Every now and then you comes across a place on Yelp that makes you step back a little... I've been…read morehere a TON of times! How have I not reviewed this place before now...?! The Picker Knows is one of those places... Probably the premier, and my favorite, antique "mall" in the Des Moines metro! Rows and rows of vendor booth and cases. I'd hate to total the money up that I've spent here... And buying is great, but a lot of times I just have fun window shopping. Looking at the many different things here that I can't afford or have no business spending money on... Lol Very large display items, furniture, antiques, retro and vintage, some modern, a few clothes, comics, vinyls, Hot Wheels, some dusty and rusty things, handcrafted items, and tons of smalls! Prices are vendor driven. So some are high, some are at market, and there are great deals to be found here too. As a veteran I appreciate the veteran's only parking spot near the front door. At only 55 I pass it up a lot because there are veterans in A LOT worse shape than I am. But I have used it a couple of times. It's so easy to spend hours here! Vendors leave and new vendors fill their slots. And with the merchandise being vendor provided...the selection is ever changing! The staff is fantastic and always available for questions or to open a case! The bathrooms aren't terrible for this environment. They aren't perfect...pretty plain Jane...but they don't send you running for the hills. Lol The Picker Knows is a must stop in the Des Moines metro if you are into antiquing or thrifting!

Love all the stuff I got great quality and amazing products…read more .

What an absolutely wonderful place with amazing people. A Okay has fantastic items with great style…read moreand character. Not only is the store a real gem, but Steve also organized and managed a very large and eclectic estate sale on our behalf. His work ethic, honesty, transparency, and genuine kindness was so incredibly special and important to us. I loved visiting the store because I saw so many interesting things there that you don't find anywhere else, there's a bit of magic to it. I can't recommend Steve and "A Okay Antiques" enough, both are sure to brighten your day!

The worst thrift store ever. The prices were 10x their fair price, and they charge you to take…read morepictures without any warning, which is illegal. Don't waste your time.

I was looking for Knick knacks and strange items in Des Moines. I found them here!!! Ellen, the…read moreowner is amazing. She was hospitable, kind and even shared her story with me. The prices at Fab Rehab are truly fabulous and I was able to buy so much for such an affordable price. I would recommend anyone to please visit this cute little shop!!!

This store is packed full of really cool antiques, tea cups, plates, etc..other items, and newer…read moresigns. There is furniture that has great pricing. If you're looking for household items or decor, highly recommend.

West End Architectural Salvage was one of the most unique stops we made in Des Moines. Even if…read moreyou're not shopping for home décor, it's worth walking through just to see everything inside! The building is filled with architectural salvage, vintage furniture, antiques, reclaimed materials, artwork, and one-of-a-kind finds you won't see anywhere else. Grab a coffee or a drink at their bar before you walk around! Every room has something different, so it's easy to spend more time browsing than you planned. Whether you're decorating your home, hunting for vintage treasures, or just looking for something unique to do indoors, I'd definitely recommend adding West End Architectural Salvage to your Des Moines itinerary!

This is an incredibly unique place and is well worth the stop. We were traveling from out of town…read moreand decided to pop in, and were so impressed. Floors and floors or quality antiques and interesting finds. Everything was thoughtfully placed and well kept - I didn't even see any dust on them. Employees were super sweet and they will ship the items for you! Coffee is good too, and there's ample space to sit and relax.

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.

I really love antique stores, so much mystery and I love hunting for a good find, I can't find…read moreanywhere else! I have been in here once before, and the store is jam packed full of stuff. Both times I was here I noticed buckets catching water through the roof. So the building is a little in shambles, but the stuff in it.... rules! I drive buy this building every day bringing my kid to school, so I noticed this sweet mid century modern lamp in the window that would match my "Fake" mid century modern couches.. So I had to go and check it out.. Mind you when I saw the price tag, 600 bucks.. and the sweet owner told me it was from the early 60's and made in Italy I understood that this lamp does not belong next to my two fake mid century modern couches that were purchased for under the price of that lamp! But hey I kept shopping and found tons of other treasures that I would love to have but also couldn't afford.. But you got to look everywhere here! I did end up finding a really cool Minnesota Twins button from the 1960's that I will give to my dad for Christmas.. and hey it was only 5 bucks! I wish I could buy that 600 dollar lamp, and the very sweet owner could fix his roof.. The store is also only open on weekends or by appointment.. So go check it out.. There is bound to be a treasure in there for you! Or if you want to buy me a 600 dollar Christmas Present I will take that orange lamp in the window..

The BEST antique store in Iowa! The MOST interesting treasures. Coolest taste. A real gold mine of…read moreart objects, fascinating artifacts and extremely hip accents for the home. I am a frequent customer because every time I come in there is something new I haven't seen before. I'm always amazed no one else has bought it yet when I set my eyes on something that catches my attention. The prices are incredibly modest. Just as fun as finding cool artifacts and treasures is chatting away with the two owners. They are really knowledgeable and fun people with exceptional taste. Their eye for antiques is refreshingly artistic. I HIGHLY recommend this neighborhood gem. MUST SEE!

There are two Overflow locations in Ames. The one on Duff is mostly clothes and toys. This one is…read moremore household hard goods, some art, knick knacks, and furniture. This is not my gf's favorite store, but I don't mind it. Prepare for some dust and to have to dig a little. One of my favorite areas in this location is the cable bins. I've been able to grab many charging cables and AV cables (including hdmi) for 50 cents each. Sure can't beat that price!

Good selection. Poor value. If they know what a vintage item is. they will jack up the price. You…read morecan usually buy it for the same price or less on eBay and, if you buy it there , you can return it if you don't like it. The staff and service are great and friendly. However, they do not have the authority to lower prices on overpriced items.

Purchased a large lane recliner 750.00 dollars of garbage. Returning it is impossible. Buyer…read morebeware. They say it's warranted but then find out only manufacture warranty and then the game begins.

Curley's is a family owned store that I've been buying furniture from for several years. I do most…read moreof my shopping online, and before I make any purchases, I always call Curley's to see if they have the style that I'm looking for. I've gone as far as to send their owners pictures of what I've wanted and they've spent the time to find it for me in their catalogue. They've helped me achieve the look I want for my house, and they've saved me thousands of dollars in the process. They've clearly been around for as long as they have because they are willing to deliver for customers in a way the big guys can't or don't care to. I highly recommend that anyone close to Des Moines (I'm two hours away) check these guys out before buying anywhere else in the area.