Nerdy by Nature used to be located in Crossgates Mall, but moved to Troy earlier this year. The…read moredowntown Troy location seems like such a great fit for the vibes of this small business specializing in the metaphysical and unique curiosities. There is a lot to look at in this space, with a nice collection of original artworks as well as items on display (and available for purchase!) from variety of Horror Movies and other productions. There are items for sale from multiple local artists/vendors you may be familiar with (Deanna Campagnola & Opal Hexen, I'm looking at you!) as well as ritual supplies, tarot decks, and crystals. Self proclaimed as "supplying tools to assist you in being your authentic self" and encouraging their community to "Let the weird in," I highly recommend you visit Nerdy by Nature during your next Troy adventure. This is a safe space for all humans and a great spot for gifts and oddities for yourself and your loved ones. I love that Nerdy by Nature also has their own collection of vegan hand & body soaps available in the shop; I left with a beautiful bar featuring sage, lavender & lemongrass that smells divine.

Fun shop! Very unique and eclectic things for sale such as animal bones, creepy dolls, and other…read moreinteresting ones of a kind items. My daughter wanted to check it out and though we didn't find anything she wanted, she enjoyed the visit.

Great products and no credit checks necessary. I rented 2 video cameras from them for a few weeks…read moreand was amazed at how cheap it was. I'm going back to rent a Nintendo Wii next time and possibly a flat screen TV.

AWFUL! Rented a 3D tv. After 3 months of payments at a higher price, they were supposed to go down…read moreto $14.50 a week instead of $50. Because i made 1 late payment by like 3 days they voided the contract. never said when I initially did the contract. Never again would I go there.

An amazing place to browse and shop! Always having fun weekend events and Christmas time is…read moremagical. It's a huge place with lots of options to buy.

I am going to say that I love this place, however the last two times that I been in the woman have…read morebeen rude and kind of dismissive. I understand that I bring two small children and it is usually at like 4:30-4:45 but I would appreciate it people actually showed they cared about the customers.

Lots of items for different seasonal times. Love this store!! Will continue to shop here.read more

They have fabric but it's a pretty crappy selection very basic stuff. Very limited colors and…read morefabric makes. It's sad. As for their non sewing stuff saw a lot of stuff some of it's just junky.

Long story, but here we go. (Skip to paragraph 5 to avoid backstory.)…read more I'm really selective about the items w bring into our office. And I've been taking months to sort of curate it. (If that sounds obsessive, its because it is.) Trying to figure out how I wanted to decorate the mantel in my office I spent 8 weeks deliberating on different center pieces. And so I Googled... Googled and the Googled a bit more. I stumbled upon a large piece of drift wood that I loved. It was the size of a coffee table and about $800 + shipping. I decided thats what I wanted for my mantel (only smaller and if possible.. Cheaper?) If I can't find something, I Google and ask strangers I meet during errands. Strange encounters for them. Productive time for me. I was at the florist on 3rd inquiring about where to find river wood or drift wood. An unexpected question for a florist, indeed. I was told to go to the "drift wood store" a couple blocks away. Which surprised me. I am not aware of any sort of store ANYWHERE let alone 2 blocks from my search site of an office. So naturally I entered the store feeling very positive about everything. But I couldn't find any pieces I liked. (That whole "very selective" side of me.) I was invited into the basement to tour more pieces. Neat. I always enjoy backstage type experiences. Especially in business. I found a piece I liked but it was kinda small to be the center piece on my mantel. I grabbed it anyhow. I brought the piece upstairs and Kate offered to build a piece for me. Wow. Didn't think of that. I like that idea. Okay... She said she would have it in a couple hours for $30-. Crazy. I have to wait 20 minutes for my pharmacist to count to 30 but Kate will make me a sculpture in a couple hours. Lets do it. She called me back a couple hours later and I returned when I was free. The sculpture came out literally "perfect". I had given her dimensions and used vague hand motions as to the piece's size and shape. Believe it or not thats exactly what I got. And it looks dynamite. Not overly done. But still purposeful. Now my story is filled with a good amount of serendipity and good luck. But. I do believe that success is "when preparation meets opportunity". No doubt... They were prepared by way of product, talent and new ideas. So I don't see it as so much serendipitous as I do a success. I am very happy. Everyone loves a good customer experience. And its refreshing to find something locally that I can't find online. I'm probably gonna find some more uses for driftwood now that I know of the supply and talent we have locally.

