Counter Spy Shop (closed)
New York, NY 10022-6903
Phone: (914) 654-8700
- Cross Street:
- 49th Street and 50th Street
- Directions:
- 4,5,6 at 51st; B,D,F,Q at Rockefeller Center
Editorial Review for Counter Spy Shop (closed) – by Alexandra Lynch
The Scene
Gas masks are the least of it at this high-tech haven for the super-careful and the paranoid. The immediate space is very small--you'll have to make an appointment to go behind the counter for the real goodies. Much of what's on sale here isn't displayed on the racks. Visitors line up to speak directly with sales representatives. A wall of TV monitors show black and white pictures of both shoppers themselves and security-motif movies.
The Goods
A clock radio that is also an undetectable video surveillance camera or a Stash Stone ($20) that looks mighty like the fake doo-doo of Halloween tricks, where worried types can hide keys or money. Then there's Spike, the electronic guard dog ($99). But there are more serious wares here, including bulletproof clothing, personal protection and explosives detection systems.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThis isn't a great place for browsing. Check out the website before visiting the shop.
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