As a kid Teenager & As A Adult This Oriental Art Gallery Has Been Here For Such A Very Long Time!!!!! I have numerus of items like Baseball & Football Cards!!!! My Favorite Baseball Cards That I have bought at this Oriental Art Gallery Store would be Will The Thrill Clark #22 From The San Francisco Giants And He Was THe 1989 NLCS MVP i Even Had The Chance To Meet Him Person & Got Several Autographs From Him!!!!!! Not Only DId I Buy Baseball & Football Cards I Also Like Buying Collectible Pins As Well The Pins That I Have Bought Is A Mexico Flag Pin Superman Logo Pin Army Sargent Pin & Marine Logo Pin & Marine Sargent Pin & Sad Thing Is I Lost The Marine Sargent Pin... I Still Have The World War 2 Navy Planes!!!!!! If ù Yelpers & Yelpettes Like Collecting Pìńś Try Going To This Oriental Art Gallery They Have Alot Of Interesting Pins to look at!!!!!! ~ THIIS IS MY YELP REVIEW #800 ~ read more

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Who knew there were stores that specialized in collective pins? I guess only in SF, right? Anywho, if you are looking for a decorative pin to personalize your backpack, jacket or Fanny pack, this is the place to go! They have a gigantic selection of pins (and I mean you will find any type of pin you are looking for)! Unfortunately the store front isn't open, and you have to peruse the gallery of pins from the front window and text the pins you want to the owner. As an introvert, I don't mind this minimal interaction model. Once you text photos of which pins you want, the owner (a sweet little Asian man) comes out with them along with a receipt with how much the pins will cost. I was able to purchase 3 pins for a little under $21. I ended up only having a $20 bill (please note they are cash only) and the owner was nice enough to give me a small discount. This is definitely a great small business to support! read more

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Cute shop. Sweet owner. Lots of options. Great place to shop for a unique gift. Worth a shot to check out.

OMg I can't believe this place is still here. It was here when I was a kid. So much junk , to funny. They always have pins and junk in the window. If you need somethin strange and unique you can find it here. Some of the store has been in the window so long it's fading. It's still amazing that is survived all these years. The guy must own the building. Rent is not cheap in SF read more

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I have always wanted to come here pre-pandemic, and I am so glad that I was able to stop by today to look at and buy some pins! Because of COVID though, the owners have decided to put the pins on display at the front window, you take photos and circle the ones you want, and send them a text. The options of pins were great! My friend and I had a blast looking through all of the pins on display and debating which ones we wanted to buy and bring home. The ordering process was quick, easy, and COVID-friendly! I am very happy with the pins that we got. Most definitely coming back, and I will be taking my other friends with me next time! read more

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If you are into collecting authentic Disney pins , do not come here !!! All Disney pins were fakes.

Finally got the opportunity to stop by here during my trips to San Francisco! There's a huge variety of pins and patches, I spent a good 10 minutes picking out and taking a photo of each pin I wanted to purchase. The family takes the time to sort the pins out onto the board and make sure you got everything you wanted. After you text the photos, you wait outside while they get the pins for you! You should definitely stop by here if you want to get a cool gift for your friends or just for yourself :) Just remember that it is cash only! read more

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Oriental Art Gallery is a very unique locally owned store in the heart of Inner Sunset. This store specializes in various collectibles like baseball cards, figurines, patches, and enamel pins. A lot of their stock is mainly enamel pins and that's what most people come here for. They have pins from various shows like Rick and Morty, Pokémon, etc. They also have generic ones but all of them are absolutely cute and decorative. You can spend hours here just browsing. If you see the pin you want displayed in the store front, be sure to take a picture of it to show the owner to make communicating what you want easier! Su, the owner, is a very friendly woman who absolutely loves enamel pins. She's funny, a delight to talk to, and made my experience in her tiny shop wonderful! read more

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Even if you aren't a pin collector, this place is still worth checking out!! I could guarantee you'll find a pin that's perfect for you!! Since covid they no longer open up the inside of their shop, so you have to ring the doorbell and text a number to send them a photo of what you want. The large dolphin pin was $8 and the smaller one was $6. read more

