“This was the magnum opus of collectible stores. Have never been in a place like this, a safe haven in New York. Come here if you want to enjoy the good things in life.”
“I was recommended to come here and I found a cute Marine tshirt and this helmet bag! It is spacious and sturdy, I’ve used it as a laptop bag with all my essentials and also a gym bag. Excited to shop here again!”
11AM - 7:30PM
16 E 17th St, New York
Hobby Shops
“I have been shopping in Beads of Paradise for years. The collections are amazing from all over the world. Gorgeous glass beading, minerals,geodes, metal beads, w lots of help from knowledgeable and friendly staff .
You can purchase strands of beads or just one. You can redo old bead jewelry, add to a piece, rearrange the design or just update a clasp or length.
Make a purchase for yourself, your business, your love or child or friend. Gifts for wedding parties or that 80 yr old Aunt you cherish
There are African carvings and higher end gold and silver ready to wear, also
Pay a visit.
elayne dix”
“Love book stores which are virtually a relic of the past. A nice place to spend some time browsing titles. I was looking for books for our grandchildren. I noticed it was a draw for some neighborhood seniors as a place to cool off on a hot summer day while reading up on some titles.”
“I love this store! I visit whenever I'm in NYC. They have a large selection of scientific specimens and natural world items. Skulls, gemstones, meteorites, aquatic items, fossils, and so much more. Anyone looking for interesting items for themselves or as a gift, should make it a point to go to the Evolution Store.”
“This is a place where all your nerdy, anime loving dreams come true. Staff is very nice and helpful all the time. Overall a great place to shop for your nerdy/geeky crafty needs.”
10:30AM - 6PM
11 E 33rd St, New York
Hobby Shops
“Love to go there - amazing selection - but you have to understand the experience. It contains a HUGE selection of games, and RPG books. Might be the most in NY State outside of the huge Millennium games up in Rochester. I've found items that have been out of print for years, or had small production runs.
BUT...
Stacked in huge shelves that stretch from floor to ceiling. It takes a while to read through everything! With tiny aisles that barely have room for one person to walk down. If you're claustrophobic, be warned!
It's almost all at MSRP. Not a place to get a bargain or a deal, generally (that said, they do have a bargain shelf at the back of the store. Right hand aisle, left side all the way back).”
10AM - 8PM
761 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn
Hobby Shops
“the most special little pocket of a craft store i had ever hoped to find. forget michael's, artist & craftsman supply has an immense variety of what you need to make art, and you'll be supporting small business! i went in just for some spools of embroidery thread, and not only did they have a huge spectrum of colors, but i must have left with two armfuls of craft supplies - as someone who loves to always be creating new things, that's how i know I'll be coming back forever!!”
“My fav type of craft shop; hold the frills, has all the goods w/ crafty community members at the counter who are excited to help u bring your project to fruition. Will be returning! Got my eye on the little origami kits at least hehe look so fun”
“Amazing selection with helpful and knowledgable staff - you never buy something without knowing what you're getting. Showed me ink samples, explained bits about my pen that I bought that i wouldnt have known otherwise. So good i came twice in one trip. Absolute reccomend! Margaret was extremely knowledgable. Go here!”
“My favorite board game store in the city! The play space is a bit small but it's manageable. The staff is top notch and the community is simply amazing!
They have most if not all of the popular board games as well as a selection of minis and paint supplies. They also have a good selection of rpg material and supplies!
If ever you find yourself close by, I highly recommend a quick browse!”
“Stopped in to get a frame and was helped by Jeremy. He was so helpful and patient as we looked through various frames together. He even helped me put the wire on the frame. Glad I went into the store instead of trying to order online!”
“Call the guy was awesome on the phone. I went down to his store. Store was one of the best stores I have been in on the East Coast from Florida. I will definitely be back every year. Guy is super knowledgeable treated me like a king. Thank you.”
“I gotta say this place is a time capsule it has really cool old school trucks, trains, busses, boats, planes and anime stuff too like Gundum star track star wars etc... and the old man is really cool... soo go there and show some love.”
