The three guys working here are consistently friendly and patient, even as they punch in numbers on…read morethe NYS Lottery machine while customers hold up bottles and candy bars asking "How much?" They seem to have as many items here as a full sized convenience store. They service Hunter College students, New York Hospital workers waiting at the bus stop and kids going to the Park East Synagogue School. It's next to the 6 Train subway exit. NYC newsstands don't get any better than this one. It's an interesting block as well, with at least two fruit/vegetable vendors, four Halal food carts (incongruously located outside an orthodox synagogue) and deep ruts in the blacktop roadway caused by the busses. The street by the bus stop undulates. They really should use concrete pavement at the bus stop. If you're reading this, you do realize I have time on my hands, and the newspaper headlines are too depressing to read. I'd rather acknowledge a well run and well merchandised newsstand.

Across from the Sloomoo Institute, Up One SoHo is a kid's dream. The bright lights on the arcade…read moregames drew my nine-year-old daughter in. Once inside, there are kiosks where you can buy a card for $2 and load it with points to play the game. Decide before going in how much you're willing to spend. It can easily be a money suck. For $20 worth of points, we had fun playing between 5-6 games. And we got two medium-sized stuffed animals, which my daughter loved.

This is a grand opening in Soho and now with the uprising Asian stores of Teso, Miniso, and…read morePopMart, I'm not surprised that they got this in Soho. I was excited even though I suck at winning a prize using the claw machine. I do not have good precision with the claw and always miss. I was happy with all the plush pendants that they have in stock. They got the Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Melody, and Kuromi. They also got cute and furry animal characters and Pokémon. The place is very clean and organized. Very fresh air environment. It looks like you're in one of the Japanese toy stores in Tokyo with the light up claw machines everything in aisles. You can also create events in Up One for a birthday party or a gathering with friends and family. Did not think this place got enough space to set up a group event because the claw machines are lined in aisles.

This is a really cute store with a wide variety of trading cards. The staff is very friendly and…read moreeverything is fairly priced. We will definitely come back!

Everything‼ The Service, unbelievable selections and incredible cards with priceless value to buy…read moreor trade. Ryan, the store manager was AMAZING, FRIENDLY AND AWESOME. Thanks Ryan for your warm, heartfelt welcoming gift, being you on any given day. Welcome to the neighborhood buddy.

Boss Adam is welcoming and is always willing to work out a deal to buy/sell cards. Good vibes here,…read moreI just think they need a whole lot more product

Amazing cards and collectibles shop! A small business that takes care of its employees and…read morecustomers. Fair and honest! Great card events on special evenings, a great place for kids and adults who love sports cards, collectibles, etc.!

What a great gift shop! Discovered the shop when walking a little further south from work than…read moreusual. I didn't have much time on my first visit so brought a coworker back another time. There is lots of variety in the shop - housewares, baby gifts, games, etc. some things are a bit pricey but considering who owns them is not surprising. I walked away with a candle holder and my friend got two "Hermes" purse keychains.

Cool gift store that's tied to the cafe right next door…read more It's a separate entrance and store though. Cool Knick knacks and tchotchkes mostly but not all branded for EAT cafe. Reminds me of Cracker Barrel almost.

As a collector who checks out shops wherever I go, I stopped by this spot after a Yankee game. It's…read morein a rough neighborhood, and parking's a headache. The store itself is tiny--feels more like a closet. They do have a decent variety of anime merch and a few unique items at fair prices. But the place is unbearably hot and muggy, like a sauna, and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in months. On the bright side, the girl working there was really cute and super friendly, which helped balance things out a bit.

My wife and I stopped by the store and were greeted by Rob and his team. Owner was very welcoming…read moreand encouraged us to look around. I didn't find the particular yugioh cards I was searching for but definitely worth to revisit spot because the customer service we received. Will definitely come back again and get to know Rob and the store locals.

Before visiting, I called because my grandfather was visiting from Puerto Rico and does not speak…read moreEnglish. He asked me to check whether there were any Spanish-speaking employees in the building so he could understand the process and what was being said to him. The woman who answered the phone didn't even let me finish. She rudely cut me off and said, "I understand, but no--only English. This is America." At first, I thought I misheard her, but then I was left speechless realizing she actually said that. How rude and completely unnecessary. Since I couldn't be present, I asked if there was another way we could appraise his coins. Once again, she cut me off and repeated an email address in an extremely arrogant tone, as if I were absolutely wasting her time. I won't continue detailing the experience because it only gets worse, and this is energy I'd rather put into something that actually matters. To wrap up this review, I ended up taking my grandfather to a competitor. They were more than happy to provide a Spanish-speaking employee, who patiently guided him and explained the value of each coin. My grandfather was very happy with their service and knowledge and ended up selling his entire collection for a pretty good penny. I don't know about you, but that sounds like your loss to me. I will never recommend or visit this place again. My rating would be -5 stars if that were possible.

Superior customer service as good as, or at times better, than that of Heritage Auctions. Samantha…read moreP in customer service recently solved a prickly problem with one of my pre-bids that could have cost me thousands. Experience with this fine company has gone back 25 years or so. Always great.

Travis is really cool. I was really happy to stumble in here and he allow me to browse before…read moreclosing. I found a few of my favorite stones along with some rare and unique ones I don't see in other stores. Ended up getting bismuth. There's some intriguing history aspects and enjoy that there are very organized labels to differentiate them. It is indeed organized but a quite tiny space.

Completely unexpected, but such a great shopping experience at Rock Star Crystals!…read more The employees are very knowledgeable about different types of crystals. I went in to ask if a rose quartz necklace I had was real, and the staff member immediately confirmed it was genuine. He also helped me choose a lovely fluorite pendant and a beautiful carnelian ring. The prices are fair, and I really appreciate how trustworthy this store feels. I can't wait to come back when they get a new shipment.