extra 5 cents and go somewhere that provides a competent level of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overall pretty content with my custom framed art. However, I will never return for the following reasons: 1) No parking--makes hauling back a shoddy custom frame back to Cheap Pete's difficult (see 4).…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to frame posters, art and photographs for my newly painted apartment at a price that I could afford. Who knew that 1976 Virginia Slade campaign poster (Gary Trudeau) still had life in it.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walked into Cheap Pete's at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon; walked out one hour later with a perfectly framed lithograph at a very reasonable price. Commendations to Mel who did the framing (if he…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So Cheap Pete's isn't cheap, and that's not really the issue. Their custom framing is not the greatest. I took home two 20x30 prints that I had framed there. About a month later, I was looking at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Either Cheap Pete's needs to be less expensive or offer a higher quality of service. The prices are not cheap but the quality of the craftsmanship is. I needed to frame four photographs for a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I have to put my name on a list if there are five of you standing around "hangin"???? Since when did customer service require a list? Odd to me... I thought the list was for custom frame…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to have some photographs framed for my father who lives in Europe for Fathers Day. I was told the framing would take a few days. After spending 2 hours selecting the frame/border/layout and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here, it was a late on a Saturday morning. I had been told that it truly was cheap and it was a good place to find lots of nice, decent frames. The couple of employees I saw…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
part #1 I showed up two buy two "Fillmore" poster frames. Grabbed two and went to the counter, when Tutti (from Facts of Life, but her grumpy step sister-very mean and annoyed to be working at a frame…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This may have been the most mishandled customer experience I have ever had. I had to make 4 visits in 2 days: first my glass broke, 2nd they cut the mat the wrong size, 3rd they told me it would be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for Dean at Cheap Pete's mostly because I think Cheap Pete's is pretty ok, but Dean is fantastic. Dean is one of the staff who will help you assemble a design for the thing you want…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They have wide range of ready-made frames but don't be fooled by the name... the price is not "cheap" at all. So if you're looking for a generic frame, IKEA has similar ones with about half the price.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Cheap Pete's has been pretty positive. I had 3 things custom framed here and all came out great. One of my frames had the framing wire the wrong side (vertically instead of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The selection of ready made and packaged frames here is undeniably the best in the city. Stay far away from the custom framing, however. I had a simple custom frame/matting/glass piece that was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of ready made frames in a huge variety of sizes. That is the only good thing I can say about this place. They are not a professional frame shop. They apparently do a limited amount…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness! I walked into cheap pete's prepared for the worst customer service experience in the history of recorded time. What is wrong with you people? I found all the frames I needed -- they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, not THAT cheap, but cheaper than not cheap. Wait for help can take a while, but at least they have staff to help you with that sort of stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sucks. I was not acknowledged though there were several people who could have done so. When I was finally helped, the person working acted as if she was gracing me with her presence. LAME. Also, my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times, and each time I come here I forget the same things. First, oh my God, this place can get crowded. Do not come here on a Saturday afternoon. Everyone in San Francisco…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are actually cheaper than most places, and they do have a great selection of quality frames. Custom framing takes a little while, but when your name does get called, you get quality 1-on-1…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eek! Do the people who work here live in caves and eat nothing but plain oatmeal? If so, it's understandable why they'd be SO grumpy and unhelpful. I've been to Pete's in the area of 10 times. Every…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got helped by Alex and she was outtasight! Needed a frame and a mat cut and I was In and out in 10 minutes. Alex set me up real good. Why all the nay-sayers? Your poor picture cost too much to framey…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had a good experience here. Whether it has been custom work done or just picking up a frame, always a good time. Keep in mind that this is not the type of stop where you are going to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Pete, you're great. Like Lauren S, I come here almost exclusively to frame my Fillmore posters -- I find that they're reasonably priced and are always a'plentiful. Additionally, the other frames…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Add my name to the list of people who hate this place. I brought a poster in to be framed about 6 weeks ago, it came back wrong 3 weeks later (incidentally, a week late), they agreed to redo it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
