I use to love going to this store growing up . But once I started ordering expensive cards the sales women got worse and worse . Always spelling my name wrong on my custom cards . If I'm going to pay $1600 for custom cards I expect crissi to remember me or even spell my name right . Or even some kindness . I'll take my business elsewhere where the sales people are actually decent and actually spell my name correctly . read more

Found perfect perfect present fir a going away party present! Great price! Unique!! And a great card!! I will go back for more gift giving occasions!! read more

Pennysmiths Paper - Just found the perfect present fir a going away party!! So many found a perfect present god a going away party! Travel journal! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

You think you're in a high class, unique stationary shop and then you get to the birthday card section and suddenly you're in Spencer Gifts. The most disgusting and crude selection of birthday cards i have ever seen. I personally have no problem with nasty/crude cards but in a place like this? And that's the majority of your selection? I think they are struggling with identifying their customer base. Hint: We are well off traditionalists who like boutiques and beautiful things not found at department stores. We still like to send cards, hand write notes and buy beautiful, classy gifts for our friends. We are not "emo chic." read more

Paper stores. These have to be some of the most difficult retail spots, in modern times, to turn a decent profit. Somehow, for the better part of my life in this city, Pennysmith's has survived, and I'm really glad it's still around. And that probably has everything to do with the fact that Pennysmith's doesn't focus much on paper. I mean, they have everything I need for that special occasion or kewl framed image for the abode, but the reason I'm usually peeping this place is for the quirky gift-y goodies, you'll find 'em tucked in corners, generally around the perimeter. One of my favorite last-minute oh-this-is-perfect gift shops, Pennysmith's is well worth a look. read more

These are your local experts at stationary, pens, unique cards, and other interesting international oddities. I bought a Lamy Safari pen (best foundation pen ever) and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, I dropped that same pen at work, without a cap resulting in the nib bending, I returned to this place and they switched the nib out for me. They also have workshops and events (upcoming pen event, for pen fans out there). Unique place and local experts, no other place in town comes even close. read more

Fun little shop of cards, gifts, and custom invitations. Need to buy someone a birthday card or gift, then check it out. Prices pretty high, but some stuff here is quite unique. Staff is somewhat stuck-up and not overly friendly. They definitely need to lighten up a bit. read more

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The most amazing service!!! I came in 5 weeks before my wedding and the Pennysmith team got us invitations and printed envelopes in a week! Pretty much unheard of & I thought we might have to end up getting something cheap online. Nope! They came through in the clutch and we got our invitations out just in the nick of time. Thank you again so much!!! read more

Pennysmiths Paper - Amazing wedding invitations! Had them printed and ready to go in less than a week!! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Such a beautiful store with a lovely assortment of papers and pens. It is the type of store that is rarer and rare today--a place you want to stroll and look around and take a moment to savor. Friendly knowledgeable staff to help when you have questions. read more

So so bad! This place has no idea what they are doing. They don't communicate well with the customer which leads to very mediocre work. Stay away. There are plenty of other local business to choose from. read more

Charming store and lots of fun to peruse. The employees are never pushy or lingering. The selection of cards and paper is lovely with plenty of entry level and upper level fountain pens to see! read more

I'm not sure what I expect when I went to Pennysmith's Paper but it didn't really end up being whatever that was. I suppose I went there wanting to browse for high quality papers suitable for fountain pens and possibly scope out some pens as well. They have some of that stuff but there wasn't enough to quite tickle my fancy. That doesn't mean this place doesn't fit well in it's actual niche - which I would say is probably more aimed at the wedding crowd or people who are decorating for parties, etc. The store has a very feminine air and I suppose I felt somewhat uncomfortable looking around. They did carry some Clairefontaine and Rhodia notepads and a few fountain pens but not really enough variety to keep me interested. The staff attempted to be friendly and kindly tried to search out things I might be interested in but there really just wasn't much in store that I would have purchased and if I did, it would have been cheaper online or at another store. I don't want to portray this place negatively because I think there is definitely a different crowd that would love it but it simply wasn't my kind of store. read more

Great little store. A bit expensive, but I enjoyed their decent selection of fountain pens.

