For the past 2 weeks I've been on the hunt for specific treasures. On my first visit, I asked the…read moreManager if they had seen these type treasures in their huge store and they said 'yes, please take all the time you have to look through all the store selections.' So I started my search knowing that I only had so much free time that particular day, and I am thrilled to say I found what I was hoping to find and I made my purchase quickly. The second visit was just as productive and I found another treasure of personal value. Now, I wasn't looking for junk on either of my searches and I didn't see any junk. I look forward to my next adventure at Bama Flea Mall & Antiques!

Very cool and surprisingly large indoor flea/antique mall. It's just a bit off the highway. Lots of…read moretoy booths inside which is great for an old toy dealer like me. Bought a few things will go again my next trip east

I've heard of the Brass Bear when I've been to a few estate sales. So when I looked over while…read moredriving by and saw it, I figured I'd check it out. Kind of a mistake. It's a pretty big store, and there is a lot to see. I'm sure there are many fabulous items, but it's not really a place to "stop in and check it out." I think you have to both be in the mood/frame-of-mind to really look at everything and have the time to do it. You could very easily spend all day there. "Just browsing" isn't going to cut it. That said, I had neither the time nor the inclination to spend the time to really give it a good shopping. Instead I found it overwhelming, so I just politely walked most of the aisles only looking at the things that really jumped out at me. Because it was a Saturday, there seemed to be a number of vendors there, so I'm sure there are some interesting stories to be told, and they could surely help if you're searching from something specific.

The Brass Bear has been around for a while and it's still one of the best antique malls regarding…read moreservice and helpfulness to customers. I asked one gentleman at the cashier's desk if he thought a Vendor would be willing to negotiate over price of a specific piece of furniture and he quickly responded, 'Let's give him a call right now.' And sure enough, the Vendor did in fact work with me on the price and I went home with a chair I really wanted. Actually, there is a little bit of everything that collectors hope to see at the Brass Bear at reasonable prices. In addition, parking is free and convenient at the front of the store. Stop by one day when you have a free hour to treat yourself.

I was very wary to go because of all the reviews. But was looking for vinyl records so of course…read morethis would be the only place I could think for to look. They had a wide variety of stuff for sale. Some booths definitely more messy and chaotic then others. But didn't have a bad experience. The gentleman that helped check out was very friendly. And found a great vinyl collection!

Never been to an indoor flea market in such disarray. I truly felt like I may emerge from my…read morevisit(s) in fleas... Yes multiple visits but I will get to that later. There wasn't any sort of true grid form to the walkways, booths sprawled and didn't respect their boundaries. Many booths you passed by literally looked like the owner had given up on arranging their goods to be viewable and were simply cramming as much a possible in. At one booth had I not leaned over to oogle some Pyrex I wouldn't have seen the pile of vintage bags which was topped by a large Dooney and Bourke all weather leather bag. Curious I picked it up and gave it a thorough inspection, it was real. It was priced at an alarmingly strange $5. Looking through everything in the booth I realized the owner of the contents truly had no idea about brands, which is to be expected in a place where Internet is an extreme luxury. There was also a fish room.... I guess one can buy exotic and tropical fish here as well. I am not sure if it is a vendor or owned by junebugg's. You could make out several small tanks an the door has many signs stating customers may not enter alone. I went back the next day to buy the back and the clientele was frightening in the middle of the day. The woman working at the register was talking to a young man she apparently knew about how she could smell and see the meth all over him and it wasn't good. I decided not to whip out a credit card and handed over a wrinkles fiver and made my way out of Selma.

