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Smiths Balloon Works & Homecoming Headquarters
305 Forby Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103, United States
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Ma
Review №1

The Fire Marshal will be notified about the lack of entrances and exits. The setup here is horrendous as the checkout lines literally take up the only 2 doors that get into the place. Hundreds of people line up literally blocking the only entrance and exit .. it is so ridiculous in fact that the delivery man couldnt even make his delivery. The employees are busy talking amongst themselves to be bothered. An older lady was literally talking about politics to another lady for an hour and a half. The big lady sitting up front was telling another employee how bad the other employee was.The prices here are atrocious! You can get an entire roll of ribbon for a dollar at Walmart, they cut 2 ft sections off and sell them for $1 and they want $8 for 1 sheet of letters. $10 for a mum board, $5 for a mum. By the time you make this thing your looking at $150+..All items are from china.. no specialized things just plastic white generic things.I cant believe the ridiculousness of this place.. and the employees are no help. Your on your own. ..Hope there isnt an emergency and people need to get out quickly.. there is so much junk in the front that you wouldnt be able to get around it nor the people checking out at the registers that are literally blocking both doors that are 2 ft apart!

DJ
Review №2

I was told by an employee I wasnt allowed to shop with my bag in the store, I was polite and said ok and told my daughter to give him the basket so we can leave, he then proceeded to follow me outside to show me the sign that is posted about no bags bigger than the box on display. Im not sure what he thought but never coming here again. If he thought I was going to steal something or what but very rude and cant understand why I needed to be followed and told the bag rule smh FYI I saw other bags there the same size carried by other shoppers but I guess being of color will catch more of an eye.

Le
Review №3

Best place to purchase your homecoming supplies..

la
Review №4

I love this place has so much too choose,very organized,and the staff is extra friendly and very knowledge.My new go to place

Vi
Review №5

Very friendly and polite young lady help me to get decorations for my son thats turning40 today happy birthday David M. Love you

Yv
Review №6

Ive been going here since the mid. 80s and although time as well the need for crafts. This is still my go to🏡 when I need that special something I cant get anywhere else. Love you guys 💞

Sh
Review №7

Always have what I need plus what I didn’t know I needed. Worth the trip

Te
Review №8

All the Mum trinkets you can ever need! Ribbon of every color. Homecoming necessities and they do balloons.

Ch
Review №9

So much mum-making stuff! One-stop shop!

Ma
Review №10

Made my daughter her senior mum and got all of the supplies here. Very reasonable prices

Sa
Review №11

Great place for homecoming mum supplies

Ro
Review №12

Its expensive. Not very friendly

sh
Review №13

They are ALWAYS helpful on my crafty needs.

Kr
Review №14

Place for all your homecoming mum needs.

CM
Review №15

Excellent selection of homecoming supplies. There is a great chance they will have what you are looking for!

Pr
Review №16

It was ok the only thing i didnt like was waiting but when i did come up in the line she was vry nice and polite excellent customer service

Po
Review №17

Came and got my grandmother balloons and forgot my tiera I paid for

Ch
Review №18

The girls that work there were very friendly and helpful.

Te
Review №19

Great place for homecoming mum supplies! Cheaper than Hobby Lobby and more of a selection! They have premade bases, or tops, or you can build from scratch! The ladies are so helpful and gave great tips to make the mum myself!

Ai
Review №20

I’ve been going to Smith’s since 1992. They’re the only homecoming supplier I know of. They’re kinda pricey. There is a no refund no exchange policy. I’m under the impression homecoming season is the meat of their business so I understand.

sh
Review №21

I love when I come into this store. The store is full of fun, pretty things and numerous equipment to design the most personal mum. As I walked through I love the colors and all the possibilities. Thank goodness for the staff personnel they listen to what you want and assisted me in finding the location of what I had requested. The selections were so overwhelming I appreciated the emplooyees help they guide me to create exactly the right mum for my child. Smiths have served not only Fort Worth for as long as I remember. It is a family owned store and everyone, even those from out of the state of Texas enjoy their trips to Smiths. East year when they return the next football season they are glad to meet everyone like old friends. Thanks! Kline,s. You are so courteous and remember our previous visits

Po
Review №22

Came here and forgot my tiera I paid for

De
Review №23

Great selection not the best neighborhood

Do
Review №24

Great things for mums and good price

Ka
Review №25

So very much to choose from. Good pricing and very helpful and friendy staff. So organized. Its great. Ive been going there for years.

Mr
Review №26

This place is amazing for all things Homecoming! The staff was very helpful and the selection and prices are great!

Ka
Review №27

The best prices and quality in town! Been going for 4 years to get my daughters mum decor.

Je
Review №28

Its an ok place with ok prices. In my opinion the place looked kind of dated. But service was good.

ju
Review №29

Very friendly staff and they have almost everything you will need for your project.

Ka
Review №30

Best place to get homecoming stuff

Gw
Review №31

They have been here for years my grandmother use to make funeral arrangements and she would come here and buy everything she needs. Now im grown i love making things. Ribbons and all i love it very lovely staff

Ch
Review №32

This store has an ok selection much better than Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. I think they’re over priced and you get better deal at big box but for a small family owned business it is a good starting spot. Much better prices at the Sale Place and selection is enormous but it’s 30 mins away however worth the drive.

me
Review №33

I have been coming to Smiths for over 20 + years and they have never failed me. They have everything that you might be looking for. If you have never been to Smiths, you must check it out for your next event. And it is affordable.

