Kerbside pickup
Yes
Hammergirl Anime Inc in Rochester
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Location on the map
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 585-475-9330
Site: http://www.hammergirlanime.com/
Site: http://www.hammergirlanime.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:10AM–10PM
- Saturday:10AM–10PM
- Sunday:12–6PM
Comments (174)
They are amazing and have tons of anime stocked up!! I get all my figurines and manga here! They even order you stuff from Japan if they dont have it in stock!! Absolutely love em!!
Fantastic! Bought a figure online and received it the mail 5 days later. This store definitely has potential, might buy something again in the future.
Super cool place to find all of your cool anime gear. Mugs, cups blankets and more. We loved it and so did our kiddos
Great place to shop by for genuine anime figures. They have a large selection of mangas, plush, and Japanese snacks. The owner is also a very openly-friendly person whos very knowledgeable about otaku and Japanese culture, I would highly recommend you to stop by if you live around the area or if youre a student at a university nearby.
This store is super cool. I can walk around it for hours. All kinds of Manga and Anime Merch, and all the cool things from Japan are exciting to look at they have special Niche sodas and food as well I definitely make this a stop anytime Im in Henrietta we are lucky to have such a unique store in the Rochester area.
Great selection, but very expensive, even for stuff like small plushes, buttons, keychains, etc.
Purchased a misprinted light novel and brought it in without a receipt and got it replaced in minutes. Large selection with new stuff coming in regularly and friendly staff.
Customer service person always seems angry and unhappy to see me when I am polite. Different individual every time. But I feel unwelcome coming into this store, constantly.
Staff is always friendly and they have a huge selection of merchandise, Manga, videos, and several different Japanese snacks, candy, food and drink. Always a fun trip to make!
Great selection of manga, figures and anime merch!
Great place to play Cardfight Vanguard or Weiss Schwarz. Also fun to buy a new manga at a reasonable (non-inflated) price.
Ordered some anime card supplies. Really nice quality and got a few extra cards. Really nice! Super happy! Shipping was cheap and fast too :) Wished the mats were rolled up to prevent bending. Will definitely buy from again!
I had a very good experience shopping here, even though it was my first time. The selection was nice and I bought quite a lot of things. Small items like pins and keychains are pretty expensive($6-11) and while visiting Japan I got the same items for a fraction of the price(approx $1-5). I understand they are imported but I do not mind paying a little extra to keep places like this in business.I didnt find the one staff member to be rude in responseto other reviews, maybe a bit standoffish but definitely not in a negative way. Im from Syracuse, and I will be returning and bringing friends along with me.
This store is heaven love this place I never leave without buying something there hands down. If you love Anime and want something that has your favorite shows this is your place. Give this place a try anime lovers and video game lovers will love the gifts you buy from here.
I drove 4 ½ hours to come here and I would do it again in a heartbeat. this place had the best selection of keychains, pins, figures and plushies that Ive seen yet. the staff was super friendly and helpful. the manga was good as well but the store is really mainly merchandise. this place is awesome. I would 100% recommend going here.
They had a wide selection to choose from, pins, bags, plushies, manga anything you could want, my only problem was the cashier at the time, I had 2 items and when I went to pay I asked if I could use card and the cashier said yes and pointed to this little gray box that’s obviously a chip reader, I said how my card is swipe only and they took the reader of the stand and set it on the counter and said to swipe at the top, I was very confused because at first glance you can’t tell there is a place to swipe your card, I said how I was confused, instead of indicating where to swipe my card the cashier just raised there voice and said “the top” I figured out that the microscopic lip at the top of the reader was meant for swiping and not just how it was built and swiped my card. I knew it didn’t go through as a receipt didn’t print, the cashier then typed at the computer and side screen for a few minutes not saying anything and then pulled out a normal card reader and told me to use that. I paid and left and I just want to say the whole interaction made me extremely uncomfortable and even my friends who were with me said how it made them uncomfortable and how they didn’t understand why the cashier was upset. Not sure why they felt the need to raise their voice as it was a simple fix, the whole transaction process was around 5 minutes for 2 items and the cashier did not explain what they were doing or to swipe my card again or how they were getting the other card reader, wish it was a better experience for my first time visiting the store.