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Starting to collect pins and this shop was a must to check out! Due to covid no one is able to come in. Instead you have to take a picture of the pins/items you want on the window and text it to the number on the front door. The price ranges from $3.99 to $9.99 which is definitely a steal! It is cash only as well. Ordered a few and will be back for sure! read more

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This unassuming little shop will meet all your enamel pin needs! The owner is a funny, nice older woman and has garnered a huge fan base after going viral on Twitter. She knows it too because I mentioned her online fame and she just laughed, lol! People have even designed pins after her, which are for sale here. The shop is small and crowded but only because they have a huge selection of pins from newer designs you may have seen online and vintage pins. They have Pokémon pins, meme related pins, etc. Please support small businesses and visit Oriental Art Gallery :) -Pro Tip: -CASH ONLY, bring enough to pay at least $7 for each pin you'd buy (they range around 6-7$ each) -take pics of whatever pins you're interested in from the window display and then show the lady/her associate to make it easier for them to find your pin among their large inventory. read more

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Walked by Thursday afternoon a bit after opening and they were closed! But walked by Saturday evening 20 minutes before closing and they were open! I had to rush to pick out my pins outside. There's such a great variety of pounds and little knick knacks, it's hard not to be in awe! I felt horrible for picking out pins so close to closing time but the man didn't complain at all! The ordering process was simple. You take pictures of the pins you want, send the pictures to the phone number listed, and they'll gather the pins for you. They accept cash only and you pay a crack at the door. Super cool place! read more

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Great little family shop! The owners put a lot of effort grouping the pins together and displaying it on their front glass. Each pin ranges from $3.50 to $9.99, definitely a steal! Easily orderable, will come back soon! read more

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If you a true pin collector, I'm sure you'll find something at Oriental Art Gallery to increase the value of your collection two-fold. The kindest owners and crazy huge inventory! You'll find anything from your favorite anime and video game characters, to cacti and succulents, I even found pins that represented Ai and Ps (for adobe illustrator and photoshop). So many cute, unique options for somewhere around $7ea. I'm sure they are closed during the Pandemic, but I'm hoping they are still able to run their business online at least. read more

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Amazing buried treasure! I was so pleasantly surprised when I found this hidden shop on the avenues. I had to limit myself to 3 because there were hundreds I wanted. Huge selection of funny and unique pins! Super high quality and rare. Staff are incredibly friendly and I hear it's family owned. If you're a pin person you've got to put this store on your bucket list! **word to wise: cash only!** read more

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TLDR: Cash only; Low prices; Huge selection; Friendly owner (adorable!); Quick service This place is loved by many and it's easy to see why. I adore pins and it is one of my favourite ways to express myself. However, most enamel pins I find are so expensive, ranging from at least $10-15. At Oriental Art Gallery, pins ranged from $3-8 for a bunch of great designs, which is a steal! The majority of pins available can be seen outside through the display window. There is a huge selection ranging from ghibli to simpsons to spongebob to pepe to pokemon and more. You're bound to find something you like and they make for a great gift your friends will love. I wanted so many but had to limit myself. The pins don't look off or anything. They look exactly like the characters. The pins are of good quality. I have two on my backpack and they've stayed glossy and the design hasn't worn off. The inside is small so be ready to know what you want when you come in to ask for the pins. Give yourself some time to look through and choose because there's so many! They suggest you take photos of the pins you want and show them. The owner is a cute elderly Asian lady named Su and she even has a pin and sticker of herself! She gave me a sticker with my purchase and I was happy. Her and the other worker knew where everything was and you can tell they were so organized. They were quick to find everything as a result. THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY! So come prepared. I got 10 pins which totaled to about $60. Got a bit carried away but definitely saved money in comparison to other places. Plus, I always get compliments on my pins. I adore this place and I'm glad I'm getting a great deal! read more

