Exactly what I was expecting: a real store, with real people, having expertise, and a wide…read moreselection. I went in with a general idea of what I needed for a portfolio to use at a job fair. The manager helped me hone in on a vintage '80's indigo pad. Looks so much better that your standard, big box store options. (Although they have those too.) Was already in a condition that looked new. He also inspected it, and made sure it was freshened up. So, it really popped. They also have all the Pentel's--picked up one of those. As well as, a wide selection of pencils, pens, fountain pens, stationary, ledgers, printer toner, other printer needs, and many other treasures. Classic Manhattan store, in a great location in the Diamond District. I will definitely come again.

Went down to Phil's a couple times during my lunch break. The heavy door makes it feel like a haven…read morefrom the cold. Phil has stacks of many different types of paper. Phil is helpful and gave me interesting insight into the people that buy his paper. There is great paper here and good objects for measuring and working with paper. I reccomended !

Cute Nolita gem with curated, stationary, writing instruments, disc accessories, etc. Staff is very…read morehelpful. This store front is stocked with pens, journals, notebooks, cards, and love that they carry fountain pens!

Love the variety of journaling supplies that can be found here and how neat and organized…read moreeverything is. Items are fairly priced if not retail which I appreciate. Unfortunately, service was a miss for me. I was the only one in the space for some time and there was no acknowledgement that I was even there. Missed opportunity to connect on our love for stationery.

I don't think steelcase wants anyone to try out their chairs before buying. I called this showroom…read morehoping to quickly see and pick between the Series 1 and the Bodi chair and I was extremely taken aback by the condescending attitude on the phone. It's an extremely difficult process to get an appointment (you have to email even if you're right outside the building and the lady who picked up won't tell you anything, not even their availability for appointments) Who has time to email for an appointment to see a chair?? And what's the point of providing a phone number if you only take appointments over email?? With thousands of modern scheduling apps, it's much easier for me to book a doctors visit!! I have plenty of other options online - not buying a steelcase chair

Worst experience ever…read more The second we walked into the space, the receptionist was rude and asked us:" who allowed you here". Then she explained we need to fill out a form and then without us saying anything she suddenly changed her mind that the space is close today due to the covid19 virus. I asked her where on the website make those notice to customer. She said it's pandemic time that she can't do anything for us if we don't leave she would call security. And she did. Then we went downstairs, the guard downstairs mentioned a small piece of paper with instruction that we need to call to make an appointment and bring a form before visiting. So we did. And after half an hour, they called back saying that they will cancel the appointment because only employees are allowed. However, we just saw some clients went upstairs and telling the guard downstairs they they have an appointment with steel case. More ironically, we have our friend calling the company to make an appointment. my friend was successful. This is extremely discriminating and insulting.

Guy tried to charge me $97.50 to blow up 6 birthday balloons. When I told him he was crazy he…read morestarted haggling like a lunatic. Left and Went to the dollar store at 98 & Broadway (2blocks down) and got them done for 5$ each.

I deeply value this neighborhood place, because they are the only place I know of in all of…read moreManhattan that will re-use packing materials. I periodically make a special trip to 99th and Broadway, just to drop off my accumulated packing materials. I am so grateful for this service!

For us it is a great place for school supplies, printing needs and moving supplies too!read more

The shipping center is almost more trouble than it's worth, especially as it has been moved from…read morethe first floor to a far corner of the basement. Pre-paid package customers, doing what ought to be quick USPS and UPS drop-offs, end up waiting behind lines of Amazon customers bringing in upwards of a dozen or more return items at a time each; or stranded while people un-equipped to use computer terminals try to input their information for return items; and the staff of mostly younger, newer employees in the basement seem clueless as to what they can and can't accept. Add to that the fact that they get no mail pick-up on Saturdays, and your USPS parcel dropped off on a Friday might sit there for up to three days before entering the postal system, and the end of the week is even more problematic. Better to walk it to the nearest post office, of which there are two, one on 83rd Street near Columbus Ave. that's a six minute walk from this place, and another at 68th Street, that's within hailing distance of an excellent Morton Williams supermarket with a first-rate salad bar and some limited seating (not to mention Lincoln Center, The Juilliard Store, the uptown branch of the Strand etc.)

I love the Staples in Union Square!!! Most of all I love the Print Center!…read moreEveryone who works there really goes the extra distance to help customers. But my standout favorites are Andrilla and Rio ! They made printing out a poster so fast and easy. I will always go to Staples in Union Square for my printing needs!

They provide Happy Return service. Came to do a quick drop off. Staff were helpful. They scanned…read morethe package and gave a confirmation receipt. No hassle. Service is quick and easy. I only did the return. Did not purchase anything else. They have good collections of technology, travel and shippings. Now offering discounts for tech items. If you are looking for something with low price, prob can check it out. They also have Amazon return and UPS drop off.

This Herman Miller showroom has designs that look Scandinavian but are actually American. I popped…read morein to look at a recliner that looked comfortable but was uber expensive. It resembled a chaise longue. Everything looked modern and spare. The cushions were lovely but at prices I could only dream about.

Awesome down to earth showroom in Park Avenue. I got to see the products from Herman Miller. They…read moreare alright. Some of them designed to look good but it misses the point ergonomically. I could not feel comfort while sampling their products. They felt stiff Their service was also missing. The sales people were not paying attention to me nor inquiring how was i feeling and providing explanation on their products. I did not get a greeting from any of their employees either. I felt they may have been looking down on me The service on this showroom needs mayor improvement and its products as well. IMO

A good old fashioned stationary store with everything you need. I like shopping here because I…read moresupport small local businesses like this! Nice friendly service and great prices too!

The best stationary store in the city. Great selection of pens, mechanical pencils, and notebooks…read more Customer service is great.

Ran over here after calling to check hours - Got there to…read morefind They were closed 45 minutes before closing time . Staff in the store waved me away... no signage about early hours, or extenuating circumstances. Spoke to a guy off-site on the phone who was super apologetic and nice, tried to offer to call the store and get me what I needed, but we had a few things we wanted to browse for - caught a staff member on the way out who didn't want to talk, but she eventually just said "we always close early" I think this stores main clientele are businesses in the area, not retail walk-ins, so cater your expectations... my only expectation was that they were open, since their phone system said so...

As another yelper said... Columbia is a hot mess... and I won't deny it... it IS. So if your…read morerunning short on time, this won't be the place for you! But... if you're just browsing around looking for something... but you're not quite sure what... you just might find the perfect thing here! I went in looking for a nice scrapbook/photo album for a baby and found the perfect one!! It was special and unique. It also has everything you'd need in one spot... If you can find it... But if you can't ... Ask someone... And unfortunately if you think they're wrong... Ask them again or ask someone else. That's what I had to do because I wanted extra pages to my album ! If you can stand the chaos and are up for browsing... Go check it out! I bet you'll come out with something! :)