Ke
Review №34

I get a lot of my craft stuff and floral stuff here this place has been around since I was a little girl that used to be called Ben Franklins

Ro
Review №35

Great company! Prices were much better than competitors in DFW area and they delivered to Azle on time, no hassles! The finale at my moms memorial service on 7/23/17 was loved by all, releasing 100 purple & orchid balloons from Smiths. Thank you for making this sad time a beautiful remembrance.

Va
Review №36

Best homecoming supplies out of all the stores! Beats craft stores by a mile!

Er
Review №37

A little more expensive than Michaels or Hobby Lobby, but the staff is friendly, helpful, and full of ideas. If youre making mums, most local school streamers and ribbons are in stock.

De
Review №38

Amazing went there every year for my mums since 8th grade now Im a senior on my last year mum❤❤

Ke
Review №39

Much better than going to micheal and hobby lobby. You have more colors to choose from and tons of extras and stuffed animals. This place is cheaper and better. Went to them and bought stuff for a mum for my bf and it came out as $66 and mine $89. went to micheals and got 2 ribbons, 4 ribbon rolls, backings, and 4 extra things and stickers and it came out to $69 and it was barely anything compared to Smiths balloon works.

As
Review №40

I love this place. I go every year for my mum stuff. Amazing friendly people

Al
Review №41

Great prices and friendly customer service

Ma
Review №42

Love this place, always someone there to help you find what you need and give great suggestions.

Pa
Review №43

I ordered the big letter balloons for my daughters graduation as soon as I walked off the door one letter was taken off by the wind I didnt ask if I could be refunded for one letter and doing only my daughters initials my thing is they did not make sure the customer was satisfied, They also didnt have enough supplies..I cant support my community they care nothing to support themselves.

Ti
Review №44

I went in to the store to buy ribbon..I had left my card at the house so all I had was cash... I had went over by $10 an requested that a few items be removed.. the checker caught an attitude because I asked for 3 items to be removed!! I planned on going back..but if you get iffy over 3 items being REMOVED... I WILL NEVER BE BACK!! I will continue to go to Walmart and they are OVERLY PRICED!!

Me
Review №45

Decent prices, wont inflate outside bought confetti balloons, but that was ok. They did a great job

Mo
Review №46

The workers was very helpful and courteous. . very good place to shop for crafs

Je
Review №47

I have been going here for about 5 years. I absolutely love this store the staff is wonderful and so very knowledgeable! I will be making mums for the next 14 years so Im glad this store is around!

Li
Review №48

Is the best place to go buy moms stuff and its not not before you take something back that you dont need and they only give you half the price...

Ta
Review №49

Horrible place, they advertise that they will make the mum for you, you go ask employee what to do she tells you you spend over an hour picking out exactly what you want and then they tell you they dont make custom mums, and while she is telling me this a black gentleman comes in to pick up his custom mum, apparently only white people can not get a custom mum. This owner is a liar. A custom mum is custom made the way I want it not. You have to take what we have premade and we can stick a football trinket on it. This place is full of lying people who only want to serve minorities, I asked when I walked in and was told to pick what I wanted then bring it to the front, ten I was told no. Stop lying

Ch
Review №50

Its alright I think they should have the things that are 3 for 1.00 and stuff in baggies I do think I was over charged for stuff besides that staff was nice .

Ru
Review №51

IT WAS A NICE PLACE, NO COMPLAINTS,

Je
Review №52

Very helpful staff. Great selection and prices for mum supplies.

Te
Review №53

They have it all easy in easy out even the customer help one another

Jo
Review №54

Nice place. Staff is awesome.

Ro
Review №55

Always a great experience at this shop! I love it!

ja
Review №56

Awesome place. They have everything!!!

Ma
Review №57

The man there was rude and i prices are higher than hobby lobby. Was NOT happy with thier customer service😖😠😡😩

ma
Review №58

A wonderful place to get homecoming mum supplies year round!!

Re
Review №59

They always have what you need even out of all these years!!!!

Re
Review №60

Homecoming mums these days are so darn expensive!! But by far this is the cheapest place I found. I will be a return customer

Ja
Review №61

Love this place for craft supplies!

Je
Review №62

Best place for Homecoming supplies!

Go
Review №63

I have never been there I would like to take a visit

Ma
Review №64

They have everything you need to make mums !!!

Ne
Review №65

Its ok

Ro
Review №66

They have everything you need to make a mum!

Vi
Review №67

They need to advertise that it is more for individual then for teams

je
Review №68

Good for last minute shopping.

Li
Review №69

Had every color you can imagine

cy
Review №70

After reviewing receipt realized I was over charged by 5.00.

Ll
Review №71

Ok

Je
Review №72

Had everything we needed

Br
Review №73

Great store!

Au
Review №74

Super,

De
Review №75

This place is Great!

Ra
Review №76

Wonderful people

Tr
Review №77

I love this place

Je
Review №78

Hello, how much are the pre made mums?

Sh
Review №79

Great customer service!!!!

Ma
Review №80

Love it!!

ri
Review №81

Good works

No
Review №82

Overpriced.

Ro
Review №83

Grrrrr

Pa
Review №84

Kinda expensive.

L
Review №85

Lots of variety

An
Review №86

Great stuff

ru
Review №87

They have everything

Al
Review №88

Wonderful!

Li
Review №89

I love everything is delicious

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:305 Forby Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103, United States
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/782263188473377
  • Phone:+1 817-536-2222
Categories
  • Party store
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–5pm
  • Friday:9:30am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9:30am–5pm
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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