Warning, stay out of Hobby Lobby!

OP
Quoted from ralphs007:
Long story short,my wife asked if I wanted to stop in a Hobby Lobby with her yesterday. I said okay, since she's always raving about this store.,I figured I can handle being bored for a half-hour or so. Right off the bat,she takes me to an area where she said I might like. It had all kinds of wall decor,that would look great in a gameroom. I couldn't believe all of the stuff I wanted to bring home with me.
Anyway,I narrowed it down to a few items,so I wouldn't go broke.
Check out the pictures of what I brought home,it might not appeal to your taste,but I guarantee if you go into this store,your wallet will take a hit!
Now I can't wait to go back,and get some more stuff for my gameroom walls
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What No golf knick knacks?

#11 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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Been in there many times but NEVER bought anything. I'm not into reproduction tin signs that have been made to look old, as well as having the same stuff on my walls like everyone else would have. Nope, no way!! Keep buying that stuff so that I can keep finding and buying the original stuff for myself, thanks!

John

#12 3 years ago

JAM

TxJay

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Allen, TX

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Quoted from Dayhuff:
Been in there many times but NEVER bought anything. I'm not into reproduction tin signs that have been made to look old, as well as having the same stuff on my walls like everyone else would have. Nope, no way!! Keep buying that stuff so that I can keep finding and buying the original stuff for myself, thanks!
John

Wow, you must really be the life of a party!!

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#13 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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Ok, how about this? I LOVE HOBBY LOBBY, they always have what everyone else wants.

John

#14 3 years ago

PUF

Puffdanny

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John is just jealous some of us still have room on our walls(and ceiling)for more stuff.

#15 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/05/nyregion/hobby-lobby-artifacts-smuggle-iraq.html

Quoted from Puffdanny:
John is just jealous some of us still have room on our walls(and ceiling)for more stuff.

Arrrgh....your so right. BUT, I'm slowly working more into the kitchen, dining room and living room.....once those are conquered then it's the bathroom and bedrooms.......LOL. Just picked a old school neon the other day and the wife thinks it would look good in the kitchen.

John

#16 3 years ago

MJO

arcademojo

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Quoted from Karl_Hungus:
How much was that one? I see people selling them on Amazon for about 50 bucks.

They were on sale for $24.99

#17 3 years ago

Blackjacker

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Long Hill, NJ

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Boo. Came to read a rant about their shitbag corporate management, left disappointed.

#18 3 years ago

belairjoe

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New London, NC

11y 71,150 636 20

i buy small cans of lacquer spray paint from them as well as poster board for small stencil jobs.great place for craft stuff..i have bought material for our arcade windows from them also.

#19 3 years ago

STV

FalconDriver

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Yeah you can crazy in there. Walk in there looking for one particular thing and then walk out plenty for a your game room.
If you guys like cars and decor for the garage this is the place to go.

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#20 3 years ago

STV

FalconDriver

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Whoops, upside down but you get the point. Stuff for home movie room too.

#21 3 years ago

ZUM

Mr_Tantrum

Fort Worth, TX

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Be sure to download their app as it has a 40% off any single item that you can use every time you go. A lot of times much of their stuff is on sale so the coupon doesn't apply, but I'm always buying some modelling/mod supplies that are never discounted.

#22 3 years ago

HOW

hlaj78

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Monroe, MI

12y 69,650 2,148 11

You guys are in way less trouble than I am. My wife has worked there for the past 10 years and brings home lots of stuff all the time. Somehow, her huge discounts still add up.

#23 3 years ago

EFX

miracleman

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Orlando, FL

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Quoted from Blackjacker:Boo. Came to read a rant about their shitbag corporate management, left disappointed.

LOL I thought it was going to be about their illegal smuggling of artifacts, aka 'tile samples'.

#24 3 years ago

HRG

poppapin

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Quoted from Blackjacker:
Boo. Came to read a rant about their shitbag corporate management, left disappointed.

