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    Shipwreck Beads

    3.9 (99 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jeannette F.

    I've heard wonderful things about this place. Was excited for my visit but disappointed in the inventory. I found a few charms but they were sold out of four other items I was shopping for. The didn't even apologize for it. I asked and they were like let me check. Nope all sold out! The had a 40% off sign as walking in but it was very confusing what was on 40% off. No signs posted throughout the store and while the girl checking us out was friendly and talkative she wasn't able to explain the pricing. Prices are higher than a typical craft store so prepare to pay 3-4x as much anywhere else.

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    Sonja K.

    This store use to be great! Admittedly, I haven't done any beading since prior to Covid, however when I was gifted a string of vintage turquoise that I wanted to restring and wanted sterling silver findings and beads off to shipwreck I went remembering their vast inventory and speciality "high quality" bead selection. What an utter disappointment! I went through the sterling silver inventory cards, picking seven items. I took my list over to the section where they pull the higher end items from behind the counter and of the seven things I selected they had one. ONE.... Not only did they have absolutely nothing in stock in the "speciality" section, but the entire store was completely picked over and as bare as the TP isle during the early days of COVID. Amazon here I come.... And isn't that sad?!?!?!?! I would much rather pay more and support the little guy, but when the little guy has nothing in stock it becomes a catch 22. I am sad to see this once fantastic store become so dismal. Shipwreck Beads - "The world's largest selection", but sorry, out of stock...

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    Allison R.

    Loveeee this store. It is a crafty person's dream though I may be biased as I love most all creative hobbies and craft stores. Though this place has a large selection of beads which is quite rare to find. I travel for work so it's not the most practical for me to go to art stores. However, I got a baggu bag and saw some fun videos on cutomizing it and wanted to try it out. Previously wanted to get into bead/tambour embroidery and loved getting inspiration and seeing the size of the beads to help me think about pursing that in the future. I loved the chain wall that they had with reasonable priced chain. Most the ones I got were stainless steel and I like the unique options they had. I made some projects with them and had a good time using the materials. The lady helping me with my chains was super sweet and helpful recommending different options and we had similar favorites. Unfortunately some options were out of stock, but overall there was a good selection. There was another staff member who I mentioned tambour hooks to who happened to remember that they had just hosted an event there and tried to help get me in contact with those people as well.

    Bead Soup!
    Sarah S.

    I have been a fan of Shipwreck Beads for over 15 years! They just moved to their new location last year, and this was the first time I got to see their latest storefront in person. Their aisles are well organized, and it is so much fun to just walk through and see the beads upon beads upon beads. They have a collection of all the supplies you would need as well. While their online store is reliable, it isn't the same-it is so nice to be able to pick and choose for oneself. They also have specials, like the "bead soup" where you can get some random assortments of beads. Something new that they are doing that I LOVE-they are letting people try out some of the beading tools that they sell, which is fantastic! The staff is wonderful-they helped us with our questions and were knowledgable about bead events as well as the beads themselves. We had fun!

    what's in this photo yelp asks? It's got a lot of aisles with overpriced ho hum items.
    Sherry S.

    WOW... such a disappointment. Sure there are lots of aisles and it is a big store but a lot of the items just seemed dated. It just felt like the place had lost some pizazz. I don't want to compare it to a craft warehouse but compared to the bead shops that are out there online these days or in person it just felt old school. Don't get me wrong, love old school where it fits but being a bead store there should be a lot more options. A lot of their items were expensive that should not have been. The variety was not there and the quality was meh. Maybe they are just lost at sea and not a lot of treasures to speak of.

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    Love the selection of product. And the quality of their products. But the service is what makes the difference here!

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    Was not expecting a huge warehouse of beads, and we thought we were lost honestly, but this spot is worth stopping at!

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    An overwhelming amount of beads, charms and findings! Had a great sale going on during my first visit. Very nice staff!

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    Wife and 11 year old went here to shop. Amazing, big selection. Bit spendy,nice service. Clean , nice bathroom and we will be back.

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