Aahs Gift Store

Love this store. It has fun costumes. Plus it carries unique items. It also has a ton of party equipment. Everything from bubble machines to party bags. In addition it has fun props for productions.

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Went to this Aahs for the first time today. I had been to the Westwood location in the past.
This store was a lot different than the Westwood location. It was WAY bigger, which was nice. Upon entering, an employee greeted me with a brochure that had all of their daily/​weekly deals. I am glad I got it because I had no idea that had so many sales/​promotions going on regularly!
For some reason this store made me feel dirty… like it looked like they never vacuumed or dusted and it just had this weird old… dirty smell LOL. Kind of like you want to use hand sanitizer after you touch a few things because they feel dusty like they’ve been sitting there for a long time haha.
I found it a bit difficult trying to figure out how things were organized in the store. It took awhile but I finally found the items I was looking for.
I highly recommend any Aahs locations for a good gag/​novelty gift, any gift wrap, costumes, etc.

Alicia the manager is awesome. She did my balloons for my birthday. And she helped me pick out a great wig for Halloween. Best customer service.

Every time I have come in here the inventory is horrible, parking is bad, personnel questionable. This time when I came in the security was rude and I was told I couldn’t bring my baby stroller inside… Is that legal? Wonder what would happen if someone came in with a wheel chair, not allowed? The store was a mess and its early in the day. Last time I came in the register wasn’t working. This place is a hot mess.

was looking for minion junk but didn’t have much. The store can be a bit overwhelming, kind of like those party stores where there is so much inventory you forget what you came in for!.

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If you’re having a themed party, come here BEFORE Party City. It has tons of selection and most things were affordable. My friend had a pirate party and found NOTHING at Party City. I found at least 10 things here. All the staff were nice and competent.

I Love this store! Such a good spot for unique and specific gifts! Go see Dolly cause she is such a big help! Knows the entire store and where everything is! Thanks Dolly!

I love this place. 26 years ago my parents had one of their first dates here at this very store (the last location down the street actually). Ever since they introduced me to Aahs Gift Store, I have been HOOKED. The cool stuff, vintage posters, and the hilarious gag-​worthy (no pun intended), jokester sex toys are extremely entertaining. I could spend all day and all my money here. I come often, and leave with stuff I don’t really need.
However, I RARELY come here during major holidays only because they completely change the store and get rid of all the junky stuff that Aahs is known for. They just compact their best selling items from the past 10+ years into two aisles, and it’s all the same stuff you’ve seen every time.
Some of the staff is really nice and never bother you, but there are some staff that obviously follow you into every single aisle to watch you. It’s rather unnecessary since there’s one entrance, and always 3 people at the door to bother you the second you enter/​leave.
They pull the typical «organize aisles while I obviously watch to see if your stealing» scene. It’s quite hilarious, but also extremely uncomfortable.
Prices are quite bloated, and I’ve seen dollar store items selling for $ 8+ bucks before. However, it’s Ventura Blvd… What can you expect.

Decided today we would go all out this year for Halloween. Went to Aahs! in Encino in search of Halloween decorations. We came at just the right time because of the prices on most products were reduced. Staff was more than helpful with checking stock. Everything was going well until we were confronted by EBONY «the manager». When the stock person brought me the box for one of the machines I requested, he gave me the price of $ 89.99 and that is when Ebony came to us and said «that machine is $ 139.99.» The man told her he had checked the price in the system and confirmed the $ 89.99 price. Ebony proceeded to tell him in front of us «I AM THE MANAGER AND I AM SAYING ITS $ 139!» Because I felt so bad for the stock man I told him it’s fine. We ran into Yuleda who was the assistant manager that helped us when we first came in. We told her about the mix up with the price and she confirmed it was $ 89. That’s when EBONY rushed the conversation and said I already told them it’s $ 139. She was extremely hostile to the employees not to mention the customers! I went as far as calling other stores and Santa Monica confirmed the sale price. My husband was on his way out because of the very rude attitude Ebony had. I figured that our 4 boxes were already up in the front so we might as well pay and leave. We proceeded to wait in line and as I thought this experience couldn’t get any worse, I was again being confronted by Ebony. Thinking she was coming to me to apologize for the misunderstanding, she tells me in front of other customers in line: «I thought you should know that the price is $ 89 but only because it’s DEFECTIVE and there is a NO RETURN POLICY!!!» This time really pissed off said to her «So you’re telling me you have 4 new boxes in the back that are defective? AND the ones in Santa Monica are also defective because I just called and theirs too are $ 89?» I asked her if she could please leave us alone. It totally ruined our experience to say the least. I just still feel so bad for those working under her. Getting yelled at by HER misunderstanding! Please give that job to someone who deserves it! Not sure if I’m able to leave «0 stars». 1 star is not even deserving for this place.

