I've been to this shop a number of times and the staff where fine, it does have a little bit of a…read morecar boot sale feel about it, but not necessarily the prices! They do sell 2nd hand (and sometimes new) air pistols/rifles but take prove of I.d if that's likely to be one of your purchases as this will be required.

This little shop is not what it sounds like, and yet it is. Okay, weird. From the name, and the…read morestrange display outside of old fashioned statues you would think this was a bric-a-brac shop or an antiques shop. Actually, they sell musical instruments, sports gear and other outdoor related gear. Weirdness galore. I think this is a pretty good shop for sports gear but I was kind of creeped out by it and didn't really comfortable enough to spend much time browsing around.

Yes, I'm a little bit odd and like owning stuff nobody else has, and usually this means either…read moremaking it myself, having it made by somebody else, or finding really old stuff that doesn't get made anymore. As far as the latter goes, it seems this is a catching on trend, and is known as 'vintage'. Everyone wants something vintage. Which makes me want it less. However, 69A manages to keep me grounded. It's just off-the-cuff enough to stay out of mainstream, and has a feeling that you've clambered into the boot of a Lada at a car boot sale (those not as old fashioned as me may want to google Lada cars...) It is packed with goodies from all eras, and has enough variety to keep you sifting through for a whole afternoon, should the feeling take you. Hopefully not about to be hijacked by the kids who view it as a fad, 69A has been around long enough to hold its own in the vintage stakes and outlast the craze. And then I can go back to liking vintage again.

I always come here for a browse, just because I'm never really sure what I'm going to find!…read more Dust-covered hardback poetry and prose share shelving happily with Dance and Acid House records and 18th century chinese dynasty clocks share cabinet space with tatty looking curios. It is all seemingly a jumbled explosion of antiques with an Art Deco style figure, worth £450 rubbing shoulders with a disused chimney pot. However, clearly although there are second hand clothes, earrings, ties galore, records and brooches, knick-knacks and badges there are also some pretty good buys if you fancy yourself as a bit of a collector (or at least have seen enough episodes of Antiques Roadshow to think you can spot a bargain). Mainly you need to look up to see these, the expensive stuff tends to be locked away or like the vases which line the walls, a little out of reach. In the glass cases at the front I noticed 69A has a great selection of pottery from Poole's to a really cool 1960s Wedgewood blown glass art vase. The wierdest thing that sticks out in my mind which I've seen in one of the back cabinets is an unused pair of 1965 pajamas Age 2-3 still in its cellophane. Odd. So come here if you want an interesting and strange trip back in time!

Obviously Megan lives in some poor American cheese-fest where antiques are pretty little trinkets…read moreand sparkling treasures.....where I think the rest of the adult population will realise that a good antique shop will, encompass, wait for it, quality antiques?? I imagine that her house is immaculate - an ode to " IKEA " with or the American equivalent and her antiques consist of a perfect condition pearl box and some other bits of contemporary rubbish you would expect to see in your grandmother's attic just before you send her the home as realised she was senile?? In the UK we have antiques which serve for a purpose as well as hold an air of dignified significance through their classical and historical connotations. Megan I fear should sleek back to her stables and stay there.....in her grannies drawers til her hearts content!

This little antique shop is not too bad, but certainly not on a par with the treasure-trove antique…read moreshops I am accustomed to haunting back home in the US. I will say that the items here seem fairly high quality and well looked after, but it's mostly furniture and dishes, so unless that's what you're after, you will probably be disappointed. I much prefer antique shops that offer a wide variety of items, and make you feel like you are stepping into your grandmother's attic for a long explore.

This place is great, open all the time even on Sundays, you will find all sorts of bric-a-brac,…read morebazary things to decorate your house, your garden, your shed or your business. Not just old things but revamped furnitures or plain oak ones, old school pupil desks etc... There are quite a few workshops around and at the back of the main place too so sniff around and come back often.

