Well, I'm just shocked to see anything less than a 5 star review here. I've been coming here before they built the Gallery, when it was just a small house with crates of trade beads. In all that time not one person employed there has been less than helpful!
Most people do not have the opportunity to visit bead stores in 6 states and for this I am grateful. I still have not found any with as large a selection of unique components, artistic lamp work and higher-end gemstone strands. Mike and his lovely wife, along with their father create AMAZING sterling and bronze findings. Truly a work of art and a labor of love!
This shop is large and open with TONS of natural light. Their bead strands are all personally hand-selected so you are really getting more quality than quantity. Many bead stores buy bulk from China and they all seem to carry the same stones in the same cuts and same sizes.
They may not cater to everyone but that's okay, they take pride in what they do and do it very well. If you want that one detail, that one clasp or bead that sets your project apart then you will most likely find it here. I personally know of 4 working, successful artists (one even has her own boutique here) who consistently go to Scottsdale Bead for their jewelry designs.