Best Anime Store around!! Uber nice staff and great selection of goods. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. They always have good recommendations on different genres. Also when you take into account import costs & selection of the collection, the prices are decent.
Love Japan? This is the place for you. There is a large selection of manga, figures, plush, card game peripheries, snacks, and more. The owner is a true otaku super nerd who is happy to help his patrons. He is very knowledgable and you can tell he is very passionate about the business. Definitely check the place out if youre in the area.
Most of the manga i get there is in good condition or ok condition. on one of the covers in the corner the paper had been scratched, but thats about it. most of the time the manga is in good condition or almost perfect. the figures are good priced, some dont have the best paint job, but theyre also priced really cheap, about 30-40 dollars. the more expensive ones are really good quality, and arent even that expensive. the other merch suuch as pins, posters and such are also great, there isnt a huge variety of anime but mostly mainstream. there snacks are also good, and theyre plushees are cute. would highly recommend!
They were very kind and very quick. I live all the way in California and usually have a hard time ordering imports from Japan, especially from small businesses, but I am glad to say that Hammergirl proved me wrong. Their customer service was quick and very helpful. They sent my plushes way quicker than expected, and they even sent over little candies and a note that thanked me for my business. Little touches like that really make this an unforgettable experience. 11/10 . I will definitely be ordering from them again very very soon.
One of the best anime stores I found on the internet :)This store was the only one that had what I was looking for (Vivid Strike Cards) and at a pretty good cost. My order arrived days ago and it was one of the best experiences of my life :) 100% recommended.
The only place I can think of to get anime and manga goods. If you are looking for Keychains, plushy, figures, pins and badges of your favorite anime characters this is the place.All of the products come from Japan so the price reflects that, but with that being said prices are still reasonable. They get new stock in regularly, and keep their website updated.
Been coming here for years. They have a huge selection of anime merch and they even have some Japanese snacks that I like. Great place to find gifts for yourself or others. Nice staff. TONS of manga and they have a significant selection of used books as well.
Excellent selection, not much else.Been coming here for years, the customer service is not good, the owner always seems to be in a bad mood, maybe I catch him on bad days? Not sure. Many other anime stores have events throughout the week, while Hammergirl only has events on Saturday Afternoons. The prices are good on some things, but way overpriced for others, I just buy everything online from Japan directly because its cheaper.
Good store, great manager hes Very kind and Informative alot of stuff
Store staff is extremely knowledgeable on anything Ive asked about. Super chill environment (sometimes the place is a bit packed and overwhelmed precovid but thats unavoidable). They were way ahead of the covid safety curve so thats super nice too. The products Ive bought are all high quality, and the only issue I had with a product they helped me figure out a solution in very little time.Their prices are a little high on somethings however for convenience of having it in store, and being a local business its totally worth it. If you like anything anime related I highly recommend you swing by.TLDRIf youre looking for something anime related you wont regret coming here.
I literally dreamed about going to an anime store for many years. Recently I decided to look to see if there were any anime stores in the general area and found this place! My fiancé and I drove about 40 minutes yesterday and today just to see what they had. An amazing selection of manga, figures, pins, and many other things. And I’m pretty sure there are many imported items (the prices are a little high but still worth it!). Needless to say we decided to give up our Starbucks money to start shopping here! You should definitely come shop here!
Been coming to Hammergirl for years. Great store, they have plenty of items you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The owner Luke was great, and patiently answered my daughters questions.
Surprisingly large selection, staff is friendly too. Only place Ive found for Melonpan as well. The few items I price checked were cheaper than online stores. Highly recommend.
Poor choices, staff not concerned by clients, looks like an abandoned storeI will not come back
Has all the anime needs, slightly on the expensive side on majority of their items.
Great store! Huge selection of anime products. They have weekly tournaments and free cards for new players. Weiss Schwartz is heavily supported here, and they host mutliple tournaments weekly, so definitely go to those. The staff are fun and very knowledgeable, but they wont bother you if you dont ask them anything.
