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January 2024 by Henry Jourdan
What can I say other than just a genuine good shop with genuine great staff. I have purchased around 10 pens now from this store, roller balls, and mainly fountain pens. I have made it a weekly stop on my day off every Tuesday to get my supplies for my pens. Not only do they have a wide selection of writing instruments but inks, paper, pen pouches, wax seal (which I have my eye set on this week!), pencils, bags. Along with many more office and activity supplies. The people who work and run this place are just completely down to earth great people, they are extremely knowledgeable, and I would highly advise anyone to shop here wether you are looking for a $1 pen or a $500 pen. They are extremely humble and understanding, also have a great online support that has been quick to answer any questions I’ve ever had. Thank you all and see you on next and every Tuesday!
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January 2024 by Amanda Fox
I have been shopping at Crazy Alan's since it was Office Supplies and More and all I could afford was a Bic. Now I have a collection of lovely fountain pens, beautiful inks, and high quality paper to use them on. The owners and staff are knowledgeable, patient, and kind, too!They also carry art supplies, fidgets, gifts, sealing wax, dip pens, puzzles, and more. This store brings me joy, and I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. Even if I needed a Bic, Crazy Alan's would be my first stop.
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January 2024 by Elliott George
This is just an excellent local business. It is particularly great if you’re a pen or pencil geek and like to have nice tools for writing.
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December 2023 by Jim Roberts
Really fantastic pen, ink, & stationary store, very knowledgeable & helpful.Update; Owner retired and new management are every bit as great as Alan (although maybe not in the same ways) Their store is still THE place to go for quality pens/paper/etc. Their stock of some items has increased, they are really nice & helpful, and they are very responsive to suggestions or questions.
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October 2023 by Randall Wood
Under new management since September 2023, this place is full of office supplies, writing supplies, planners/calendars, greeting cards, pens and inks, fancy papers, notebooks, art supplies, and more. And it's run by a warm, knowledgeable, and friendly couple who love and care about writing as much as you do.
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October 2023 by Vivian M
Very friendly service that could answer my questions.Gorgeous paper and inks are available, but be warned, this is not a cheap hobby.I just went shopping there and I spent all of my money so I'm homeless now. But I can write about it on some beautiful notebooks.
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March 2023 by JP G
al is such an awesome guy - i used to live not far from this store and would walk to it with friends. i loved getting art supplies there and unfortunately ive moved out of nc but i really really miss this place and i still get to come back during the summertime so thats awesome. i wish i could work here.al if you see this i hope youre doing wellalso - just a few tipsfor certain markers - like for example, the pentel presto jumbo pens and the sakura solid markers, - I feel like it would be best if those were put behind the checkout counter because I remember last summer when I visited, I would take the caps off of the markers and they would already be like halfway used or destroyed. I just feel like this would keep people from screwing with them and so people who actually plan on buying them wouldnt need to worry about the markers being halfway used or whatever. And then maybe if they want to test the marker they can do it at the checkout counter. this is just an idea though, I know there probably isnt a lot of room behind that counter anyways. respect to you guys either way and you all should restock the sakura solid markers in different colors! and you should also look into pilot broad markers (basically a smaller version of the jumbo)peace
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January 2023 by moses harris
Absolutely love this store. About 2 weeks ago was my first time going and I see why it’s named Crazy because it’s crazy of just how much there is to pick from. Like a candy story. Customer service is fantastic best part is Alan knowledge of pens I bought a pilot vanishing point and love it. Now I’m planning what pen I want next.Side note Alan will be retiring this year so I am wondering if there is another store like his around in the triangle area?
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January 2023 by Walter Domeyko
Fantastic collection of fountain pens. Stopped by to view vintage Parker 51, I have used one when I was in grammer shool. My visit turned into a woderfull time with Alan. His passion and knowledge of fountain pens is remarkable. I did not get my Parker in stead I now have Montblank Meisterstuck 146 and Kathy is test driving a Lemy Safari.
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October 2022 by Eric Huang
Was curious about this shop, and decided to spend 2 hours of bus-hopping to get there. Needless to say, I was blown away by Crazy Alan's collection of modern and vintage fountain pens. I was the first person to enter the shop that day, so I was able to ask him a few questions, and I ended up negotiating out a deal by trading some of my fountain pens (that I brought with me in case this was going to happen) for one of his pens that I've been trying to find for months. He's a great salesman- he doesn't necessarily push you to buy anything, and instead tries to make offers to make sure you get what you want.Bartering aside, it was a pleasure talking about fountain pens with him, it turns out he's well known in the fountain pen and pen show community. I would definitely say that the round trip 4h bus rides were well worth it.
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July 2022 by Lauri Maerov
I love Crazy Alan's. I'm obsessed with pens and what I greatly appreciate is that you can buy single pens of what is normally sold by the pack in the chain office stores or on Amazon. Alan and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and it's locally owned! Yes the store is packed but it's such a fun place to browse.
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November 2021 by Jemma Strauss
This is literally the greatest store in the whole world. Alan is one of the world's greatest souls. 100000/10
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July 2021 by Maribel Aristy
Great selection and awesome customer service. Thank you!
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May 2021 by Ken Stewart
Great place if you want quality pens, paper and accessories!
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April 2021 by Karl Carroll
The shop owner asked some customer loudly: “Why are you getting a cheap pen? My previous customer just bought a 1000-dollar pen.”It’s stupid. People don’t go to your store to get insulted by you. Also, brush up your knowledge of fountain pen please. It’s embarrassing.I’d rather get stuffs from Goulet Pens which has an excellent customer service.
