Bead Source

Called to check stock /​price of beads, and was told the beads were $ 0.26 each. Drove 30 mins to go to the store. After the beads were counted and bagged, I was told that despite what the employee had said on the phone the beads were really $ 0.30 each. The person who helped me was the same person I talked to on the phone, and admitted that she gave me the $ 0.26 price when I called… Didn’t honor the price I was quoted and drove there for. Bad business. I would never come back. Enjoy your extra $ 2.40, hope it was worth loosing a customer.

Fantastic bead store!

In and out in a minute! Metered parking. There isn’t much of a selection in the valley. I went in to get a clasp and it was less than $.50! There was some cute pendants and bracelets. I would definitely come back!

Excellent source for all you need to make or repair jewelry. Very reasonable prices and the staff is very helpful and nice. Love this place, can’t wait to go back!

I made the big mistake of trying this place out again for the second time for convenience, as they are just down the street, I buy all my crystals and stones downtown I only buy the best quality but I had run out and needed more today.
The first time I was there they talked me into buying this card that would give me 5% off on my next visit… well guess what I bought 6 gross of different colored crystals and it cost me $ 96
Today I was told they couldnt give me 5%off as the crystals were already 30% off, but I could get 30 cents off a $ 1.50 button, and that she had already rung it up
What garbage.
When I asked who owned the store as I couldnt believe how expensive it was the 2 rude woman that everyone keeps referring to, told me thats what you pay for convenience.
I would have hoped they would have tried to help me get the price down like buying half a gross.
The woman didnt want to count out only half grosses, so told me every single size 20 crystal would be 13 cents.
I dont mind paying for quality I am a candle designer I only use the best.
But I dont like being ripped off this badly both experiences I have had there are disgraceful
I am taking the time to write this so no one else makes the mistake of buying from this store. I WILL NEVER GO TO BEAD SOURCE AGAIN
SUZIE S

Expensive! Rude employees!

Really cool store! Huge variety of beads, stones, crystals, chains, charms and tools! Lots of trendy samples as well. Affordable prices and the workers are very helpful… they also have 5 other locations if you don’t live in the area.

What a great store! They have an unbelievable inventory in every price range. Julia, the lady working that day, was very friendly and helpful. She spent a lot of time with me, my 12 yo daughter, and another customer looking for just the right thing. We will definitely return.

I have gone to that store a few times and every single time there is one girl in particular that is eating her food right on the counter, which is not that wide. Watching he eat is not a pretty picture, but while she is eating, she will not talk to you or respond to any questions you may have. Today I went in right when they opened. She either had a cold or an alergy. The noises that came out of her did not even sound human. She wiped her nose with her hands and then she touched the stuff that I was buying. It was disguasting.
In general, the staff is not really friendly or helpful. The sterling silver findings that I go there for are filthy. The store is not kept up. Everything is oxydized, dirty and yellow. The prices are VERY high and I only go if it is absolutely necessary. But even when you pay these outrageous prices, you have to go home and clean every single piece you buy.
YUK!

I love this store, like the last reviewer mentioned. I don’t know why other gave a low rating — the staff is super friendly and VERY helpful.
They literally have a huge selection and some of the most adorable charms, beads and clasps.
If it involves jewelry they have it, tools, string, chain, gift boxes, buttons, needles, my list can really go on!
They also have a great amount (and variety) of chakra stones!
This is my go to store! I always find easy metered parking right near there store too!

I love this little bead shop, I’m not sure why they have not-​so-​good reviews. I may be a bit biased because i did work there around 2004 and got to know the hardworking owners who run all their stores by themselves. They are both such humble, helpful & amazing people! Whenever i need anything from swarovski crystals to rhinestones to mineral stones I would go to bead source. They really do have an abundant and unique stock.
The girls have always been helpful to me when i shop there (and no they are not aware i used to work there, that was 10 years ago).
I see a lot of Unilocalers negative remarks about the workers not being «helpful» and charging for repairs, well Unilocalers, would you go to a supermarket purchase ingredients to bake a cake then ask the cashier to help you bake it? No! So if they take the time to help you with something it is just a little something extra!

