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Cheap Pete's Photos & Frames

4249 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-221-4720

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I got a custom frame made for a piece of art that I purchase on my trip to... - Nov 06, 2022

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Clayton Valley Frameworks

5416 Ygnacio Valley Rd #40
Concord, CA 94521 925-672-6066

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creative and competent - May 02, 2018

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Framer's Workshop

2439 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-849-4444

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Very helpful with suggestions to maximize appearance of finished product. - Nov 10, 2020

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Morita's Picture Framing

820 W Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95008 408-374-6622

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High quality advice and execution, and somewhat expensive. Turnaround can be... - Oct 29, 2020

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Artisans of San Francisco

4310 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-921-0456

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I had many custom framework pieces done here by the original owner. Since this... - Dec 31, 2023

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Sticks Framing

1579 Solano Ave #B
Berkeley, CA 94707 510-526-6603

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Myong, the artist, and Randy, the craftsman, are an unbeatable combination... - Oct 16, 2017

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A C Graphics

79 Belvedere St #12
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-456-0363

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BEST FRAMES IN TOWN FOR THE PRICE - Aug 14, 2020

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Cheap Pete's Photos & Frames

11 E 4th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401 650-344-1727

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Brought my picture. Customer rep recommended frames. - Aug 16, 2020

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Michaels

20640 Homestead Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014 408-446-4889

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We use them multiple times a year and are always assisted well and given superior... - Dec 29, 2023

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Cheap Pete's Photos & Frames

221 3rd St
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-455-8055

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I've been pleased with both their custom framing and ready-made frames and... - Sep 17, 2013

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Michaels

2925 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403 650-377-0115

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ASTOUNDING BARGAIN PRICES WITH PERFECT RESULTS. BEAT ANY AND ALL I HAVE EVER... - Sep 04, 2013

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Michaels

4925 Junipero Serra Blvd
Colma, CA 94014 650-992-7271

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Staff was friendly and helpful. Received my item sooner than expected - Dec 16, 2023

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Art Loft-Montclair

2082 Antioch Ct
Oakland, CA 94611 510-339-0890

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Expensive. - Oct 17, 2023

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Cheap Pete's Photos & Frames

1666 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-945-1666

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Great people and informed people - May 12, 2023

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Michaels

1310 Gateway Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533 707-421-2822

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The service provided seems good enough, but the general feeling from the staff... - Nov 07, 2022

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Michaels

1600 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129 408-379-4717

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Didn’t seem that interested in helping me out or selling me anything.... - Dec 29, 2023

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Michaels

2775 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-591-9382

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Products and service are decent, but staff is often aggressive and rude. - Dec 18, 2023

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Michaels

60 Gregory Ln
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-521-1081

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Custom frames are always on sale + check internet for coupons. - Sep 06, 2013

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Michaels

7890 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568 925-829-2265

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Very expensive to frame a poster but the quality was exceptional. - Sep 22, 2021

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Back to the Picture

934 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110 415-826-2321

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They've been in business for a long time because they have great service... - Dec 15, 2023

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