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8:30AM - 5:30PM
10760 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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“I foolishly invested 50K in another gold/silver company who sold me crap metals and pocketed my profits. Ron gave the metals an accurate appraisal (free of charge!) and actually reached out to the crooked company on my behalf. He's a dying breed and a stand up guy who I trust completely w my $. From now on, I'll be going to the United States Stamp Company for all my gold & silver needs.”
“Pretty low-key lgs for mtg. Staff is always super friendly. We got some cool Oakland cats who play cards here. I’ve made some friends and played some fun games.”
“Great little store for all your non electronic gaming needs. The sponsor events for gamers and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Friendly staff quick to make recommendations. Stopped I. To find some board games for the grandkids”
“Has everything. College vibes abound. Prices are a little higher then the cheapest on the internet but feel fair given that there is actually helpful staff around.”
“I have had several brief yet always fun interactions with several of the staff. Seem to be smiling and are typically always very helpful. They have a big enough selection of magic the gsthering cards, granted they only sell packs and accessories not singles but are price more than appropriately I would recommend the store to anyone who enjoys games, puzzles, collectibles, and just fun. if you enjoy any of these things, this store is for you !”
“Went into Jeff's shop today looking to buy silver. I ended up buying silver and having a good conversation. Jeff is a very knowledgeable numismatist. His shop was super nice and he was a pleasure to deal with. If you're in the area and looking for some coins I'd advise you check him out.”
“Hello good people, this last July, 2025, myself and family was on vacation in San Francisco for a cruise
I was walking around Pier 39, and I discovered We Be Knives, Storefront.
This small business, is an excellent place to purchase any type of knife that you’re interested in.
I personally am a big fan of bench made knives,
We Be Knives, Has an excellent selection of bench made knives, if that’s what you’re into, amongst other brands of knives too.
Their customer service, is above and beyond what I expected, And the knowledge that the gentleman I talked to was above and beyond anything I expected.
And, their prices on their knives are one of the best places I have ever seen.
The next time I am at their shop, I will be purchasing another knife from them.
Just remember, Cash is King, I truly believe you will not go wrong dealing with this Company.
I hope this little review will help you on whether or not to buy from them or not, I can’t recommend them enough.
Thanks and have a great day!!!”
“The second my partner and I saw how unassuming this shop is we knew we were in for something good. The collection in here is amazing, and the owner is very nice. You can tell there is a lot of love for collecting and anime/geek culture in here. Really wide selection spanning tons of different anime, manga, comics, games, across many decades. Japanese moomin merch (or ANY moomin merch, for that matter) is really hard to come by in the u.s., and we were able to get a cute moomin plushie from Japan, one that neither my partner and I have ever seen before despite being moomin fans for 5+ years. Even if we hadn't gotten the plushie I was honestly happy knowing that the owner at least knew what moomin was. I'll definitely be stopping by in the future next time I'm in Oakland/Emeryville.”
“Cute and friendly cat! The cashier was nice overall! Had a situation with miscommunication on pricing, and when confronted, the owner was respectful and apologetic. To the business: I appreciate the apology, I see it was an honest mistake. Go support them and meet the friendly cat!”
10AM - 5:30PM
2299 Lombard St, San Francisco
Hobby Shops
“My girlfriend and I were visiting from Thailand and I was dumping all my access silver. The store was so awesome, so clean security s and I felt very welcome.I've highly recommend. The store I've been all around California. Trying to sell my gold and silver, and this place is 5 stars.”
“A treasure on 4th street. Wonderful books and a great selection of gifts along with helpful, friendly staff. If you haven't been to this store, you need to go!”
“Customer Service was TOP NOTCH!!! What can I say? I came in on a Saturday morning needing to buy a list of drawing supplies for my daughter’s art class and Chris came to the rescue to help me find everything. He made suggestions to substitute items with a different brand, so that I wouldn’t have to go to another store. What a great place to shop for art supplies!”
“Blick is my go to place for art materials. The staff is always incredibly helpful not only in finding items, but advice about how to use them. Kudos to Elaine for helping me today figure out how to blow up a painting using Blick materials. Thank you, Elaine!”
“Bought two posters and shipped one to a buddy and one to me. Quick shipping, came in a sturdy cardboard tube with plastic ends tightly secured and taped. Poster was rolled up in a paper sheet in the tube. Both posters came securely in excellent condition. So stoked with the results! I will definitely be buying more. Thank you!”
“Obsessed with Jim. It would be really easy to take advantage of people who don't know the first thing about niche furniture repair and crafts (ie. almost everyone). Instead of charging a fortune, Jim actually taught me how to repair the paper cord on my used Danish chairs myself and only charged me for the materials used. He is a learned & encouraging teacher - grateful for his expertise and the opportunity to learn a new skill!”
