Hobby Lobby — Local services in San Mateo

TO WHOMEVER IN CONCERNMAP INCLUDED, As a person has worked at hobby lobby since July of 2020, I hope this information can be helpful for past/current/future customers; Here are some Tip/Cons/And Pros!

Tips: •90 Day Return Policy (60 days w/o Receipt you will get back the sale price. If it's not on sale/clearance the day you return it. You're lucky!) •Price Adjustment Policy: If the item you purchased goes on sale within 15 days. Come back the day of it's on sale with the receipt AND THE ITEM (sometimes pictures with the tag are allowed). This is because if a certain brand is on sale, we cannot tell from just the receipt if your item is part of the sale. •BAGS COST NOW: 25/Paper 49/Reusable - And more coming soon! •NO COUPON: We just clearance half our stock by 75% (hence the we now have a home decor clearance section now) •SEASONAL: If you want decorations come here. However these items we never order... All items are first come first serve! •Special Order/Rain Check: If you want an item but it's not there's on the isle, you can do a Special Order with a cashier or CSM. We order the quantity for you and call you when it comes in! •SATURDAY ARE ALWAYS BUSY: Enough Said. •@5:00pm Everyday We count the money in all the used registers one by one, causing a delay in the lines.

Cons: •Registers: We originally have 8 registers. However, Due to Covid-19 we can only have 4 open •We can't Return Broken Online Orders, however if you file it online they will give you either a full refund or reship it for you! •Special Orders still Damaged: We can't control the truck. But we try out best to find your desired items the same day before anything happens to it! •Too Fancy! Some items we have are only in a certain color or pattern. However we do have items you can use to alternate it however you would like!

Pros: •Frequent Sales: Monday - Saturday •Early Holiday Sales (That's no secret) •Items go on Clearance frequently - Because of Stock Changes not just broken items! •We have a little bit of everything!

Departments; Map is attached as well: {Floral/Sewing/Fabric/Needle Art/ Framing (Custom as well)/Art&Crayola/Toys/Models/RC/Jewelry/Jackets&T-Shirts/Wearable Art&TyeDye/Crafting:[Glass/Clay/Wood]/Paper Crafts/Baking/Seasonal}

Thank you...

If you've ever been to a Michael's, generally the concept is similar. It's a hobby/craft supply store where the lean is far more heavily on crafts than what one might have more traditionally understood as hobby. Where your hobby shops of old had a higher focus on plastic models, figurines, cards and related materials, these kinds of stores have a wider focus on the larger "hobby" of crafts. It might be fair to say that it's a general hobby and craft store.

It's much larger in size than Michael's and houses a larger array of similar craft items, as well as seasonal, contemporary, American-ish knickknacks.

So, like Michael's you'll have sections for small scale wooden crafts, different papers, illustration/sketch/painting bits and bobs (oil, watercolor, spray, pentype (Copic, etc)), then on to small books for kids, fabrics, home decoration, some textile and yarn stuffs and then related materials. Fabrics set it apart from Michael's as I've not seen a Michael's that carries fabric basics. Some leather exists for those who are so inclined. I would say that as a general craft store, it truly excels at being general and not being great at any one specific area.

It's a good place for casual crafters or those looking to target home based small crafts. Those focusing their skills on specifics like leather, plastic models, sewing or have deeper illustration needs may not find this place perfect. But enough exists to get your feet wet on all of those fronts.

On that front, I'd say this place is like a Michael and Jo-ann's store combined...but with slightly fewer Fabrics than Jo-ann's.

The bad--some of the items are horribly overpriced. The good-- sales happen often. Though whether you truly save money on the sale vs, say, Amazon is a different story.

Good for what it is and for getting the basics when...

Hobby Lobby’s history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights is not just disappointing it’s dangerous. This company has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to prioritize discriminatory practices under the guise of “religious freedom,” sending a clear message: LGBTQ+ individuals are not welcome. From funding legal battles that erode basic protections for queer people to creating policies rooted in exclusion, Hobby Lobby has positioned itself as a champion of intolerance.

Every dollar spent at Hobby Lobby indirectly supports their mission to undermine the rights of LGBTQ+ people. When you shop here, you’re funding their ability to back policies that harm marginalized communities. Their actions aren’t just homophobic they perpetuate a culture of fear, inequality, and hatred.

Let’s be clear: buying from Hobby Lobby is not a neutral act. It’s a choice to align with a corporation that has consistently worked against LGBTQ+ equality. For anyone who believes in justice, diversity, and respect for all, shopping elsewhere is the only ethical option. Our dollars have power—let’s not use them to empower bigotry.

This tone emphasizes the seriousness of their actions and the broader implications for supporting them. Let me know if you’d like to...