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If you're as obsessed with collecting pins as me, then the Oriental Art Gallery is a place to be. This is the place that got my partner hooked on collecting pins as well. During our date in SF, we decided to stop by here after seeing others showcase their pin haul on TikTok. However, the process was different when we went as the owner is an elderly lady. As a result, the process to purchase items was different for us to be more Covid friendly and safe for her when we went. In order to purchase items, we take a photo of the pins we want at the window and text it. After that, she or whoever else works there will collect the pins you want and hand them to you with the prices written down. From there, you can discuss whether you want any of the pins you chose. Although, this process could have changed since then. IMPORTANT NOTICE: THEY ACCEPT ONLY CASH. The owner is a lovely lady named Su who is also absolutely nuts about pins. She sells a wide range from popular fandoms like Animal Crossing and Ghibli Studio to random unfamiliar pins. She also sells pins of herself and these pins range from $3.99-$10.99. The only reason why I do not give this place 5 stars is because I am unsure how she receives her stock. For instance, some of the Ghibli Studio pins are sold also on Etsy and Aliexpress. Therefore, you are paying more for a pin that is sold for way cheaper on Etsy. It makes me wonder if she's buying them from there and reselling it or is she aware of the stolen designs. I also want to give benefit of the doubt and that maybe she just sells whatever pins were given to her. She is very kind so I admit I am biased and more willing to give benefit of the doubt. So far though, the pins I have purchased from her hold up and remain to be in good quality. Although, they do have some scratches but that is okay as most of the pins I own I buy at B or C grade. I'm not as picky, but if you are then you may be disappointed. Overall, it is always a pleasant experience here. read more

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I love this place!!! Located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood- I remember seeing it on Twitter some time ago, I finally got the chance to visit yesterday with a friend. I'm surprised that I've never seen this place because I had dinner next door at Crawstation about two years ago. We easily pointed out the place- and spent about 20 minutes looking at all the pins through the window. Even more pins inside too!! We were greeted by the owner, Su Lee. She was super nice, helpful, and as sweet as everyone says! The man there was very helpful as well! You could literally find any and every kind of pin there. We took pictures of which ones we wanted from outside and showed them to Su. They let you take your time looking at the pins which was great! She has an amazing collection. They range from famous people/pop culture pins, television shows like Bob's Burgers, Rick and Morty + older cartoons, quirky phrases, pins for different fandoms! I expected to walk out with one or two pins. We walked out with 7 pins total (8 actually, we came back after eating lunch!) I never collected pins but I think this is the start. So many lovely pins! She also has figurines, patches and cards if you're into that as well. Thank you, Su Lee! read more

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Love this place, such a great collection. It def. Is worth a trip to see and find something awesome! This a treasure to SF. read more

Recently stopped by here back in April and will definitely come back whenever my friends and I are in SF! Su is such a nice person and so helpful when it came to picking pins since there were sooo many. The guy who helped us was also very friendly! We literally came at 5:50pm (she closes at 6) and she let us stay past her business hours. I think we left at about 6:15pm, which wasn't too bad but I know a lot of places that wouldn't even bother to let you in 15 minutes before they close. So many pins. Like, you would have to spend the entire day here maybe even two in order to look through ALL her pins. I loved the variety and how she sort of categorized them into themes so they would be easier to look at! I would honestly come here just for Su, not even for the pins LOL because I love her that much. She also has patches, cards, and figurines like other Yelpers have stated. 5/5!! I will come back for sure! I love supporting local businesses and hope to see her business thrive even more in the future :-)! read more

Third time here, 1st time since covid, they have all the pins on the window & you pick which ones you want from the window & order from outside. HUGE pin assortment to choose from. Haven't been here in a long time though, prices went up (still reasonable though, around $7 each, usually they are about $12 each elsewhere) but it's also located in SF & we're in a pandemic, so I understand. I'm an enamel pin collector so I had to grab the super unique Su Lee pin lol. I got 3 pins for around $21. read more

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Best there it. Wish this was closer to us. They would have all my money. Unique pins. Lots of 80's and 90's characters. Good service and fair prices. read more

