Globetrotter — Local services in Point Pleasant Beach

Very interesting place. It's like a museum. Dean has an eclectic and tasteful selection of unique goods from all over the world. As an artist, I thoroughly enjoyed walking around and seeing the massive number of items he had accumulated. Many things are original works of art, while others are mass produced.

I was, as others have said, instructed not to touch anything and rather to take pictures of anything I was interested in and show them to him. As a ceramicist with extensive knowledge of market trends, I do know that I was quoted some pretty unreasonable prices for some of the items I inquired about, which Dean was not willing to negotiate.

I agree with others in that I do feel I made a mistake in being honest and telling him where I was coming from (San Francisco) and what I do for a living (tech) because he definitely quoted me somewhat unfair prices for the slipcast (easily manufactured,) ceramic work I was interested in.

In the end however, I was interested in many items and I did make a purchase - I am also an eclectic collector of art from around the world and I understand how much of an investment Dean has made in curating and acquiring his terrific collection - the shipping of these items from literally all over the world certainly cost him many tens of thousands of dollars.

Overall, I felt that the premium I paid for the single item I bought was justified in that as a result of my admission to the store, I spent well over an hour perusing his museum-quality collection of decor, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and so much more. I must have looked at several thousand items, without exaggeration.

I particularly enjoyed the extremely deliberate symmetrical arrangement and color-based grouping of many items, as well as the plaques engraved with some of Dean's favorite...

My two children and I were browsing, and I apparently committed the unforgivable sin of picking up a pot to examine it. A man promptly appeared to chastise me. I was informed that none of the merchandise is priced, that I was not permitted to, "lift, turn, or carry" the pottery. I was also told that I must ask the price of anything I was considering to purchase. I was given a dissertation regarding the considerable efforts that went into producing the wares that were displayed. The person who addressed me ( I assume he was the proprietor), was the most condescending person I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. He was an angry, defensive, and arrogant person. I have often passed the establishment, and was intrigued by the attractive pieces, and today I finally stopped, fulling intending to make a purchase. Needless to say, after the terrible reception I received, I left, empty-handed. I did not have much of an opportunity to examine the pottery further, but the pieces were not nearly as impressive up-close as they are when I'm driving by. The visit wasn't worth the effort it took to park my car. It was very...

I’m having a hard time writing this review because I can’t say exactly how this place makes you feel. My mom and I came in today and spent almost 3 hours just looking at every little piece this man has. Dean is by far the nicest person I’ve ever met. We were greeted warmly with a backstory and were given a few rules but nothing crazy! Once you enter you will completely understand why these rules are placed. The store isn’t even a store. It’s more like a museum of this man’s travels and life stories. Every piece has a story behind it. Everything is so meticulously placed. It’s just fascinating. If I could rate this place 1 million stars, I would. We plan on coming back in the springtime to see what he has collected over the winter. Deans stories and kindness are ones I will cherish forever. If you’re in the area or are even thinking about going please go. Even just for...