had two jobs done. both were botched the first time and the second one was botched on the re-do. I just gave up and left. At least the first one was redone properly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To start with, like many other people pointed out, it's not that cheap. And the staff are simply a bunch of morons.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rolled up with my art. I had everything pre measured and knew exactly what I wanted. Spotted a service rep, and was off to the races. A bunch of frames, matting, and accessories packed into this…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When shopping at Cheap Pete's, you have to go to the store with a clear mission. In fact, take the photo or poster with you upon arriving in the store, it will always be helpful and since parking is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They do have quite a solid frame selection, but I find that their staff at the register seems to be the Academy of Art students who were unable to swing a job at Blick's after graduation and had to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's suuuch a hassle to ring me up. They can't be bothered to answer a simple question. It must be MY fault the register tape broke and 4 of them can't figure out how to load a new reel. My easy…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst place for customer service I've ever encountered. And that's saying something. Contrary to what the name implies, they are not cheap. Not only aren't they cheap, they also aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Before I diss all over Pete's cheap ass, I need to disclose that I didn't even look at the various frames and supplies that are there. Seems like folks around town like there selection. But I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always call it Not-So-Cheap Pete's.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's so cheap about this place? I came to this place looking to custom frame these vintage animation cels I bought at an auction. They are of varying odd sizes so I could not put them in premade…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't decide what to give them. On the one hand, they always do have the size of frame I am looking for, and usually at a lower price than Aaron Bros, etc. That is worth 5 stars. Plus I went in on…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as though I battle on a daily basis, looking at my recent framed work, whether I like this little shop or not. I think they have a very wide range of relatively affordable frames and a lot of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap stands for the quality of frames. I hated it here - the frames are expensive for what you get, the customer service is nonexistent, and the return policy is lousy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Picked up a frame for a poster for $40 - having it done professionally would have been at least $200. They also have scrap matte for cheap cheap cheap if you want to jazz up a photo…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to agree with Special K...I went in to ask a price to stretch a canvas and got a rude smart ass employee...he quoted me $50 to do something I believe I can do but I just didn't have time. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an artist I always go here for all my framing needs! Cheap Pete's has an amazing selection of pre-made frames in a full range of prices from affordable to high end. They also offer high quality…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonable prices. I like it here!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give them zero stars I would have. I have been there a few times now, each time the sales associates are very unhelpful and tend to ignore you. While it is far from cheap, yet it does have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cheap pete's is good for those prints or photographs you want to frame to fill up some blank wall space. it's not the place you'd go to frame a prized or expensive print, or a bona fied work of art,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i actually got some much needed info from this place... even though i didnt buy anything
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed with their selection. The frames I was looking at seemed cheap... Oh, I get it... Cheap Petes. I didn't think they were talking about the quality though. Their custom framing may…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap Pete's Frame is pretty cheap. Good services.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had a really good experience at pete's, but whether it was due to the store itself or the other cool customers, it's hard to say. one word of advice: try not to go on saturdays. it's a zoo. and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was prepared to light up Cheap Petes for their confusing and unwelcoming store but I must give them 3 stars only because of their final product. I feel like Pete made this store for people who know…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, Cheap Pete's is not so cheap, but definitely top quality framing. You get what you pay for... great service, quality work. They do have some pre-fab frames that are much more reasonable and still…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They've got a great selection of frames and custume made frames. The staff is alright, not overly helpful but they are friendly and willing to answer your questions. Though the last time I was in it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I see there's a varied array of reviews here but I'm not even going to read them first because I have to share this with you people! I had my first photography exhibition in California on Saturday…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I want to give Cheap Pete's a better review, I can't. Although the staff was super nice and knowledgeable, they are quite limited in what they can do. They don't have pre-made frames that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap Pete's is really tremendous for your framing needs. They carry an extremely impressive selection of pre-made frames in all sizes and types. They offer a nice selection of borders and matting…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on some of the previous reviews, I was prepared to possibly receive poor service here, so I wasn't looking for advice or help, just cheap frames. My significant other, however, does not consult…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you put your posters put in plastic frames with plastic instead of glass, you will seem as if you got em at a carnival. People will ask you why you didn't get enough points to get a poster with a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The people at Cheap Pete's: -were incredibly friendly and cracking me up.