11/24/08

Great Saleswomen, Good Values, Feels Good

by shoppdxlady

I love this store. The sales staff are so down to earth. I tend to go overboard and when I was redecorating and picking from so many of the amazing things that are there, they were clearly helping me make rational choices rather than padding their commissions. I was out of mind excited when i was shopping and I realized later that they were really considerate and helpful. Such great variety and the prices are cheaper than they look, don't be intimidated.

• Pros: location, service
• Cons: none

11/02/08

Take responsibilty

by hausofpain

I do not usually write reviews, I felt the need to also comment on the latter reviews in complete defense of Lisa, the owner of Hunt and Gather. I, too ,am a business owner, I know the struggles of trying to find good ,honest employees and what it is like to have an employee betray your trust,,,,, or worse. When a person goes shopping in the Pearl district , they are aware that they will probably be spending more than going to a Marshalls. That is part of the experience. It is very frustrating to read these reviews that are obviously written in anger and vengeance... I often find the people who complain the most take no responsibility for their own actions. If you can find a sofa cheaper somewhere else, than go do it. Dont whine about it later. As far as I know it is still a free country. No one made you pull out your wallet and purchase. The fact that you thought someone whom you in effect "hired" to help you design your home tried to be your friend says it all. She is a business owner who has had to deal with people just like you. You want quality and good service yet you do not want to pay for it. It would be a great day if everyone had to try to open and sustain a business in this day and age. Its ok not to have been happy with the quality of a purchase, That is understandable and should be addressed but that was not the case in any of the reviews. Stick to the the facts.....and be fair.

11/01/08

Ethics Beyond Reproach

by johnhcampbell

I am writing this post to call out athena901, retailorinthehood and oceans1157. Sincerely people, grow up and stop blaming others for your individual inadequacies and personal challenges. This kind of behavior is unwarranted, unprofessional and unethical.

Hunt and Gather has been a destination landmark in Portland going on 10 years now. Small businesses like Hunt and Gather do not sustain without delivering superior service levels and quality deliverables at competitve prices. That being said, the business continues to thrive and endure, even with this challenging economic turmoil we presently live in.

The public should be aware that the writers of the aformentioned posts are spineless former employees with nothing better to do than conspire against a reputable long standing pioneer in the Pearl District. Termination of their employment within a few months of each other was entirely warranted and completely justified. These attempts to compromise the health of Hunt and Gather and slander the owner directly are unfounded and entirely full of innacurate lies. Legal recourse is presently being pursued.

Please do not pay heed to the remarks represented in the aforementioned posts. Hunt and Gather's owner and dedicated staff are extremely service oriented and knowledgeable. As a loyal customer and friend, I have personally witnessed the creative capability and definitive guidance that this business provides. Come to Hunt and Gather and see for yourself, the unparalleled design, style, quality and value that Portlanders have enjoyed for years.