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July and August
Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm
Sun 12am - 6pm

Special Hours for the 
Uptown Art Fair!

Friday & Saturday, 
August 1st & 2nd
10am-8:30pm
Sunday, August 3rd
10am-6pm 

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612-879-8181
Toll Free: (888) 900-2323
Fax: (612) 879-6712

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you have a catalog?
Q. Do you have online ordering?
Q. I'm ready to order. What do I do?
Q. Are all the items in your store online?
Q. Is there a minimum for Mail Order?
Q. What methods of payment do you accept?
Q. How often is the stock on your website updated?
Q. If I am a registered Bobby Bead Tax-Ex customer do I still get 20% off of the Bali Silver Super-Bulk, TOHO® ½ kilos, or FORWARD® Taiwan ½ kilos?
Q. How do I register as a Tax-Exempt customer with Bobby Bead?
Q. Do You offer Net Terms?
 
Q. Are you a wholesale or retail store?
Q. Do you have items that the other wholesalers do not?
Q. What is your return policy?
Q. How do I get to your store?
Q. Do you have off-street parking? 
Q: Where can I find information on the Toho® AIKO beads?

Q. Do you have a catalog?

A. We do not have a printed catalog. Our stock changes constantly and an online catalog can grow easier with the company. We are working to get our products online. We currently have all of our TOHO® Products online and we have some of our Bali silver online. You can then order by emailing us your order at info@bobbybead.com or toho@bobbybead.com or calling us at 612-879-8181.

Q. Do you have online ordering?

A. We currently do not have online ordering. You can get stock information and numbers off the website and then call (612-879-8181), email ( request@bobbybead.com ), or fax us (612-879-6712) with your order.  

Q. I'm ready to order. What do I do?

A. Just email request@bobbybead.com or call us at 612-879-8181 or toll-free at 1-888-900-BEAD. Or fax us at 612-879-6712. Please include stock number, type of item, quantity you desire, your name & address, and payment information. Also please indicate whether or not you are registered with us as a tax-exempt client. We will process your request and get back to you as soon as we can.
 
We offer UPS and USPS delivery on all orders. We ship Monday-Friday. All orders received after 1:00 p.m. CST will be shipped the next business day.
(under $25, add $5 for processing fee).

Q. Are all the items in your store online?

A. Definitely not. We are working on getting our inventory online, but it is a slow process and we have a VERY large inventory. Also, stock changes daily and it would be difficult for us to keep most things current. Please call us at 612-879-8181 with questions or to re-order items you have bought. 

Q. Is there a minimum for Mail Order?

A. We have a minimum order of $25. Anything below that will be charged an extra $5 processing fee in addition to the regular shipping and handling. There may be extra fees for overseas customers. All orders received after 3:00 p.m. CST will be shipped the next business day.

Q. What methods of payment do you accept?

A. We accept Cash, Personal Check (with a valid ID), MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.

Q. How often is the stock on your website updated?

A. The TOHO® & FORWARD® Taiwan stock is updated once a week and the Bali is updated about once a month. Please call, email, or fax us with specific questions about the stock.

Q. If I am a registered Tax-Ex customer do I still get 20% off of the Bali Silver Super-Bulk, TOHO® ¼ kilos or FORWARD® Taiwan ½ kilos?

A. Our TOHO® Seed beads, Bali Silver, and FORWARD® Taiwan are already Wholesale priced. You do not get a further discount, however, you are still tax-exempt.  

Q. How do I register with Bobby Bead as a Tax-Exempt Customer?

A. Pick up a registration form from us here at Bobby Bead, or contact us to obtain one. Fill out the appropriate form completely & legibly and return it to us. You will receive your card within 7-10 business days of turning in your form. Once your form is processed and/or you get your card in the mail you are officially registered with us. Once registered, you will receive a 20% discount on purchases over $10. Until you receive your card, you must spend $100 to receive your discount. Please email request@bobbybead.com with any further questions.

Q. Do You offer Net Terms?

A. At the present time we do not. The best form of payment to expedite an order is with a credit card. Checks will delay your order a significant amount of time.

Q. Are you a wholesale or retail store?

A. A little of both. We are primarily a retail store; however, we are a direct importer of TOHO® Seed Beads and we have our own Bali Silversmiths. We offer wholesale prices on TOHO® seed beads and Bali Silver

Q. Do you have items that the other wholesalers do not?

A. Yes. We are the exclusive wholesaler for some of our products. We are the only source for some unusual TOHO® items to the best of our knowledge. We also have hundreds of Handmade Bali Silver items that are our own designs and the designs of our exclusive silversmiths. We are adding dozens of items to the Bali web pages every month. We also will continue to expand our selection of Direct Imported Wholesale Items.  

Q. What is your return policy? 

A. There are no refunds.  Within 30 days of purchase, you may return merchandise for a store credit or exchange.  You must have your original register receipt with you at the time of return.  All merchandise must be in original packaging & be in original condition. Store credits must be redeemed within 30 days of issue, after which it will be expired and void.  
The following items ARE NOT returnable:
Ear Wires  Books & Patterns
Cut Chain  Cut Wire
Discontinued Items Cut strands of beads
Unmarked, trayed  items Cut Stringing Materials
Cut hanks/Glass strands Damaged or Partial Items  

Q. How do I get to your store?

A. We are located in Uptown at:
2831 Hennepin Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

You can find directions on our MAP PAGE. If you still have questions, simply call us at 612-879-8181.

Q. Do you have off-street parking?

A. No. We do not have a parking lot. There are meters out front on Hennepin Ave. There are no meters on 28th; also, if you take a right onto Girard, off of 28th, there are no meters. There is a pay lot ½ block South on Hennepin next to the new transit station. 

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