Most fabulous! This is a very special place, a gem, and the owner is clearly very talented and…read moreexperienced, always new stuff of great quality, aesthetic and historical value. I love the eclectic yet distinct style of the store and there is great turnover so always new stuff to discover.

Nice stuff to look at but I came in looking for a specific thing and I got it! I was looking for a…read morecoffee cup and saucer and I found a nice one and the owner provided useful information for us. I think it was a good price for each set.

I love the Ridgewood Market!…read more This Sunday was the first time that I attended. It actually took place on Summerfield Street, which is right near my house (so I had no excuse not to attend!). So my local artisans and businesses were represented here! Not only establishments from Ridgewood (Norma's, Rudy's) but there are tons of other cool vendors from all over NYC represented here! MartiniHandmades (from whom I got an awesome terrarium and bracelet), an awesome empanada table, someone serving shrimp and grits! So many local artists, jewelry makers and thrift stores! I know that this market is awesome, because even my boyfriend, who usually does not enjoy these types of things, found several vendors, items and foods that he loved! Score! Everyone was friendly and some vendors even took credit cards! What a great way to get to meet people from your neighborhood and support local artisans! I can't wait to do all of my holiday shopping at Ridgewood Market!

I guess I'll review this since it is on here, but it is really a recurrent event rather than a…read more"place". It actually is a monthly event held at Gottscheer Hall; I stopped by the initial one in April. It is categorized on Yelp as a "flea market" at moment, but that is really a misnomer; while there were a few booths selling used goods it is predominantly an indoor arts & crafts fair, with some booths selling food products to boot. This might be a good place to check if you were buying gifts; the majority of the goods are likely more appealing to women than men from my judgement. One aspect I do appreciate is that the vendor pool seems to display a relatively diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and tastes and the same goes for the crowd perhaps due to advertising that is also locally-focused; it doesn't feel so much like some of the similar craft markets held in other boroughs, but has a less-pretentious, very neighborhoodly Queens vibe. It seems to, consciously or not, embody Ridgewood quite well rather than attempting to replicate an outside aesthetic in this old neighborhood. Hopefully it becomes even more diverse and representative of the neighborhood as the event evolves. The best part is seeing so many people at Gottscheer Hall for a public event during daytime hours, as well as being able to get eggs and other brunchtime foods they don't normally serve.

Anything you need, Green Village has it...somewhere in the piles of goods! Listen, this place isn't…read moreorganized so don't go in expecting a fancy vintage store layout. If you've been to Reuse America, similar idea except more clothes and lower prices. They have clothing, kitchen gear, mugs, glassware, chairs and furniture- you name it. They have a great selection of women's clothes with sweaters around $10 and coats ranging $20-$40. There are vintage gems in there, but also your typical Forever 21 from 2007. Go in expecting to stay a while, and you'll find treasures! The staff is actually quite friendly in my opinion, just be kind to them and it will come back to you.

A boatload of options for every type of furniture. Heaping piles of vintage (and some old &…read morebeat-up) dressers, file cabinets, chests, china closets; a mountain of office chairs, wooden chairs, dining chairs. So many paintings, shoes, a ton of books (really great children's books in there) and an absurd amount of VCRs (I guess they're considered vintage, but who wants them?). So you catch my drift. Plenty of options in this huge space. Get lost in it for hours. I ended up not purchasing anything since I didn't have much time to sift through, so I can't share on service or pricing but I did notice some overpriced junk. However, I will be returning with my nifty negotiation skills.

Store owner is probably the sweetest man in the neighborhood. He has a bunch of stuff at his store…read morethat always has me and my family scouting for finds. If you're in the neighborhood give it a browse.

Small shop but a lot of good items. Owner very friendly and lets you look around without any…read moreproblems. Good prices. Have cash since he does to accept cards.

Cool place with interesting finds . They have a big selection and variety of different things from…read morehouse hold , clothing books, toys . Fun to look around and browse but I find some of the prices to be too high for the neighborhood it's in

It's very messy and dirty in there it's also super unorganized.I tried to look through the comic…read morebooks and records but they were to unorganized to look through.

We are moving to another state and I have been holding onto my moms sterling flatware. I called and…read moreassumed I would have to take it there but luckily Bob was in area and in minutes he arrived. He was honest and I felt completely comfortable with his appraisal. I recommend him and his business to everyone!!

We needed an appraisal for our mother's furniture and everything else, since she had to move to…read moreanother state. Robert came over and gave us an honest estimate and also great advice about how to proceed. He is very professional and personable person and we recommend him to everyone in the antiques market. Gene and Danielle Allen

I was on the way to go to the restaurant for dinner with my friend. Suddenly, she texted me asking…read moreme for a favor to get a nice unique plant. OMG! I already got out from my home how can I find that. I passed the market and I have a feeling that I need to check id they have a plant I want. Finally I found a chilli plant and I bought it for my friend.

I like to buy records. First of all, this market keeps their merchandise in very poor condition…read more Usually the records are wet, as they are kept out there rain or shine. Also, they are extremely over priced. They wanted $90 for a copy of Deja Vu. The woman said it was an "original" and that their price was half of what you would find on ebay. Well, I knew she was full of it, but I checked ebay, and did not find one copy over $25. They wanted $50 for a piss poor copy of Every Picture Tells a Story. $125 for a Beatles record (i think VI) with extreme water damage. You can get Beatle records for a song (no pun intended) all day. They're everywhere. Don't let these good folks fool you.

"We make shopping fun again" reads the banner stretched across the back of this store. To my left,…read morethe most incomprehensibly jumbled pile of chairs, dressers, shelves, and broken nonsense stood stacked on top of a bookshelf that I had seen days ago as I was looking for some quality used goods to put in my new apartment. "Do you need help?" "Yes, but it's under there!" as I pointed into the depths. "No problem!" Two guys leaped into the pile as I, wide-eyed, watched them toss things back and forth uncovering my $20 item in all of 3 minutes. They even carried it to my place down the road for me. (You can see this for yourself, actually: http://www.goodbyewren.com/2009/06/shopping-is-hard.html) I got a NEW full-sized mattress for $75. Plus a bunch of other little dressers for $20 apiece. This is old, used stuff, and not special antiques (though I did see a few nice old pieces), but it's mostly consumer grade goods. Still, if it comes down to buying a new particle-board dresser from K Mart for $60 or a used one of the same stature from here for $20, I think the answer is obvious.

This one is good. You will need to take your time…read more The variety here is broader. It's a good thrift store to me if you see some of everything. Casual, one of a kind, fancy, vintage, trendy, old trend pieces that make the experience worth the trip. I like to see enough selection to boost my imagination for what I can do with the pieces. The prices are decent here too, don't change. I'll be back. Bring cash if you wanna avoid that credit card fee.

Allow yourself time to browse at this store - it's huge! Everything is very well organized and tidy…read moreand there isn't that funky second hand smell which I appreciate. Prices are great - $6 jeans and they have a wide variety of clothes from all recent eras plus overstock and army surplus.

Rudy has been in the neighborhood for over 30 years as one of the few remaining toy, craft and…read morehobby shops in Western Queens. If you're looking for puzzles, games, toys, miniatures, craft supplies, tools, etc., try here first. Prices are not heavily marked up. He has a great selection. Great option for gift shopping, during the holidays or otherwise. Kids would enjoy looking around!

Possibly the last and oldest model shop left in queens - a great selection and variety!read more