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    Just for Fun & Scribbledoodles

    3.6 (178 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Their prices are absurd. I totally support and understand some sort of a mark up but this place takes it to a disgusting level. Everything is obscenely more expensive than anywhere else. My daughter picked up a toy that was listed for $126 which just seemed like such a rip off so I checked... $50 on amazon. Don't treat your customers like idiots. Skip this place. The man who walks around the store watching you has creep energy too. Chill, you're a toy store.

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    Ken S.

    Often come here for gifts for nieces/nephews and friends' kids. Although it is listed as an Art Supply/Craft store, they have a large assortment of general and novelty items and kids toys and games for all ages. The bulk of the general/novelty items are as soon as you walk in, the kids toys/games are in the back and the art supplies are to the left past the cashier. I have only bought a few craft items here, but they seem to have a nice selection of all different types of paints and art supplies. The selection is not huge, but they have a lot of unique/quarky items that you will probably not find in the chain stores. I have always been able to find something, and best of all, they offer free gift wrapping. Perfect for quick gift shopping before heading to a party or get together! The staff has always been friendly/helpful. I do notice however that things are quite expensive (it is Noe Valley), but I suppose that is the price for last minute gift shopping!! Oh, they also have a nice parklet out front where you can enjoy a coffee or quick bite!

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    Kaylan S.

    *This review is based on an unproductive conversation with a member of the staff after objectively and candidly sharing my opinion. A "controversial" one, perhaps. Which could explain why he got very defensive and verbally aggressive.* Every year for the last ten years this store has been renting rescued reindeer (from http://www.californiareindeerrentals.com/) to provide entertainment to shoppers and passersby. It costs approximately $2,500 to rent the reindeer for three hours. I walked by the other night where two sad-looking reindeer were huddled together in the rain behind a small, enclosed fenced-in area of the sidewalk aka the "parklet". The area in front of the shop felt claustrophobic and chaotic as people filed in and out of the store ("Santa" was also there), colliding with others collecting around the reindeer fence. Kids seemed surprised and excited and I overheard other adults sharing mixed emotions, but as someone who is passionate about the ethical treatment of all animals, I can't help but feel this is exploitive and I walked away feeling extremely upset. Today, I returned to the store for the first time to purchase some holiday cards and used it as an opportunity to suggest the store owners rethink how they 'spread joy in the community' without using animals. I shared that I thought it was unkind and unnecessary and instead of renting rescued reindeer to stand outside for people's amusement, they donate those funds to an organization supporting animals. (Or hey, how about a gift to those reindeer for all of their service after all of these years? What if we got them some organic artisanal moss, new blankets, or mineral blocks to lick?) My suggestion was immediately met with defensiveness, closed-mindedness, and, ultimately rejection. The man behind the counter got red in the face, shook his head, and claimed, "It's only three hours and it's not exploitation!". I finished my transaction and repeated that as a member of the community and regular shopper, I feel it's important to share (and hear other) opinions. He did not agree. He may be correct in saying that 'thousands of people have enjoyed it over the years', and maybe many years ago, I would have been one of those people as well. But today, it's a different story and I can't standby and watch the cruel treatment of sentient creatures occur in my community without offering an alternative way. I hope other neighbors and patrons of the store read this, and, reevaluate their own relationship with the store's custom and respectfully voice their concerns with the leadership at Just For Fun. I shop here regularly and want to continue but will find it harder to do so if they continue this inhumane holiday tradition. Even more so if their response to composed, constructive criticism is met with a lack of compassion and understanding. If you also love animals and want to spend time with them in their comfortable environments, check out www.ranchocompasion.org or sweetfarm.org

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    Best store in noe valley, gifts for every occasion, you can just go to see all the cool things they have.

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