Tandy Leather Rapid City - 166 — Local services in Rapid City

Well organized. Good supply of leather stamps and bulk leather. They do not sell bulk braided cord, however that is not the issue. Two of our family cannot wear a mask. One of the workers came over to assist us. I asked if they have braided cord in more than 36" packages, and she said no they don't. Her tone was flat. She took us over to show us what they had, and as I turned to. walk out, I said that we went somewhere else, that had bulk cord, but they wouldn't allow us to shop without a mask. She turned around, and with a sarcastic look and tone said, Well that's what happens in a pandemic. They require masks, but the employees don't have to wear one, and they'll let you shop there without one, they're just not very nice about it. I won't shop there again until they remove the mask...

These employees know their stuff! I was shopping for someone else, and the sales folks were patient and eager to show us what they had in their inventory. The prices are in-line with other Tandy locations, but their selection seemed to be slightly more diverse than what we are used to back in Chicagoland.

Plus, the smell of leather from a block away is just so, so...

TERRIBLE PARKING. I do my best to purchase locally, but today I gave up after circling the block 3 times looking for a parking spot - went home and ordered what I needed through Amazon. I'd rather wait two days for my items than waste my time trying to access this local business. Decent inventory but prices are too high, unless you PAY for a...