text: I have been going to Bernies since I was a little girl My first vivid memory was in first grade when I wanted to display my rock collection for the schools Share Fair I had some cool specimens that I needed help identifying so my parents took me to Bernies Even as a child the staff were so amazing and helpful to me I remember one employee going through books explaining how various types of rocks were formed and even teaching me about the Mohs Scale Truly service at it is best nnNow I live in California however I try to visit Bernies when I am visiting my family in Madison In August I came home wearing my favorite antique scarab bracelet It broke I nearly lost it in the Memorial Union bathroom My dad took me right to Bernies well after breakfast at Lazy Janes They were as always so helpful Took all my info and had no qualms at all about shipping it to me in Oakland They quoted me two weeks to complete the laser welding needed for the repair It was done on time very reasonably priced and I felt completely confident leaving the antique bracelet in their hands nnI love Bernies