I was warned against shopping at Pintchik by friends in Park Slope. They claimed the store is overpriced, that the staff tries to get you to overspend, and that the items can be found more cheaply at nearby Target... but I wanted to go anyway, hoping to support a smaller store. Sadly, my friends were all right. The people here are resoundingly rude. In the paint section section, 4 staff members lounged about, and I had to ask 3 people to help me before someone even acted like I was there! After discussing my needs, the saleswoman SWORE I needed to spend nearly $50 in expensive supplies in addition to their most expensive paint ($40 a gallon!), even though I said I had a budget and didn't need the expensive stuff. It was as though the saleswoman wasn't even listening to what I was saying. Offended, I left, and I will never return. Don't be fooled!
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