I drove by this consignment store a few times and a pottery-barn-style caramel armchair in the…read morewindow display caught my eye. When I finally went in, I was surprised to see that this consignment store specialized in fine furniture. Three employees in the front area were dressed professionally and I got the impression that they had trained eyes for furniture design and quality. I didn't see furniture that fit my style. This store offers large ornate & formal dining furniture (traditional / English / old-style hotels / tea rooms) and desks, sofas, hutches, lamps, accent pieces, etc. Prices seemed to range from $250 - $1000. For example, price tags on lamps were around $250 and dining tables were around $1000. These are great prices considering the pieces being sold. I saw a lamp I liked -- it looked like it was salvaged from a lighthouse and restored to near-perfect condition. I took a peek at the armchair in the window and it was only $265! The condition of the armchair was 'like new' except for a few scratches on the legs. If you're looking for country / contemporary / chic furniture styles, you won't get much from a visit to this store. But if you're looking for traditional & formal furniture, this store is for you. Note: there was a sign that said a 3% charge would apply to credit card purchases. --- P.S. I am giving this store 4 stars because of the wide selection, prices, & level of professionalism despite having little interest in the furniture styles that this store specializes in.

Stay away from this company and their estate sales. Every time I have attended an estate sale I…read morehave been treated as though I may steal something, employees following me around without offering sales support, and most recently chastised for asking for a "Sold" sign for two low-value items. Steer clear at all costs unless you want to feel bad about yourself the rest of the day. And never take a child, even if you are a single parent and have no care coverage options. They must train their employees to assume the worst in people.

If you have an older home, own vintage furniture in need of repair or want an article from the past…read morefor your dwelling Architectural Antiques is a go to. A piece of hardware, a drawer pull, on a vintage chest of drawers we own broke. I was dubious we could find a replacement that matched the existing item and thought at best we would have to replace all 12 pulls. We went to Architectural Antiques and they were able to help us find a replacement part (used of course! And since we brought the drawer they even installed the replacement part. The cost was minimal - much,much less than buying and installing all new hardware. The staff is upbeat and very helpful and they have everything from door knobs to light fixtures. It's an interesting place to go and browse.

If you own a house that was built in 1960 (like mine), or need a part for something that is no…read morelonger made, you should know about Architectural Antiques. They carry parts that have been salvaged from old buildings -- anything from a hinge, to parts for a door, to stained glass that has come out of churches and old houses. It's the place to look if you need a replacement, or if you want to add an antique cabinet, light, or window. I was able to find hinges that matched, when one broke, and I was able to find a door mechanism that fit our very strange front door lock (the door knob is in the center of the door, making the lock linkage extra long. Who shops there? Everyone from restaurants to businesses to average consumers. The people in the store miraculously know where everything is located and a very helpful. It's truly a treasure.

I'd advise caution when purchasing from Your Turn LLC, especially for items with multiple or…read morespecialized components. I recently bought a desk that was listed as "functional," but when I got it home, I discovered that key parts were missing--including the motorized desk leg and controller & pieces were completely incompatible. While I take some responsibility for not inspecting everything more thoroughly before leaving, the description indicated the item was complete and in working order & no parts were missing. I'm sharing this experience so that future buyers can be more mindful--especially when considering larger or more complex purchases. I'm raising this concern in hopes that the business will take more care with how items are described and listed moving forward. I'm sharing this feedback in the spirit of transparency and consumer awareness/protection. I've reached out to the business, and there has been no response or any help.

