Shabby Shack

The state of the shop is in the name… Shabby. They had many bookcases (antique books are always my favorite item in a second-​hand store) but they had very few that were actually interesting, and those were not in a state that I would have wanted to purchase any, even for only $ 1-​$ 3. There was one that looked vaguely interesting but when I picked it up the binding came straight away from the paper. Useless, even for cheap.
They had a whole bunch of sewing patterns that I went through for awhile. Some looked like the patterns had already been cut out, which could be useless if the previous owner used it for a size small. But, they were cheap, and I might just grab one at a later date for some wonderfully vintage-​inspired clothing.
The other items I was interested in, and will probably come back for at a later date, were some of the vintage plates. There were sets that were about $ 50 for a hoard of plates, and I need upwards of 300 (mix of small and large) for my wedding so I’ll take ‘em where I can!
Lastly, there was a lady and an older guy running the store. The woman greeted me, but then disappeared somewhere, and the guy was wandering around the shop burping. I’m all for the release of gastric bubbles, but not when you’re the proprietor of a shop. Rude.

This is a typical antique store with lots of stuff stored and piled on top of one another and it feels like you’re walking through a historical maze! They have a nice selection, and the cashier was really friendly, I didn’t find anything I needed but I will definitely have to come back and try it out. They’re prices are ok, and they have $ 3 movies.

This store is very random. There are antiques here and there, mixed with random things that probably no one bought at a garage sale and ended up here (I saw N*Sync puppets when I went). A lot of knick-​knacks, jewelry, clothes, and furniture. This place is definitely full of stuff, but if you’re only looking for antiques you might have better luck looking somewhere else, like the antique mall in East Sac area.

This is a cool used furniture, antique, and whatever else place. I pass by the Shabby Shack on my regular coffee walks and am always intrigued by the items outside. There have been 2 instances in which I saw something outside that I wanted to buy, but didn’t have my wallet. When I returned, the items were gone. They go that fast! So, I have learned my lesson. I recently saw a tall wardrobe in the store and was going on vacation the next day. I was able to purchase it and the staff was willing to hold it a week for me to return and pick it up. I was also able to haggle on the price and saved a good chunk of change.
Yes, the interior is pretty full of items and they’re constantly moving them around. So, be prepared to be overwhelmed with the amount of things inside, but you never know when you’ll find a hidden gem. However, bring your cash. They don’t accept credit cards.

Went to Shaby Shack a couple times, found some neat stuff. Especially at Christmas. If you are looking for some cool antiques this is the place to go. The owner (?) is super cool and is willing to give u a deal! If you are the type of person who is overwhelmed with LOTS of stuff this isnt the place for you. Its floor to ceiling covered. But tons of fun to go through! I will go back!

This place is a cluster cuss (I will assume some of you know what movie I am referencing there, and if you do. you get ten useless Mandie street cred points).
Anywho. yes, this place is a fire hazard. But then again, there haven’t been too many antique stores that aren’t semi-​fire hazardous. I had to do the side shimmy down a couple of aisles because my size 8 frame didn’t want to fit without knocking over some glass cats. Some stuff is cheap in price and some stuff is cheap in fabrication. Some good finds in the back with all the old kitchen stuff. I love weird antique kitchen items, and I love funky stemware and china.
However, this place smells like my grandma and my grandma died 20 years ago.
The only thing I bought here was a denim Harley Davidson jean vest with an American Flag on the back to wear on the 4^th of July.

Again another place I have been to often, yes they have a l lot of junk but they often have some gem’s too, plus they are a little pricey but totally negotiable, another reason I like this place… love to barter. They have some cute bookcase, shelves etc… but things go quickly so check back often.

Yikes! This place is a war zone! There is badly repainted, overpriced junk thrown haphazardly about and it smells of moldy cheese –speaking of cheese, I’ve seen rats in the back parking lot, just outside this building.
I honestly wonder, how much crap can the owner cram into one place?! Did somebody give her a dare or something? Its astounding! Maybe if she organized things a little better… okay organized A LOT! Not only is this place a fire hazard (don’t get caught in one of those pseudo-​isles!), if you’re ever looking for one particular thing in there, it may take you several days to find it. My advice is to stay way away from here; it smells, its crammed, its dirty, and beyond disorganized!

What’s the best thing about this store? Oh, let me tell you…
I don’t know if they are incredibly cool for pricing all of their stuff so low, or if they don’t realize how great their stuff is and how much price gouging they can get away with. I’m inclined to go with the latter because when I walked in they were playing Michael Bolton and I overheard someone saying, «That’s Kenny G on the saxophone» like whoever he was talking to should be more excited by that fact. But the fireplace fence thing I found out front was adorable, the box of old piano/​vocal music from the 30s and 40s made me grin, and there were a few of those desks where you pull down the front that turned me on a little bit. It is packed full and there is loads of kitschy junk that you can sift through (which — I’m not gonna lie — made me want to be one of those ladies that, when I die, they just find loads of fabulous crap in her basement). If my roommate had not already decorated our apartment in what I like to call «hotel lobby chic» (meh) I would have bought every third thing in there.
P. S. After many daydreams, I bought the desk. And the guy knocked off $ 15 because he had more stuff from an estate sale coming in and needed to get rid of things to make room. So here’s a hint: when shopping for crap at an antique store, check if any employees are continually moving stuff around and going into the back a lot. Chances are, they are trying to make room for more crap and, therefore, will give you a better deal on the crap they have out there just to get it out of the way. I wonder if my desk will come with the old Jim Beam glasses they were storing in there…