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| - Arton Beads is two stores side by side at 523 & 525 Queen St. W., Toronto. One store sells semi-precious stones and precious metal findings (among other things) and the other sells seed beads, base metal findings, tools, packaging (boxes & bags) pendants, rings, bookmarks, charms, you name it! I've been in both stores on several occasions and they have practically anything you need. Every nook and cranny is literally jam-packed with stuff, you could easily browse there for a long time. The space is very tight so be prepared to get up close and personal with fellow shoppers. Arton's prices are very reasonable and there is always stuff on sale. They have a membership deal where once you spend $60 before tax (this can be combined over several shopping trips, just keep your receipts) you can get a card which gives you 15% off regularly priced items. The service is not bad, the staff have limited English and they aren't the types to stand around chatting about your latest beading project but they always answer my questions. The store doesn't have a parking lot but you can generally find a spot on Queen St. where there is metered parking$2.50/hour, 3 hour maximum) but be wary of the parking restrictions during rush hour, they are actually different on the north and south side of the street.
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