Brooklyn Bead Box
Cobble Hill, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 855-2375
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Brooklyn Bead Box
What Users are Saying:
- Good sales
- Unique items
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User Reviews for Brooklyn Bead Box
08/16/2008 Posted by campfire
I stopped by Brooklyn Bead Box last week and I fell in love with this shop! The atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting and there is a large selection of beautiful beads. The owner, Erin, was very helpful and patient and she even took the time to help me design a pair of earrings. There was an earrings class starting soon after I got to the shop, so the owner suggested I join the class. It was great and I learned the basic skills for making a simple pair of earrings. I had never made any jewelry before, so I appreciated the extra help and advice. The previous reviewer said that the employee who helped her was not attentive, yet she also said that she went to the store during a party. Perhaps whoever helped her was just preoccupied with the other customers at the event. My experience with the store was wonderful and I would recommend this shop to anyone who wants to make their own jewelry and receive hands on help.
Pros: large selection, helpful staff
Cons: small shop
07/18/2008 Posted by mistystafford
I went to Brooklyn Bead Box to check out their Wine and Bead gathering, plus take advantage of their 10% discount they offer during this event. I also went with some design ideas but had some questions how to execute them. Well the employee that was working at the time (I think her name was Erin) was so rude and not approachable. Every question I asked her she looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language. I am not sure if she really knew much about beading or was just not feeling like being helpful. This rude person was even talking down to me like I was a complete idiot. When I was asking about what some of the beads are made of, she snapped "It's labeled on the outside of their box" which was not the case. Some were labeled and some weren't, which I had to point out. Then when I checked out, I had to remind her about the %10 off, otherwise it seemed like she wasn't going to do it on her own. I don't think I'll ever shop at this store again. The beads are pretty but pricey. I think next time I'll take the extra time to go into Manhattan and shop in the garment district with cheaper prices and much bigger selections.
Pros: pretty beads
Cons: rude staff