(Response to Owner) Thank you for your response. I do…read moreappreciate you acknowledging that the listing was incorrect. However, I want to clarify an important part of the situation that was not addressed. When I arrived and discovered there was only one board instead of the two clearly described in the listing, I did not simply reject your resolution. I asked for a reasonable middle-ground solution, to pay half of what I bid, since the lot was misrepresented as containing two boards. That request was dismissed without consideration. I ultimately chose to keep the single board because I had driven over four hours and had specifically bid on it with the intention of using it for wakesurfing. Walking away empty-handed after that time and expense was not a practical option. That said, keeping the item does not mean the situation was resolved fairly. The issue was never just that a mistake happened, I understand those can occur. The issue was how it was handled. Offering only a full refund or requiring full payment for an item that was clearly misrepresented did not feel like a customer-focused solution, especially when a reasonable compromise was suggested. From my perspective, it felt less like an effort to make things right and more like "take it or leave it," which is what made the experience so disappointing. I hope this additional context helps clarify why I felt the way I did. ((Original Post)) I have been part of the estate sale and online auction community for quite some time, and unfortunately, this has been the most disappointing experience I have had with an auction business. I placed a bid on a lot clearly titled and described as: "Phase5 Wakeboard Decks - The Wild Beige & Red - 50in Each (Lot of 2)." The description explicitly stated this and more: "Phase5 wakeboard deck set featuring two distinct boards for water sports. Both boards are approximately 50 inches in length and appear used with minor surface wear." Based on both the written description and the photos provided, I had every reason to believe I was bidding on two boards. As an online bidder, especially one traveling over four hours from out of state for pickup, I rely heavily on accurate descriptions. This platform offers both shipping and pickup, so it is not unreasonable to expect listings to be at least reasonably correct. Upon arrival, I was informed there was only one board included in the lot. When I brought up the listing and description directly from their own site, I was told their "AI sometimes messes up," and that they "try to double check." That explanation is difficult to accept, given how clearly and repeatedly the listing referenced two boards. After I expressed my concerns, especially after spending hundreds of dollars, the staff consulted their boss and offered two options: accept a refund so they could resell the item, or keep the single board for the full price I had paid. At no point did I feel like my experience as a customer mattered. The focus seemed to be entirely on preserving the sale rather than addressing the clear error in a meaningful or customer-focused way. While they referenced a general disclosure about potential inaccuracies, that does not excuse a listing that explicitly and repeatedly described a quantity that did not exist. It raises serious concerns about how such a significant discrepancy made it through their process in the first place. This experience was extremely disappointing. Given that similar concerns appear in past reviews, it does not seem like meaningful improvements have been made. I am sharing this for transparency and consumer awareness. If you are considering bidding, especially from a distance, be aware that the item you win may not match the description you relied on. Based on my experience, I will not be purchasing from this business again.

Betty's is a darling store with quality items and nice prices. The owner, Liz, is very fair and…read morehonest and has assisted my sister and me with selling some of our parents vintage items. I highly recommend Betty's. ​

the service is so kind!! there was a variety of different antique things like postcards (with…read morewriting!!) to old books! i think everything was prices fairly, the postcards were 2 dollars each which i feel is a decent price!

The best flea market around. a great variety of things, friendly vendors, and great prices.read more

A fairly large flea market I attended a few times last year, once with my friend Chris who set up a…read morebooth (I sold an old receiver and a cd player that day...) and once this year, so far. It's not crazy big like other state's flea markets but it consumes the entire Medina Entertainment Center lot and an entire gravel overflow section above the Center. There's a lot of antique-type stuff that seemed semi useless to me, but people were buying it, tons of local-related sports memorabilia, and even a guy pitching "professional grade" rug cleaner a la Billy Mays! I can walk around for a couple hours easily. It has always been well attended the times I've gone. The organiser rolls around a different points with meat raffle tickets for $1, and there's a soda/mini donut wagon parked. All of that being said, it's a low-key, lazy affair. Tip for first time visitors: if you're coming in from Minneapolis direction, make the turn just before The Medina (at the lights), the parking is in a grassy field behind the flea market. You can't miss it. Edit: I should add that it's held on Sundays and has been known to cancel for weather reasons.

Great items, friendly staff!…read more I have found such unique finds! I love Revere Auctions!

I don't believe the negative reviews for Revere. The staff have always been polite and helpful…read more Robert Snell is knowledgeable and completely honest. Collections are usually of a high quality. There can always be glitches, but the thrust of the business is honesty, accommodation, and efficiency.

Back in MN for the first time in many years...lucked out that the market was running. Had a…read morefabulous time and found lots of treasures.

Open 2/15-2/18, 2024 French Countryside market is full of…read moreamazing antique furnishings, pottery, art, Eiffel Towers and baskets. We have added vintage Easter to start your decorating. 7570 147th St. W. ,Apple ValleyMN Thursday 9-7, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4

I really like this store. To be fair, it is very hard to see everything with the clutter…read more If you need lamp repair parts they probably have it. Great Scandinavian items too. Lots of books and assorted merchandise. Prices were reasonable and you can negotiate a bit.

This store represents itself as an antique/ gift shop. We have been antiquing for well over thirty…read moreyears and understand that it is customarily accepted to request something of a reduction in price for an item that is $20 and above. We have had people decline to offer a deal on several occasions, but have never been yelled at and told we couldn't purchase anything! Most of the time our offers are accepted, because the sellers are motivated to move their stock and bring in new stuff and want people to have a positive experience. I have never had an experience like this before, and hope others don't either. Their are so many wonderful stores snd proprietors out there. I couldn't in good consciousness recommend this one!