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap Pete's is certainly the place to go for inexpensive frames. They have a large selection, but you really need to pick and choose to select the ones that don't LOOK cheap. Also keep in mind that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason i ever go here is for custom sized fillmore frames. I have fillmore posters all over my house as art, and the custom sized frames are key. They have wood and metal. They also…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool store, not that cheap and the customer service is a bummer. It would be cheaper than going to a custom frame shop, but not really any cheaper than Michael's or other art supply type places.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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I've been going to this Cheap Pete's for several years now. I often find exactly what I'm looking for and sometimes even get good help from the staff finding it! They aren't really that cheap, but not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found the nonstandard-ish 10"x10" frames I was looking for for $13. Cheaper than anywhere else. Of course they have a full frame shop in the store where I could have bought a fancy frame for $150.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah. Fillmore frames. Seriously, these bitches are hard to find. It'd be nice if there were more colors, but for the basics (black and natural in the smaller size) it's fine. Did you know there…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe these reviews are all good! i thought this store was completely overpriced, and wait til you get this... there were these 3 worker kids (all wearing really stupid looking ties that…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasantly surprising!! Among the promised "cheap" house brand frames, there are also many really nice quality frames. I came in with a friend to get frames and custom mats cut for a photo exhibit,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is knowledgeable, the frames are cheap, they have protective glass (blocks UV, prevents fading), and take all the time they need to help you get exactly what you're after. If you want some…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good prices and a wide selection. I found everything I needed, including a frame for a Fillmore poster. Even got some tips on a mounting project. Score!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty sweet finds if you are looking for framing options for your art work or pictures! The name certainly fits the pricing. It is dirt cheap in comparison to many other framing shops around the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to love this place...they guys are so nice to me when I come and beg for discounts and free stuff for the class. They do offer a percentage off for teachers, if the order is large enough.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service. We walked in with a bunch of prints we've been meaning to frame forever, and the guy there (sorry, forgot his name!) spotted us wandering aimlessly around the store, looked at our…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Cheap Pete is a great place to go to pick up some cheapie frames. Granted, you're not going to get that huge solid wood frame suited for a mirror for 2 bucks...but if you want to get somethin…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Total misnomer. Cheap Pete's is anything but, and it's also jam-packed on weekends, with staff often overwhelmed and powerless to help us poor frame-seekers. I went here once, spent $120 on four…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know that everyone else in San Francisco is in love with this store, but I've never been that impressed with either their prices or their service. Perhaps I need to step it up to the custom frames…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Back when I used to live with a photographer, we used to drive out of the Mission, past all the gazi...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what else can you find here but cheap frames? a great place to pick up cheap frames as well as get custom things made. though there was no real customer service, it didn't feel like we couldn't get it…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You CAN NOT go wrong if you shop at Cheap Petes!!! Huge selection on frames and matts. They even have museum frames and matts. And they will also do personalize custome frames and matts. As a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, thank you Ben. And great prices.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fun place to browse through a variety of frames. if you're looking for some cheap-o frames to use in a project, they have a sea of them near the entrance. young, hip, very into themselves staff - but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get kinda cheap (compared to other frameshops) frames. I would not recommend their framing- it's not that cheap and I was not entirely happy with it. they also charge the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gonzo is the bomb, yo. Ask for him if you're going to cheap pete's....he was extremely helpful, smart, and oh so cute!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheaper. It seems that framing something is not so cheap endeavor, but they had a good framing package (mounted, framed, in glass with wiring done) for about $100 dollars. Cheaper than the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love. I walked in the during the Xmas insanity weekend and Ben completely took care of all my framing/matting needs. The staff is really outstanding and they seem to genuinely enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all true. Good deals, knowledgable staff, and parking! Framed all of my stuff with Cheap Pete's!
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought all my frames from Pete's. There are still in good condition! Their service is fast and workers are very knowledgeble!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woo hoo! Filmore poster frames!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need cheap frames? This is the place to go. The name says it all - well, it doesn't say great selection of colors and sizes but that might not fit on the sign.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all, custom and premade frames at discount prices. Not a huge selecction, but good for simple framing needs.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not all that cheap, but the selection is good. The real reason to go here is that they have the frame to fit your Fillmore Poster.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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