“Been here twice so far! Last time my boyfriend bought me a sailor mars figure and a tokidoki figure, this time i left with 3 little kewpie babies!
$9 each is such a great price these are expensive on ebay. The lady was super sweet and I will definitely be back again especially since i know she has kewpie babies!”
“Highly recommended art supply shop for students and professionals. We purchased some materials, which were very hard to find in most other shops, for a school model house project. The staffs are super nice and helpful. A real time saver! With just one stop, we found everything we needed!”
“Russ is exactly the kind of plastic wizard you need if you are an innovator, maker or tinkerer. I am extremely grateful to have been a recipient of his kindness, wisdom,sense of humor and wizardry if course.
Thanks Russ!!”
“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 !”
“Really can’t express enough gratitude to the excellent work this team does! Dakota went above and beyond as he received my online request and processed my order so swiftly!! Hats off to you! Appreciate the outstanding customer service!”
“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!”
“excellent place for those lovers of toys for collection, due to the variety of toys of all kinds, I loved the place, quite large and clean.excellent place for those lovers of toys for collection, due to the variety of toys of all kinds, I loved the place, quite large and clean”
1:30 - 6:30PM
63 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“I highly recommend Jeff Brody. He is very knowledgeable about coins, fair in pricing and a fun guy to know. My dad kept a coin collection and we weren't sure of it's value or what to do with it. I called Jeff after getting a recommendation from a friend. He answered the phone when I called and invited me to his shop in Orinda. We spent a couple hours going through the collection while listening to an awesome playlist of tunes mostly from the 70s. My mom was so happy with the results - time well spent!”
“My dad dropped a five dollar bill and a worker named Athena kindly came out to us as we were getting in our car. Friendly and and I like the outgoing attitude. Give her employee of the month.”
“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.”
10AM - 7PM
5301 Broadway, Oakland“Such great staff! Parking is tough, but typical for Oakland. Small store packed with temptations for artists. We'll curated gift and card selection up front as well”
“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!”
10AM - 8PM
39 Pier 39, San Francisco“Loved it. No discounts as the owner doesn't work there, but wow, an amazing g collection of knives. Recommend if that's your thing. Bought a great Swiss Army knife and miniature switchblade. Cool !”
“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!”
11AM - 8PM
3253 16th St, San Francisco“Super7 has become one of my absolute FAVORITE purveyors of plastic goodness within recent years. The Supersize and Ultimates lines especially have won my business forever!”
“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!”
“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.”
10AM - 7PM
1360 Tenth St, Berkeley“The person I worked with at the Berkeley location was so incredibly helpful. I've been painting on my own and decided that I should go ahead and enroll in a beginning painting class. I switched from one local community college to another. Unbeknownst to me that also meant I needed to go to the Berkeley Blick location instead of the Oakland one. They took it in stride and looked up the materials that I needed. I brought in what I'd gotten for the other class at the other college. I returned a couple of things, checked on what I had, and bought the things that I didn't have. The person helping me took a lot of time, and I really appreciated it. It makes me more secure to know I have what I need in my bag. Now all I need to worry about is the assignments. Thanks for the help!”
“I have yet to visit. But a friend recommended it and has only good things to say.I will be going by in the next few days and hope things are as good as described.”
9AM - 9PM
2650 5th St Ste 10, Alameda“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.”
“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!!!”
11AM - 7PM
1530 Park St, Alameda“A good LGS with friendly staff and scheduled events. Decent stock in store though I'm sure they can get stuff delivered to the store.
They just moved down the block to a larger site with more gaming space. Give it a try!”
“This Michael's has always been good to me. If I need a frame or something handy, they usually have it in stock. They can get bogged down line-wise sometimes, but service always packs a smile. Be sure to sign up for their membership plans!”
“I recently inherited my grandfather's extensive stamp collection and was unsure of its value or how to go about selling it. I’m so glad I found The United States Stamp Company! Their expertise and professionalism were evident from the start. They took the time to thoroughly appraise each stamp, providing me with a clear understanding of its worth. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and I felt confident in their assessment. Not only did they give me a fair and honest appraisal, but they also helped facilitate the sale in a timely fashion. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy stamp appraiser, I highly recommend The United States Stamp Company!”