“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!”
“Barnes & Noble has always been one of my favorite spots to visit in New York, and my first experience at the Upper West Side store did not disappoint. The store is well-organized colorful with a great selection, and the staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure browsing here”
“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”
“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.”
10AM - 6PM
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!!”
“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).”
“I recently traded in some silver coins at Vieira and I feel that he gave me a very fair price. He explained what everything was worth, and also explained what things would be worth if they were in different conditions or had different dates/mint marks. His inventory is relatively small but he does have some interesting pieces, and I was easily able to find a coin I liked that was similar in value to what I was trading in.”
“Staff are great. I needed some chalk markers, walked out with exactly what I needed plus a really awesome dot-by-letter book Michelle recommended. Lovely community feel no big chain store can give. Highly recommend this place!”
“Great shop with a friendly staff and a nice selection of comics, collectibles, and figures. The store is organized, welcoming, and always worth stopping into. Definitely recommend Royal Collectibles.”
“Went here a few months ago and was blown away by the spaciousness! Definitely more expensive than the other arcades and be prepared to spend more money. However, the merch and plushies are official and licensed, as far as I know this is the only arcade in flushing that does not have bootlegs so that may explain the higher price tag. I will say, I really liked the Lunar New Year promo they had and they should definitely have similar events more often to offset the difficulty and high cost-but at the same time, it's still skill and luck based!Machines are definitely harder, but ask employees for help! The last time we went, we were trying to win a derpy looking dinosaur, and it was very difficult (claw was too weak and plushie was very big and chubby) and the worker helped us reposition. The app did glitch and take away 2 tries for us that we weren't able to play, but the same worker helped us (I never got her name but she had glasses!). She was very encouraging and sweet and helped us win it!”
“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!”
“Tannens is a great store. I've bought from them a good handful of times. Always great service. This time, I figured I'd try the $50 mystery box. First time purchasing it. Man(!!!) am I glad I did. I know this must be a rarity, I opened the box and saw a thin book, something in another box, a thick deck of cards and a mentalism piece that was in a thin cardboard box. So, ok, let's see what I got. The thick deck of cards was The Bigger Picture, the thin book was HERMES, the mentalism piece in the box was Rhine 2000. What was in the other box, A Mikame Magicians Changing Chest circa 2005 in brand new condition!! I was FLOORED!! I'm sure I got really lucky.
Thank you Tannens”
“Awesome place , definitely recommend going for more than one visit
2026:great store i really enjoy coming here i vist twice a week to see what they have in stock , definitely recommend”
“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.”
“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!”
“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 !”
“I would like to extend a huge shout out to the team at BLICK for helping me Get my pieces ready for art expo, New York last month. My recent trip there was incredible, but also very nerve-racking, Raluca, Nina, and Jessica Saved the day by hitting the ground running on a last-minute request I had. I literally called them from the airport to see if they were able to do some same day framing for me. Their ability to help me out, even though they had an extremely mounting workload already, Is a gift that I will never forget. Not only Where my piece is ready before the show, but the Craftsmanship was Flawless. The BLICK flagship store is one of the most beautiful establishments that I’ve ever walked into! I cannot wait to work with his team again, of course, with way more notice this time. I highly suggest visiting this location if you are ever in town or just live in New York. They really appreciate the arts, and there are some amazing artists there as well. Thank you again so much!!!!”
“I’m from Las Vegas but as I have had an extended work trip, I’ve been so grateful to have access to Blicks and staff is so friendly and helpful! Keeping my creativity alive while I experience the grind of the city has been imperative. ESSENTIAL BUSINESS!!”
“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.”
“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.”
“I get a bit nervous when shopping online at a retailer I have never used before. I could list a number of places NOT to use.
PopnGames was excellent. I received my shipment only a few days after ordering. It was packaged well and in great condition.
Recommended.”
“My lcs is not very competitive so im forced to shop online.. I have made multiple purchases from this company.. always by mail and by check. Never had any issues.. the prices are always the best online.. I even got what appears to be a bu coin when I paid for cleaned.. maybe an attempt to keep my business.. either way, very happy with Bullion Exchanges.”
“It’s rare to find a professional like Jon. I reached out seeking a formal estate appraisal for a family collection. Jon reviewed my photos and explained why a formal appraisal wouldn't be cost-effective for me. He provided the current spot price, clear instructions on how to calculate retail value, and even invited me to a trade show for a free evaluation.
In a market that can often feel like the 'Wild West,' Jon’s integrity and 'value-first' approach are a breath of fresh air. If you want an expert who prioritizes transparency and honesty over a quick fee, Scarsdale Coin is the only place to go. If they do suggest fees, you can count on it being valid.
It's worth noting that I reached out to three businesses for my appraisal. Only Jon @ Scarsdale Coin was honest. The other two tried to take advantage of my lack of knowledge. Thanks Scarsdale Coin for being a standup business!”
“We love Morning Glory. The staff are always so kind and helpful. The inventory is always updating and fully stocked. You need to check out this adorable store. Snacks, drinks, hard to find toys, stationary, makeup, Photo Booth and now they do parties! Can’t say enough good things about this gem in Closter.”
“I can't say enough about what a great store this is. The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They are one of the rare ones that have been around the hobby forever and has been able to evolve to what it has become. A beautiful store and a great group of people running it.”
“I haven't actually spoken to anyone yet but I am trying to sell my stamps so if someone can help me out I would appreciate it because they are rare and in mint condition and I have heard good things about this place but I am not sure what is going on.”
“I’m not sure why the lighting in the store is so dark, but I found some discounted items, which is always a win. Also, if you happen to be looking for fall and Halloween items, they already have them out in July.”
“Thank you so much for your help with ordering our stamps this past few weeks of January 17 th 2024 we received our stamps today Jan 27th 2024 looking forward to doing our business with your company sincerely Paul Schupska ?”
“Mike and the other 2 guys there were cool, didn't catch their names. Me and my fiance stopped by to window shop some rc cars and ended up leaving with a pair of Arrma Mini kraytons. I used to have a nitro car back in the day, but this is my first electric car. Mike explained the different cars that he had available, as well as their upgrade potential/durability levels. We could've went with the other car, forget the name, but these seemed like we wouldn't outgrow them too quick. They have different power level settings, so a great car to start with, and we couldn't find them any cheaper online so we bought. They freaking fly. So happy with our purchase. Thanks guys, we will be back for tires/parts asap, since she already busted a strut and I've about smoked my tires lol...it's a grown hobby, bring your monnies!”