I LOVE going to Hammergirl Anime ! The owners/employees are knowledgable and have made awesome and reliable recommendations to me in the past. I especially love how accepting the environment feels there. I would encourage everyone to support this place over corporations. For anime fans, its a truly authentic place, with a great manga selection, imported Japanese candy, etc. Im so grateful Rochester has a place like Hammergirl Anime.
Ive never had a bad experience here, sometimes I feel the selection is alittle limited, which isnt a bad thing per say, but I would rather shop locally than shop online, but with a limited selection Im if course gonna have to do what I can. But out of the selection they do have, I always find quality items!
Even if you have only watched one anime you will feel at home here I mostly buy figurines and I just absolutely love being able to buy them in person compared to Amazon
This place has been around since I was in my teens and there is a reason why. There are few places left that are dedicated to selling Japanese pop memerobella, physical anime media and Manga and they have an extensive collection.
Lots of selections. It was a bit pricey for some things.
Came here after planning on it for months akd my expectations were thouroughly exceeded! This was the store of my dreams. For a huge anime fan like myself, it was a truly wonderful experience. I was very happy to see merchandise from a very wide array of series, including more minor series that Im unable to find at other anime stores that sell anime merch.In terms of type of merchandise, theres something there for anyone. Whether you want plushies, keychains, gachas, stationary, cards, etc, the selection is amazing! Both the selection of manga and dvds is amazing as well!The staff is very helpful and friendly! The store overall has a very appealing atmosphere. I spent at least a good hour there, looking at everything, As theres so much to go through!Easily my favorite anime store around!
This is the single best anime shop I have ever been to. The staff are friendly and helpful. The biggest draw is the HUGE selection of anime, manga, and Japanese goods available. They also have a great community for Weiss Schwarz (a popular Japanese card game). If you love nerdy stuff, this is a place you have to visit.
The manager here is pretty cool, I go to school just down the road so its always nice to stop by and pick up snacks and whatnot. They dont usually have things for the shows I like but its a good store.
The employees need to learn how to talk to people- over the phone and in person. The sickly, groan-y, monotone employee I just talked to needs to learn how to be patient, not raise his voice, and how to not get frustrated. Put that ego in check. Love the store, the employees are meh.
Always nice coming here. Good selection of anime related merch and good selection on Manga.
I guess the usual lady wasnt there today but I couldnt tell. The guy that helped me (me being someone that is NOT into Anime) was totally awesome. I was looking for something out of the norm for my little sister and didnt even know how to describe it well. Well the guy knew what it was and my sister will be thrilled. Super friendly/ knowledgeable staff, pleasant atmosphere, and some really cool/cute stuff. They even had a K-drama stash in the back for a Ajumma like me. Love the store, Ill be back!
Perfect local place for anime fans to get the things they want. Manga, Anime and figures. I always find something!! Plus the staff is very friendly. My friends and I drive 2 hours to get there a few times a month. Worth it!!
Pretty cool place. Tons of anime products. Somewhat cluttered but definitely something for anyone into that kind of stuff.
Hammergirl is one of the only places Ill buy my manga from. This store is an absolute treasure trove for manga readers with their extensive collection and the staff is very cool and knowledgeable - especially Luke. I only really go there for the manga, but they also have a large collection of figurines, trading cards, and other anime-based collectables to check out :)
If you have have a sense of smell, Id recommend wearing a scented mask. The store smells the worst during Tournaments.Prices are very steep mostly.For figures expect to pay about 50% more than collectable stores like gamestop/thinkgeek. (not even going to mention online stores)Card games... it is between 50%-100% more depending how you buy. (Individual packs or boxes)Gachas, or keychains they are reasonably priced.Plushies are just plain expensive.
Im not even trying to be rude... But my God can we put in a mandatory rule that when you have card tournaments... That the attendees need to BATHE? I went there recently and there was a card tournament going on... My God it was a wall of smell that hit me immediately. Otherwise, not a bad store.
Literally the best selection of manga and anime I have ever seen in a shop, and a huge range of imported weeb goods. I bought some used manga for just $2 each, and had to resist blowing my budget on their amazing yaoi section. Some of the accessories are fairly expensive, but theyre imported, and youre going to be paying high prices however you get them.
