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What differentiates excellent service from forgettable service? No one is perfect; it's how the imperfections are handled that determines whether customer service is poor, average, good or excellent

From time to time, we list those that make Crystal's Cuts for giving exemplary service. Using restaurants as a general guide, our ratings don't take into account food or product unless noted otherwise. This is primarily about the service, the business etiquette that distinguishes them from other vendors.

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Thu, November 12, 2009: Chicken soup and then some
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Colds gone bad to-Bronchitis have a way of making one an expert at chicken soups. There's those piled with tortilla chips on top with cheese, the confetti noodles in Liptons… Read More >

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Thu, November 05, 2009: Pacific Coast Copper repipe-to pipe about
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Who wants to spend $$ and a chunk of it in this economy if you don't have to? But when your water pressure is down to a trickle and it… Read More >

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Mon, September 01, 2008: Trader Joe’s
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
http://www.traderjoes.com
Long Beach, CA

You are hosting a dinner for 6 in 90 minutes and the chicken you open from yesterday’s purchase smells awful. A… Read More >

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Mon, September 01, 2008: REI
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
http://www.rei.com
Huntington Beach, CA

You’ll think twice about buying outdoor gear or equipment from mall-mega stores once you’ve tasted REI’s service and product guarantee. They… Read More >

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Mon, September 01, 2008: Advanced Computer Automative (ACA)
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
http://www.acaauto.com
Long Beach, CA

You’ll always get a sunny greeting from anyone behind the counter and they mean it sincerely. All costs laid out clearly,… Read More >