“Ying Hobbies & Toys it's the hidden gem you never knew you needed! My wife stumbled upon this treasure while on a quest for Gunpla goodness, and boy, am I glad she did. Tucked away in a cozy spot, Ying Hobbies & Toys might play hard to get at first, but once you lay eyes on its bounty of plastic wonders, you'll be hooked. The store might be small, but it's bursting at the seams with an array of model kits that'll make any Gundam fan's heart skip a beat. Seriously, choosing just one model feels like trying to pick a favorite child - impossible and bound to hurt someone's feelings. But fear not, the guy running the place is pretty helpful. With his guidance, navigating through the sea of model kits becomes a breeze! Oh and the pricing is super fair specially for all the cool stuff you can find. So, if you're a Gundam enthusiast or just someone who appreciates the art of model kits, do yourself a favor and pay Ying Hobbies & Toys a visit. Trust me, it'll quickly become your go-to spot for all things Gunpla. Happy building, fellow plastic yelp warriors!”
“You can find a bunch of great figurines, board games, etc. They have a variety of brands like Bandai, Good Smile Company, etc. Yup, nendoroids! The best shop in Japantown for figurines and authentic.”
“An artist’s dream store! Plus, they have things for everyday people who want frames, colored pencils and markers and other craft items. Plus, the employees are super nice here.”
“This store is clean, well-lighted, and has a wide variety of crafting materials. It also has a framing department. They offer crafting classes for both adults and children.”
“Update to my previous review from 2 days ago. The finished products are awesome. I was all set to cancel my order since it took a month, but I got a call that they were completed and ready for pick up. Here's one of them. I'm very pleased”
“Clean organized store with a friendly staff fast service on checkout quick staff assistance when needs besides target and the dollar tree it's the only craft store on the island so it is what it is the sewing section is a far cry from what I would want it to be no fabric they have some ribbons and threads sewing needles buttons zippers but and lacking allot it's not wear I would start if I were sewing a garment or something that was not needing more than Minor repairs.”
“I have been a customer of Dennis King for over 40 years. I have purchased everything from sports cards, non-sports cards, 49er Starter jackets, 70s Warriors warm up jackets, baseball caps, sports programs and schedules. King's Baseball Cards is the one stop shop for the intelligent connoisseur who is also a smart shopper of sports memorabilia. Prices are reasonable and fair. I am certain Dennis has some items at good prices that you will be unable to find elsewhere.
Many decades ago, I came into Dennis's original shop on Bancroft, looking to fill a super rare non-sports card set. Dennis helped me fulfill a long time dream to complete my 1962 Mars Attacks set at a reasonable price. Dennis told me that I was offering to pay too much. That set alone is now worth a small fortune if you can find someone willing to part with one.
Dennis is always willing to share his vast knowledge of sport cards. He has likely forgotten more than I will ever know.
Dennis, thank you for making my collection what it is today.”
“Mr. Foster is a Numismatists BEST FRIEND!!! HE IS A TRUE EXPERT in the field of Coin Collecting!!! Mr. Foster is an expert in all things currency related actually, HE LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK!!!! He wrote a FANTASTIC BOOK all about the TRUE HISTORY OF THE FIAT CURRENCY SYSTEM, including historical refrences to every-single culture/Country that has used Fiat in the past, and EVERY SINGLE ONE HAS FAILED MISREBLY, with the exception to the current, WORLD-WIDE FIAT "EXPERIMENT" THAT WE HAVE ALL BEEN FORCED TO LIVE THROUGH STARTING IN THE 20TH CENTURY.... His book is a TRUE EYE OPENER THAT I ADVISE EVERYONE THAT HAS EVER TOUCHED, USED, SPENT, SAVED, OR COLLECTED CURRENCY OF ANY KIND TO READ, IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND ???!!!!!! Thank you VERY MUCH Mr. Foster for the coins you have sent me, they have truly, and honestly become THE PINNACLES OF MY LIFE-LONG COIN COLLECTION!!!!! FIGHT THE BROKEN SYSTEM, BUY AND SAVE, AS MANY GOLD & SILVER COINS AS POSSIBLE, YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF SOMEDAY IN THE NEAR-FUTURE!!!”
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“We recently purchased an acrylic panel for our living room skylight. The staff at TAP Plastics provided excellent service on the selection of a cost effective material, In addition, the staff helped us size and adjust the large sheet dimensions to obtain a perfect fit. Awesome!”