I've been buying and selling via Ripley's for years. Great team and service. They treat you right…read more Highly recommend.

I consigned a cherished collection of vintage designer costume jewelry to Ripley. It was rewarding…read moreto see the pieces I'd collected with such care showcased and sold for prices that surpassed my expectations. Ripley's team was very pleasant to work with and the collection was beautifully photographed and catalogued. I don't think any other auction house could have done a better job.

Strawtown Auction Barn hosts a flea market every Thursday morning from dusk til noon. Dealer…read moreattendance varies based on the weather with up to 100 dealers on a great day. Goods range from antiques and farm produce to collectives and junk. Prices vary, but generally the best deals can be found early. The dealers are salt of the earth farm boys sprinkled with a few Amish. Everyone is very friendly and willing to dicker. There are 2 buildings with dealers but most set up outside under little pop ups. Today was ok with about 60 dealers. We saw some nice antique farm implements and assorted military and fishing collectibles. We have attended on 5 star days. The offering changes from week to week. A food truck and small cafe provide assorted breakfast and lunch fare. I have not tried the food because it is mostly fried. There is plenty of parking and restroom facilities. On Thursday evenings they host auctions as well, offering household goods

looooove looooove looooove this place... yes, it is an…read moreauction house in an old dusty warehouse. yes, you probably want to wash your hands after rummaging around & loading your items. yes, sometimes goods can be broken or missing. But they always try to disclose that in the listing. And they do encourage you to stop by and inspect prior to bidding. If you want guaranteed "perfect" items, go to a retail store and pay full price. BUT if you love the thrill of the hunt and are smart about your bids, you'll often save 90% or more. I'm not kidding when I say I've gotten AMAZING high end museum quality furniture for mere dollars versus thousands of dollars. Not one, but TWO gorgeous FOUR HANDS chairs in an unopened brand new box for $9??? HECKY YA. IYKYK. sadly, they don't have quite as many furniture auctions as before, but believe me when I say there is no shortage of incredible stuff (parfum de marly & sisley black rose cream mask...yes, please!)...from amazing lighting fixtures to flooring, this is the place to come to. And the employees, as well as the other customers, are sweet as pie. Skylar, the auction manager, has always been super accomodating and is just a joy and Ive loved getting to know everyone there this past year. And if ever I look extra crazy with my "haul" and I need assistance loading things, they (and even other customers!) jump right in Haters gone hate... but that just means more dealz for us peeps willing to put in a lil extra time & effort Highly recommend!

Have bought items from this auction place for years, and it has gone down hill over the past year!…read moreThey sell mostly building materials, and I cant speak to the quality of those. The smaller items (home goods, sporting goods, electronics) are AWFUL! I get that its an auction, but EVERYTHING IS BROKEN, DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS! I spent $70 this last week, and nothing is usable but the boxes! Ive purchased busted sporting goods, a pair of shoes where one was missing, and some headsets that were leaking battery acid! I loved the rug I bought that had cat pee and stains all over it! I left it there!! Im not throwing away their garbage!! This week, I bought a pressure cooker that's base was smashed in! They hid it in the box so u find it when u get home! Even if u do discover while your there, they wont do anything because "its an auction. U should come here and inspect before bidding". Who has time for that - dont list obviously broken stuff!! Pkus, everything is absolutely filthy!! If want to wash your hads, the bathroom is worse than an outhouse!! It smells like you're standing in a sewer - NOT KIDDING!! Will not spend another dime here, and I will tell others to stay away!!!

This is my happy place. Antiques, historical buildings, friendly staff, beautiful garden- what's…read morenot to love? We stopped in today, beckoned by the "Antiques" flag swaying in the breeze. A smiling clerk welcomed us and explained the three buildings holding antiques and lamp shades. Brown's has been in business since 1945! I was drawn to the Clay City Pottery with beautiful colors. (Clay City Pottery is local, made on the west side of the state.) My husband honed in on several old political buttons. The antique furniture is lovely - mostly colonial. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality of the antiques. A small cottage is filled with traditional style lampshades and a few more antiques. The garden that connects the buildings is lovely and peaceful. Old grinding stones are used for the walkways. There are several flights of stairs and the walkways are probably difficult to maneuver in a wheel chair or with a stroller. Street parking is free.

