I held off for a bit on writing a review and then remembered this place after being in Lawrence…read morelast weekend. When I first came to this place, the owner was there and he was the nicest guy. We talked for quite a long time about different things. I ended up buying some goodies and left happy. That was about 4 years ago or so. Fast forward to 2018 when my sister was visiting from Texas and I was taking her to my favorite spots. I remembered my great experience from before so I took her here. This time, a lady was there and I mentioned how much I loved that store and turns out she's the wife of the owner (so she's the co-owner)... I was looking at some pillowcases and the pair was marked at $18 which I thought was a decent deal. A little high since other places go for less but I like supporting local so I don't mind. When I went up to the counter, she informed me that even though one pillowcase was marked for $18, it was for each.. so I was surprised the total was $36. The lady was rather rude and when I was pulling my card out to pay she said, "We are a cash only business and if you had been here before, you would know that'. I won't return. I can't deal with people who are just lousy at customer service. She could have said, "Oh I am sorry, we only accept cash" but instead, she chose to be a jerk. Of course, my sister was like, "Wow, and you said this place was awesome; guess not". It's always a sad thing when you rave about how great a place is then when you take someone new, the place ends up being subpar. I left that store feeling sad and for my money, I would rather go down the street to the many other antique stores. *SIDE NOTE* I wish I could give the man I saw the first time 5 stars because he was tops.

They've got quite a hodgepodge here. Old photographs, knickknacks, classic pinup playing cards, old…read moregloves (but most are way small), boots (way small also), etc. Personally I dig the collection at antique mall a little better, but it might be worth a look.

It's actually called Lawrence Antique Mall. I spent a good amount of time in here and it was busy…read morebecause it was on a Saturday after the Christmas Parade. Place has 3 floors total full of a variety of items to choose. Some areas you could barely walk through. It was difficult to find anyone to help you. I found several items with no prices on them. One item I really wanted, so they called the dealer and no answer. So they offered to take my number and hold it until further notice. Most of the things were over priced. On 1 item I asked if they would take a little less and made an offer, but she said I can only go 10% less because it's rare. I said I would take it. Then she went to take the tag off and said I can't do 10% because it's less then $30.00. The item was $28.00, so only $2.00 from receiving the 10% discount. Yes, I went ahead and bought it only because it's a Christmas present! Just the principle of the situation. Before I paid I simply asked if they charged a transaction fee if I used a debit or credit card. I was told that they charge 3% extra. I was just a little short of having enough cash, so I had to go the other route. After looking my receipt (I always ask for one) over and comparing it to my merchandise prices it was incorrect. In fact they charged 4% transaction fee. So my $28.00 "rare" item turned into being $29.12 plus 9.3% tax on top of that price, just an example. Another problem was the bathroom was closed or out of order. I'm not sure if it was really out of order or if they just didn't want all the people using it? If you needed to use the restroom it was like 10 blocks one way down the street! Needless to say I wasn't real happy with my overall experience here.

Solid antique store full of many booths crammed into 3 levels of great fun to explore. I spent a…read moregood majority of my day here. Everything is organized and not too hard to navigate. The third floor is small but worth checking out but use caution going up that odd stairwell. Overall you can find great finds like any other antique store here

Going to Amy's is a special treat I give myself every week or two. I just moved and her place has…read morebeen a treasure chest of surprise finds to fine tune my style. It's not a thrift store but the prices are good and fair for quality second hand things. She has some new merchandise too. I've recently bought five pieces of furniture from her and today I'm dropping in hoping to find a couple of fall accent pieces. Can't wait!

It's a small store, but there were some very nice pieces that were reasonably priced. I'd like to…read morego back after my home built.

Wild Man Vintage is the real deal. If it's not at least 25 years old and carrying the ghost of a…read moremixtape breakup, it didn't make the cut. It bleeds personality--pure, unfiltered vintage glory. Every piece has a story, a vibe, maybe even a past life in a punk band. Dripping with legit retro energy, it doesn't dabble in throwbacks; it mainlines them straight to your soul. First time stepping in, I was hit with a full blast of cool. Effortlessly hip, unapologetically chill, peak Lawrence, Kansas. It's giving local legend, not tourist trap. I didn't buy anything--today. But wandering around was a blast. Every corner packed memories I forgot I had. This isn't just a shop; it's a time machine wrapped in flannel and funk. The guy working was a gem--super sweet. I wanted to give him my business. Next time, I'm not leaving without something that carries its own breakup anthem.

Went here for the first time a few weeks ago while visiting in Lawrence. Funky (as in FUN!) little…read moreresale shop that was full of awesome vintage surprises that were all tailored towards men! Found cool vintage western shirts with the pearl snaps for the hubby and all kinds of hats and socks for myself. For a small shop, they packed it in there! I WILL BE GOING BACK EVERY TIME I'M IN LAWRENCE! PHENOMENAL!

Totally dragged my feet coming here, over one year later I finally made it in. I was skeptic…read morebecause so many boutiques are expensive and a little "uppity". I could not have been more wrong. This is the cutest local shop in Shawnee with so much to offer and from so many local artists. There is so many items to see in this little places, you have to go slow and just take in the complete laid back atmosphere. Do not miss any nooks or crannies. A great place to treat yourself, find top notch local apparel and one of a kind gifts for anyone from brides to hosts. So happy I made it in and I will most definitely be back.

This is a great shop packed with lots of great finds. Some things new, some antique, some…read morerepurposed. Cool place to find unique gifts. I found an awesome repurposed window with a bible verse stenciled on the glass. It was just what I had been looking for all day at the west bottoms and didn't find quite the right one. This was my first time at B's and the owner was so nice. I will definitely be back.

I love all things arts and crafts. And someone at The Etc. Shop seems to too. There's all kinds of…read moreFrank Lloyd Wright and Charles Renne Macintosh inspired jewelry and accessories. Of course there are other things too -- that's where the Etc. comes in -- but it's always the art deco stuff that attracts my attention. The posh Brighton collection is apparently The Etc. Shop claim to fame. The coordinated accessories, which include shoes, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, belts and more, are very nice, but they're not any more attractive than the other accessories throughout the store and a bit pricey for my taste. If I splurge here, I'll take the ultra cool Macintosh-inspired lamps over the pricey-but-average Brighton items any day.

ANOTHER Brighton shop! How many does Kansas need?…read more This one sells Brighton, Italian charms, and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home furnishings (lamps, furniture, pottery). Because of this, it is a bit more interesting than just the boring Brighton collection (which is their main focus, carrying the whole line). A bit expensive, but then again charms do come from Italy, and the jewelry is high quality being hand made sterling silver. The home decor is quite nice, being an art deco (FLW influence) style. But the Brighton does overpower, making me gag a little on all the coordinated, shiny, accessories. If I were re-decorating, this is the place to come to give my place some stylish touches, but otherwise...might just have to pass by next time I'm in Lawrence...

I love donating and shopping here. They do a lot of good on our community and you can find…read moreunexpected treasures.

Much has changed over the years. The Social Service League Thrift store has never been more…read morebeautiful and organized. It has high-quality donors and wonderful customers. Customers of all ages are always saying, "this is my favorite store". The store is run by volunteers who work all week with programs for the disadvantaged, and on Saturdays for sales. The volunteers get nothing but good karma and the satisfaction of knowing they are helping people through the programs. Board members, volunteers, employees (when they have them) get no discounts, no first dibs, no advantages over customers. The SSL has been in existence in it's original form since 1863, and in it's current location since the ealry 1900. Note: this is a biased review: I love the place.