Very nice antique store in downtown Elizabeth. The staff were super friendly and helpful. You can…read morefind everything from $6,000 antique carousel horses to dollhouse miniatures, and everything in between. Definitely worth checking out!

Repurpose Reuse Restyle Selection: lots of different items…read morefrom vintage board games, figurines, furniture, vintage fans, lots of Corning wear, clip-on earrings, books, records, etc Value: everything was priced well. Service: woman was very helpful and friendly

I'm glad we stopped in this unique little gallery, which sells the works of a variety of local…read morepotters. Pieces offered were functional, decorative, or both; I ended up purchasing a striking vase from a local artist (Pine Hollow Pottery). The owner (Joe Pinder) was available to tell us about the art, the gallery and upcoming shows and festivals. (His dog was also hanging out, and was very cute.) Pieces were surprisingly affordable (I'm used to the art shows in a different area, I guess, where products are more costly). Overall, I would definitely keep this place in mind on a return visit to Galena for art with a personal touch and a local flavor.

Very great and Awesome Pottery Store in the Quaint Historic town of Galena. Joe Pinder the owner…read morewas very informative about pottery in regards to if the pottery is safe to eat and can be used for everyday to other things like a Noggin Cup that I purchase as a souvenir and to use to drink small strong beverages on my Noggin pottery cup besides beer from what I was informed. Also a Noggin in the British Definition is a unit of measurement versus the American Version which was our head in the dictionary. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of pottery and how it effected society during those contemporary times

I've purchased many lawn decorations from Red's. They have the best selection and great value…read more Everyone loves my Silly Bird.

Country place large and small lawn ornamentsread more

I love Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market! It's so easy to get through. The owner is very nice and…read morehelpful! She knows a lot about all her inventory. It's in a good location, easy to find, convenient parking and plenty of it. You could spend hours walking up and down the aisles. The first time I was there the owner took several dollars off the item I was buying which was unexpected. The prices are more than fair. There's a terrific selection. She had a lot of unique merchandise. Go, have fun and give yourself enough time to get through it. No regrets!

Huge selection and you could most likely find what you're looking for but waaaay overpriced!read more

I had a deeply disappointing experience with McCoy Jewelers that I feel compelled to share,…read moreespecially for anyone considering them for something as costly and meaningful as an engagement or wedding ring. After reading yelp reviews, I was drawn to them based on the reviews and them being a small business and operating since 1973 I took in my late father's vintage wedding band to have it resized so I could wear it. The original size was 10.75, and they measured my finger at a small of 9.25--a reduction of 1.5 sizes. They quoted me $250 for the job, with half due upfront. The technicians were articulate and displayed skill. I trusted their expertise and left the ring in their care. When I picked up the ring, it felt uncomfortably tight. Their response was simply, "Give it a few weeks." As time went on, the ring became so tight I couldn't wear it at all. When I returned, they insisted the work was done correctly at the time and blamed my finger for supposedly changing size. They offered no solution, only excuses. I asked them to resize it to a 9.5 or 9.75 so I could wear it. The refused. When I tried to discuss my concerns, the owner dismissed me with condescending double talk, suggesting I was just a difficult customer because I hadn't worn jewelry before. I felt insulted and taken advantage of. To add insult to injury, they kept the gold removed from my ring during resizing. For a typical men's gold band, reducing by 1.5 sizes removes about 1.2 to 1.5 grams of gold--worth roughly $120 to $150 at current prices. Ethical jewelers follow the practice of returning this gold to the customer, but McCoy's did not. Instead, they kept it, likely to resell or reuse, which felt dishonest and exploitative. It's important to mention that getting engaged and dealing with expensive and meaningful jewelry for a lifetime is already a stressful time. You need to be able to trust the people you're working with. Unfortunately, McCoy Jewelers only made the process more stressful and left me with a bad taste. Eventually, I had the ring properly resized at a reputable jeweler in Chicago for $85, and now it fits perfectly every day irrespective of the time of day, the weather, or my body temperature. In summary: McCoy Jewelers overcharged, kept my gold, failed to stand by their work, and treated me poorly. I support local businesses whenever I can, but I cannot recommend this one. My experience shows that, at McCoy's, the customer is definitely not always right.

My Fiance and I have had a great experience with McCoy Jewelers. He went to McCoys and got my ring…read morecustom made to how he wanted it to look like. They were great with communication and getting it done in a timely manner. We recently went back in to get our wedding bands made. We are on a time crunch and they were amazing at getting us different designs that we were looking at within two days. They all have been amazing to work with!

I travel here from out of state to buy all of my bullion. No sales tax, great service, and the…read moreprices on buy/sell side are closest to spot in the city. I call in advance to make sure they have the inventory, then drive, and usually play a few hands of poker at the casino for a fun day. If you want to invest in physical metals, this is the place to go! Call first, be friendly, ask questions, and save money on your investment!

Allied pawn, is the best in Dubuque. I went there to cash in on some old 14 karat jewelry that I've…read morebeen sitting on for many years, and they gave me the best value that I could have gotten. Jadrian did a very accurate appraisal and testing of the jewelry I was selling, and gave me top dollar. I was very impressed with their customer service.

locally owned - wonderfully nice owners - clean and light shop!…read more if you haven't checked out Phases yet, you have to! on my second trip to Phases today, I got to meet the owners, Chris & Kevin. Chris opened the store for me after my husband called to check their hours - and I am so happy we got the opportunity to go! the atmosphere in the shop was homey and cleansing - Chris was amazing with my daughter who came in with me, my shy but curious & loving four-year old. I went looking for a bundle of sage, left with a gorgeous rose, sage & lavender bundle with a clear quartz point. Also was looking for a palm amethyst, and found the perfect one (my daughter actually picked it out without hesitation and held it nonstop). Been looking for some loose leaf tea in town, and tried one of their mixes as well (Wasn't what I was expecting, but I am so "green" to the loose leaf tea process that I own that only downfall of this otherwise amazing trip). I definitely want to go back and get one of their beautiful tea mugs that I almost added to my haul. I still want to go back for their zodiac perfume as well that I almost got on my first trip to their store, but wound up getting a gorgeous one-of-a-kind full moon sweater. That sweater to this day is still one of my favorite articles of clothings.

Love this store! Every time I come here, I find something beautiful and unique AND at a great…read moreprice. There are two locations. I've been to both. They get new stock every Friday. The staff is very friendly and helpful too. I highly recommend it! Here is what I bought this weekend. I usually get adorable dresses for work. This is a must stop every time I visit Galena.