Good variety, reasonable prices, Owner is a great guy and a good Christian. Definitely one of my…read morefavorites .

One of my favorite stops when I'm out thrifting. It's been a couple of different iterations over…read morethe years, but this one came with a remodel and it really classed the place up. Don't get me wrong... It's still a second hand store so don't expect Dillard's but comparatively spearking it's one of the cleaner nicer shops in the metro. What have I picked up here? Antiques, brass, an almost 6 ft set of longhorns, Buck knives, cast iron, tools... And most recentl y a vintage wall Coca Cola bottle opener that the owner gave to me free of charge when my gf mentioned it was my birthday. We're kind of regular customers... Lol Inventory varies by the day. We try to swing in often. Good people. A good shop. Not much else you can ask for.

Held every every three months or so at the Iowa State Fairgrounds by Callahan Promotions, Inc. this…read moreis an Arts and Crafts show that you don't want to miss. 100+ vendors fill the Varied Industries building. My gf and I like to sneak in on the Friday nights when the show first opens. Normally it's held Friday PM and all day Saturday and Sunday. There are arts and craft selections for men, women, and children. My gf buys a lot of the hard goods, but for me... It's like the state fair.... I go to eat! Glazed hot nuts, freeze dried candy, wine vendors, breads and dips, salsa, honey, meat and cheese, salsas, hot sauces, Erick's Enchilada's out of Omaha...etc. She brings home seasonal door hangings and such. I bring home steam punk lamps, or something like that, and a bag of groceries! Lol Keep an eye on the Iowa State Fairgrounds Events Calendar https://www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/event-calendar and their Facebook page for coming dates and details https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668970712

Amazing people and items! went there with my dad and sister to go look at antiques, found a…read morebeautiful spring bunny rabbit porcelain set, but it was being sold for $40 (amazing prices!) with about 5 pieces, I didn't have $40 but I really wanted one of the mugs, the nice lady behind the counter told me she cannot sell me just one because people pick and choose and leave her stuck, but, as I was leaving, she asked me which one I even wanted, and she told me; "meh, you seem like a good kid, $10." and it made me feel more valued than any other point that day, that is my favorite thing I got on that trip for no other reason than the sheer sentimental value it holds, amazing place, amazing prices, amazing people.

Beautifully curated store bringing new life to vintage treasures. Owner and associates all possess…read morea true love for their finds and how to appreciate them in new ways within your home. Great corner location in a thriving East Village district. Must stop during your time in Des Moines!

Usually held once a month... This is a smaller flea…read moremarket, but is worth checking out. During the warm months it's held outside in the parking lot and moves inside when the weather gets colder. Make sure you keep an eye on the Izaak Walton Events calendar for details! https://desmoines-ikes.com/events/

Love all the stuff I got great quality and amazing products…read more .

Every now and then you comes across a place on Yelp that makes you step back a little... I've been…read morehere a TON of times! How have I not reviewed this place before now...?! The Picker Knows is one of those places... Probably the premier, and my favorite, antique "mall" in the Des Moines metro! Rows and rows of vendor booth and cases. I'd hate to total the money up that I've spent here... And buying is great, but a lot of times I just have fun window shopping. Looking at the many different things here that I can't afford or have no business spending money on... Lol Very large display items, furniture, antiques, retro and vintage, some modern, a few clothes, comics, vinyls, Hot Wheels, some dusty and rusty things, handcrafted items, and tons of smalls! Prices are vendor driven. So some are high, some are at market, and there are great deals to be found here too. As a veteran I appreciate the veteran's only parking spot near the front door. At only 55 I pass it up a lot because there are veterans in A LOT worse shape than I am. But I have used it a couple of times. It's so easy to spend hours here! Vendors leave and new vendors fill their slots. And with the merchandise being vendor provided...the selection is ever changing! The staff is fantastic and always available for questions or to open a case! The bathrooms aren't terrible for this environment. They aren't perfect...pretty plain Jane...but they don't send you running for the hills. Lol The Picker Knows is a must stop in the Des Moines metro if you are into antiquing or thrifting!

A little bit of everything, tools, toys, collectibles etc. Definitely one of my favorites. Prices…read morevary depending on vendors.

best prices and great selection. clean. friendly staff. I enjoy searching for good deals. Many…read morevendors at more expensive flea markets and antique shops love this place to find under priced items for resale ar their own shop.

What a cool place! You almost need to dedicate a weekend to look at everything in this antique…read moremall. There's great parking and it was easy to find. There are isles upon isles of antiques. I even found an amazing handmade soap there. There are pieces at all price ranges. One of the vendors even struck a deal with my mom on a lunchbox right there! My mom and I came back with all sorts of things, and this place really set the bar for antique malls here in Texas. Take a look, you won't regret it!

Awesome antique shop!! Wow I think everything is in this place!! Service was great and helpful!…read morePrices were fair to value! I would recommend you check it out!!