I went a few weeks ago with a friend who had had a long history of visiting this antique mart. Back…read morein the 90s her family would come when it was huge and got all kinds of good stuff. Then she came back a couple of years ago and it was all the ShamWow people and very little actual "antiques." Now it's apparently under new ownership and the ShamWow types have been banished, so we headed out to check it out. She said it's not nearly as big as it was back in the day, but it is back to being antiques of all different sorts. There are a couple of covered areas (one in a "barn" with actual stalls), a place with food including some excellent pie, and of course lots of vendors. It was a HOT day so the size was actually perfect to make it through everything before passing out. Each of us made out with a purchase at a reasonable price. If you like antiques, it's worth a drive out into the country to check out this fair. Hopefully it will grow again fully to its past glory, but for now it was still an enjoyable place for picking.

This is the oldest antique shop in Sandwich, but inside it is well maintained, clean and on a hot…read moresummer day the air conditioning made the shopping experience comfortable. It is and is well-organized and offers a variety of antiques. The displays are very nice and vendors are separated. Prices seemed high.

Man, it's a GOOD thing I live nowhere near this store, or I'd be in big trouble…read more My mom discovered this gem of antique goodness about a year ago when she found me a vintage bird cage as a gift. She finally brought me in there last fall on our way out to Starved Rock, and had I not needed to save money for Xmas gifts, I would've likely gone crazy... Plan on giving this store at LEAST an hour. There are 2 levels, and it's not that the place is that large...there's just that much crammed in here. The first floor holds clothing, outerwear, jewelry, accessories (shoes, gloves, bags), housewares, furniture, collectibles, etc. (The owner has, by far, the LARGEST selection of vintage hats I have ever seen and they are in impeccable condition...) My coolest find that day: Huge wooden yarn spools (easily half the price of what you'd pay on the internet or anywhere in Chicago.) Speaking of $$, her prices are reasonable, and she's very willing to make deals. And for the GUYS: the entire basement of the store is full of old tools, printers' drawers, trunks, signs, even a lobster trap! If Anthropologie discovers this place, I'm screwed...but that's great for Country At Heart!!

This store has been in town for many years. The owner is not native to marseilles; however, he has…read moretaken an active role in community events and concerns. He and his family have definitely made Marseilles their home and are very active in all-things Marseilles. He is an unofficial city historian, too, and enjoys talking about "the good ol' days." He is friendly, personable, knowledgable, and seems to be an all-round good egg. His store is large and has numerous and varying items. He freely admitted it was "a bit dusty," when I visited. It is and a good dusting would do. He has so many goodies that it will take you a while to look through it all. If you do not see something you want, just ask as he has rooms full of goodies else where. Prices of some items seem a bit high but he tries to work with you. Each time I have purchased an item I have been satisfied with the price, of course. I really enjoy the store, which is protected by Tabatha the kitty. There is so much to see and Tabatha just might escort you through the shop. Definitely stop in. It is worth it.

Amazing prices. Been going since I was a kid. As a coin collector and a reseller, by far best…read morepawn/coin shop I have been to in Wisconsin, Illinois, & Iowa area. They are by far the friendliest coin dealer I have experienced as a younger adult collector. Always sharing new information about the hobby. Also treating me the same as a customer not matter the price tag I send in the shop that day. We need more pawn shops like this.

It is a family operated place. They had a good variety. Everyone was very nice. I highly recommend.read more

Always a few good finds here. If it's not cookware, you can find resale furniture in good…read morecondition. They have new items at times too.

Amazing prices! Been going since I was a kid. As a coin collector and a reseller, by far the best…read morepawn/coin shop I have been to in Wisconsin, Illinois, & Iowa area. They are by far the friendliest coin dealer I have experienced as a younger adult collector. Always sharing new information about the hobby . Also treating me the same as a customer not matter the price tag I send in the shop that day. We need more pawn shops like this

The pawn shop is no longer under the tutelage of Ray however the prices here are fantastic! Much…read morebetter experience here than any other shop I have ever been to, The only reason they received 4 stars is because when I was here the inventory was very low, when Ray had it this placed was packed with crazy items and you could look around for quite some time.

Second year my husband has placed an order with this store for Christmas. My husband enjoys…read morespeaking with the jeweler and says he always has a pleasant conversation with him. Husband placed the order online then called the owner to work out the details. I got a call the week of Christmas by a friendly lady who said I had a gift to pick up. I stopped in and the lovely lady came out from the back, same pleasant lady from last year. She wrapped the gift beautifully again in green paper with silver snowflakes. My husband wanted me to open on Christmas Eve and I am pleased to find that the gift is a delicate pair of silver hoop earrings. They are lightweight and comfortable. I love silver hoops of any size and these are a slightly smaller size than I own. A nice surprise and a smooth transaction.

Two men staffing the shop made me feel like I was bothering them by coming into their place of…read morebusiness. I'm surprised this place has been able to stay open.

Great service, decent prices, varied selection of merchandise and price points, something for…read moreeveryone. Hubby got a neon beer sign and I got a Santa classics tin toy - can't get much different than that!

Staff smelled so badly of cigarette smoke it was permeating throughout. Upstais felt like you could…read morefall through the floor at amy time. Nothing there worth those two draw backs.

Fun place to ship at. Always getting new treasures in. Worth the trip to see it!!!!!!!!read more