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    Open 9:30 am - 5:45 pm

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    I have mixed feelings about this facility. They have been in the Chicago area since 1962 and their method of selling has probably not changed much over the years. Their website, www.directauction.com, appears to be still using an original design from when .coms were created. Information, "upcoming auctions for Nov. 2022" are 2 months late for Jan. 2023, so I have concerns about the accuracy of the information. As you read through the rules, there are a lot of expensive, "premiums" on both sides of the gabble, seller and buyer. I realize they need to make a profit but some of the premiums are the highest I have ever seen. Read this section carefully. I stopped in to pick up a purchase for a friend and the woman in front of my was extremely agitated because they could not find her pre-paid merchandise. The cashier she was working with was extremely dismissive for a situation that was obviously there faulty. The other side of this conversation is they have some amazing and singular items. I highly recommend you go to the building and see the merchandise because as I said earlier, their website is "old school". However they have very specific rules about when sale items can be viewed so read or call to be sure. My best suggest, proceed with caution. Don't expect a lot and you might be pleasantly surprised.

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    This place is fantastic and the owner is such a fun and witty guy to chat with. I can always find…read moreso many cool, one of a kind items here for my home and all at reasonable prices. It's nice not to have generic pottery barn or CB items like all the Joneses do. Over the last few years I've been able to find cute knick-knacks for the house, tables, and an antique Eastlake piece that I'm using as a bar. This place is a gem and everyone should visit. Places like this are why I prefer to shop local.

    Have you ever walked into someone's home and thought to yourself, "Hmmm... Pottery Barn catalog,"…read moreor ditto, Crate and Barrel? I'm not dissing those stores, no, no, no. I love them! They stock the staples of good design. On the other side of the ledger there are antique stores, where there are always surprises, one-of-a-kinds and the smell of old wood. What's not to like? And then there's PRAHA: A rich collection of new and old, unusual pieces of decorative and architectural elements from Europe and the US, from dovetailed wooden boxes to large furniture pieces, linens and treasures of all types, jams, jellies and dip mixes, antique Shanghai Ladies posters, cottage style furnishings, lamps, trunks, European and domestic enamelware... on and on it goes... For me, PRAHA is like the proverbial candy store, and was elevated to Favorite Store status the first time I stepped inside. Much of the store's allure is the result of many shopping expeditions to Praha (Prague), where the owners purchased furniture and treasures as old as the hills, then shipped via crate back to the US. They trek to the best flea markets in the US. They keep their radar humming 24/7; a find is a find, no matter where it's discovered. But it's not just the merchandise. It's Todd and David, shopkeepers and proprietors. They love their store. They insist on expert craftsmanship in the new items they choose to sell, and enjoy musing on the secret history of their antiques. In chatting with Todd (for almost 2 hours on my first visit!) I discovered we share a love of old enamelware, antique tins, small boxes and interesting little containers. (Talk about a candy store!) Some acquisitions never make it to sale. One such item is an old coffee tin that Todd chose to keep for his own kitchen. It's not on display; it is used to store coffee, like it has been forever. He remarked how he always thinks about its mysterious history, the stories that could be told about the family in Praha who used it for generations. "Just think of it!" he said! There are stores filled with merchandise, clerks, and cashiers. And then there is PRAHA, filled with fabulous treasures, not the least of which are its shopkeepers, Todd and David. Czech it out!

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