Pennysmith's is one of my mainstays in Albuquerque. (Fortunately I live in the NV and not 4H, but even if I lived in Four Hills, I'd be happy to make the trip.) Most important to me: consistently good taste and quality merchandise. So, I take issue with your review, Marisa J. - there are NOT plenty of other local businesses from which to choose if those are among your priorities. I always find new things to delight me - new tricks for an old dog who is regularly fed at the Crane's section. Kate Spade, Visconti fountain pens, Filofax, great ideas for invitations, and a carefully chosen, well-informed staff that know when to advance and retreat - these are a few of my favorite things.... Thanks for a great shop, your thoughtful selections, and a terrific haunt to frequent on a lazy afternoon. read more

The place is amazing (merchandise wise). Cute and full of amazing items. I came here to get some ideas for my wedding stationary, but I was immediately turned off by the OWNER (who's name is Emily I believe) talking about her black employees (to other employees) and how she thought they were stealing from her. I felt uncomfortable the rest of the time I was there. If you can get over racism this place is for you. I hope the employees she was talking about are in a better place. Unfortunately I do not know any other stationary places in New Mexico, if you could let me know that would be stellar. read more

Based on yelp reviews, I checked out Pennysmiths for my wedding invitations and was not disappointed. The super friendly staff pulled out several sample books while listening to my jokes, which I love, thank you. Anyhoo, they helped me find invitations and accoutrement within my budgetary constraints, explained the approval processes and when it looked like the last snow storm might delay my order by one or two days, James called me to let me know of the possibility. Great communication. Great service. Great selection of real stationery, fun cards, and of course, party and wedding invitations. Pennysmiths does not disappoint. read more

This place has the cutest cards, great staff and cool gift options (I'm a fan of the wind-up toys). Check it out before or after you visit Flying Star, which is in the same complex. read more

I love this place they always have unique gifts and fun items plus a great selection of papers and cards. The staff is wondeful and is full of helpful ideas. read more

I recently got my wedding invitations done here and loved how they turned out. They took the time to use my original artwork while suggesting a new font color, font type, and display options. They were responsive to my concerns and were very willing and capable to help. I will come back for any other needs! read more

Platinum Perfection at Pennysmith's! I could not be more pleased with the attention, quality and response I experienced working with Pennysmith's. They are absolutely phenomenal. I received the best attention, service and understanding working with them. Indeed, while I was late getting information to them, they never faltered in responding timely with perfect stationary and all the accessories for the save-the-dates, invitations, etc. for the wedding. It is nearly 2 weeks since the wedding and over 3 months since the invitations went out and I am still receiving compliments. They are the best and I am certain that nothing could have been more perfect. I sincerely, cannot praise them enough. Thank you, Pennysmith's, for everything you did, I look forward to shopping/planning future events with you!!! read more

Went in today prepared to spend well over $30 on cards alone and to buy a nice letter opener, as well as check out wedding invitations. Walked into an empty store with two employees who both looked right at me and said absolutely nothing. I was willing to write it off, but after a third employee came in and made direct eye contact with me and didn't say anything, I started to feel decidedly uncomfortable alone in a small store with three employees, chit chatting with one another but acting as if I were a stinky fart they were trying their best to avoid acknowledging. They have an amazing selection of cards and fun gifts, and I prefer to shop locally, but it's not cheap and at least I expect to feel somewhat anonymous at a big box store. This was worse than feeling anonymous- I felt straight up unwelcome. Not sure if there was something on my face or in my teeth but... jeez. Put my cards back and walked over to Bookworks instead. Creative Culture and Duran's Pharmacy also have amazing card and gift selections, and they're much more centrally located and have so far been exceedingly friendly and helpful. read more

Allison from Pennysmith's is awesome. We are working with her for our wedding invitations and she has been very nice and is customer service oriented. We are glad we chose this paper store for our wedding invitations. We're excited to see how wonderful they turn out. Thanks Allison! read more