Its the only place I know that has good prices Yeah a little high but the people are good when I go there, Its nice and quite and they have basically anything in anime stuff! They even have a TV that plays anime (In English too) It hosted games from pokemon to Yu-Gi-Oh. And most of the workers are very nice and helpful, one girl helped me look for a book one time, plus if you call you can save books theyll hold books for you! Thats so nice! there are a few bad things here and there, but its a good place
Best place (more like only place) to get anime stuff in Rochester. Very cute plushies to choose from and charms. They have figures and hats. The only thing Id change is the customer service. Its not bad but when I enter no one really says hi or welcome and they dont smile much. But over all great store ! Lucky to have them in my town.
Fairly certain in the multiple times Ive been there, I could have entered and left without the shop keeper(s) even knowing I was there.
The owners and staff REALLY know their stuff. The shop is friendly to all ages. Its well lit and well laid out. Their weekly Pokémon league also draws a big, family-friendly crowd.
I had fun with a wide selection of mouse pads key chains and an assortment of anime themed good
Really big selection but a lot of it is idolmaster and lovelive. Lots of great TCG import items like sleeves and mats along with english and japanese cards. Had an item on display but coulsnt sell it without permission so I had to be SOL aonce it was the only thing I particularly wanted.
Jam packed with anime and manga. Gunpla section was a lacking in size but had good variety.
Founded by Rochester Institute of Technology alumni and former officers of the RIT anime club, this store is one that Ive had nothing but positive experiences at. They have a large selection of graphic novels, merchandise, imported snacks, DVDs, Blu-Ray, and more. The staff Ive met have been friendly, courteous, and helpful. I remember when this shop opened up around the time I graduated from RIT, and in the years since then, I have never seen another shop like it. Anyone who is a fan of Manga or Anime should visit this shop.
Hammer Girl is an awesome place! If you like Anime; youll love Hammer Girl! They carry graphic tees, stuffed characters, anime knick knacks, anime books, Japanese treats & drinks, character hats, socks, mugs & game cards. They have game card clubs, as well. Its such a wonderful store!
A very unique little store that I will occasionally travel from the Buffalo area to go look at and pick up Anime and Manga products. They also have some interesting card games available for sale and the staff is very friendly.
Some of the prices are amazing especially the nendoroids some are competitive when compared with the price plus shipping but the higher end scales are a little pricy.
Solid selection for the Anime/Gundam enthusiasts. Reasonable prices.
The place looks like an amazing anime merch store, but I visited during the national tournament for Weiss Schwarz and it was not a fantastic experience due to the store being overpopulated with far too many warm bodies in far too small square footage.
Hammergirl carries all of your manga and anime needs. They also have multiple accessories and Japanese snacks. The staff is amazingly helpful and knowledgeable in all anime/manga subjects. This is one of the few anime stores that you will find in upstate New York and it is a great one. Highly recommended!
It was nice and quiet also bigger inside then I thought. They have a wide selection of manga, figures and other things anime and manga related
Great place to get Manga, video game merch, plushies, and more. Absolutely love going here!!
Amazing shop, hidden gem in Rochester. Great variety of anime related materials, fun to browse and pick up a couple issues of manga.
I have had much better customer experiences at the DMV.I brought my son here to pick out a manga. Every time he opened a book to look at it the teenager at the counter was appallingly rude, telling him he was not allowed to read anything, despite signs posted saying he could look at the first chapter. The kid was obviously enjoying being a little Hitler to a nine year old kid. We left without buying anything. Will not return.
Friendly staff, good prices, sometimes really big discounts, big selection. Better than barnes and nobles, go here instead.
Great customer service helping to find specific merch, great selection, and nice quality figures for a low price. Would recommend if you like anime and want some merch to decorate your room
Hammer girl anime is an otakus fantasy sooooooooooo many great collectables, manga, anime, and card games. Ive been going for over 12 years now and I always get excited when I walk through the door. If youve never been check it out its great
Very cool store. Their selection of anime videos is weak. They have a ton of Manga though. They should have named it Manga.
Great customer service. They are so helpful and nice. My son plays pokemon and they have free weekly tournaments. Great place highly recommend it.
Consistently awesome store with a large selection of anime, manga, snacks, apparel, and now loungefly bags.
