Frank & Bessie's Attic is a very nice antique store with quality merchandise…read more FBA isn't very big. But it's packed with high quality, unique merchandise at very reasonable prices (see photos). Everything is clean, organized, and displayed nicely. Don't forget to checkout the 2nd floor balcony area. There are more goodies up there. I'd say that around 25% of the store is merchandise that wouldn't be considered an antique. I usually don't like this stuff but FBA does a good job. There are a few vendor areas with reproduction signs, bird houses, hand-made signs, and that sort of thing. But there's also a giant wall of high quality specialty cooking oils and vinegars in front - very cool. There's some amazing functional art on the front desk. There are instruments (and a pipe sculpture) converted into functional lamp art. I usually don't like this stuff. (I've seen other shops where someone shoves a light bulb on something old and tries to sell it.) But this artist, Charlie Fiss, is crazy talented -- amazing stuff! In particular, there was an awesome violin lamp with color changing LEDs (with a remote), a USB charger in the base, and a blue tooth speaker hidden in the violin so you can play music. The pipe sculpture lamp was pretty darn cool too. It had all kinds of doo-dads, knobs, switches, an old fuse, a digital readout, and an analog clock. Charlie - you rock! As a final note, the owner is really nice. My wife and I really enjoyed talking to her. Ironically, this building was built by her grandparents, and she has their photo proudly hanging by the front entry door. Unfortunately, it sounds like the city wants to buy this building so they can demolish everything and "develop" the land. Really? Do they need some junky condos or a crappy strip mall near the river? Yuck! I hope this never happens. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. -Daddy Maxx Retro

CLOSED! Antiques…read moreMonticello is closed. It closed almost 2 years ago. There's a new antique store with new owners in the same building. The new business is called: Frank & Bessie's Attic. (See my separate review for the new business.) -Daddy Maxx Retro

Voted the best antique store in Monticello, this shop is filled with all kinds of treasures…read more Nicely arranged so it makes it easy to browse. I've never walked out empty-handed. I always get several awesome finds. Reasonable priced. Lots of glass, collectibles, Christmas, Up North & Cabin, jewelry, toys and a lot more. Super friendly owner make this antique store a must to stop at!!! Open Wed through Sunday. Located off of Broadway on Walnut St. Plenty of parking.

One of my favorite occasional shops! You may have a tough time finding it. The house it's in is old…read moreand rather dumpy, but inside you'll find repurposed furniture, candles, beautiful jewelry and so much more!! Many items are secondhand, but nice quality. The owners are super friendly and helpful. Picked up several items during Girls Night Out last Spring.. I'm a fan! This is an "occasional" shop. Just be aware that they are open for one weekend a month. It's the second week of each month. (Thurs, Fri and Sat) Wish it were more!

I was in the area anyway as I picked something up in Big Lake. Big, spacious store. They have a ton…read moreof Target cast offs. Stuff that Target didn't sell. They even had $10 brand new records from Target. They had 2 color of the week tags where merch was 50% off. I bought 2 Rae Dunn egg cups brand new at 50% off. They say Egg on one and Hunt on the other. There also was Hip and Hop. Much nicer store than 2 I know of in the metro. (16)

So I stopped by the new Rogers location,the chair we wanted to buy had no price tag we walked up…read morefront for a price and the lady just glares at my husband and I for about 20 seconds thinking she may not of heard us I asked again she gives me a dirty look says it's not for sale! Rolls her eyes and walks away. A few minutes later someone else had asked how much the same chair was and the same worker tells her to pick a fair price. The lady paid for the chair and walks out with it. I walked up to see if I could see the employees name tag . The name on her tag says Sheree store manager. I will not stop at this store ever again unless that Rude store manager gets fired she has no skills to be in this position Unreal