Bargain Bazaar Is one of those long-standing shops located on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's Chinatown. Yes, this place has all of the tourist orientated items common to many of the shops along Grant Avenue. But, what you'll find here is some actual unique items found nowhere else along the street. One of the main factors this shop has going for it is that they have an upstairs section full of a lot of great toy-style and anime items. There's really a lot of interesting and unique stuff up there. On the lower section, they have an ever-changing variety of items that include so many things I can't even list them. But, they include jewelry, masks, souvenir items, you name it... Overall, of the many-many shops that line Grant Avenue, this one holds its own unique place. It is worth a visit just to see what new items they are offering. read more

Bargain Bazaar - Toy Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved Bargain Bazaar. Found some nice gifts for loved ones at a great price. The store isn't all that organized but there are some good finds in here and you gotta love the deals. Employees aren't all that friendly or helpful but everything is pretty much laid out for you. Don't expect service with a smile. read more

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This is just one of those fun places I like to browse around in while in Chinatown. I may not come here to actually get something, but I always end up getting something. Pretty sure this was the place I got my new set of wind chimes. There's a few places like this in Chinatown. They generally have the same stuff, but you can usually find something here the other places don't have. read more

YELP 365 CHALLENGE 2014-(246/365) "Tourist Trap In Chinatown" If you're looking for souvenirs, this place has got it all! Located in San Francisco's Chinatown, this is a neat place to come and check out if you need to walk off dinner, or kill time before dinner which is what we did. The first level has all your touristy San Francisco/ Chinatown themed stuff(They even have fireworks!?) My favorite place is upstairs where there are tons of cool toys and collectibles. Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, Frozen, Bobbleheads, Despicable Me...etc. they're all here with kitschy, retro, and throwback toys all in one. This is one of the spots that you can get a good laugh out of, take you back in time, and make you spend money on stuff you don't necessarily need ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 3 read more

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Placed an order through their shop.com store-did not receive parcel. Contacted UPS and they said the tracking number provided by Bargain Bazaar was addressed to someone else. I have contacted Bargain Bazaar via email, text, and phone call with no response so they clearly have no interest in making it right or even discussing what my options are. Buy from them at your own risk. read more

Nice store, cool items too. Before you give them your money. Consider this, as soon as you step in, you'll be followed around, literally they'll be your shadow to make sure you don't steal anything. The lady sends her friend/husband/worker whatever he is to follow people around the store, they won't say a word but just follow you around. A smile or a simple "hi", they won't reply back. Serious face and plain attitude towards you. Overall a uncomfortable visit at this store. read more

Like all the other reviews for this store, it's a pretty average place. This is a great store to be if you're looking for souvenirs for a reasonable price. This store has three floors, surprisingly. I was just expecting a one-story store. The first floor was full of souvenirs, especially for tourists. It highlights a lot of San Francisco's tourist areas. They sold key chains, magnets, etc. Initially, I thought the first floor was kind of crowded and there was only one employee on the register while a line formed. The second floor was more for home decorations. The third floor had multiple selections of toys. The upstairs was a bit smaller than the rest of the other floors. read more

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Chinese and souvenir novelties are what this place is all about. Nice to drop in and absorb the products displayed. No use for any of these things unless you're gonna go back to work and plop them on a co-worker's desk. I'm not into the trendy souvenir things but my wife loved them. Picked up gifts for the nieces and nephews. read more

Bargain Bazaar - Toy Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hit the jackpot. I was upset to see they didn't have a single Harry Potter pop vinyl to add to my collection. They have 6 cases of these filled from ceiling to floor! It was amazing. And all the boxes were in excellent collection for any collectors. Also it was odd trying to talk to the woman at the cash register. when I was searching for the Harry Potter Vinyl I asked the woman at the cash register and this is how the conversation went: Woman: what are you looking for? me: I'm looking for Harry Potter pop vinyls W: what? Can you show me? Me: *walk to the pop wall* "the pop vinyl, do you have Harry potter? Woman: what? Me: points at the WHOLE wall..* POP... Do. You. Have. Harry. Potter. Woman: no and *walks away * I was surprised she doesnt know her own merchandise when there are 6 cases filled from ceiling to floor. Also note that when you are on the top floor, she will write down the serial number of what youre buying before sending you downstairs to pay for your merchandise. Probably to know what to order more of. read more

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Scam ordered from there, they take another random package going next to our house and use the tracking on that.

Love this gift store that's been around since my childhood. It's not just a souvenir store but an inexpensive toy store. With the disappearance of toy stores, this store brings out the childhood in every adult. It's the gift shop to visit when going to Chinatown. read more

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This location, currently Bargain Bazaar, has been a long-time Chinatown favorite of mine. The basic store set-up is: Ground floor: souvenirs, snacks and general chotchkie-level merchandise. Basement: Asian souvenirs, decor and housewares. 2nd (smaller) floor: toys and novelties. Since becoming Bargain Bazaar (it used to be another "Bazaar", "Peking Bazaar" or something like that...) their inventory has slightly changed- some for the better, some for the worse. I love that the main floor now has a wall of masqurade masks and a rainbow of wigs for sale for us cosplayers. But I'm bummed at the 2nd floor now replaced the awesome anime collectibles they used to sell for POP! Vinyl figures and Frozen merchandise. ...guys, come on, you were the only shop in Chinatown where I could find anime figurines, whereas I can swing a Elsa doll and hit a dozen shops selling those freakin' POP! toys. Boo hiss boo. read more

This is my favorite store to go into as far as Chinatown gift shops. They have a fun selection of gifts and are reasonably priced. The staff are friendly too. read more

Wasn't sure if the saleslady spoke English, so I just held a paw up like #manekinekbro statuettes. Bunch of pigs and lions (dragons) on the street level, but all the cats are downstairs, along with a surprising selection of dreamcatchers. Upstairs is all about toys, including Star Wars and an apparently sought-after lineup of bobbleheads. Guess what else. Drag queen wigs. read more

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Bunch of different knick knacks for super cheap. The upstairs is different than any other store because it's a well organized toy store.

Awesome store, you can find tons of cool S*** here for real cheap. Also, they carry many hard to find Pop vinyl figures for fairly priced compared to others around. I come here for souvenir type gifts for friends and for utensils like chop sticks and ramen spoons, all of which are usually less $2 each. If you stop by, make sure you give this stores inventory the the time it deserves while you browse, if you walk through too quickly;you may miss some good items. read more

A true shame. This used to be my favorite place to pick up fireworks for 4th of July/ New Years parties, and get gifts for people. On the 31st of Dec. I walked in to this store only had about 2 minutes before a woman from the store ushered me out for "not having an adult with me" as if I was some mischievous youngster ready to steal everything this store has. I'm a fifteen year old respectable, polite teen and I didn't protest as she lead me out. Getting kicked out for being under 18 has never happened to me at this store. A few weeks later I came back to test something. I held my wallet in my hand and walked in the store. The owner spotted me and walked over to take me outside. I opened my wallet and pulled out two 20s as if I was ready to buy something. She immediately backed off. Moral of the story: if you're under 18 either come with cash or get kicked out (or just don't come at all.) read more