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February 2024 by Rosie M.
My niece wanted to visit the store after her birthday brunch. We walked into the store, and it was a little difficult to push our stroller around, so we had the toddler walk around. The bigger kids were interested in the pirate supplies. We bought a few sets of zodiac dice because there is a five-dollar minimum for credit card purchases and I don't like to carry cash in the city. I would love to return to watch a show here,
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February 2024 by Ida H.
Coming from a long line of privateers, I was getting worried about not fulfilling my birthright because of the settling down and having a family and job and all that. Thankfully, due to this speciality trade shop, I'm able to start my proverbial treasure chest of accoutrements and decor by spending my shillings here. I started by buying a mortar and pestle at this fine establishment 20 years prior. It's chiseled of stone so the thinking goes that it should last for several thousand years more, at the very least, which should give me enough time to accrue (a-crew!!! ha!!!) enough paid time off to go on my piracy voyage.
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January 2024 by Sean McGrogan
Worth stopping in, fun for kids.
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November 2023 by jacob xlegoxgaming
Went there yesterday, met with a Great girl named Jade that helped me get a small button and inform me about the project behined the store.10/10 would buy an Eye Patch.
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November 2023 by Carson Everett
Saw friends there!
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November 2023 by Raymond Xu
Cool tutoring spot
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November 2023 by Geert Barentsen
Best pirate supply store in the country!
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July 2023 by Leah Bowman
A random assortment of trinkets and gifts. Half the store seemed to be closed when I visited.
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May 2023 by Lynn F.
Arrrrrr. Ahoy matey, here be ye celebrations hats & unicorn polish in time for Talk Like a Parrot Day. (September 19) That's just to pull you in. Those in the know turn right inside the door to the tiny 4 seat theater featuring a large fish tank. Stay as long as you like, but heed their warning to NOT judge the fish. It's a pretty mesmerizing experience. I have a friend who comes in from the East Bay just to not judge fish with me. Time to explore the store. Open little drawers and find adorable useless items that you'll probably want to buy. Who doesn't need an extra eye patch or a hook to fit over your hand? The friendly guy at the counter is happy to help you select a pirate hat. There's always a shelf of McSweeneys & other publications by the store's co-founder, author Dave Eggers. But there's more. The real purpose of 826 Valencia. The back room. That's where underserved kids are given opportunity & resources to develop writing skills. To paraphrase....... Pirate Store: we'd like to open a non-profit education center. City: What?! This here is zoned for retail. Ya gotta sell something. The rest is history. 826 Valencia is a 501c3 non-profit with branches in the Tenderloin, the Mission, & Mission Bay. There are now 9 chapters of 826 National. If you're looking for an end of year tax deduction, this is where yer money should go. Yarrrr
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November 2022 by Lisa Phillipson
Cute little shop to explore. Pirate themed nick-nacks and more. Worth popping in for.
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November 2022 by Olivia Wong
Excellent fish theater
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November 2022 by Sam Shop
I came in thinking this was a store filled with pirates stuff but it wasn't. It is a non-profit and had books written by student writers. I didn't even see an eye patch for a pirate...
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November 2022 by David Gold
Great, passionate and caring staff
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October 2022 by Kevin Taylor
I loved this place! Not only was the store itself fun, with lots of explorable drawers with entertaining things in them (snakes in the floor!), but the staff and selection were amazing. Listening to the kids in the back was joyous, and I was proud to support their charitable endeavors.
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September 2022 by Evren Eryurek
Cool place, lots of interesting things to discover as giftsAnd they have writing, tutoring and publishing offer for students 6-18
