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    The Picker Knows

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Great store to browse for antique finds. Lots of sellers with anything you might be on the hunt for! The space is very big and easy to spend hours browsing in. Prices vary by seller, but there are often sales and you can make an offer to some sellers on their expensive items. Staff is helpful though can be hard to track down someone to help you at times. Overall a great local shop to check out for unique finds!

    Kristyn M.

    I just found a new place to lose track of time. I forgot how much fun these places are. I knew this place had been here awhile, but don't make it over here very often. If you have ever been to a antique and collectible place this is just like them. It's got a mix of everything you could want. We randomly stopped by with only an hour before closing on a Saturday. Well that was a bummer cause once inside I could have been there for hours. There is a good mix from random nick nacks to nice local sellers and craft made items. We found lots of treasures in just in hour. I will have to go back when I have more time. Most things were prices I could afford or that I would want to spend on the items there. I suggest this place for unique gift items for that hard to buy for person.

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    Kris S.

    Well that was interesting. We were looking for an old door. We didn't find what we were looking for, but there's a lot of stuff. Really there's a bunch of crap, but if you collect that kinda crap, it's probably heaven. One thing I will say is it takes you back to your childhood and simpler days. There music was horrible, it was all cover songs for popular songs, really bad!!!but it had us giggling. There is mostly old stuff, but some new stuff, the old furniture is cool to see. It's not really a bunch of crap...wait yup it really is. I wish I would have saved all my 70s crap. All in all it was fun to wander, reminisce and giggle to the music.

    Super stoked to see this on one of the walls!
    Renee M.

    I've been to dozens of places like this and they all have a similar vibe. I either have to decide upfront if I am going to look or if I am going to pass, because the in-between drives me nuts. There's soooooo much to look at and so to glance briefly feels like missing the point. The quality of these places is entirely dependent on the types of people willing to pay rent space. In that regard, the spots within The Picker Knows really run the gamut. There are many that are beautifully arranged with excellent finds, well lit, cohesive and easy to navigate. Then there are others that look like the inner brain activity of a meth hobbyist. This is a different kind of picker, and I'm not sure what they know... The staff are very friendly and talkative. I'll certainly be back on a day where I've got more time to spare. There is something for every type of person, for every budget, and I saw lots of unique gemstones and tiny mini things that I want to go back and look at!

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    Plenty of true antiques here along with a little mix of collectibles and crafts. Ample parking and convenient hours.

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    The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly, but the inventory was what really made me love the place.

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    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..

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    3.6(9 reviews)
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    not a great experience selling here for our family. seemed like the prices we got paid were very…read morelow and checking around the store that didnt seem to be the case. something is off. I would take valuables somewhere else

    I have enjoyed going to The Attic in the past. However, the consignment reimbursement process is…read morequestionable. We dropped off a number of items last year for consignment. I was under the impression that anything sold would be reflected as a store credit to be used at our discretion. I stopped in a couple of weeks ago to buy some dishes and asked to use my credit. I was informed that there was no credit and that a check had been issued, that is now expired. I had a check...when?? That was not at all clear and I was not notified. I sent a message and received a call from the store about the issue, and nothing will be done. Not even a hint at a possible solution besides too bad, but the check is expired, nothing more. I asked if people are notified about consignment checks and they are NOT. The checks are put in a drawer and removed upon expiration if they weren't picked up. Even if I misunderstood, shouldn't customers be notified of money they are owed for personal items sold? I'm surprised that no message is ever sent. So, I gave my items to the store for free. My patronage must be very low priority. Questionable business practice and extremely frustrating.

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