This is the place in Lafayette to git yer gifts! And what makes Artists' Own even better is that…read morethis is an artists' cooperative, so all of the art on display and for sale could potentially be created by someone working at the store when you visit. The people behind the counter are also the people making the art for purchase. Artists' Own is part gift shop, part art gallery, and most everything is reasonably priced. There are gifts for all price levels, so just pop in and see what you can find. When I visited, I went with a local who said that she buys gifts for her family from Artists' Own, and requests that people buy her gifts from this shop. What a way to shop local! I saw everything from handmade kitchen tools to pottery to kids' toys to jewelry to art prints and much more. You will definitely find something unique here.

The service is friendly. Everything is unique and of good value. There is a wide variety available…read moreto look through

The family working here is very kind and knowledgeable. Very conversational as well. I've never…read morefelt more welcome in a business, even though I only pick up one new comic every month or two instead of having 10 ongoing series held at a time.

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

As a casual pokemon card collector, I happened to come in here one day a while back to see what…read morethey had. I was really surprised at the amount of inventory for cards and pokemon merchandise. This is now my regular go to card shop for pokemon cards and the owners are extremely friendly. The prices are very fair (cards are based on prices from tcg player) and they can sometimes work you a deal if you happen to also be selling. If you are interested at all in pokemon cards or similar card games, I highly recommend this shop. You can even bring your consoles and hang out and play games here. Be on the lookout for special events such as trade nights also!

Great selection and friendly vibe. Love this place and the owner knows his stuff. Love it !read more

I adore this place! It has been my "go to" for music since I…read morewent to school at Purdue in the 80's. On my last visit, I scored 2 OOP Prince CD's I had been wanting to purchase but did not want to pay the obscene bidding prices on Ebay. I also found another CD that I didn't even know I wanted, but at their prices I had to own it. This place is a TREASURE TROVE for the old school album hunters and newer CD searchers. I can wait to return to look some more. Rock on JL Records! My your turn tables play forever!!

I have been buying stuff from Jim since he was selling used vinyl at flea markets. Then he had a…read moreshop on State Street for years before moving to this location. If you can't find what you're looking for here, then it doesn't exist. If it does, they can order it for you. There is really TOO many CDs here, with CDs piled on top of the racks, and in boxes underneath. It makes it kind of  hard for quick browsing, but if you like to dig dig dig this is the place. Although the selection is daunting, chances are they have what you're looking for. There is also a very nice selection of collectible CDs, boxes, promos, and stuff that you are just not going to find anyplace else. The used CDs are top quality; they don't buy junk like other used CD stores. There is a money back guarantee but I doubt you'll ever need to return anything. The only negative comment I have is that the prices of used CDs may be a little high for some titles. The big boxes are dumping back catalog new CDs for as little at $4.99, but you'll find a used copy here for $9.99. If you think a particular used title is priced too high, just ask. Often the price reflects availability. If it's out of print, the price goes up. If it's been reissued recently, mention that to the staff and the price might go down. They also stock many "import" CDs at ridiculously high prices. With high quality torrent downloads so prevalent, there is no reason to buy these "import" CDs. Selling your used CDs depends on what your selling. They buy used CDs based on quality and availability, and if they think they can sell it. If the title your selling is out of print or rare, you will get more. If the store has 25 Justin Bieber CDs in the rack, they may not even want it. They know what sells and they know their customers, so be prepared to take back home the Britney Spears CDs you listened to in elementary school. The vinyl loft has been greatly expanded, and here is where I think the real bargains lie. The price of used, near mint, and new vinyl is very reasonable. Even hard to find stuff is priced right. No price gouging here. Finally, they also buy and sell used DVDs and video games. I don't normally browse those areas so I can only say that it's available.

This is a pretty interesting little antique shop in downtown Lafayette. They've got all kinds of…read moreitems for sale that are very interesting and creative. The shop is very clean and, unlike many stores of this nature, you can walk around without fear of creating a domino-effect of falling knick-knacks. I saw a really interesting German bicycle here recently - it was from the early 1970s and was made in West German, which I thought was neat. The shop owner was very knowledgeable about the bike and was able to tell me a little history on it. If you're strolling down Main Street and are doing some shopping or have some time on your hands, Main Street Mercantile is a great place to have a look-see.

The people who run this store have been doing it over 30 years. They are good people…read more You aren't in business for 30+ years for "cheating" people or being "rude". I'm afraid to say that being a retail business is hard, and sometimes people get worn out from it. That said this is a solid shop, and there is a lot of inventory that changes ALL THE TIME ! I know I've been there and bought stuff for 25 years!). The owner operators have hearts of gold, but it's hard to show it every day for 30+ years! People love the quirks of the "TV show" people, but when they encounter real people... run to the internet and "trash them". Be kind... it's a store that is unlike any other for 200 miles or more. They support the kids of this community in many ways for many years, sure they may have pissed a few people off, but like I said, they have hearts of gold and more often than not are kind and helpful. Running retail for 30 years isn't easy.

The spiciest album I saw in this store was Take Care by Drake…read more Take with that information what you will...

This place was amazing! Great selection & great vibes. Very friendly service and overall great…read moreexperience. We are from Muncie and will visit again.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is a really fun place to visit. There are galleries on the…read morefirst and second floor. There is also art along the hallway going to the offices and bathrooms. Be sure to check out the art in front of the building and in the lobby. Maybe it was just the time that my husband and I visited but a lot of the art was made by high school students. And wow, are those students talented. There are rotating galleries. The best part is that this museum is free. For a fun afternoon, I highly recommend the Art Gallery of Greater Lafayette!

A short walk from the hotel and centrally located in Lafayette. This free art museum is…read morefamily-friendly. Works by local, national, and international artists are available to view. The retail shop had multiple original prints for sale, along with other items, such as jewelry, journals, and fun crafts for kids. Definitely a must-see if you're in the area.

This antique mall is on 52 between Lebanon and Lafayette surrounded by corn fields. The mall has…read morebeen here many years with about 50 dealers. We've been here many times, but rarely buy. Today, big sales with some booths offering up to 75% off. Booths were bursting with glassware and knick knacks. It was difficult to see stuff, as some booths were very cluttered. Some booths are so small that only one person can enter at a time. Other booths are immaculate and well organized. The clerks are friendly, but not intrusive. We did not find the plates we were looking for, but I am sure there were treasures somewhere. There is plenty of close parking and access ramp for strollers and wheel chairs. They do have a public restroom and also sell sodas.

We used to love this place. I don't know what happened but the prices have gone through the roof…read more Hopefully someone will figure it out!