I was in Seattle for work, and since I had ordered many times online from Olympic Color Rods, I…read morewanted to shop in person while in town being mindful to not go over the airline's maximum weight for my suitcase. Staff were amazing and showed me where everything was and how to find any other information on books or the computer stations they had set up. They even have a fridge with complimentary soft drinks for customers. So many colors!! Frit and color bar everywhere! This is a glassblowing candy store! The scrap area is fun too...,random grab bags of unlabeled color. I bought some of those for fun along with some scrap dichroic glass which will be fun to experiment with. The tool selection is excellent as well, and it was nice to be able to see and hold tools before buying since tools are a fairly substantial investment. If you're using a ride share to get here, just a heads up that they'll probably drop you off and pick you up on the street above the parking lot, but just look down the driveway into the parking lot and you'll know you're in the right place. It was only 5 miles from my hotel, but a 25 minute ride with Seattle traffic at 11AM on a weekday...so plan your time accordingly if you're doing what I did and squeezing in a shopping trip between meetings.

I am new to working with hot glass. I visited Olympic to purchase supplies. They could not have…read morebeen more helpful and accommodating. Cheyenne was very helpful and she gave me so much information about their services. The warehouse team loaded my truck properly and professionally. Great experience

Chidori is the best boutique for Asian art in the Seattle Chinatown / Pioneer Square area. Make…read moresure you are there for your purchases when the place is open. Great!

I have absolutely no idea what the last reviewer is talking about! I am an avid long time collector…read moreof Asian antiques, and have done business with many shops in many cities and in several countries. I've purchased some great pieces in Chidori Antiques, and the owner, Daniel Stalcup, is one of my all-time favorite dealers. He is everything I look for in an antiques dealer - honest, knowledgeable, friendly, negotiable, fair, and not at all pushy at any time. His prices are quite reasonable for the high quality pieces that he has in the shop. This is not some business in which new, imported merchandise is being sold as authentic old pieces - these are the real things, always obtained from totally genuine sources, and at very fair prices for this level of quality. He always willingly shares a wealth of information about individual pieces that he has gathered through much study and experience. When he doesn't know something about a piece, he freely admits it, and then finds a way to try to get whatever info is requested or needed. Just looking around the shop tells you what a great eye he has for assembling so many stunning pieces from so many diverse cultures. This is a beautifully presented selection of fascinating olde-tyme curios in an updated, totally pleasing atmosphere. What more could any collector ask for?

What an amazing treausure of vintage fun! An elegant collection of amazing ephemera. For real…read morephoto psotcards to Art Nouveau and Art Deco Poserts, this is a rare locally owned truly unique shop! These cherished paper collectables range in price from $20 to the many $thousands, a superior source for vintage art and posters. Its nostolgic and right in the heart of the city not far from Pike's Place. Hours are helter skelter so call first.

Yeah, I have to agree with the other posters about Maslan's shop. I remember 10 years ago when it…read morewas in Pioneer Square and the place was just chock full of great old photographs and ephemera (didn't even know what the term was then). Plus, he's a heck of a nice guy and loves to talk about the stuff. If you love old printed materials and are a collector of certain themes, this place is where you can sink every last dime you ever hoped to earn and you'll thank him for the privilege. Plan to spend an afternoon there and you won't be disappointed.

Walked into the store with my partner and after a tense consignment negotiation left irritated and…read morewith a horrific taste in my mouth. Everyone has bias, but admitting you won't do business with anyone due to ageism is horrific, especially considering she had no idea of our age. Basically after a miscommunication on her part regarding consignment percentage (she wouldn't admit that 2 people heard her misspeak her own terms - fine it happens) she began insulting/gaslighting us: that we had an attitude, and that we're "younger than her children" (which is laughable because business is business). She also seemed to imply when we first discussed our consignment piece that we had a forgery or stole it. We've been buying and reselling vintage merchandise and antiques for years. so for her to assume before she had seen the piece was pretty funny. We're talking about a hand signed and numbered Robert Rauschenberg Lithograph here by the way. Normally I'd say it's a nice little shop in Edmonds if you're looking for a specific type of furniture and decor, but her attitude and bias tells me she has issues with anyone that doesn't meet whatever standard she holds. I wouldn't waste time with this place if you don't fit her demographic, because she absolutely will tell you about how you're rude and too young to do business with her.

This shop is fantastic!! My husband and I stopped in for the first time today, and walked out with…read morea pair of beautiful mid-century modern lamps; a teak serving tray; a gorgeous set of six MCM glasses; and a truly stunning vintage baking dish. The proprietor Hannah was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable, and held our items while we had dinner. The shop was chock full of meticulously curated vintage furniture, glassware, art, rugs, and more. Everything was in beautiful condition. We will absolutely be back.

A nice little store in the same block of Burien that used to host Budget Tapes and Records. Small…read moreselection of vinyl records, but it's good stuff fairly priced, along with a handful of CD's and cassette tapes. The owner, Brandon, is a nice guy, easy to chat with. It's nice that Burien has a couple of record stores again.

The owner, Brandon, is quite friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The storefront is clean and…read moreorganized. There is a lot better selection of new/reissue vinyl and the prices are comparable to online and larger record stores. Good place to turn to if you are looking to support a friendly, small business instead of a larger store.

What a fantastic comic shop! The Grumpy Old Man's Comics & Collectibles has tons of long boxes and…read moreshort boxes filled with back issues, newer books, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our visit. One of the best parts was that there was truly something for the entire family. We all had a great time digging through the boxes, searching for books to add to our collections, and enjoying the treasure hunt. If you're a comic collector and find yourself in the Seattle area, this is definitely a must-stop shop. We had an amazing time and look forward to visiting again.

I did not expect such a well-organized and friendly comic book shop from the name! But coming…read moreinside I was greeted by friendly staff and was presented with nicely organized rows and boxes of comics. They have quite the selection! I came in for Free Comic Book Day, picked up a few free old FCBD issues, and browsed. We even met the shop dog, Molly (I think?). When I couldn't find what I wanted, I asked the shop owner and he was kind enough to find them for me and explain some things about it. I bought the issues and left happy :)

Great local scrapbook store with a little bit of everything and a large space to crop and craft…read more Was happy to find a local independent store with papers featuring local school and national parks. Well curated Great selection of paper and tools at competitive prices. These stores are dying out so was happy to find one and so well stocked with friendly staff.

I love independent scrapbook stores and love to support them since they seem to be a dying breed…read more I drove up, with friends, all the way from Olympia to check this little place out. It was ok. There was not much there that sparked my interest other than paper, which I already have a lot of. I liked the way she had themes grouped together but there wasn't a whole lot in the store, which had a lot of unused space. They didn't have basic things such as stickles or punches. She had a very limited supply of dies and stamps. Prices were on the higher end. I can't say I would make the drive back. I did see that they had a big classroom space and they do have classes each month, so that is really cool. The lady working was friendly.

The sale was prompt correct and put to good use. The phone service was especially helpful and…read more knowledgeable.

I was in search of a gift for someone whose daughter passed away in a car accident…read more Kaufer's has a great selection of gifts, statutes, crosses, rosaries, books and more. The two ladies that helped me were helpful and friendly.