I come every so often, and everytime they always have my favorite light novels and manga in stock 😄 Good service and a good all around store
Excellent selection of anime products and card games backed by an experienced and extremely knowledgeable staff with years of experience. The best place I know for your anime needs.
This store has an impressive collection of official translations of Japanese Manga and Light Novels available.
Great items and decent prices. The customer service is terrible. They are very rude and asocial. Probably because they judged me based on appearance with the thought that I barely know anime or something.
Really cool stuff, but customer service is awful/rude and assumptive and the prices are pretty extreme. I understand some of these things are imports, but it’s hard to compete when the same products are half the price at other stores.
Great selection for anime goods, manga, and just about every card game under the sun. Some of the nicest people youll ever meet too.
I love this place so much. Everyone is incredibly friendly and they have an amazing selection of manga and merchandise.
Ordered online from the UK, really fast delivery, had something Id been trying to find for ages, couple of little extras in the package too, thanks so much!
I always love coming here. They have so many things to satisfy your love of anime, manga, and even Japanese snacks!
Luke is great! He knows so much and as someone who was just starting to learn about anything Anime in the last year or two, I appreciate it a lot.
They carry a large selection of all things anime. And you can do gaming.
Ive loved this store growing up and its still amazing now!
Youd think they would have more Gundam model kits than Dans Crafts and Things... At least they have wall scrolls and gashapons, as advertised.
Didnt have what I was looking for, kind of a mess in general but they did have a good size selection overall and some collectibles as well
Huge selection of high quality merchandise and snacks! The outside look of it does not do the inside justice.
As I can see its the ONLY anime store in Rochester. Its such a wonderful place. Couldnt ask for anything more.
Outstanding selection of manga, figures, posters, and all matter of anime. The people are beyond friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to chat!
Have been coming here for about four years now, playing Weiss Schwarz. Great atmosphere and owners; probably the coolest people around.
Always a pleasure to come here, a great selection.
Amazing staff and a plethora of anime goods. Every anime fan can find something their interested in. Prices can be on the steep side
I finally found the figures and manga that I was looking for cant wait to get more.
Fakin great place, got so many anime cosmetics
Wish they had more selections. But its a good store for manga and keychains.
Called to hold a couple books and they were Super helpful. Go here!!
My favorite place in Rochester!!! I love anime and want my first job to be here someday!!!!! (Even though Im only 12
Very rude staff, hot as hell inside, over crowded if there was a fire everybody would die!
Always enjoy going here, staff is friendly and helpful if you want a new recommendation.
Best anime store ever. The initial d arcade is worth the trip alone.
Friendly, very knowledgeable staff and wide selection of legitimate imported Japanese memorabilia.
One of the few places that has it all, when it comes to anime!!
Great prices on Pokemon cards but all the anime stuff is super expensive.
Cool shop. A bit pricy, but thats retail for you.Nice ownership, and cozy atmosphere.
Excellent service, great location, and great items. Has manga, trading cards, figures, it has it all
Love this place so much. They have such a good selection of stuff and the staff are really helpful!!!!
Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, aka a bunch of actual anime nerds!
Great selection of stuff, but a bit pricey. When I am up that was for business I always drop in to play the InitialD arcade.
They have a great selection of anime and video game related merchandise
Great store, best place to buy WS cards
It was great. I wish I had something like this where I live.
Nice shop..insane amount of products..good prices..nice staff
Come here a lot, staff always has some good picks, especially helps with finding hidden gems
The anime was so cute I just could not help but smile Im so coming back to get natsu and Naruto they are just so adorable
Finally went for the first time ever!!! Definitely a go to for anime lovers!
Wonderful people, and amazing card game tournaments. Would definately reccomend stopping in.
10/10, would weeb out again. If you dont know what you want, ask Luke, he knows literally everything about every item in the store.
Awesome experience everytime i walk in searching for products.
Nice store. Wide selection of items to choose from and good prices.
Best place to go for anime and other otaku materials in the area
Plenty of selection and staff was super helpful
Found a full k-drama that I thought wouldnt be able to find. Treasure found!
Theyre friendly, knowledgeable and give you yojr space. Good variety.
What a cool place to find the most recent manga and anime! Loads of stuff.