One of things I love about living in Levenshulme is looking round the Antiques Village on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. There are three floors of pre-war furniture, household objects, chandeliers, toys, medals, vintage jewellery and other collectibles. Over the years I've noticed the prices going up a little but it's still great value for money. The last time I went I came away with a beautiful vintage sewing box that I found amongst various ornaments and bric-á-brac. In the basement you'll find a café which does a mean weekend breakfast and serves good food throughout the day. The building itself is also noteworthy. Built in 1898, it was originally the Town Hall. The original mouldings and green tiles are still existence. The Antiques Village is a five minute walk from Levenshulme Station and a ten minute drive from Manchester City Centre.

Remar UK is a charity that I know little about and have never really heard of before so when I…read morestumbled across one of their stores I thought it might be a good idea to give them a bit of a mention and hopefully draw some attention. Their store in Aigburth is fairly standard as far as charity shops go but can throw up some real surprises with some furniture on sale being brand new and of a high quality. The staff here work hard for the cause and their enthusiasm and friendliness is infectious and I could not have been more impressed with their attitude. On the whole the point here is not about how good the business is although it is a well run one, the point is that these people are working for a good cause and the people of Liverpool should support it.

Remar is a large charity shop on Aigburth Road, close to Lark Lane. It specialises in furniture and…read morehas a large range of items. They sell bedroom furniture, dining tables, chairs, sofa's, beds, shelving, occasional tables and garden furniture. They have a massive range of styles from your basic MFI type furniture to the more expensive and classy solid wood items. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They greet you as you walk in and are happy to help and direct you to the sort of item you want. They don't pressure you but give good advice and information about the furniture they sell. If you do not need help they are happy to leave you to browse at your leisure. There is a small area of the shop which is like your usual charity shop with books, records, ornaments, glassware toys and shoes. It's a bit untidy and looks like a jumble sale in this area, but it's worth a rummage.

I have spent hours in here rummaging through different doors, flooring, radiators, bit and bobs for…read moremy new flat. Everytime I make a decision on what I want I come back in and the have even better versions than before. The staff here are fantastic and if you don't find what your looking for one week try again the next. The staff will keep an eye out for certain items if you have something special i mind i.e. a certain type of wooden flooring. More importantly they can and will advise you on what items work well together etc. Great little shop in a rather unexpected location!

Thank goodness there normally is an ocean between me and In-Situ! It's a great shop but I could…read morespend, spend, spend here! ;) Dropped £200 here on knick knacks you can't find in the States. Got a deal on them, too!!! There are so many "smalls" but if I were renovating a home or flat in the local area, this would be my first stop if I wanted to make the place have an industrial, yet historic flair to it. Mantels, sinks, doors, toilets...the works. Have spoken with what seems to be the owner (manager?) and a staff member. Both are lovely. Props to them for such a wonderful business.

Love this place! Situated in the bohemian northern quarter, this place sells vintage coats, bags…read moreand shoes. They also turn old coats and jackets into bags. I collected my bag today, for £45 and in less than a week, they turned my old jacket into an amazing detailed one of a kind bag using the best features from the original jacket. This place deserves 5 stars!

Bags of Flavor is a really cool vintage shop in the Northern Quarter. Don't let its American…read morespelling of 'flavour' put you off, it's just designed to add to this shop's vintage cool. There's not an immense amount of clobber here, but what there is well chosen and cool. There are some great checked shirts, awesome shoes and some amazing retro adidas running jumpers. Bags of Flavor is a great little boutique, and the whole cool, relaxed vibe of the place makes it a worthwhile stop on a day spent visiting the huge variety of Manchester's vintage stores.

Recollections is an antique shop/gift shop combination in Brimstage Hall. One room is dedicated to…read morevintage and antiques (dishes, books, sheet music, furniture, trinket boxes, etc) while the other room hosts new gift items like stationary, mugs, puzzles, books, and decorative items. I love the vintage-look greeting card line that this shop carries. I spied an adorable one featuring an old black and white photo of a family picnic, and the line: "People who think they know everything really annoy those of us who do." ;) There are also a lot of reprint books and other old-timey gift items that are brand new but look old, so if you like vintage things this is a wonderful shop to visit.