I went here yesterday with my boyfriend and it was a great way to end the SF daytrip. The owners are so nice and so sweet and patient. I'm sorry I couldn't talk louder or explain things better! Thankfully your friend was there to help interpret! I got 9 pins, didn't expect to get that many, but with the amount of options they have I should've expected that. But my boyfriend and I did decide to make that trip worth it so yup, more than 5 was the way to go. It seems like they get new shipment from what she said, so maybe the next time I visit I'll get some more. Parking on the street horrible! But there's this parking lot that's to the left of the store but you have to enter from the street above that was perfectly placed! So go there! THANK YOU FOR THE PINS! I'll see you again soon! read more

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Not the most organized place but the hunt for pins is part of the experience! We didn't catch Sue's coworker's name, but she's so sweet & dedicated (we were all looking for a pin and gave up, but she stuck with it and found it!). Definitely recommend for anyone who loves pins about memes and anime. read more

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This shop is so cute! There are SO many pins to choose from! My friends and I all got pins. Definitely going to stop here again next time I'm in SF. read more

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This little pin shop is quite simply the cutest one in San Francisco. Located next to a couple different coffee shops in Inner Sunset, this small store features a plethora of collections, the most famous being its pins! The selection for pins is massive and I have to say that the pins here are EXTREMELY well-priced! For only $5-6, you can get the pin of your choice as opposed to online retailers that sell pins for $12-15! Of course, I had to get the pin featuring the adorable owner! Speaking of the owner, Su is so sweet and funny! My friend picked out a "you really think I give a f***" pin and Su joked with us about how everyone picks the funny pins. She also told us a story about how a customer bought two pins with profanities and came back with them as earrings! She is seriously the funniest and cutest pin shop owner ever! She hand cuts the little backings for the pins and is very patient while letting you browse the selection. I had to give her a little tip because she was so kind and I was blown away. Other business owners, take note! I would highly recommend coming and spending your money to support this shop, instead of large corporations that are mass producing their products! I truly hope Oriental Art Gallery continues to thrive! Thank you, Su! WE LOVE YOU & will be back! read more

Very adorable pin shop with a wide selection of pins and some patches. Nice distancing and ordering process (send pics to a girl behind a barrier and they get them from the back). Prices are reasonable (about 6-7 for most of the ones we got). Cash Only! read more

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Serious my all-time favorite shop in San Francisco. Sue, the owner and her son (whom I don't know the name of) are so kind and helpful throughout your experience in the store. There are so many buttons to choose from! From Frida Kahlo to Pokémon, the variety is endless. With the amounts of buttons in the store, you'd be seriously impressed with the organization and how they are able to get to everything so quickly. Most buttons will range anywhere from $3-8, which is actually so cheap considering most buttons you find are at least $10 even online. It's shocking to see how much time and money people can spend on buttons, myself included! I wish I could have shopped more my first visit, but I will definitely be coming back again. This was truly one of my favorite stops in San Francisco read more

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1)Cash only 2)Get here early because it's incredibly small and only one person can really look at the pins at once 3)Also parking around this area is especially tough to find another reason to get here early But cute pins read more

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If you collect pins, boy does this place have the variety you need in your pin collection! This place is covered in pins, patches, and collectibles. It is very small, and I am not sure how busy it gets but I can imagine if there were more than 4 people trying to look around it could get a little crowded. She has a pin for almost anything you can think of!! The owner is very friendly and so cute! As we were looking through the pins, she would stumble upon some funky pins and start laughing as if it was her first time seeing the pin. Reminder: this place is cash only!! read more

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To begin: CASH ONLY!! So I found out about this place via Twitter and immediately asked all my friends who wanted to come with me. We hopped on the bus and we were on our way. The place is very vintage with lots of baseball cards, porcelain pieces, patches, and we cannot forget about the PINS! Focus of the review are the pins. There are car, animals (even dinosaurs), political, NASA, Halloween themed, cards, flowers, and even instruments pins!! The prices for the pins range from $3-$5. Awesome awesome place if you want pins for your jacket, coffee apron, or even backpack. Lady working the store is one of the sweetest persons I've met. She knows her pins very well and can keep a conversation going with her customers. If you come here, make sure to leave a review and tell all your friends. I am for sure going to come back and buy some more :)))!! read more

