Fun and adventurous day!! Incredible little gem in the heart of Essex! You never know what you will…read morefind as they consistently restock!

Squeeeee! This place is AMAZING…read more I seriously cannot believe I've never been in/heard of this place after driving by it so often... and me being in love with all things old and chippy. The place is huge! It is pretty well organized. There is furniture throughout. There is a section for bathtubs---beautiful old clawfoot bathtubs. Oh yes, there is a section of just clawfeet too! There are tons of old doors, windows, reclaimed wood, cabinets, hardware, and so much more. I could spend hours in that place. And don't worry, I will. It was pretty cold in there today and my partner in crime was being a baby so I had to dillydally and linger less than I wanted to. The prices as marked were highish, but they are probably negotiable. I've got my mind on several pieces so I will update when I go back.

Bought a very nice antique desk from here, while pricey, I think was 100% worth the cost. After…read morepurchasing, I even received some smaller additional items I had been looking at for at no extra charge. Highly recommend to anyone looking for diamonds in the rough.

Such a wonderful shop. If you like antiques this is the best place to look for a treasure!read more

what a lovely vintage shop. we spent over an hour at this place. the owner mary was just lovely…read more the prices were very reasonable. she has a lovely collection of items. everything is so well organized. she had something for everyone. there is no way you can leave this place empty handed. i bought some cool baseball cups, earrings, a shirt, a skeleton, a globe and a corningware dish. - oh yeah and some vintage cook books :) i cant wait to come back. this place solidified my love of vermont. my first time visiting but it wont be my last time. i will make this place an annual visit. i live in nyc - otherwise it would be more often lol.

Expensive, small store like the other ones in the area. Not the most interesting stuff and quick…read moreto get through. Look at quick look

I have been to this store three times. The first time the guy behind the counter was friendly and…read moresold me a coffee press for cheap. The second and third times I visited there was another man behind the counter who wasn't friendly at all and played music so loud, and so obscure, that I couldn't hear myself think and actually got a little frightened at the homeless man who was dancing all around like a lunatic and knocking things over. I will never return, and I'm a downtown local.

An eclectic drift shop. A curated vintage store with an…read moreassortment of musical instruments, clothing, telephones, jewelry household items. Good variety of items. Pleasant service. Average pricing. Need a ripped velvet dress? $25.

Loved this place and can't wait to come back! It's very big…read morefor an antique store, and full of nooks and crannies filled with fantastic finds, for up to hours of digging and exploration. They have everything: furniture, mirrors, dishes, rugs, decor, even clothes! They also represent a variety of styles, from mid-century to industrial to kitschy and funky there's something for every taste. We'll definitely be back.

Such an incredible shop! So many awesome things to ogle over. Very fair prices too! I went today…read moreand despite not having an appointment, I was given the opportunity to spend a good amount of time looking through everything they had. I picked up a couple things and will definitely be back for more.

Frenetic and eclectic. There's your TL;DR…read more But Barge Canal Market deserves a deeper dive, because this warehouse of a one-seller flea market has consigned goods, salvaged treasures and a full comic book nook! Where else will a CRT screen air VHS-quality reruns of I Dream Of Jeannie beside a love(and death)seat gothic tableau. Magically scary is right! I can't say there are a ton of practical goods to outfit your complete home, unless you're like Elvira or Pee-Wee Herman or an eccentric millionaire that wants to recreate nuclear family households through the decades. That practical disclosure disclosed, you're bound to find an accent piece or three that gives that IKEA aesthetic you've been glomming on to for years a little break in the ordinary. The wife snagged a cool little countertop cloche for $12. Bullseye. Finally, the name Barge Canal Market just looks like it should be rearranged to spell a code phrase. Maybe by an alt rocker or someone quirky. But not right now or anything. I don't know; I guess we can just "ANAGRAM LATER, BECK" Success!

This barn contains a well-curated set of items all of which have somewhat of a post-mid-century…read moreaesthetic (nothing earlier than 1950's and nothing later than 1980's). There are toys, books, desks, chairs, lamps, appliances, etc. The most interesting part was probably the toys, many of which were new or with their original boxes, which is not something you see frequently in antique stores. Also check out the used book/record shop right behind this store (it's called "Speaking Volumes").

Merrill's always has a good selection of nice things which makes for a good day, but I agree with…read moreanother reviewer about questionable practices. During my last two visits to their auction house, absentee bids (some extremely high) were not bid competitively but started at artificially high bids - not from the floor or other absentee bidders. It feels like cheating, which it is, and ruins the whole experience for me. I won't be back.

I have been a local buyer at Merrill's Auction House for 8 years, both through online auction sites…read moreas well as in person, and I have never dealt with a ruder, more arrogant yet incompetent staff as at this family-owned and run business. They cater mostly to their "old-time Vermonter friends" and make it clear that "outsiders" are a bit of a nuisance. Twice now I have taken time out of a crushingly busy schedule to go in the morning of an auction to leave a bid on a particular item, only to find, at the end of the day, that they "misplaced" my bid and sold it for either the same price or less to another bidder. Fool me twice...? Never again. There's plenty of good auctions nearby and in Montreal;, Westport Auctions, Kavanaugh's, and Nadeau's are among the ones that are professionally and courteously run that I've had a great experience doing business with.

LOVE this gold buyer. Always so friendly and so helpful. Most importantly always so honest and…read moretrustworthy. I popped in once when I lived in the area and had such a positive experience selling a few pieces of gold that when I moved three hours away to the NY area I still travel the three hours to this location. Rebecca so helpful so kind. Joe other than being funny was so informative and helpful upon selling a few more pieces. On my way out I had a few more questions and Dennis was nice enough to to Show me what a pure gold bar looks like in two different weights. I've never seen a gold bar before. They are all so lovely. Steve and Tim too. Thank you for such a wonderful establishment. ~Lisa

I always hesitate to give a less than stellar review for places that are already very clearly…read morepoorly reviewed, but this is my household's second time coming here and second time having meh service; so, I thought I would detail my experiences. In February my husband took them an 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar for appraisal. It was in mint condition. They offered some amount around $175, but weren't really interested. I will say, the man who helped my husband was actually nice, so no complaints about him. Ultimately, we had it graded by P.C.G.S. After grading, it sold for $2100 at auction. For this reason, use this place as a second opinion, but do not allow them the privilege of being your only opinion. If you have the chance to go through a professional coin service, that is the better option. ----------- Today, I wanted to have one of my rings appraised. Again, the man answered the phone and was friendly. He told me to come in and they could look at it, but couldn't appraise for insurance purposes. When I actually got there I had the unfortunate experience of speaking with a woman. Co-owner perhaps? Who knows. In short, she looked at it and said they wouldn't be able to help because it's a Brilliant Earth Lab-Grown diamond. She was curt, short, and dismissive. Considering both experiences, this place must just be a money laundering scheme because there's no way that they're maintaining a legitimate business with this kind of behavior.