“Tannen's shop is magical. Anyone who has made it to the 6th floor at number 45 and to door 608 will end up in a paradise for magicians. Hundreds of tricks are waiting behind the large counter to be demonstrated and purchased. There is also a whole library of magical literature on the shelves.”
“Awesome store! Hosts a lot of community events, and has a great collection of board games-- helped me pick a copy of something I was missing day-of. Staff was super friendly.”
“I love this place
The workers are amazing especially the ones that work on Fridays
Amazing people good vibes inside the store feels like a community together always have product with amazing prices .
Thank you !”
“They is a really nice selection of comics available to buy. They also have a really nice selection of other things such as Pokémon cards, which is always a welcome addition to a comic bookstore, friendly Workers and an overall pleasant experience My only thing is the hours aren’t the best But still overall great store”
“Experience was amazing the owner helped me with everything I needed and went through all of the products throughly with me. 100% recommend and must visit for all your card needs.”
“This is one of the best Michael's I’ve ever been to. I had a young lady (did not get her name but wish I had to give her a shout out) who helped me with my online order and was so patient, kind, and efficient even on a busy Friday night. Thank you for making my shopping experience a great one.”
“Great people, great selection, great prices. The care and consideration I got from this place was amazing and blows other places out of the park. There is also an amazing community here where everyone is just willing to help at all times. Also very close to the train and has great food options nearby.”
“It’s a dime in a dozen to find a unique shop like this in New York. It truly is wonderful that there are beautiful shops like this one dedicated to crafts like knitting and sewing. I was in complete awe when I entered this shop. Everything was so beautiful! I loved all the rainbow of colors of the fabrics and yarn. I loved there was wall to wall of yarn in so many vibrant colors. I spent a lot of time looking at the fabrics and their beautiful colors and patterns. I was imagining all the projects I can for my home using all those fabrics. I loved that the shop had cute items for home decor. The shop even had all the tools needed for sewing and knitting. From scissors to thread to measuring tape. I also spent a lot of time looking at the sewing books and project books the shop carries. The shop offers all kinds of sewing and knitting classes. The best thing about this shop is that everything is excellent quality. Everyone should visit this shop.”
9AM - 9PM
555 5th Ave, New York
Hobby Shops
“I met Victoria Monét here for a photo op, got a copy of her new book and passed her team some of my R&B beats. Hopefully, she uses at least 1 of the beats on that hard drive and win herself another Grammy Award ? ?”
10AM - 5:30PM
304 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst
Hobby Shops
“I brought my three boys in here while I had a little time to kill. My son is a new card collector and he was in awe with the number of unopened boxes in this store. What a collection! We bought just one box and went home with so much more. My boys were telling everyone about the very cool place they went. Thank you for the experience you provided the boys.”
“Can't say anything bad about them. I had a client call and order over the phone and it was available for a smooth and clean pickup the same day. I can always find what I need and they have multiple NYC locations (and a very user-friendly website) just in case you can't find what you need. I even picked up a compact drawing board for myself. The staff was so friendly and approachable that it was an easy sale.”
“I had the lovely experience of being assisted by Samantha in the frames department. She was nothing short of kind and patient with me. I had quite a few requests and she shared nothing but empathy and compassion. Extremely grateful to have encountered her assistance.”
“I have placed a great many orders with this fine firm. They have not disappointed. They have a great selection at very reasonable premiums. They have frequent deals and many opportunities to buy gold and silver at spot prices that keep me coming back. They have THE lowest premiums that I have found.”
“I love this place. The owner is very friendly and easy to talk with. John has been in business for himself for a long time and treats people right. It makes a difference when you buy or sell with a family-owned local business who go the extra yard for their customers, instead of a big impersonal corporation where employees come and go. John is interested in you becoming a repeat customer, and not just a one-time deal, and it shows. Give his place a try, especially when you have some extra time and can linger and browse, and see if you like it there as much as I do.”
“Michaels has all the crafts you need. They have a lot from Christmas that is heavily discounted and I found wrapping paper that wasn't too Christmas for 70% off. ❤️ Michaels”