Shortcutting across Ankeny's mid-section, we spotted Crazy Deals of Iowa within an industrial park…read moreand stopped in. Glad that we did, as we found some good options at quality prices. Plenty of parking in front. Brandon, their owner and operator, grabs major stores surplus items, and then resells them at a good price. A lot of quality items throughout the shop. I was able to secure an Iowa State hoodie at a terrific price. Glad that we now know about it and also follow his website and Facebook page to be aware of items as they arrive.

From the owner: We opened our small business to help struggling individuals and families get new clothing and daily…read moreessentials at discounted prices. Times are tough for many and we want to do our part in helping the community. Come see us for some Crazy Deals.

Dress shopping with mom!! Everyone's favorite activity! I was very happy with the amount of dresses…read moreto chose from. Quantity is important when two people have very different tastes. More important than quantity is the prices for a quality item. I ended up getting 3 summer dresses for less than $60. This makes my heart sing! Mom found 2 dresses as well so a long day turned into a short trip and we had plenty of time for a day drink!

Shoe department is good for most events. Have too many shoes though so on a shoe buying freeze for…read morenow.

Love the Dollar Trees. My favorite place to browse items. Definitely recommend for party favors &…read moreholiday themed gifts.

Well money don't grow on Trees so sometimes you got to check out places like Dollar Tree for some…read morehot deals on cheap toys, junk food, and cleaning supplies for your house and your body! This was my first time here! The staff was super nice, very friendly, but the store could have used a good dusting. It was pretty organized, and they my 1 and half year old son seemed to wanted every single thing on the shelf, pointing and screaming and I did that everything is a dollar unless stated.. That makes going down you budget list pretty easy!

I have purchased from this store for several years. I was in the store this week (July 9th) and was…read moreso impressed with how the store looked. So clean and organized. I also enjoy seeing the manager (Olivia) when I visit. She is always friendly and remembers me. She is such a diligent worker. Dollar Tree is lucky to have such an employee.

Mt favorite dollar tree in the area. Aisles are fairly spacious here. More inventory than most…read more Helpful & pleasant staff.

EveryStep is an INCREDIBLE thrift store. I love secondhand…read moreshopping, both for the finds and the experience. This shop has amazing energy, with wonderful people who work there. Their proceeds lend towards something important (unlike places like Goodwill...), and they don't try to upsell. They are dedicated to the cause, nothing more. Fabulous store, with fabulous selection!!!

One of my four go to antique/thrift/consignment shops. I consider my go tos to be above and beyond…read morewhat most people think about when they hear thrifting. This is not a Goodwill, Salvation Army, or DAV. Quality items and can't miss stops on your thrifting rounds. Make sure you check this place out!

This store is crazy. Kinda a nightmare for a parent with a…read more3 1/2 year old.. Yes it's true, its all so bright and fun and they want it all.. Balls, games, candy, toys.. It's a kids wonderland! They also have some cool stuff for adults like a sizeable travel section full of stuff to make traveling easier.. The staff is super nice and the store in always pretty darn organized even though my kid probably messes it up ever time I'm there! Anyway.. It's all under 5 bucks and for a parent, that's a nice thing to count on!

Yay!! We have a Five Below!! I used to go to this store when I lived on the east coast, so I was…read moreexcited to see what it was opening here! Everything is basically $5 and under! It's not just cheaply made items either. You will find a variety of name brand items like toys, sporting goods, candies, t-shirts, etc here. You can also find cheap phone chargers, headphones, iPad cases, etc as well! I saw some realllyyyy cute Easter basket goodies on the low low today so I'm excited to go back and grab stuff for our kids Easter baskets this year! I walked out with a gift bag, tissue paper, birthday card- your typical dollar store items as well! BUT I also got some Marvel t-shirts for $5 and some Brain Quest trivia cards for my son for only $3! And a bunch of candies that were 10 for $1 or 4 for $1 depending on what they were! So definitely check it out! They get trucks in twice a week! Soooooo, that means I'll be back more than I should be haha