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Found out about this place through twitter, and I've wanted to come by ever since I saw the tweet!! The lady was extremely sweet and the man who worked there was too!! While picking out our pins, she always had a smile on her face & was always laughing w/ her customers, it was so cute :-) The store was very small & cozy. Small note for anyone who wants to come by: parking might be hard to get!! depends on what time of day/what day you're going I assume There was a wide range of pins that were put on display. I'd say the average price of a pin was $4-5. The infamous pin of the lady who works there (shown in the pic) is $7.50! I would say the prices for the pins are reasonable and the amazing people who work there make this purchase even more worth it. :-) We even got a super cute sticker along with our purchase!!! I would definitely pay another visit in the future!! read more

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The pins that I got from the gallery, so cute I love them!!! CASH ONLY! The owner is so kind and genuinely happy to be of service to everyone who walks in. There is so much character and history in her store, it's a beautiful thing to see and experience. When I picked out the Frida Kahlo pin, she went on and told me a story about when she went to see a movie about her. She was excited to share what she learned about her in the movie. Such a personable woman and makes my heart beam with joy. Everyone go take a visit and support her business. You won't regret it. read more

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My all time fav pin place in San Fran , the sweetest lady ever she may need a little help when picking the pins you want because she is a little Hard of hearing read more

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[CASH ONLY] Words can't describe my utmost satisfaction with my stop here! I've recently gotten into the whole pin fad and let me just say, this store is the PERFECT place to go for pin collecting. The owner has a huuuuge collection of a variety of pins from animals, plants, foods, cars, etc. You name it! I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked in and was overwhelmed because I really wanted all the pins. It was extremely fun getting to see how many she had and picking and choosing the ones that I wanted. The prices are super fair - especially considering pins at other hipster joints are like ~$12. All these were around $3-4 dollars. I got 5 for $21!!! THE PLACE IS CASH ONLY - but there is a bank of america and wellsfargo down irving close by! The owner is the sweetest, cutest old lady, who is also very funny. She has been working in the shop for 50 years! She will make conversations with you as you shop for your pins. Please be patient and kind to her if you go - because she really is sweet but is older. UGH I'm sooo happy with my pins and I will be coming back to shop for more as gifts and for myself. read more

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I would say that this is the perfect, go-to pin shop to check out if you're a collector, just curious, enjoy little cute pins and knick-knacks or in San Francisco for a trip and looking for some interesting souvenirs. They also have patches, little figurines, and much more too. There's so much to choose from and everyone there is so nice and patient. You might get some cool stories during your time in the store too :) I've been there twice now and I will for sure go back in the future too! read more

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I made it to the store just 5 minutes before it closed. The owner was kind and very nice. You browse through their window display and text the store your order. Would like to visit again for more time to look at all their pin collection read more

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Had to visit after a recommendation. So many pins to choose from! Fairly easy process to get your pins/patches just by messaging the photos to the number. Very quick and a fun visit. Would definitely visit again if im in the san francisco area! read more

The cutest lady working here who has the most impressive collection of pins. EVER. You'll for sure find something you like here. It may or may not take you 30 minutes to decide on what pin(s) to purchase but I can guarantee you that they'll be the most eclectic, unique, conversation-starter pins you'll ever own. Average $4-6 per pin, so pick wisely! Unless you're a baller shot caller..... then flex on 'em and buy as many as you like! read more

This place is a must go if you ever visit San Francisco!! It's the absolute best! I'm not even a pin person and this is one of my favorite little local shop. The owner, Su, is an absolute sweetheart. She's an angel, truly. She's so sweet and has so many good stories to tell. The pins are reasonably priced and you won't find any like the ones they have here. Stop by if you're ever in SF! read more

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