Why? Pissed that they're closed on Sunday?

#25 3 years ago

ALR

canea

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Quoted from poppapin:
Quoted from Blackjacker:
Boo. Came to read a rant about their shitbag corporate management, left disappointed.
Why? Pissed that they're closed on Sunday?

It's a bit more than that. Lots of places closed on Sundays.

-1

#26 3 years ago

GMM

loneacer

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Pleasant Hill, MO

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Quoted from canea:
It's a bit more than that. Lots of places closed on Sundays.

Agreed. They'd never get a penny from me.

#27 3 years ago

JGI

John_I

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They are doing just fine without you. Can we leave the politics off of pinside?

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#28 3 years ago

HRG

poppapin

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Quoted from loneacer:
Agreed. They'd never get a penny from me.

Do tell? Unless it's political.

#29 3 years ago

GMM

loneacer

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Pleasant Hill, MO

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Quoted from poppapin:
Do tell? Unless it's political.

More religion than politics, but they are often tied at the hip and both aren't allowed in Pinside.

I already didn't support them prior to the pandemic, but the whole initially refusing to follow orders to close because they got a message from god to stay open was the topper for me. They put greed over health of their employees. They're on bankruptcy watch by the end of the year and I wouldn't shed a tear if they closed.

#30 3 years ago

JON

bigehrl

Jackbar

New York, NY

12y 97,150 3,829 79

Quoted from loneacer:
They're on bankruptcy watch by the end of the year and I wouldn't shed a tear if they closed.

I never even heard of this place, but that's some straight up ridiculous overpriced knock-off nostalgia crap, right there. Despite what people say about the cost in NYC, here in Brooklyn we just jack real street signs. Shit's free and authentic AF! Not to mention, we don't have stop at every goddamn intersection anymore.

#31 3 years ago

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canea

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Quoted from John_I:
Can we leave the politics off of pinside?

You're absolutely right. Would be a shame if a few inconvenient facts got in the way of everyone's enjoyment of mass-produced tchotchkes. Carry on.

#32 3 years ago

SJS

Stones

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Smithville, MO

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They have cool stuff in there for game room decor

#33 3 years ago

DBLM

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Leave the politics of Hobby Lobby out of this thread.

With that being said, most stuff at Hobby Lobby looks cheap and is mass produced. If it's your thing, you do you. I prefer to have one or two unique pieces as opposed to blanketing walls with replication things that every Tom, Dick, and Harry are buying to be "cool".

#34 3 years ago

GMM

loneacer

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Pleasant Hill, MO

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Quoted from DBLM:
With that being said, most stuff at Hobby Lobby looks cheap and is mass produced. If it's your thing, you do you. I prefer to have one or two unique pieces as opposed to blanketing walls with replication things that every Tom, Dick, and Harry are buying to be "cool".

Agreed. I haven't been in one since the 80s. My Grandma used to drag me there to buy her cheap supplies to make things like covers to put on kleenex boxes. Picture typical 70s/80s bathroom decor and you'll get the idea.

#35 3 years ago

HOW

hlaj78

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Monroe, MI

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They’re not going bankrupt. They’re business has almost doubled since re-opening after the pandemic closure.

#36 3 years ago

MJM

wisefwumyogwave

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I bought some cool light switch covers from there, but I'm mostly with dayhuff on their other crap.

#37 3 years ago

JGI

John_I

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Quoted from canea:
You're absolutely right. Would be a shame if a few inconvenient facts got in the way of everyone's enjoyment of mass-produced tchotchkes. Carry on.

I know all the facts and they are available one mouse click away on a number of websites that do allow discussion of religion and politics. Just asking that we don't ruin this place too. Take it to facebook. I have refrained posting on pinside on a number of occasions and just let it go. I come here to get away from the bullshit that has permeated every other place in the media, sports, music and the internet that I go.
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#38 3 years ago

MJO

arcademojo

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They have this arcade sign now. $27.99
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Mirrors-Wall-Decor/Words-Wall-Art/Arcade-Pac-Man-Metal-Sign/p/80828293

#39 3 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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Hobby lobby is great, lots of young hot moms wandering around.