I had a friend tell me I should stop by the store because it had some really adorable things for…read moreyour home. I didn't make it a priority, but I have recently had the most amazing experience by being in the store. It is affordable unique, and the options to choose from were fantastic. They have some candles and some wax melt options that were amazing and when I got them home, they had some really good room fill of the scent without having to wait for hours. I will definitely be going back because there were at least a dozen other things I wanted to buy, but couldn't afford because of the purchase I had already made I think anyone that walks in there will find something to purchase that they absolutely have to have or is perfect for gifts for others and if you miss this, it's on you because you've missed some thing that is absolutely fantastic. Great job to the owners for making a store be an adventure. Thank you.

Unique shop located in West Des Moines. Lots of fun home decor options for different seasons!…read more They offer a punch card and you receive certain punches for the dollar amount that you spend in the store. Once you reach so many, you get a cash discount off your purchase! As soon as I walked in the store I was greeted with a warm smile and welcome. They mentioned the daily sale and asked if I had something particular in mind I was looking for. Luckily, they had a few gems to add to my wedding decor collection!

I really dig the Market Place! Like Biz Markie would sing, "THEY GOT WHAT I NEED!" Everything from…read moreCliff Bars to Candy, bottle waters, Soda Pops, to Lotto Tickets, this is your one stop connivence store in the skywalk! They do have limited hours during the 9-6 work day, so it definitely caters to the work crowd. But the lady who runs the store and always seems to be working is super sweet, and helpful. If you need a pick me up at work, or that LOTTO ticket to pick up your mood, The Market Place has you taken care of!

From the owner: If you need something to quench your thirst, pick up your energy, or satisfy your sweet tooth, head…read moreto The Marketplace in Des Moines, IA. This family-owned and -operated business offers a wide selection of products, including snacks, energy drinks, and coffee at affordable prices. As a trusted convenience store for years, The Marketplace takes pride in stocking their shelves with the top brands you know and love. From chips and candies to high-protein bars and fresh fruit, they carry an array of selections, perfect for your shopping trips and routine errand running. When you need a quick snack on your commute, stop by The Marketplace. Call them today at (515) 237-8144 for more information.

Overpriced crap. Lots of good titles but the condition didn't meet the price point. The smell of…read morethe used clothes was pretty unpleasant and kinda just felt like I needed a shower when I left. Owner was pretty stoked about his vintage sealed record collection but failed to offer any return policy on them. Sealed records from back in the day are often warped. You gotta be a good business and take care of the customer. Speaking with the other record store owners in town, they kind of had the same negative vibe I got.

Steve is a great guy. His shop has autographed items & non. Vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,…read more8-tracks. VHS, DVDs, blue-ray. Band shirts for men & women, dresses, skirts, pants, hats, scarves, belts, purses. Incense, lighters, ashtrays, vapes, glass. Novelty items, shot glasses, jewelry & body jewelry. Candles, greeting cards, magazines, comic books, flags, tapestries. Artwork. Largest collection around of items from local bands & local artists. Bicycles. And a music venue in Summer playing rock & metal bands. They buy, sell, and trade items...

After returning from Iowa, I'm more passionate about writing my reviews for consignment stores than…read moreI am for the restaurants I ate at..... now that's something new lol. Consignment stores aren't normally "my jam". In South Florida they are mostly cluttered and dirty and I don't have the patience to dig through them. Until now... On a recent trip to Iowa to help my brother get his new apartment sorted and we had some time to kill. He mentioned going to another consignment store and finding some good things, so yelp searched the area and found this place popped up just 2 blocks away. TL;DR - this store is awesome!! It's much bigger than expected. It has some very unique finds. It's quite affordable. It does have a bit of a 70's era theme, but there are pieces to fit everyone. I wish I could come here every weekend!!

Incredible selection, funky finds for sure! The service and authenticity of their products was…read morebeyond expectations. Thrilled with what I got and always happy to go back and find more.