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Simpson's Hobbies
- Hobby Shops
- Rockland, DE
About this business
Location details
709 Foulk Rd, Rockland, DE, 19803, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
This is an outstanding store with a lot of character. Stores like Simpson's hobbies are very rare nowadays, and if you grew up with stores like these you will know exactly what I am talking about. The owner is near 100 years old and still working. He is a WW2 Navy vet with some pictures of his service and the stories behind them in the shop. The other gentleman who works there is a wealth of knowledge on all things hobby and history, and has a deep knowledge of all the products in the store. When you go to this store you get... read more
Unhelpful races and doesn’t know anything about any other cars
The advent of online shopping is slowly killing the small store, so to find one still in operation is such a rarity and a real blast of nostalgia for people within a certain age bracket. The owner tries to open up by 12:00 most days and having reached a venerable age serving the model enthusiasts of his community has certainly earned the right to this eccentricity. For a relatively small property there is a good stock to browse through. Being a tourist from the UK I can hardly become a regular customer, but I can at least ur... read more
Leaving this up in memoriam to proper model shops which seem to be going extinct. This is a proper model store. It is not a place to come for scrapbooking stuff or sewing materials. It is more about model cars, boats and planes. It has a wide range of other supplies, knowledgeable people working there and is just very pleasant to browse. There are also a couple of mad cats that hurtle around the place, livening things up.
Friendly and knowledgeable.
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How is Simpson's Hobbies rated?
Simpson's Hobbies has a 4.3 star rating with 128 reviews.
When is Simpson's Hobbies open?
Simpson's Hobbies is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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