I recently had the pleasure of shopping at Bead Source while deciding what I would make for my 2 daughter for Xmas.
Being a guy, my creativity is constantly challenged and I was so thankful that the personnel were willing to be asked «what they thought» over and over again while I tried out style ideas.
I found A great selection of beads and supplies and they were readily willing to show me anything I asked for, tray after tray, and were extremely patient with my repeated indecision.
A one, Stephanie, a worker there, stands out as she was exceptionally helpful and patient and was very knowledgeable as to color combinations and styles and techniques for creating all types of Jewelry.
I hopes she reads this to know how thankful I am.
Only downside is that it can get buzy with wholesalers buying in bulk and one can’t covet the sales people to themselves!!!
Thanks again Bead Source!
I’m adding a PS: I spent about $ 50. US

I have visited this store three times. Shame on me. I kept thinking each time I must have hit them on a bad day. They just happened to have a personal issue that day…
Nope. The two woman, who are always there, are rude and seem to be annoyed when you ask a question, and generally seem to hate having people in the store. By the way they clearly hate kids, so don’t bring your kids with you. They have a small corner with horrible scary toys to keep kids busy, but clearly don’t want you to leave your kids there in that corner… so why have them? They have a rude sign posted as well about keeping your kids with you… I get most places want your kids to stick with you, I would not let my child run around a store anyway, but the sign itself doesn’t need to be rude.
The prices are not at all what I would expect to pay at a shop like this. There is no charm, there is no welcome, they barely greet you when you walk in. It feels like a shady store that belongs in the bad part of town.
I don’t like giving my money to a chain store if I can help it, but I have found everything I have needed lately at Micheal’s on Ventura Blvd and it costs a lot less and the staff are happy to help me look for an item.
I only gave them one star at all because they do have a LOT of product.
However quantity does not make up for lack of quality in service.

I shop at the Thousand Oaks store, and Gerry has been very helpful and patient in assisting me with all my purchases!
J. Johnson

I went in there yesterday, and it is small but I had called first and the saleslady was very helpful over the phone. When I actually got there the help had to be asked for help, seems they were talking to friends about lunch. So odd because I have a small business and am starting a new one that will be using a lot of beads, so don’t get the ignor the customer thing. That said, while I’m making my samples I will continue to shop there. Otherwise its gonna be all on line for me.

I’d been looking for beads to make myself a bracelet for a while when I decided to stop here since I live fairly close to it. When I walked in the girl behind the counter was friendly and greeted me. After that it was mostly down hill.
The layout wasn’t very appealing, maybe because it’s such a small store but I felt really crowded. And despite there being 2 other ladies behind the counter no one asked how I was finding everything or if I need help/​had any questions.
The one good thing-​they had lots of different beads, higher end and cheap.

Ok, I kind of wavered between 3 and 4 stars for Bead Source. It’s one of the only decent bead stores around (and no, I don’t count Michael’s as «decent» for beading), and they actually have pretty good selection. But it is kind of an odd place. The ladies who work there do kind of sit around chit-​chatting and ignore you, but if you engage them with questions they’re actually pretty nice. Some of their stock is a little cheesy (hello, big crosses and skulls!) but they have some beautiful stuff too. They also have a discount card if you go there somewhat regularly, which is actually worth it. So hey, I guess I do recommend the place after all. :)

Wow!
Can’t believe no-​one has reviewed this bead store yet
Ok~~Located just south of Sherman Way on Reseda… you can either pay to park on the street… or drive around the corner into the back where they have parking.
Small store inside… they have a pretty good variety of beads & items available.
By the front door they have a lil black long flat box… with a black sharpee marker and lil plastic bags… you pick one up… and collect what you want… and put into the lil bags… and mark how many you have X the price with the sharpee
Two very nice and helpful employees were there today when I went by… Knowledgeable about Jewerly making and different styles of beads… etc
I don’t shop here for my beads… but they have the lil white alphabet letters and I needed about 19 letters.
If you like beads… and don’t want to drive all the way downtown… check em out
P. S. They also have a lil card you can buy for $ 6.00…and save money all year on everything you buy (If you frequent often)

I have to agree with the previous post. The women that run this shop (I think mother and daughter?) are always sitting around talking about personal issues. When I asked them what one of the tools was used for (bent tweezers) she couldn’t tell me because she didn’t know. However, I gave 3 stars because they do have a good selection, although they are a bit pricey. I suggest going downtown to buy in bulk if you know what you want. I’m going to get my wholesale license so I can buy online, as beads at retail get expensive! There is also a store on Reseda Blvd and one in SM I think. Overall it’s ok.