#40 3 years ago

RNS

Electrocute

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Quoted from Phat_Jay:
Hobby lobby is great, lots of young hot moms wandering around.

Be careful not to offend Karen.

#41 3 years ago

MWM

Hayfarmer

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Quoted from Dayhuff:
Been in there many times but NEVER bought anything. I'm not into reproduction tin signs that have been made to look old, as well as having the same stuff on my walls like everyone else would have. Nope, no way!! Keep buying that stuff so that I can keep finding and buying the original stuff for myself, thanks!
John

Haha, my thoughts too

#42 3 years ago

TCB

Multiballmaniac1

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OP
Quoted from ralphs007:
Long story short,my wife asked if I wanted to stop in a Hobby Lobby with her yesterday. I said okay, since she's always raving about this store.,I figured I can handle being bored for a half-hour or so. Right off the bat,she takes me to an area where she said I might like. It had all kinds of wall decor,that would look great in a gameroom. I couldn't believe all of the stuff I wanted to bring home with me.
Anyway,I narrowed it down to a few items,so I wouldn't go broke.
Check out the pictures of what I brought home,it might not appeal to your taste,but I guarantee if you go into this store,your wallet will take a hit!
Now I can't wait to go back,and get some more stuff for my gameroom walls
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I am laughing because this just happened to me too. Wife brought me I said fine I’ll go in. The rest is history.

#43 3 years ago

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phil-lee

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8y 91,550 4,209

As a restoration artist Hobby Lobby is great. Buy all of my Createx air brush paints, oil paint markers, India Ink and stencil material.
New mat cutter, xacto blades and knives, occasional model rocket. Source for Triple Thick, spray lacquer, acrylic paint and brushes. Glad they are not open on Sunday.

#44 3 years ago

HRG

poppapin

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Quoted from phil-lee:
As a restoration artist Hobby Lobby is great. Buy all of my Createx air brush paints, oil paint markers, India Ink and stencil material.
New mat cutter, xacto blades and knives, occasional model rocket. Source for Triple Thick, spray lacquer, acrylic paint and brushes. Glad they are not open on Sunday.

It's like Michael's on steroids!!

#45 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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Quoted from poppapin:
It's like Michael's on steroids!!

Yup and we have one of those right down the street from HL. I buy all my arts and crafts stuff there.

john

#46 3 years ago

RMS

ralphs007

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Gilbertsville, PA

6y 85,550 1,905

After reading this thread,I can no longer appreciate my recent purchase at Hobby lobby . The thought of someone else having the same cheap fake reproduction as I do hanging on their wall, doesn't sit well with me. Glad I saved the receipt!

#47 3 years ago

ROB

rkahr

KAHR.US Circuits

Falls Church, VA

10y 85,400 1,846 11

Quoted from TxJay:
Wow, you must really be the life of a party!!

In my opinion, John throws one heck of a party.

-Rob
-New product alert: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kahr-us-circuits/skee-ball-displays-redesigned-again

#48 3 years ago

DRM

iceman44

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Boerne, TX

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The best thing you can buy in Hobby Lobby is a sheet of self adhesive thin felt to use as a shooter lane protector.

For $1. Would cover about 50 games or so roughly. Unless you also used to protect scoops and other areas. Boom boom.

#49 3 years ago

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jrpinball

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OP
Quoted from ralphs007:
After reading this thread,I can no longer appreciate my recent purchase at Hobby lobby . The thought of someone else having the same cheap fake reproduction as I do hanging on their wall, doesn't sit well with me. Glad I saved the receipt!

Yeah, just like all those guys who have the same damn games in their line-up. Can't we all have something different and unique?

#50 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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