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Random Accessories
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77 E 4th St(at Bowery and 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Neighbourhood: East Village
(212) 358-0650
- Nearest Transit:
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2 Av (F)
Bleecker St (4, 6, 6X)
Astor Pl (4, 6, 6X)
- Hours:
Mon 12 pm - 6 pm
Tue-Wed, Sun 12 pm - 7 pm
Thu-Sat 12 pm - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
28 reviews for Random Accessories
Review Highlights
28 reviews in English
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Review from John E.
Manhattan, NY
2/10/2012
I always come in here to buy a card or something little and end up leaving having spent $50, and yet I never feel ripped off or annoyed. I'm always so very happy with my purchases.
It's the perfect store fo get a little gift when you have no idea what to get.. seriously. Whenever I have no clue, I just head to random. It's perfect. -
Review from Isabella W.
Brooklyn, NY
3/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is a fun little shop to:
-Get fun things you don't really need-need.
-Get fun gifts for special occasions.
-Get fun things so your friends wont think that you are overly pragmatic or stoic.
They carry fun baby clothings, toys (for all ages), cutesy housewares, decorating accessories. yeap, as the name of the store implies: Random Accessories! -
Review from Carlos B.
New York, NY
Updated - 11/17/2011
I decided to start my Christmas shopping early this year and started with an old favorite.
There's always something new and different to be found here. Stuff for the home, affordable jewelry and fun and interesting novelty items. I was even able to score some baby stuff for my sister.
The owner is always friendly and helpful. As usual, a delightful shopping experience.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/14/2011
Love it. Nice neighborhood establishment that specializes in affordable and fun gifts for everyone.… Read more »
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Review from Samantha C.
Manhattan, NY
1/27/2012
They have the most amazing card selection: Birthday, get well, you name it. This is my go-to card store for putting into physical card-shaped form what I can't manage on my own. Oh, and the everything-imaginable selection is nice as well...
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Review from Jackie S.
Brooklyn, NY
3/10/2012
i wish they had a website... some cool finds here always... for me - the watches and jewelry. cool stuff for the kiddos too.
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Review from Joanie W.
Manhattan, NY
12/21/2011
Perfect place to find a small or fun gift for someone who's hard to shop for. The store is filled with a ton of interesting things, cute greeting cards, and toddler items. Usually stores like this are a hit or miss because it might be too expensive or not carry what you're looking for, but i'd say this one hit the mark! The store itself is small but look carefully because there is something in every nook and cranny.
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Review from Becca S.
Brooklyn, NY
2/4/2008
What feels like about 12 of my friends just had or are about to have babies, and I'm faced with the prospect of shopping for baby presents when I'm quite inexperienced with this. Now, I'm very good at shopping for grown-up things, especially when that grown-up is me (whoa, did I just call myself a grownup? where did that come from?), but babies..I have no idea.
I walk by Random at least 3 times a week, though, and it occurred to me that I'd seen a cute onesie in the window the other day that said "nobody puts baby in a corner" (Best. Line. Ever, btw) so I thought that might be somewhere to go for cute, hip baby-type things that will stand out from the gazillions of baby Gap tees I'm sure my friends will be inundated with.
Boy, was I right! Onesies with all sorts of pop culture references, from Marilyn and Elvis to AC/DC to iPods (those say "iPood". Get it? Oh ha, baby poop humor!). They also had some more normal ones, with cute little animal patches on them. I got a monkey one, a frog one and a turtle one! They're pretty adorable, and all on American Apparel, so I can feel good about my gifts not being made by sweatshop workers. On the other hand though, there's something kind of icky about buying baby clothes from a company whose ad campaigns verge on kiddie porn.
I have no idea how much a onesie is supposed to cost. They were $25, which seems a little high for something so tiny and that will likely be spit up on many times, but not terrible. The store owner was very helpful in baby-present-etiquette tips, too, and gave me lots of tissue paper and pretty ribbons for wrapping. Thank you, Random lady!Listed in: for when you are below 14th st
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Review from Robert H.
Manhattan, NY
4/13/2011
I happen to be in the neighborhood to see a play and stumbled upon this hidden treasure.
If you're searching for a reasonably priced gift for that hard-to-please someone, this is the place. Lots of cool and unusual items there.
