Grand Bazaar

The most beautiful store in Queens really. While I was there I asked why the «no touch» signs and the owners kindly explain: they have lost thousands of dollars to customers who brake things an they do not want to pay for them. People even hide what they brake. So not fair… I was kind of turned off by the signs but when I was explained why, if I was a business owner I would probably do the same. So for those who don’t like the signs — you are probably the kind of person who brakes things and don’t want to pay for them — don’t come back and missed on beautiful things you can not find anywhere else. Pricing was great, I bought 3 earrings that I wouldn’t have been able to afford in the city — and the best part the designer was there, she was so down to earth and great to talk to. Great store — will be coming back many times.

I really want to like this store. It has some beautiful things. Some may be overpriced, but I imagine their rent must be crazy, so I understand.
However, the confrontational attitude of the saleswoman on any question I had, along with the whole «don’t touch!» and «you break it, you bought it!» signs all over the store were enough for me to decide never to go there again. It’s a shame.

Beautiful stuff, hard to find anything like this stuff anywhere else. The tea sets are beautiful and decently priced.
I will be coming back here many times in the future.

I feel terrible giving a bad review because the saleswoman was so kind, but the jewelry here is wildly overpriced and poorly made. I bought a bracelet on a Friday and by Sunday, it had broken. I returned and the same, helpful saleswoman was working. She let me exchange the bracelet, but as I write this, I can see a crystal has already fallen out! I am sure their lamps are worth the money, as they are gorgeous, but after these bad experiences I will not return. So disappointed!

Beautiful Turkish wares! I wanted to ogle and browse slowly so that I could admire every piece, but it really wasn’t the most comfortable shopping experience.
Service was fine — we were greeted and then left to browse, just the way I prefer. The awkward part is that store is covered in paper signs warning patrons of the «you break it, you bought it» rule the owners enforce with exuberance. I felt anxious surrounded by so many of these signs, and couldn’t help but wonder how often customers broke items in the store. It made me not want to touch anything whatsoever, for fear of a legitimate accident — not the most comfortable shopping experience, I have to say.
Any-​who, despite that I enjoyed looking at the jewelry and mosaic lamps. I’ve always admired the ones hanging from the ceiling at Seva (Indian food place), so I was curious about the costs. As another reviewer mentioned, they are several hundred dollars. They would be worth every penny, in my opinion. They’re beautifully and artfully made.

I recently went to istanbul and I can tell you that they have almost everything I saw in turkey packed in this store. It is more expensive than turkey, but you do not have to pay the airfare. I love the jewlry ceramics and housewares.

Beautiful things! ugh, i wanted to buy everything in this store. They have some of the coolest hanging lanterns/​lights I’ve ever seen. They are a little pricey but would be a real statement piece in your home. The average price was around $ 400 for the hanging mosaic light pieces. They also have beautiful jewelery, rugs, hand painted dishes, and so much more. Can’t wait to come back here when I have some moolah to spend!

This mostly accessory store is an unusual spectacle on Steinway, interspersed between hookah bars and dollar stores. It’s on the smaller side, and the displays aren’t particularly noteworthy. But there are a lot of great gift ideas — jewelry, clothing, and housewares. It’s a great place to be creative and for a short respite off Steinway.