American Science & Surplus

07/15/05

A Unique Store by Michael Z. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

This store is very different from other stores in a sense that it has a special feeling...it feels like you're at a garage sale, a science fair, and walmart -- all at once. This store has interesting items inside, most of them relate to science in some way. The prices aren't especially great, but aren't bad either. Even if you're not interested -- I suggest you stop in and walk through at least once.

PROS: interesting products

CONS: somewhat disorganized

Everything you'll never need but will definitely want, like sea-monkey starter kits and remote-controlled miniature blimps.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Back in 1937, a small ad in Popular Science magazine offered "Ten lenses for 50 cents." The lenses, discarded rejects from a Chicago factory, sold like hotcakes. The company has since grown into three store locations, selling everything from Mexican jumping beans and petri dishes to life-size skeletons and robot parts. While the emphasis is on science and educational equipment, there are plenty of gag gifts to keep you smiling.