Check it out! -
Review from Lisa Q.
10/5/2008
I have no clue how this store stays open but I hope it does for a long, long, time.
This place is a knick-nack store filled with clever gifts for stupid fun. They actually also have a decent collection of women's jewelry as well as really lovely cufflinks.
What else can you get here? Errrr, novelty mugs, baby clothes/toys, books, makeup, oven mitts, ice trays to make ice shaped like dentures, dog toys, stickers, limited art supplies...
Yeah it sounds like a clusterfuck but they've managed to keep their store organized and really sweet looking. I love browsing in here to see wtf they are hawking. It's one of my favorite stores to hit for home warming presents. -
Review from Lisa T.
9/30/2009
This place rocks the casbah! It's like Spencer's Gifts... except it doesn't suck. :)
First of all, they usually close at 7pm on Mondays, but I called at 6:30pm and the gal told me she would wait for me to commute from Grand Central to Aster. Talk about great customer service.
When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find that they do, indeed, carry some really fabulous and unique baby gifts/clothing/accessories. I really wanted something awesome that did not scream "street vendor" or "dime a dozen."
I ended up getting the cutest baby socks with a "mary jane" design, onesies in American Apparel cotton with these super cool felt birds embroidered on the front for the conceptual baby, a bamboo cotton onesie for the hippie baby, a CBGB's OMFUG b&w striped onesie for the punk rock baby (talk about hard to find, bad ass, NYC cultural icon... on a ONESIE!).
In addition, they do have a totally random and eclectic spectrum of greeting cards, gifts, house and kitchenwares, etc. Need a funky cheese grater? No problem. Satirical holiday cards with bitter messages? This is the place. Perhaps you just need a recommendation for the best red velvet cupcake in NYC? They can provide that as well. Talk about one-stop shopping! Random (and Lynn) rocks!Listed in: When in NYC...
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Review from Amy R.
Chicago, IL
11/27/2010
This little place is packed to the brim with a mix of the ironic, the odd, and the unique. Usually shops like this miss the mark for me--they end up stocking mostly crap with a little bit of cute. Random really does have a good mix that helped me find things that the hard to shop for people in my life would actually like (as opposed to giggle about for 5 minutes and then be left looking for a place to stuff it away).
To boot they have festivus cards--the perfect greeting for the rest of us. -
Review from Nicholas A.
Brooklyn, NY
4/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
Holy awesome, Batman.
Stellar gift ideas for human beings, of ANY age. Genius cuffinks and pendant necklaces. Hilarious trinkets/toys, artsy decorations, and creative hodge podge.
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Review from Christina C.
Astoria, NY
6/15/2011
Random Accessories used to be down the block from my old apartment on Thompson Street and thus, I was so spoiled being so close to such a great store full of unique, special gifts for every occasion! When they were moving I was heartbroken, but distance doesn't matter. They are worth the visit. Three apartments and one borough since the Thompson street days and I still seek them out! So glad they're still here after all these years!
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Review from Jess L.
11/4/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Great cute store. I'd definitely come back here for unique, cute baby/toddler items. I was surprised they had so many housewares, too - cute ones with fun prints, for example. The prices are boutique prices, but you can easily find a gift for anyone here.
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Review from June S.
Manhattan, NY
3/15/2011
Awesome place!! Filled with cute stuff from brand like ugly dolls, mengdi3wu!! All the cute wonders packed in small store. Products from everywhere in the world, support local artist!! Chic and affordable!! A++++++++++!!
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Review from Adam B.
Brooklyn, NY
7/8/2008
You know how it's really hard to get a card that says something cute and simple without being insulting? Like, every store seems to have a "Happy Birthday! You're a Cunt" on display. This one has tasteful yet quirky yet independent cards. i won't tell you which one i bought because I want my specific one to remain precious but my point is, it's a great store to buy cards. It also has tons of other cute and pointless gifts for family members or, if one had them, friends. Go there now you son of a bitch!
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Review from Adi N.
