Venice Stationers — Local services in Venice

My opinion is that this store offers one of the nicest selection and variety on Venice Avenue; however, upon our last visit, the owner was extremely rude. She followed us around the store as we browsed, I suppose because we had our two small children with us (ages 6 and 8). Our children were not unattended - my son was with my mother-in-law and my husband and my daughter was with me. My son picked up a plastic display brownie and she immediately scolded him and told him to put it down. He quickly put it down and she continued to shadow them. Since I was walking around with my daughter, I was unaware of the incident, but wondered why there was a lady glaring at me with a very condiscending look a I checked out, as I walked out of the store and still as we stood out front. My mother-in-law told me of what happened, which obviously explained the glaring. I understand that many people these days let their children run amok. We are NOT one of those parents, so needless to say, I did not appreciate the experience. I returned my purchases the following day but unfortunately the owner was not there to speak with. Marcia, who handled my return was extremely friendly. There is not anything that Venice Stationers sells that is worth supporting...

Take a look at some of the historical reviews, you'll see there is a problem, it's not the merchandise.

Closing time is 5:30 and they mean "Get out now!" This should be posted somewhere at the front, because they are quite serious about it to the point they will run off paying customers.

My family and I had stopped by to find some local souvenirs and gifts. We had several in our hands we were making our way to check out. We were reminded the store was closed so we put the items back and left without making any purchases. We instead went to another local business and gave them our money.

Without customers there is no store. Without a store you have no job. I guess times aren't as tough as the news would have you believe, since they will run you off with a broom. Surprised they didn't hit me with the door on my way out.

Avoid this shop around end of the day I guess. Won't be back. Will spread the word to family and friends...

I enjoy this store every year but if the lady at the check out doesn’t relax she will have a heart attack. I handed her a gift card. I said if there is not enough left on there I have more. You would have thought I handed them a bomb. She ask for help and he kept saying if it’s not enough on this card we will have to cancel it out. Ok?? I kept saying if not I can pay in 3 other ways. Luckily for her there was enough. But I thought she would have a mental breakdown. I wanted to say “folks, I just retired as a hospice nurse and you all need to get a grip”! Life is too short for what they were stressing over! I should have walked out but instead I got...