Value, selection and personnel was all Great. Phil does not…read morehave old vintage cards but has boxes "literally" of new cards for all sports. Don't get sidetracked by the cardboard storage in there. It's a great price for buying, not a coffee shop for lounging. Keep up the good work you 2. Hope to see you again soon. Paul from NY. Im the Yankee fan you met last week. I guess we need a new manager !!

Wide selection of sports cards, etc. Good pricing and friendly owners. Will definitely be returningread more

Friar Tuck himself greeted us at the door today and gave us a quick tour…read more My husband was excited to check out this comic book store, not only because they had back issues that he was looking for in his collection but also the entire store was at least 20% off today! (The prices were a little high to begin with so the sale made them more regular). The display comic books had cool identifiers like the first appearance of Hawkeye, for example. They were valued higher because of these specifics. Even those were 20% off today. My husband's only critique was that some of the long boxes were packed too tight such that he would've had to pull out multiple comic books just to be able to search through the box. He says he would've bought more if there were about 15 fewer issues per long box. Come check it out!

Awesome comic book store. Exactly what I was looking for during my unexpected free afternoon during…read moremy Boston visit. Walked in and one of the employees asked if I was new there. I said Yes and he then gave me their quick spiel. From other reviews it looks like 20% off isn't new and has been a thing for a very long time. I didn't find, in general, their prices to be too bad. A few books maybe but they're smack in the middle of the city in a high tent area and their selection of pretty much everything is great, do slightly higher prices are understandable. Highly suggest a visit for current books, back issues, slabs, and I think lots of gaming stuff as well (I didn't pay attention to their non-comic stuff). It was actually fun for me.

The best. Harvey is incredibly knowledgeable, beyond honest, and patient. He's part of a generation…read morewho's business was built on honesty and trust. Its a small shop, so sometimes there's a wait, but usually it's not long. He works with one customer at a time. visiting is always a pleasure. if you've got a large collection, you can always call beforehand and make an appointment if necessary. you can also go on line to check days and hours.

Took my coin collection to Colony Coin in Newton on a friend's advice and was delighted with the…read moreowner, Henry Fenton, who spent over an hour looking up value of most of the coins and bills. He told me interesting stories of some of the coins and examined them with a loupe and also had a scale to measure ounces of silver in some to see if even though they were not unusual clarity, they could be sold for their weight. A few days later, I rec'd a letter with a check for 1 of the coins that he had mislabeled and was worth more. I will be returning if I find any of interest. He has limited hrs, so call to get the recording of store hours. Not slick or gimmicky, just old-time, honest service!

I did an online pick-up order this morning for 3 identical items for Easter, and while I was not…read morethrilled about having to go to Cambridge my usual store (Newton) was sold-out. It was raining, it is the week of Passover and Easter and the parking lot was a mess. I ran in, grabbed my order and thought "what a cute red bag they put it in" and ran out. My mistake was not checking to see what was actually in the bag..... Not the colors I ordered and no, I did not say that substituting the items was OK (because it wouldn't have been). Complete waste of time since I now need to return them and feel like a weirdo returning Easter stuff AFTER the holiday when I have time (and will not be returning to Cambridge). I always use pick-up and have never had a problem, lesson learned! Thanks for wasting my time (and $3.98 gallon gas)!

One of the bigger Michael's Craft Stores I've been to! Very…read morebig store in Cambridge... definitely will be able to find anything craft related you're looking for here. Came in looking for more paints and didn't have any trouble finding what I needed at all. Staff was very kind and helpful. Parking: lots of parking available. Located in a plaza w/ free parking lot.

My experience at Stack's Bowers was fantastic. Before I visited the store I spoke with a gentleman…read moreby the name of Bill. This was my first time selling coins. I was nervous and I didn't know what to expect. When I visited the store Ron was assigned to handle my transaction. Ron is a class act. Very kind, no pressure, no hassles and Stack's Bowers kept their word of offering me 95% for my British Sovereign coins. Just a fantastic no pressure no nonsense experience. I am looking forward to doing more business with Stack's Bowers in the future. I recommend that before you sell your gold or silver stop by Stack's Bowers.