You get what you pay for. This Campsite is $20/night, full hookups, has cable-we have Dish…read moresatellite, wifi signal is non-existent (both iPhones on AT&T & Verizon networks worked just fine), big open grass field, no cement or gravel on parking pads-just grass, laundry facility held open w/ a brick - decided to do laundry at our next stop. The kicker was when we realized we got a full fledged ant infestation in our RV. Luckily, I am as meticulous as a person can be, living on a brand new 35' class A w/ full kitchen while traveling across the U.S. on a food tour. Needless to say, I woke up horrified, so we made Walmart our 1st stop to pick-up foggers & traps after killing every one I could see with baby wipes, TP, paper towels & anything else I could find. My murderous rampage has me a little on edge & I am not happy about having to delay our trip while the fogger does its job & then waiting for it to clear. However, I'm just grateful it wasn't something else!!!! A flea market is held on-site every Saturday morning/afternoon. Less than 5 miles from some of Selma's historic attractions. A little noisy after dusk due to the wildlife (frogs, crickets & other night crawling non-mammals) in & around the site, but not RV AC, earplugs & your husbands snoring next to you wont drowned out. Also a group of horses just behind the site, which were not disruptive in any way. I40 is just behind the site, so truck noise begins to be apparent around 7 or 8am. All & all if not for the infestation & necessary aftermath I would have rated this place a 3 based on putting things in their proper perspective.

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Great little antique place! Lots of great items! Not a lot of furniture or large items but a lot of…read morevery unique items and Alabama memorabilia

Great selection including actual antiques which is rare nowadays. Friendly helpful service.read more

I do recommend this place for odds and ends items. Pickers is a store that has items of a classic…read morenature. This is a huge store with a variety of items to choose from, so you can spend a lot of time looking around. I like the used music department. The CDs are only $5. The cashiers are right by the front door and there's usually no wait. Come when you have time to explore the selections.

Irondale Pickers is a very nice place to spend a hour or two looking at the huge selection of…read moreantiques and not-so-much-antiques. The cashiers are very friendly and helpful too. And I agree with the other reviewers, the store is very neat and clean inside. I did notice that some of the vendor's prices are a little higher than other vendors, but that's life, because some grocery stores are a little higher than other grocery stores (I won't name names). And finally, there are plenty of parking spaces in front of the store, which makes things convenient. If you haven't already, checkout Irondale Pickers.

Cute store! Lots to see with a great variety of old and new. Will definitely add it to my circuit!read more

The new address is at the intersection of Chandalar Drive and Pelman. So my husband and i have been…read moreto many antique places across this great nation and this is one of the nicest we have been in! Very clean, organized and not "flea marketish". The gentleman at the counter was extremely friendly also. If you get a chance: this is a must stop!

On A Shoestring Trading located on Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park is like taking a trip back in…read moretime! The eclectic antique collection and selection is mind blowing, because there isn't a vacant spot anywhere in the house. There were all sorts of vintage glassware, crystal, dishes, shaving mugs, books, hand tools, hats, jewelry, window frames, lamps, paintings and on and on. It will take me more than one trip to see and process everything in the house. And lucky me because today - everything in the house was 25% off - everything. The Gentleman Owner is a most interesting person to meet as he shared the history of the house when I asked him when the house was built. I did make a small purchase today, but that's only because I'm still trying to process everything that I saw and what I want to purchase on my next visit. I will always value my trip to On A Shoestring Trading simply because I had the opportunity to meet the Owner. Such an experience! And there's enough free parking in front of the store, but you could park and walk from the nearby restaurants. I hope you will visit this place someday soon!

On-a-Shoestring... not sure where the name comes from... but cool shop…read more Really like this place as I tend to dig looking around old, antique-y places and such. Some might call that "antiquing" I just call it liking to look around old, antique-y places and such. This place is no different. There's literally stuff packed in every corner of the main level, the upstairs, the somewhat basement level as well as outside in the yard. There are plenty of windows, doors, shutters and other woodworks for re-purposing if you're into that. Most are fairly priced by comparison to other places. Overall however, the store can be a bit expensive in it's pricing. Also they only take cash or checks as forms of payment so if you're headed over here, be sure to take one or the other. Overall, great shop!