Its okay but not great for everyone. Kinda cramped and eerie feeling. The staff is a bit creepy as well, not very friendly.
Great prices on even better products! 👏
Only get to come here once a year since I live in VA and cant wait to come back! 3 years in a row!
Amazing product sold in store and love the Japanese snacks.
Super Awesome shop! Will come back!
Always a great time perusing the store.
Awesome place for card tournaments. Just a bit over priced. :/
The employees are very nice but the store was almost empty.
Great selection and great prices, friendly employes
Great service, awesome selection, nice environment.
Local shop for all your anime needs, what else could you want?
Great selection and even better staff
If youre an anime lover, this is a store just for you.
Great selection but very high prices
This is a one-stop shop for all things anime
Alot of cool stuff
Always my daughters fix to get her anime!
Nice place and figures are a fair price
Best Anime store around!
Extremely helpful gentlemen at register
I wish they had more variety.
Helpful and approachable staff, good selection.
It has a lot of stuff!!
Good sales and used manga.
I love this store.
Great place very helpful team!
Full of amazing anime and manga.
Amazing!!! Best store ever!!!
They Got Anime and Waifu!
Amazing selection!
Lots of otaku stuff
Friendly and helpful staff
Very friendly staff :)
Kid loves this place
Was with the drive from Albany NY.
Very friendly staffs
Friendly and helpful
Awesomeeeeeeeee😝😝😝😄😄😄
Anime lovers dream
Total reviews rating 4.6
174 Reviews for Hammergirl Anime Inc 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-06DECEPTIVE and DISRESPECTFUL management and customer service. Family member called store to check inventory, price, and limit on certain item. Distance from store is far so accurate info over the phone is critical. However the same store associate provided completely different info in-store, causing a huge miscommunication. RUDE manager came over to make situation absolutely worse, so no $ was spent there nor will ever be spent there. It is extremely poor customer service to not honor prices and policies, and then blame the customer. Will continue to conveniently purchase online elsewhere instead.
Review №2
2022-05-21This place is great. They always have or can get the manga, anime, or other Asian culture media Im looking for provided its still in print. Their used section is always is reasonable shape so I dont have to stress that itll smell or fall apart. Great place for TCGs certain also.
Review №3
2022-06-15Great store, lots if selection of almost anything you can think of. Dvds, Manga and Light Novels, posters, T-shirts figurines, toys, cards/card games, and so many other little nick-knacks that may grab your attention. Its the sort of store that you may have to walk slowly through sometimes since there are so many different products.
Review №4
2022-07-11Went in with tons of questions and although I didnt purchase anything (they dont carry comic books) they were attentive, patient, and answered all my questions. Wonderful service.
Review №5
2022-07-28Hammer girl is always a great place to shop good variety of products and manga particularly enjoy their Gundam selection.
Review №6
2022-01-06Hammer girl has it all!! I was able to find my Holy Grail Gundam kit. I the shop has everything you could ever want for any anime lover, come check em out!!!!
Review №7
2019-08-18Very friendly staff, and a very wide variety of anime and manga. Lots of Weiss Schwarz and other card game supplies too. The prices were very affordable and comparable to online pricing as well. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a regular spot for me.
Review №8
2022-03-05Hands down the best anime store Ive ever been to. Great hard working and helpful employees. A true pillar of our community. I genuinely feel blessed to have this store in my backyard.
Review №9
2022-02-15This place is great, best place to buy manga in Rochester as far as Im aware. They have a muuuuch wider selection than Barnes and noble, and only on very rare occasions am I not able to find something Im looking for. They have a permanent buy 4 get 1 free deal. Staff are very knowledgeable and give good recommendations. They often have new releases in and will sell them too you earlier than the official release dates, and will also notify you by text when new volumes are available. They also sell DVDs, Blurrays, figures, model kits, Japanese snacks, and other merchandise. If you read physical manga you should consider shopping here to support them instead of saving $1/volume buying on scamazon.
Review №10
2022-04-13Probably one of my favorite comfort places to be at. They got manga, snacks, drinks, clothes, keychains, figurines, stuffed animals, movies and anime posters everything you’d like to look at. They are so reasonably priced there too. 10/10 recommend this place!