I remembered that I had a $10 US Gold Coin. Googled and Yelped where to sell and Stack's came up. I…read morephoned first and my expectations were set properly. Upon arrival, excellent security with two locked entrance doors and a guard inside. Quickly received a check and then remembered that I had Englehart Silver as well. $62.50 oz and on our way!

This little store hidden in an office park is a secret gem! I love places like this. It…read moretransported me to my childhood and how I started getting into crochet and knitting as a kid! They have an extensive selection of yarns of various types, as well as flosses, the biggest collection of buttons I have ever seen, etc. There is a big table in the store where you can sit and knit with others. They also have tons of books so you can find patterns and inspirations. I was immediately helped by a lady named Andy who asked me lots of extensive questions to help me figure out what I wanted and showed me everything the store had. I will definitely be back, and will tell my friends, maybe to hang out! What a fun place!

This is the best it can be! Elissa is one of th kindest most giving people I've ever met and she…read moreknows everything about knitting, needlepoint and weaving. She is creative, able to create custom patterns and will guide you through whatever project you are taking on. Elaine B

The Puzzle we bought is missing pieces.1000 piece Thomas kinkade. Brand new in box​. It is quite…read moreupsetting to make the purchase and try to understand how it is missing pieces.

I bought this puzzle new and unopened. There were three duplicate puzzle pieces that were cut,…read morejust a little off from their twin pieces. There were also 2 pieces missing. This is a little disappointing. It seems shotty. The good point was the image. It was a fun cartoon cats at a beach enjoying the height of summer. The image was great, the quality control ----not so much.

Stopped by Michael's to pick up some metal weaving supplies after getting a lesson at a YES event…read more The store was a bit disorganized - lots of stuff around, messy, and not very many staff to help out. I was directed to the proper aisle and found a few things. I was hoping they had a book for jewelry making but couldn't find one. I decided to use self checkout cause the people at the front were getting balloon orders ready. Be sure to look online for the coupons!

Staff here is great. They are so helpful and friendly. Shop her allot recently it's in my…read moreneighborhood. I definitely recommend this store . Big selection if not in stock you can have it sent to the store . The staff is knowledgeable and will help you with this .

All craft roads lead to Playtime--an unassuming yet remarkable arts and crafts supply store in…read moreArlington Center. As a gifter, I don't fully understand how I didn't know about this place before, but I'm so glad I do now. I went for a family project recently when closer craft shops didn't have what we needed. There's an abundance of arts and crafts supplies here, housed in two interconnected basement rooms, along with an impressive paper and picture frame selection (among other items) on the first floor. The atmosphere is one of a kind--more like an arts-and-crafts boutique curated by the owner, with items you won't easily find together elsewhere. Because of the sheer breadth, some categories (like fabrics, for example) have a smaller variety, which is just an observation, not a critique. Ribbons are unrivaled. If you don't have time to wander, ask--the best part of our experience was the owner, Carol, and the staff (thank you, Lilly). They are wonderfully kind, patient, and creative, offering thoughtful, gentle advice for your projects and genuinely care about their customers. Tip: There's a parking lot in the back or bus 87 drops you off right in front, literally. Highly recommended local business.

How in the WORLD have I lived in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge for decades and not known about…read morethis place. A friend recommended coming here w/ my mom to look for yarn for her knitting projects and my friend prefaced that this place was the BEST for any type of arts, crafts, decor, etc. Well, WOW!! And funny enough, my mom used to go to this store when she was a little girl in the late 50s-60s to get Nancy Drew books. She said it was EXACTLY how she remembered as a kid. I was awe struck by everything this store had. I will definitely be making this place a regular stop for gifts for people and for fun. Forget going to places like Michaels. Come to this local, family-owned business which I guarantee will have whatever you are looking for. It's an incredible place.