Danny did a wonderful job crafting a beautiful chuppah for our wedding. He set it up at our venue…read morein Hudson the day before the wedding and tore it down that evening since we had to have everything out by the following morning. He was extremely personable and responsive to all of our requests and even made it extra tall for our extra-tall wedding officiant! Danny is a beautiful craftsman, and he made our winter wedding stunning! We are so grateful his creation was part of our special day. Thank you so much!

They had what we needed at a good price…read more My son was looking for rope for his moving business.

There's always someone around to help you find something there and when you cash out they are very…read morequick. They have a huge selection of books, kids books, adult books, coloring books. I have many boxes of puzzles, big variety of rugs, large and small. I love the food section and spices. Cereals are half the price of Hannaford or PC. Lots of toys for kids. It's a "good Stuff Cheap" store. Also you can join their club FREE and get xtra savings.Id rate this store in Latham 5 stars.

Cheap stuff. Less Bull than the Raymore & Nagagains…read moreexperience but far more than the Old Brick trip. Since I didn't buy anything I will focus on the free candy, coffee and ice cream in Bob's Cafe. Hold up, I confused? Free ice cream at a furniture store. Knock Knock... it Diabetes, America.

*Great Furniture, Terrible Customer Service and Delivery Experience*…read more My experience with Bob's Discount Furniture was beyond frustrating. When you're spending your hard-earned money on furniture, you expect a company to be upfront and honest about when you can expect to receive it. Apparently, that's asking too much. The biggest issue was the delivery scheduling. Their website advertised delivery dates that didn't match what I was being told by their employees. How can you advertise one thing online and then tell customers something completely different after they've placed an order? To make matters worse, trying to get the situation resolved was another headache. Instead of making things right, the entire experience felt like one inconvenience after another. I understand that delivery schedules can change. What I don't understand is the lack of clear communication and the misleading expectations. Customers shouldn't have to chase down answers or waste their time trying to figure out when their furniture will actually arrive. *Bob's needs to understand that customer service doesn't end once they have your money.* A good price means very little when the buying experience is this frustrating. I would seriously think twice before purchasing from Bob's again. The furniture might be discounted, but apparently, so is the customer service.

Fantastic local goods store. I always get my organic flossers and bamboo toothbrushes here. Cute…read morewhimsical items.

This spot is super adorable vendor boutique full of fun, local, handmade items. I found displays…read morefrom artists I already love and follow, and was introduced to several new-to-me local artists, too. The customer service was exactly what you'd expect from a small shop like this; the cashiers were happy to let me browse in quiet, and engaged in pleasant conversation about the artists and items I'd chosen during my visit. So much caught my eye while I was browsing - jewelry, stationary, wall hangings, table top art, and so much more. I thought things were very reasonably priced for a handmade vendor market and spent less than $20 on two small gifts for friends. I will definitely be back during my future visits to Troy to see what new treasures await at this boutique.

My partner and I saw this bookstore when we stopped at the Stewart's next door for gas; the…read morebookstore was closed at the time, but the window displays were so enticing that we vowed to return when it was open. We did, and I am so glad! This witchy lil' store has a great curated selection of fantasy and sci-fi books for all ages, as well as great gifts (stickers, bracelets, toys, etc.) for the nerds in your life. I asked for some help finding a gift for a former advisee who wrote his dissertation about queer and trans youth reception of middle-grade medievalisms, and the owner was so helpful and sweet! I picked up several things for the gift, and the owner also included several pieces of a lovely tissue paper to wrap them in. Well worth the stop!

Love me a good Homegoods shopping experience! As they say,…read more"Retail therapy." I have made many purchases especially when they were located near Fresh Market. I got a outstanding grey genuine leather three cushion couch for only $799. It is sold elsewhere for $1900. I also bought a leather mid century chair for a reasonable $599. The staff at the store was very helpful helping me putting the furniture in my SIL's truck. I have also purchased several lamps that I like very much. High quality All Clad cookware has been purchased for myself and for gifts for great prices. Additional purchases include comforters and photo frames, dishes, kitchen utensils, and seasonal decor. The list goes on. Returns are very easy to make! Staff is helpful and efficient.

Great experience at this Homegoods. They had everything I was looking for and two items I purchased…read morewere even on clearance. Really nice selection of all the usual home things; the store was jam packed with merchandise. Very easy parking. There's also a Target and TJ Maxx in the same lot in case you can't find what you're looking for here. Checkout was super fast but that was on a Thursday evening. I'm sure this store gets busy on the weekends.