Went there to replace a lampshade and the charming environment made my day. Haven't been there for…read moredecades -very little has changed about the physical environment but the items on display for sale are easy to view clean and tidy. It can be physically challenging to walk up rickety stairs to the attic of two different buildings and the paths between the buildings are uneven so just be aware of that. David Brown son of the original owners is very helpful and pleasant.

Very nice gentleman. Knowledgeable and more than willing to share his expertise. If you want to see…read moresome "real" antiques. Stop in. Glad I found this shop.

Came in here while waiting for an appointment next door with Jewelry Judge and..not too much to…read moresee. I wouldn't give them a negative review, but not necessarily positive either. They had mostly just antique furniture pieces and some books toward the back. Also a few jewelry pieces in a case that were pretty, but nothing super eye catching. There was also a large, ballroom type of room that was pretty much empty. The shop manager was taking down all the christmas display that was in that room and made polite conversation with us. I'm not sure if there is usually more to see in that room when it isn't the holiday season. I definitely would be willing to give this place another chance next time we're other this way.

Antiques Emporium has moved locations. The plaza they were in is being Carmelfied. They are now in…read morewhat I would call an office complex. They are about half the size they were. Everything was set up nicely and it was much brighter and cleaner. They don't have as many vendors but some like the record stall is the same. They have a good amount of parking and 2 or 3 designated spots right out front. Be aware the new address is 170 W Carmel Drive. The Kirby Building. I sent the info to Yelp but they have yet to change the info, even with a photo of the sign posted with the new the location.

I made a quick visit to the Antique Emporium. It was my second visit to the store. It is not a…read morereally big space - certainly not as big as The Carmel Antique Mall but they have a nice mix of merchandise. I was tempted by a pair of salt and pepper shakers but ultimately did not make a purchase. If you are searching for something in particular I suggest you pay a visit to the Antique Emporium and visit the Carmel Antique Mall as well since it is nearby. Both times I was there, one employee was sitting at the desk available for assistance. The parking lot has ample parking. I am not sure of the future of the strip mall since I believe the nearby strip mall with SoHo cafe is closing Dec 30 permanently and slated to be demolished.

If you are serious about looking at antiques, then it may be worth your while to browse here. But…read moremy wife and I personally did not like our experience here. I'm only giving them three stars because they did have some unique items inside. We did encounter two problems during our visit. The first was simply getting into the shop. There aren't any regular steps into the shop entrance. They have two unusually shaped stones stacked upon each other without any handrails to hold on as you step up into the shop. My wife has some physical restrictions and I had to hold her hand just to get her into the shop safely. I can't imagine how difficult to enter if there was ice. The second problem was that in the time we browsed through the shop, not one person appeared from the front of the building (maybe they live there?) We could see people through an open door but I felt uncomfortable walking through. So, nobody on duty to answer questions or help make a purchase. No bell to ring, or sign to welcome visitors back to the other part of the building. I honestly have no idea if they knew we were there. You will also notice that there is a strong smell of a home where smoking once was prevalent. I imagine that if you bought some wood or fabric items, you would have to leave them out to get rid of the odor. In fairness, I did see a number of unique items and the shop itself was easy to get around. The upstairs was closed off, so I don't know if there is anything up there worth viewing. Note: I also didn't see much lighting materials as is listed in the Yelp business name. There were a few fixtures and shades, but not so much that I would add it to the name. Overall, I was a bit disappointed in the lack of attention the owners/managers put into improving the customer experience. It wouldn't be that difficult to install some safety measures and some sort of plan to let them know they have customers. Review #2211

What a charming surprise to find this shop today. We met Drew and his lovely little dog who were…read moreboth eager to make us feel at home. We bought a beautiful architectural antique piece and an iron "dog head" leash holder - both are unique and were well priced. We're actually sorry we wavered on a painting and will be going back next week crossing fingers that it is still there. This is exactly the kind of shop you're hoping to find when you think about going "antiquing" in a lovely, lazy little brick-paved historic district.

Just a quick review for this place, because they're closing at the end of the year and I don't want…read moreto invest a lot of time in a review that's going to be obsolete in two months. But you should go snatch up your vintage tiles, dirty windows, election buttons, business stamps, used toilets, and other random things while you can. It's called "Another Fine Mess" and it lives up to its name. I could probably spend an entire day looking at all of the random piles of treasure and junk. It's just amazing what you'll find here.

If you are looking for antique hardware, they have it. You need to match a wall handle a hinge,…read morethen go to this place. They will have it.