Awesome place nice people 1$ comic books are amazing you should come until you are brokeread more

Honestly, really good collection. There are a lot of magic cards there. Service was nice. A very…read moreincredible amount of funko pops I will say. Even though it is a sick funko pop, I paid 18$ for a anbu itachi.

A classic old school record shop. Dusty stereo equipment piled high in all the corners, mounds of…read moreunsorted LPs everywhere else, and tightly packed bins of well-chosen records comprising the majority of this unassuming storefront. Has it been vacuumed in the last 10 years? Who cares? Does he have the best collection of vintage rock, heavy metal, and country in Des Moines? Absolutely. The owner is quiet and leaves you be. The music he plays is low-key and innocuous, alienating no one. His prices are just right: $30-50 bucks for most original pressings in good shape, and very rare ones are $100ish. If he charged less there'd be nothing to look at here. It's like a great guitar shop - you go there partially just to look at all the cool stuff. The new vinyl record stores are fake -everything they carry is was made from a digital master; just a vinyl version of a CD. All the other old record shops have a lousy collection and completely arbitrary prices. This place is totally legit.

Red Rooster is an awesome little record store that knows what to stock, but also knows what to…read moreprice the records.. No fooling this guy on that copy of Jame Brown at the Apollo... He know's what it's worth. But with that comes a knowledge of whats great to stock and he always have killer new records coming in.. He will also cut you a deal if you are going to purchase 4-5 records at a time. Red Rooster does not really stock new releases or local stuff, so if your looking for the new Arcade Fire LP this is not your stop, but if your looking for that rare Zappa record to fill up your collection this might be your best stop in town.

This shop was amazing and honestly so much fun and such a great gaming experience. While I'm more…read moreof the video gaming type, there were still so many neat things to check out here that I stayed entertained and time flew by. They have an incredible selection of dice, books, and board games, all of which are in great conditions. The employees were kind and helpful. There were even tables on one side for folks to enjoy gaming together which was neat. Overall it was a great place to check out and I will definitely be back.

Uptown Gaming and Collectibles have a strong video game presence in Uptown Ankeny. Still, their new…read morePolk City location features a vibrant baseball card environment that also branches into football, hoops, and hockey. I met owner Andrew Freeman on my initial visit, and he has a passion for card collecting. I'm a gaming and video novice, so I will focus on what I know: the baseball world. The store had numerous gaming customers who appeared happy with his selection, but it's a foreign environment to this baseball dude. There is plenty of parking, and it is easily reached from DSM metro, Ames, and Ankeny. Cool space, areas to get comfy and browse various elements. Open Tuesday through Sunday. I enjoyed browsing some of his better cards, as Freeman has a good eye for talent and ratings. It's not easy to find a Gretzky, Jordan, Aaron, or Griffey Jr card in this area, and he plenty of them, including a lot of $1 cards that brought smiles to my face. I bought a few of my baseball buddies' early cards for fun. I look forward to seeing this store's trajectory, as I like the overall store vibe, and Freeman's card passion was evident.

The kids like to stop in randomly and look at the trading card selection! The adults seem to do the…read moresame thing.

always an adventure at Enchanted Beauty You never know what…read morebeautiful things you might find! The atmosphere is lovely, the service is awesome and the selection is out of this world! Definitely a place you should visit and a place. I will be going back to over and over. I'm sure because the value is wonderful.

First of all store is huge! It goes way back and is 2 store fronts wide. It's filled with…read moreeverything from antiques to artwork and metalwork. Some of the items that are sold from a vendor you can get customized, like metal sports team sizes. The layout is like a bunch of little shops in one large store. Really unique. Another nice feature is they offer lay away. The Staff is so friendly and very knowledgeable if you are looking for something in particular!

Very nice Antique store with room after room of, "memories"! This would probably be a 3 1/2 star to…read more4 so I will round up, the staff was very very nice asking if we needed anything and small chatting but not bugging us. Lots of fun stuff here, baseball Starting Line Up's I had as a kid, fun furniture, little toy pianos, a whole section of Elvis stuff, records galore, nick nacks, toys, etc. I found a bunch of stuff I though was fun and interesting and the prices were pretty good, but I didn't end up leaving with anything today, but now that I have been here I will probably go back! I love room after room of Memories waiting to be someone else's memories! Take a Sunday afternoon and head to Valley Junction looking for treasures! Lots of good Antique shopping in the Junction.

This gift shop is amazing! They have all kinds of plants, vintage dishes and glassware, new art…read moredecor items, handmade cards, jewelry, etc. Check them out on FB or Insta (huckleberryhome515) because they have sales. I got a GORGEOUS begonia on sale the day before Valentine's Day. I should have gotten the stained glass sunflower piece too. And a candle. And a vase. The nice sales lady said that if there's a specific plant I am looking for, the owner can try to get it for me. If I lived nearby, I would! Go here and find all the unique decor and gift items you never knew you needed.

Huckleberry Home always has a wonderful selection of treasures and art. A warm and welcoming…read moreatmosphere for anyone who wants to browse, enjoy local art, and find a welcoming space.

Handmade, handcrafted, amazing items…read more I was introduced too this lovely store through a yelp party. This is a new location for this store. The owner has expanded and this location holds all types of wonderful items from artists from across the country. The selection is not overwhelming but gives you plenty to look through. I will probably be back for Lego earrings or hope someone I know sees this and knows that I like them. Wink wink. I really love the IOWA love this owner has as do the many artists displayed there. I really fell for the prints that were being displayed and some of the IOWA jewelry up to purchase. Lots of unique gifts for someone who has everything. Right in the new building by RayGuns new location, this store is a beautiful addition to our Des Moines east side.

This place has a nice charm! Accessories were nicely arranged. I like the way they had arranged…read moredifferent kinds of stuff on the tables on the walls and so on. The owners were super friendly. I talked with them about their passion & how did they came up with such different business idea. Everything in the store was unique & would depict hardwrork. The selection of goods would make you happy. Overall nice cozy place. you fill find something for yourself or your loved one of any age.