Classic Retro has the rarest and the best mid-century merchandise in the Midwest, hands down!…read more My wife and I have bought from Pete and admired his finds since his shop was located on West 7th. Don't be fooled by the cluttered look and the eccentric owner. Classic Retro is packed from top to bottom with the rarest and the most beautiful mid-century modern items produced during the last century. After collecting for 20 years now, I can confidently say that you need to go to the West Coast, the East Coast, or (possibly) Chicago to find stuff as rare as you'll find in Pete's shop. This isn't Salvation Army, a thrift store, or one of the run of mill stores in the "Retro Loop". Be prepared to fork out some dough. Most items sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are a handful thrifty items that are less than 100 bucks. But mostly, this is the best-of-the-best. Pete doesn't have stickers on most of his items. But his prices are fair. I've compared his prices to the same items (if I can find them) on Ebay or on 1st Dibs and he charges fair, "Minnesota prices", not crazy "Los Angeles prices". He also has a photographic memory. I'm not kidding. He'll tell you them same price a year later. And he'll also tell you the designer, the manufacturer, and the year something was produced--amazing! Thanks, Pete, for finding some incredible items over the years! -Daddy Maxx Retro

Cool joint owned by a cool cat. I was just walking by and saw the place was open, so I decided to…read moretake a gander cuz my grandma (when she was alive) used to run an antique shop, so I have an appreciation for these kinds of places. Nothing particular caught my fancy during my browse, but there certainly was a lot of neat stuff to look at and admire. I had a good (and long, maybe like 20 minutes) convo with the shop owner about the recent goings-on politically-speaking; he wasn't afraid to open up about how he felt about things! That kind of sincerity is honestly refreshing. So yeah. Support local small business and take a peek for yourself-- worst that'll happen is you'll walk out having had an enjoyable conversation!

What is this place? Such a weird place to walk through…read more Sells old college dorm and classroom stuff for very cheap. It really is an experience just to go through it but I can't imagine what people are buying. Most of the stuff I saw is practically garbage- and that's coming from someone who loves buying other people's garbage! Now, if I had gone here as a broke college kid that owned nothing, maybe I could see the appeal.

This place is like a garage sale on steroids. There is no other to describe it. The university…read moreassembled this warehouse to get rid of their discarded furniture, lab equipment, bikes, signs, you name it. You can even find dorm room desks for cheap!

I have been a customer of Auction Masters for several years, both as a seller and buyer. This is a…read morevery well run business with an excellent team. I have used other auctions companies in the past, and Auction Masters is the best. Professional, honest, and great customer service.

We had bought some equipment on an auction from them. Asked her to lock up the trucks because we…read morehad bought the truck with the items inside. They said they would, then decided to take the stuff out and give it away. When I asked about it, she told me it wasn't mine and she can do what she wants. Proceeded to then tell us she was taking the truck off of our slip and told me too bad it's her company there is nothing I can do about it. Sat and yelled at me on the phone and said to call her lawyer if I didn't like it. Worst auction I have ever dealt with. Then found out one of the trucks they sold had a salvage title on it and never marked it that way and tried to say it was the buyers fault they didn't look into it. I would never use this place again. Worst customer service and in their eyes, they can take anything they want off the lot because it's their company.

PERFECT frames & framing for every photo, poster, painting, print -…read more I've had all of my framing done by them. Here's a good example: I brought in a print and they found a gorgeous frame to match. Unfortunately, they didn't have enough wood For the picture, so they cut a bit off of the print and it looks great. (They asked me first before they

Very professional, they did great work and helped me curate exactly what I wanted. I will…read moredefinitely be back.

If you need a good Christmas Spirit jolt, this is a good one for you…read more There's always lots of cool things to see at Norway House, but this time of the year they go out of their way to bring out the best. See all the entries to their annual gingerbread house contest (open to the public!) and take part in a very important seasonal fund raiser and membership drive for this non-profit. Historical yet whimsical, come see what all the fuss is about in this beautiful place in uptown Minneapolis!

I'm sure that the events they plan are great, but we paid $10 to see the exhibits, and they were…read moreextremely minimal and difficult to use. You had to wave your hand over part of the exhibit to get it to turn on and to navigate it, which did not really work. Our visit was a big disappointment. The website said $5 admission, but we were charged $10 to see a very small exhibit of Norwegian pottery and a few photo exhibits in the basement that didn't work as they should have. I feel like with as many Norwegians living in the Twin Cities, that the exhibits could be way more comprehensive. If you're going for an event, I'm sure you will enjoy it. If you are simply going for the exhibits, save your time and consider visiting the Swedish Institute which is far more comprehensive and well done.

The Stashery is a perfect (cheap) resource for people who sew, knit or hand stich. It fills the…read moregap between big box stores with limited quality materials and the great online sewing/knitting options that have everything, but you can't touch it until you have paid for it! This is a great source for students, dabblers and costumers. It is an even greater resource for those with lots of experience. Come often. The inventory changes every day. If you are into reuse-recycle-reinvent, then your purchase is so much the better for the world.

Okay crafters and fiber artists. If you ever look forward to garage sales for crafting material…read moreremnants, behold ... A reliably open, year-round secondhand supply source! Decently organized, good prices, accepts donations. Check out classes, workshops, the gift shop, other pop-up sales, and rotating galleries at the Textile Center during your rummaging visit. Theres bike racks outside and a parking lot in back.

Wonderful selection, owner was sweet and spoke to us as we went. Offered free martini glasses as…read morewell. Would love to go again with new inventory.

Cluttered and crowded mess. No prices on anything, no one working there as far as I could tell…read more Lots of stuff but nothing of interest aside from a few prints and older cameras.

Take the stress out of emptying your home without strangers traipsing through it…read more Laura and team will come in and empty your home leaving it broom clean. Who needs the hassle of estate sales, garage sales, Craig's list or marketplace. Laura is one-stop shopping and handles everything. What can be sold and what can be donated. She will thoroughly explain her contract and the upfront costs so you know ahead of time. I continue to get monthly checks and invoices with a breakdown of commissions and costs. I highly recommend Laura and her team

With the relatively quick sale and closing of our family home, we were faced with the liquidation…read moreof over 25 years of accumulation in a very short period of time. As we prepared to move across the country to a smaller home that was already furnished, we knew that we would need to drastically downsize and would need help doing so. Enter Laura and company to the rescue! Laura was already booked the only week that we had available, but was able to make it work out for us. She and her team handled our project with professionalism and grace. We felt well taken care of and are happy to share that this was and continues to be a successful experience for us. Thank you, Laura and team! ~Sheryl/Steve S.

I had a coin and paper currency collection that I started many years ago. However, it became time…read moreto sell it because I knew that my kids did not have an interest. I visited at least six different local dealers and got the best purchase offer from Gary Adkins. Gary is one of the few local coin dealers that is not just a gold and silver buyer. He truly interested in numismatics and has been in business for over 50 years. Unlike most of the people I visited, he was very transparent, and took a generous amount of time to evaluate the entire collection and make a very fair offer. I believe that he is very honest and trustworthy, based on the interaction I had with him. Whether you are buying or selling, I recommend making an appointment and discussing your situation with him.

Met with Gary to sell my 1884-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. He was friendly, sincere, and honest. You…read morecan tell that numismatics is his passion. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and carries impressive credentials in the industry. His excellent ethics have won him the respect of his peers and customers. I highly recommend Gary Adkins Associates.