The store has been in town for over a year now and I've frequented often. The fact that a store with this kind of character and charm has decided to stick it out speaks to the commitment Corinne (owner) and John (GM) have to offering this unique blend of vintage movies, sports, and collectibles to the community. And like any brick and mortar store, profit margins are tight. That said, in numerous business encounters, I've found pricing to be beyond fair and reasonable. But this is not eBay, Amazon or Walmart. They simply can't "meet or beat" any price when their inventory might be limited in a certain category and/or procured at a price point they can't simply ignore. I would hope a community that wants to see stores like this thrive would appreciate that it must be supported, not by blindly overpaying for product, but understanding that much of the store's stock of merchandise has come to it through many channels and being ok with modest premiums on some (by no means all) items over what you'll find on the internet (where there is no tangible relationship between the parties and the transactions are cold and detached--where the provenance of more esoteric items is questionable at best). Unfortunately, I've seen the store have to put up signs discouraging haggling and rummaging through product. This isn't an ancient Arabian bazaar where you have to haggle for every dollar and deal or you'll lose credibility. It's a business with dedicated individuals trying to offer a welcoming and unique space while pricing the best they can within their modest profit margin targets. And this is not a clubhouse or an extension of your den. Please try to treat the store, merchandise, and humans working here with respect and graciousness. I promise you'll get it in return. And because this is not your play room, but a store catering to the public (many of which come equipped with video security), do not have some misguided expectation that you can berate or criticize the store, its pricing or product and maintain your "privacy". Others in the community who shop here can see and hear you, you're not in your house. And everyone has cell phone cameras that capture any number of public interactions every second of the day. If common decency has no sway over how you carry yourself in public, at least understand that you can't simply carry on with impunity and expect to be cloaked in anonymity. In short, I encourage my fellow patrons to please not let scrounging for the next deal or the impulse to try and nickel and dime the store, because it is unique and accessible, create an atmosphere like so many other impersonal chain stores. Where the desperation to get a better deal, and not (ever) to feel like we've overpaid, turns us into the epitome of lowbrow consumer who doesn't even seem to enjoy the experience. If we think we deserve better, let's try to act our best when shopping at Perfectly Centered and elsewhere in town, and we might just end up being right. read more

Perfectly Centered Store - Hobby Shops Near Me - Larchmont, New York

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Love this store. The owner Corinne is an absolute doll. Local collectible stores like Perfectly Centered are so hard to find in person!

This wonderful store is a great addition to the community. The two proprietors that I've met are friendly, helpful, and funny. They had exactly what I was looking for as well as some Garbage Pail Kids for my daughter. My box of Topps Chrome was less than it was selling for on Amazon and you never know what condition those boxes will be in. They had Allen and Ginter which I've been looking for, now if only Topps will make a card featuring the owner like they've done with other Stand Up Comics in the Allen and Ginter sets. You would think they'd want to highlight a female stand up who owns a baseball card shop. I bring my daughter in so she can see that she can do all kinds of things when she grows up. Love this shop so much! read more

Excellent customer service I always feel welcome and I can always find something unique and interesting!

I recently purchased a 6 pack of hockey cards from this store. After I purchased I found out from my husband that I paid 130% over asking price. They charged me $46 for a product that is still available from the manufacturer online for $20, so one can not claim high demand, low quantity. I went to return it willing to accept an exchange, and the store associate said it was store policy to not accept any returns or exchanges, and said that its known about collectible stores. I did not know, I was not told at purchase and it is not written anywhere in the store that it is there policy. In our exchange no one was screaming but we definitely raised out voices. He told me that they do not carry a lot of the product and it costs them more than the manufacturers recommended asking price to supply it in their store. I understand that and am willing to pay $5 even $10 to support local business. if people that are more knowledgeable about retail business tell me that his argument is true, I'll change my rating, but I just have a hard time believing that 130% over asking price is a fair price. To make matters worse he video taped me and my toddler leaving the store, with a voiceover saying,"this woman is accusing us of price gouging." At the time I wasn't even speaking to him. it made me feel highly uncomfortable to have my privacy violated in this way. read more