Cool little resale shop off of fourth Street in Fairfield. There are so many things here to look…read morethrough. It's somewhat organized but people bring things in so often there is some hunting to be done. Prices are very reasonable I don't think anything here is slated to sell for over $5 or $10. Went a few days with a few people and was able to find dress shirts, cool one of a kind artwork and antique earrings. This place is worth giving a go even if you're not looking for anything in particular. You might just find that a want you have is there and waiting just for you to come pick it up.

Gary and Loren have scoured the Midwest (and probably farther) to bring a unique collection of…read moreantiques to Albia, Iowa. I have always been amazed at the pieces - especially the vintage clothing. Since my last visit, they have opened Antiques and More Consignments at the opposite end of the block in the Love building. The restoration of the building, inside and out, is amazing. I fell in love with a large stain glass piece in the font window - but 'lo - it won't fit into my suitcase.

The cashier was very nice and helpful. he deserves a raise. would recommend.read more

From the owner: Coffee, Baked Goods, Candy,read more

TONS OF THEFT! Horrible seller experience! Had almost half of what I brought in stolen and very…read morelittle of my inventory sold ($190+ stolen, $77.25 sold before fees). They have no security cameras and no insurance. Would not at all recommend. Worst part? The owners didn't even care!!!

I have visited this beautiful little shop twice and will definitely be back. They have a nice…read moreselection and are very reasonably priced. Each time I have walked in, I have walked out with a treasure. Many times, stores like this are super cluttered and difficult to get around, but this shop is nicely organized and not claustrophobic feeling.

Mostly my fault. Responded to a craigslist advertisement for a railroad map. Indicated I was from…read moreout of town. Asked for pictures. Failed to get the most pertinent one indicating it was a photocopy of an original. I feel this information was deliberately withheld to close a modest sale. I am mostly upset I wasted a day driving there and back for garbage. Buyer Beware at Brown Bear's Basket.

Lots of large furniture, Hoosier cabinets, stained glass panels, etc. reasonably priced for quality.read more

Went in just to look around and I accidentally dropped some vinyl records and I got told "you know…read morethose were some expensive records that you just dropped" and then the guy behind the register looked at me and said "well aren't you going to buy something?" He was extremely rude to me. Won't be coming here again.

Tremendous variety of interesting antiques. High quality and affordable.read more

Phil Taylor Antiques build us a custom sized Stickney Style antique Arts and Crafts End Table…read more it's is incredible....everyone who comes to our home asks 'where did you find that table'. We will be having them build us a custom Coffee Table - their work is simply excellent.

We have been customers of Phil's for over 10 years! Phil is a great guy, and he really goes out of…read morehis way to please the customer. He is passionate about the furniture he carries both antique and reproductions. The quality of the reproduction pieces he builds to order are stellar.

This is the best antique store that I've ever been to and I've been a lot in the upstate Woodstock…read moreNew York area, which is a Mecca of thrifting. I not only like the variety that they have but everything is well organized. As a seller, they offered me fair price for all the items I brought in ranging from T-shirts to jewelry. Steve s Todd are very exceptional atwhat they do and good honest people. This is the type of business in Iowa City you hope never goes away

Wow! What a find. Amazingly good stuff (wish I had $8000 to buy a Roman era mosaic table from…read moreTunisia, but just to see it was a shock) and a lot of it. Everything was reasonably priced for the quality and had a wide variety of things to pick through. Clean and about as organized as an antique store can be. Highly recommend a stop if you're anywhere in the area.