It is very cramped, not disabled friendly in the least, and everything is packed to the point it…read morefeels like you are going to knock 50 things down if you pick one thing up. Then there is the whole co-owner ranting about how bad he thinks Republicans are and the experience is shot. The selection isn't bad for a small city, but the prices are kind of steep, especially if you have a clue as to how much some of the stuff is worth. Oh, and expect to be lowballed if you bring things in for trade or sale. They offered me $50 for a figure that is worth well over $300 loose and this one was still in it original packaging and worth far more than that. I get it though... buy low, sell high is the foundation of trade, but I really wonder how many people have allowed themselves to be burned dealing there.

Great place, great service and great inventory!!! Mark and company always treat customers well and…read morehosts amazing events. Products are top notch!

Such a cool shop. So many amazing local finds and also so many great brands they have curated. I…read morejust stopped in because the window display looked so great and was not disappointed. Such a great little place.

First, let me start by saying, when I lived in Columbia just about my whole paycheck went to…read moregorgeous jewelry from Poppy. I still have all of it and wear it all of the time (and get a ton of compliments). I was just back in Columbia and bought some new earings, two necklaces (one for myself and one for a birthday gift for a friend) and a print by a local artist for my boyfriend. It is a great place to get gifts for just about anyone. They have a wide selection of art, jewelry, furniture, ceramics. They also have a baby and childrens section (if only I knew more babies...). The service is immpecable and their gift wrap is adorable. Now that I live out of town, I do my fair share of online shopping/online drooling. They have a great website for it!

Ollie's is a fun store to shop in. You never know what you are going to at a marked down price…read more I've picked up some pretty good deals there. The staff is friendly and helpful.

It's a Fun place to shop if you just want ends and outs... lol..this or that ..or want to find…read moredifferent kinds of goodies like chips,nuts,dried fruits or candies. The workers are friendly and helpful. It's a Big "this or that " store in my mind!!

This was a great shop to go into. We just went in to look. But came out with some great cooking…read moreitems and food,gifts also. Find some oils and was able to sample before I bought them. Staff was helpful took the time to talked to me about what would be best what I was looking for for my type of cooking. Decided on Smoked oil. Parmason garlic. Both wonderful tasting. Also bought some candles and some other items. I will most definitely come back here. Very excited to cook with theses

The Mississippi Marketplace was a quaint shop filled with of lots of different treasures and…read morecooking supplies. If you're a baker you will love it. The shop's owner was able to recommend some of their favorite peach sweet tea and the little chocolates were delicious. We stopped in every day of our long weekend trip to try new flavors. The farm animal ceramics would be a great addition to any kitchen. The magnets in the front were hilarious and provided a comedic chuckle.

I regularly go here. If you enjoy playing magic or dnd, this play wants to be your home. Lots of…read moregreat deals on older games and movies. The staff is honestly the best there is. They will learn your name and honesty become your friends. To the James guy from San Diego... this isn't Craigslist... maybe you should move back home instead of trash talking our local businesses.

I have not been in a Slackers in a long time. I forget how much fun and interesting this place can…read morebe. I was quickly greeted when I walked in the door, I love when that happens. I was looking for old school country. The guy had never heard of Don Williams but he was quick to help me out. He chatted with me while we browsed. We found two CD's. We continued our conversation as he finished my transaction. COOL place..

Funky Planet is a hidden gem in downtown Alton. It is a great place to shop locally for, toys,…read moregames, books and stickers. The couple who own the store are usually working at the store and will give you hands on service. They are friendly and enthusiastic about the items they sell. So they'll give you excellent service and recommendations. In my opinion, if you're in need of a birthday, Christmas, Christening or Bar Mitzvah gift, this is the place to shop.

Such a treasure right in downtown Alton. I stopped here for Christmas gifts and got something for…read moreeveryone in the family. All kinds of toys, puzzles, games, and more. The prices are super reasonable, and you'll find things you can't get anywhere else, which makes it pretty special. You can even buy yarn, and the owner knits plushies you can buy. Kids will love this place, but as an adult I was just as taken with it.

I really liked this bookstore, in particular their selection of gift type items and that they have…read moreused books too. But I was taken aback by the unwelcoming greeting to two teenage girls. They were essentially greeted with a "you can't be here without a parent" right away. The poor girls had to explain their mom was parking and would be right there. I get that kids can create a mess, but maybe greeting them warmly first, then explaining the store policy, would work better. I am not sure I would want to buy anything in the store if I was one of those teens.

Everytime I travel I do my best to find an independent bookstore to visit and buy a book (or more!)…read morefrom. I was passing through Quincy on the way home and saw this one on the route and it looked cute in the pictures! The shop had a good selection of new and used books and accessories and gifts! However, not once did the lady behind the counter say a word to me. No welcome to the store. No check in while browsing. She checked someone out and didn't really talk to them and then picked up her book and started reading. No thanks for visiting in the way out. Shocking she was a little bit older than me so "should know better" with customer service. I'm not looking for much - just a hello. I found a few books I would have purchased but I'll save my money for someone who gives a darn.