9/12/2009
This store is so freakin' adorable I just can't get over it. I discovered it while waiting for a table at Cucina de Pesce down the street and my 15 minute wait passed by in a flash. They have the most awesome gifts for anyone in your life (of any age), a ton of cute kids stuff, some naughty stuff, practical stuff, gag gifts, but everything is of the highest quality and really quite innovative. I love the cup with a diamond ring handle, the microfiber wallets, the ugly dolls and adorable baby onesies and booties, and journals and picture frames/albums, etc. They also have a great jewelry selection that is super affordable. How do they fit so much into this tiny store? I'll be back for EVERY occassion...
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Review from Scott S.
Las Vegas, NV
7/10/2008
Sigourney Weaver once bought a set of zombie action figures here (according to the store clerk). What more do you need to say about this place? It is a way cool tiny store filled with the most interesting trinkets, watches, cards, Holy Water bottles, savings banks (tailored to college savings, weed buying, etc.), jewelry, wallets, and journals that you'll ever find. Also a great place for funny baby gifts. It's on my list of non-tourist places to bring out of town visitors (sure beats the lines at the Empire State Building!).
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Review from Katheryn A.
Los Angeles, CA
10/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
This store is random if you're looking for unique gifts that people can use. For example there was a wine bottle that opened up and inside was a wine bottle opener with other wine accessories. There's also some cupcake jewelry and silly books. Overall I'd say it's for the lighthearted who like random gifts they can use!
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Review from Karen F.
San Diego, CA
11/19/2008
i love tchotchkes (yiddish for knick knack). this place fixes my need to purchase unnecessary items.
the prices are legit. like 30 for a necklace, 12 for a mug, etc etc.
the lady who works there is really polite and nice and has an accent which is always fun and the place is small but in a quaint way, not too inducing of a claustrophobic attack.
i am so going here for holiday shopping.Listed in: Confessions of a Shopaholic
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Review from Corrie W.
Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY
2/1/2008
Holy Cuteness!! I walked into this store and wanted to buy just about everything I saw. I walked out with a set of haiku note cards, a new mini-journal, and the cutest wallet known to mankind. I am still gloating about this purchase days later, and I'm sure the glow will last a lifetime! A little something for everyone who likes to take a break from serious adulthood and live like a kid again.
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Review from Alyse S.
Rego Park, NY
7/29/2008
If you want cool jewelry, this is the place to go. They have a great selection of sterling silver as well as watches. It is cool, mod and affordable. I also love the selection of knick knicks. If you are looking for a gift for the person who is hard to shop for, look no further.. They have such great stuff and so many things to choose from.
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Review from Torrey A.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2009
This place is really cute with lots of unique and random (duh) things. Really good place for gifts. It's pretty small, but it's also really packed. The girl who works there is so friendly & helpful! They have a good selection of pretty funky jewelry, mugs, baby stuff (really cute), etc!
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Review from erica jade l.
New York, NY
11/12/2007
this store is so awesome (that was my best kelly kapur impression). stumbled upon it on my way to dinner so i didn't have much time to shop (still managed to purchase a few cheeky change banks) but i'm definitely coming back to for all my christmukkah gifts.
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Review from l k.
New York, NY
8/24/2010
bought: cool baby onesie and a cock-blocker (rooster wine cork)
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Review from Jennifer H.
New York, NY
11/27/2010
This is where you go for that person in your life for whom it is impossible to shop. Of course that person should have a sense of humor and a love of kitsch and the absurd. Where else to buy porn-y rubber bands, water bottles labeled "Holy Water," babywear with obscenities printed on them, hilarious books, funky wallets and jewelry, and fish-shaped staplers. (Hard to itemize such a wide-ranging gathering of weird stuff. The shop's name is apt.) The owner is a lovely lady who will order things for you when they're out of stock and give you a call when they're in. One of my favorite places in the E. Village.
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Review from Tami E.
New York, NY
7/22/2009
Random Accessories is my go-to place for gifts. They have something for everyone and I have never left empty-handed or disappointed! If you just want to pick up a novelty gift for $5 or are looking for a nice piece of jewelry, this is the place to go. There is something for everyone! Honesty, I practically purchase every single baby gift, wedding shower present and birthday present at this store - which is not even in a convenient location for me!
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Review from Greg L.
New York, NY
2/13/2009
This place has a little bit of everything, at very reasonable prices