debating whether to even write this review, since the place was a total waste of money,
Super high prices, but they did have an «ugly» sweater we were looking for, though very cheaply made and at $ 50 i wish we didn’t get it at all. Obviously no return policy unless you want to waste your money on other items if you ever do return something.
I wouldnt go if i were you, but alas we do desperate things during desperate times.

Went to aahs to grab a ugly sweater for a party. Unfortunately they didn’t have my size. But Alicia, was awesome!!! She dug dug until she found me something that might work.

This place is so awesome. So many original gifts in this place. The prices are a little high, but at the same time they have many things I’ve never seen before.
Sometimes I enjoy going here to for a laugh. I have purchased masks and other cool items here. I will definitely return.
The parking is convenient, and the location is perfect.

Though this is a nice little store and they have tons of costumes and accessories, its pretty pricey here. I was shocked at some of these prices. if you want a cheap costume, go someplace else. Most prices ranged from $ 29 – 150 that I noticed. The accessories were cheaper but some still were a little expensive. You can find a lot of these items on Ebay or amazon for a better price. The employees are nice, but some of them didn’t know much about the store. Not sure if they were new or not. They have a security guard who will check your receipt when you leave. Parking sucks. There is only about 15 spaces.

Awesome year round costume and basic anything you need by way of dressing up shop. The staff is super friendly, came in to find costumes to wear to a Katy Perry concert. We actually found way more than we expected so spent a lot of money but it was well worth it. I will say that I dealt with Lydia and Dolly the whole time and they were AMAZING. I would go back to the store just to hang out with them because they were hilarious, helpful, and super patient. The resident wig expert… ladies and/​or gentlemen, if you need a wig they are the ones to see. Full service costume shop, not at all what I was expecting but a pleasant surprise. Ill be back for sure if I need anything else.

Since there’s no store that compares close to this in my area, I’m a fan! I was able to buy some stuff that I’d normally have to order online from Amazon. The prices didn’t seem overly high to me.
The employees don’t seem to come to you, unless you track one down or go to the front to ask for help, but then they were nice to show me what I needed.
The parking is tiny and cramped.

Worst customer service. Came here to look at a costume. The girl that works there acts like she hates customers and is so rude. There is no dressing rooms and makes you try on the costumes in an aisle in front of people where they only have one small mirror… Ridiculous. Not helpful whatsoever. When I asked where the «mirror» was, she pointed «over there…». They clearly could give a crap if they sell their overpriced costumes.

Aahs stinks. Literally.
Idk what with the ventiliation in there, but it smells like old mildew.
I went in for gag gifts and stocking stuffers and was really disappointed. Everything was very cheap quality. and frankly not all the cool or funny.
The prices were also very high, considering how tacky everything was.

Definitely not in Kansas anymore when you visit Aahs. (See what I did there?)
Went here on a coworker’s recommendation for stocking stuffers for family members. Never saw so much branded stuff in my life. They have comic book branded merchandise, tacky slogan T-​shirts, Lakers memorabilia, Bieber stuff, Big Bang Theory, bachelorette party, wrapping paper, balloons and just trinkets.
You’d think you could get some gag gift stuff here at cheap prices but prices are pretty high.
My original review was much harsher but when my wife asked what I was doing, she raved about Aahs. So I increase my review by one star and leave it at this.

I’m a Halloween freak and am always on the hunt for a good Halloween décor shop. I really can’t stand the typical corporate «pop up» shops that sell cheesy decorations and junky costumes. Aahs thankfully isn’t one of them. They have a wide variety of Halloween costumes, indoor and outdoor decorations, and party supplies, as well as novelty merchandise, t-​shirts, toys, games, etc.
Even though I’m actively on the hunt for Halloween decorations, I didn’t really buy much from Aahs. Its just too expensive. I know, they can get away with it because it’s Halloween and everyone else price gauges at this time, but it really got out of hand here. If their prices were little more fair, I would have done some real damage. I prefer doing my shopping at Target, Amazon, thrift stores, and flea markets.