This is an absolute GEM of an antique shop! Bob has a keen eye for fabulous, quality, estate home…read moredecor, books, lighting and more. I have been shopping his locations for the past 17 years, and am always delighted by the incredible deals and curiated treasures. Check out his custom marble cutting boards - excellent, inexpensive gifts for that special someone. Super nice Guy, too!

Great vintage finds at a great price! And a very friendly store owner. Highly recommend!read more

I lived next door to Fire Opal for a number of years and regardless I never bought anything. I…read morealways stopped outside to browse and wonder and went in occasionally too if I was not in a hurry. Two observations: I liked some of the pottery, much of it I thought was soft colors and modern and impractical. The stuff I liked was either overpriced or again impractical. Second: Why so much friggin women's earrings and jewelry? Lots of dangling stones. Lesbian Heaven! Its a small store. I like the local artist and independent business appeal however, I guess it was not appealing enough to me.

I live in Chicago but my local boutique, which I love, hasn't been stocking the Porto pants that I…read morelove. I ordered a pair from Fire Opal and had several questions about sizing. I found them very helpful and will shop here again. I wish I could visit them in person and will one day if I'm ever in the area.

I cannot say enough kind words to express how genuinely wonderful my experience here was. New to…read moretown, I was looking to furnish my apartment with some antiques (better than IKEA, not as expensive as CB). I found myself at Past Prezence a few weeks ago, and I'm surprised I ever left! Past Prezence, run by Gina and Herb, is a true haven of wonderfully eclectic home furnishings, purses and articles of clothing. Each item has a rich story in its past, which I'm sure Gina and Herb will tell you about if you ask. Aside from the antiques, Gina and Herb also sell (and make!) original coffee tables from unexpected materials. Brimming with creativity and stocked with the right tools, Gina and Herb make custom pieces, too. I can claim, with absolutely no hyperbole, that Gina and Herb are artists. And, at that, some of the kindest, most interesting and inspiring people I have ever met. Visiting Past Prezence, from a completely selfish perspective, got me so much more than I bargained for: an artful coffee table, a beautiful mirror, a mellowed dresser, and a few of Gina's vintage purses (that already lived a memorable life, but are in great shape to live again)! Find yourself tired of mass-produced, low-quality furniture, purses and people? Visit Past Prezence for quality furnishings at great prices, interesting conversation and a little bit of inspiration. You will not be disappointed. And lastly, an important note on location-- it is in an industrial park (Building 5, I believe?) and is listed under "Sensation Wear" (for now) on the sign near the fire department. Follow your GPS, and when you get on the right road, take a "right" right after the fire department (you'll see the sign on your left) and continue down the road. It will be the building on your left. It may be a little difficult to find, but if you're lost, give them a call and they'll kindly help you to the right place. To Gina and Herb-- If you're reading this, thank you thank you! Wonderful meeting you. Best of luck :)

DO NOT CONSIGN your item with this "premier" auction house. Unless the item is very valuable,…read moretheir seller terms(read them and you will realize how they are profiting from you and not helping you because receive very little of what you consign with them and most of what it sells for goes to Trudels and not you) will leave you with very little money for your consignments. Just go to their website and you will not find any mention of what is costs to consign with them! What are they hiding? They are hiding how they rip you off if you consign with them! Find a seller review that is positive before you consign with them. AVOID CONSIGNING ITEMS TO TRUDELS!

beware if you are a consignor. This place is a ripoff. You will get pennies for your items. Items…read moreare placed into huge lots for quick disposal. You will be much better off donating for a tax deduction or giving away as gifts.

About halfway into this experience (which is exactly what setting foot into the Reliable Trading…read morePost is -- an experience) I started to wonder if I would make it out alive. The woman at the front, donning Indian Head Dress and watching mid-afternoon soaps among a plethora of crap, told me to "have fun!" after describing the various rooms to visit: 5 upstairs, 1 down below. After the first five, I opted not to go down because I was afraid I might actually have entered the twilight zone or a bad horror movie and would be trapped down there by this crazy lady who collects all manner of -- yes I already said it -- crap. To be fair, a lot of it is not crap at all. For instance, the beautiful old ice box in the first room was gorgeous, in incredible condition, and visibly a true antique. But at $1200, that kind of stuff is more like museum-ware than anythinge else. The broken plastic box of broken jewlery and the $50 collection of ceramic thimbles with the portraits of the nation's presidents fall into the former category. By the third room, I started to feel a little suspicious. This room is actually a kitchen, and either the woman who runs the place is a slob, or she was going for a kind of life-size diorama representing the kitchen of a slob. Cigarette butts snubbed out in an old dirty ashtray sat on the corner of the linoleum counter. But stuff was still apparently for sale, maybe even all the stuff piled in the sink was for sale. I don't know! The fourth room hosted a loud ticking clock and a number of mounted deer heads, which have not been taken care of in the days since the precious animals were shot and killed. An old bridal gown hung yellowing on a door to who knows where. In the fifth room I found the fourth or fifth piece of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia, this was a hand-drawn portrait of the former president. I took up the fantasy that the head-dress lady in the front was probably obsessed with old Abe and drew it herself. Like I said, I didn't make it to the basement. Perhaps next time I go in I will, but I will have to be accompanied by a friend or family member. I will go back, though. Not to buy anything, just for the experience.

Hands down one of the strangest places I've encountered since moving to New England. I have loved…read moregoing into antique stores since coming here as the weird and creepy items abound here........what is up with those dolls..... they are the things of nightmares!!!! This store has some unique characteristics. 1. You are greeted by the owner upon entering.....(note...this is not an experience for a quick visit) and she will tell you that the store is truly a trading post, everything is negotiable and give you a layout of the store. 2. Next you get to start going through the store that is crowded and difficult to navigate as it's FULL of stuff. As is typical of any antiques store, some of the stuff is crap and some things are truly wonderful. I found that the prices here are pretty fair... If you really want to spend some time exploring and find some hard to find items, you should be able to find them here.

Dan Falvey refinished an antique mahogany bureau & dresser that my grandmother gave me 40+ years…read moreago. She had them for at least 30+ years before that. Both pieces had taken a beating over the years with five children in our busy household. The furniture was picked up and returned like new a week or two later. They look amazing! The delivery men put the furniture directly into the room I wanted. I'm beyond pleased. These two pieces will last a few generations more. I'd recommend this company to anyone looking for quality work. Thank you, Mr. Falvey.

Mr. Favley senior and junior have provided my clients the best quality finishing services available…read moreanywhere. If you have exterior wood doors, this is the compnay to contact. Their craftmanship and chemical knowledge about exterior wood surfaces is second to none.

I absolutely love the shop the owners are so nice and they have everything you could possibly think…read moreof I totally recommend anything you need for your room apartment etc. check this place out

I love the store I've been coming here for almost a year now and it is a treasure trove for…read morethrifters. I've had the pleasure of trading with the owner and also have picked up a couple of beautiful pieces from her store for my house and my wardrobe. The store is filled with so much love character and charisma it's always a pleasure to shop here

Great Experience ! I had some old silver shears that did not cut. Within a 10 minute wait, Mel,…read morethe magician owner of Brass Buff cleaned and repaired them. It was simple and unexpected. I will certainly use his services readily again when needed. Carol T

Mel polished the brass weight shells on my Herschede 9 tube clock. Knowing that the weights are…read morehundreds to replace, I gave them to Mel knowing they would be in good hands. They came out with a mirror finish and are absolutely stunning. So happy with his work!