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The Picker Knows​ Antiques & Collectibles
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States
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Ph
Review №1

This is a fantastic antique shop. All kinds of antique stuff we need is available here. They have a wide variety of art objects. It takes more than one hour to look around. If you are crazy about old art sophisticated products then go check out this shop. There are also some discounted items(40%, 30% and 10%). I bought three beautiful flower vases for five rupees each. We have visited this shop many times but we are not bored with this shop.

Su
Review №2

Fun and funky place to shop for antiques. I have several favorite booths and I always find something interesting when I visit. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking.

Jo
Review №3

Just a Friendly bunch of Folks . Well Done Displays . Good Prices

Mi
Review №4

This place is, well its down right awesome if you love antiques and vintage memorabilia. They have something for just about anyones tastes, just have to look around. Plus they have a gathering, meeting area that is for rent. Good hunting and remember to like my post.

LA
Review №5

A great place to take a day looking at, and shopping for antiques. Clean and well kept. Fair prices.

Pa
Review №6

Place had a good vibe, but there was an event happening in the building which was a little too loud for our taste. Will enjoy a return trip on a different day

ja
Review №7

Great place to stop. Lots of items that, if you watch the show, you will recognize. Fun to look and buy a souvenir or two. The staff was amazing.

sa
Review №8

Best antique shop in the Des Moines area! The staff is always friendly, and there is always so much to choose from. Its very organized with great prices as well. I never leave empty handed when I come here!

Er
Review №9

Great staff and selection of antiques - many of which bring back memories from my childhood. Antiques are all by individual sellers so the selection varies by the sellers taste and interests. Theres antiques, old furniture, toys, clothing - you name it they probably have it!

He
Review №10

Fun place to browse and most booths very nicely curated. Not too big or overwhelming. Prices run the gamut, but many are fair. Super friendly employees, dont be afraid to ask about pricing! Highly recommend.

Le
Review №11

Great selection, good prices

Na
Review №12

It felt like a large Garage sale with some Antiques. Looks like your going down hill on good Antique dealers.

Je
Review №13

Best antique mall in Des Moines! So many well curated booths and fantastic employees! The price points are great too! I also would highly recommend being a vendor here! Was a vendor else where for two years and kicking myself for not coming here sooner!

Am
Review №14

A lot of really cool things to walk around and check out for a decent price

Co
Review №15

Awesome treasures and friendly staff! Free toy cars for kids at the counter!

Be
Review №16

What a fun place to walk through they have a little bit of everything totally enjoyed it

Sa
Review №17

Cool place for antiques and knickknacks from different eras. Of course, some over priced. Expect to spend a couple hours here!

M.
Review №18

Had some nice stuff. Didnt find what I was looking for, but found 2 things I wasnt looking for, the staff at checkout was nice.

Ro
Review №19

Fun place to see alot of antiques.

St
Review №20

Great place to find vintage items.

Sh
Review №21

Love, love this store! Employees are always so nice.

Ju
Review №22

Awesome place, lots of Unique and rare items. It has a huge selection, with probably close to 100 differen5 booths. Prepare to be in there atleast 4hrs min, especially if its your 1st time. Wish we lived closer to the area.

Da
Review №23

Large multi dealer mall. More collectables rather than antiques. Some interesting finds, but mostly mixed in with newer chalk art painted furniture, knitted scarves and hats, garden accessories, and all sorts of other assorted new and vintage stuff.

De
Review №24

We found two items that we had been looking for in the shop no. Most of the booths didnt have much to offer. Neither did the cases but then again we were looking for something different.

Kr
Review №25

Fun place to go down memory lane.

Je
Review №26

Fantastic selection of items in the store. Everything from collectibles to everyday useful items. For us, there was so much great stuff to see that it took a couple of days to see it all. We found items that we have been looking for for years. Courteous an helpful staff really enhanced the experience.

kr
Review №27

Love this place! This was the first time I had ever been here. I have been to other consignment antique stores and this was the best. Amazingly clean and very well organized! I cant wait to go back!!!

Jo
Review №28

Nice local antique store. Wide variety of merchants with a even wider variety of items. Good location and ample parking with space for loading. Items are reasonably priced. They have a large selection of small items but also have large items and decoration pieces. Sometimes they even have a food truck in the parking lot.

Da
Review №29

Great parking, wide isles, booths are accessible.

Li
Review №30

Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly! I bought an antique furniture piece and they were kind enough to even load it into our vehicle for us! We will definitely be returning!

Je
Review №31

Bunch of awesome stuff here, I’ll be back

Bo
Review №32

Absolutely amazing place. I can spend hours here!

Ta
Review №33

Always love coming here! they are always super nice and super helpful. I always seem to find something cool here. I felt safe with everyone wearing masks also. I definitely reccomend this awesome place!

Er
Review №34

Fun place to browse and buy!

Jo
Review №35

Absolutely love love this place. If there is something you think you might need, they might have it. I could spend a couple hours looking over all their stuff. I bought a blue chest from there. Got a good discount and was completely happy with it! Some junk is other peoples treasures. Highly recommend stopping by and checking it all out if you like antiques, furniture, toys, and everything else under the sun. 5 stars!

My
Review №36

Great place! So much to see and pick from.

Ch
Review №37

Great place. The inventory is always changing so you never know what you will find. I never leave empty-handed. This time I found a wonderful baby powder tin with great graphics from 1891. They have a combination of antiques, vintage and collectible items as well as decorator items at reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly and helpful!

Eu
Review №38

Its a great place to find many different things ❤

Me
Review №39

Fun place to find unique and antique items.

Je
Review №40

Good variety with overall decent prices. A few of the vendors are really high with reference to their prices. Its a good place to kill a few hours in the air conditioning while reminiscing.

Lo
Review №41

This place is way cool!! its got everything! love love love!!

Ir
Review №42

Lots to look at! Many cool things and a huge variety. Staff is very friendly.

Bo
Review №43

Antique furniture, dolls,tools new or for decorating

An
Review №44

Love this place and the auctions!!

Ba
Review №45

Best place to look for antiques!

Sc
Review №46

Lots of neat things from times gone by.

Na
Review №47

This place is cool and there is always so much to explore. There is always something new and I always leave with something, new or antique. I love the shops by creators with products that are cool and out of this world, if you get a chance, go take a peek!

Rh
Review №48

This place is huge and has so much stuff. Go check it out

La
Review №49

This was our first visit to this mall. Lots of booths and cases. Pretty good mix of large and small items.Many booths were just “there.” Most weren’t very inviting. The place had much more of a flea market vibe than antiques. The prices were reasonable for what was there.So, depending on what you’re looking for, this may or may not fit the bill. We were hoping for something more enticing

Va
Review №50

Its a fun place to look around would be able to find something for anyone

Kr
Review №51

A fun place to wander back through time--looking at the vintage and antique wares.

Se
Review №52

So many great finds!

Ch
Review №53

Wow! Mind blowing amount of stuff to see. Vendor prices were reasonable and booths are very well organized. Fun place to shop. Staff is very friendly.

Ni
Review №54

Set aside an hour out of your day ASAP and browse the aisles in this treasure trove. Vintage items, antiques, and collectibles are displayed in a variety of booths and there is always something just waiting to be found. I am a pastry chef and my personal obsession is cake plates and cake stands... I have over a dozen of unique stands that I use for my wedding and celebration cakes that I have bought here. I love this place and usually visit/browse around at least once a month... and never leave empty handed.

Is
Review №55

Almost always a deal to be found here. Vendors usually take good care of their stalls and its not dirty like some thrift places. Owner is very pleasant.

Da
Review №56

Has good comics but I didnt find that much stuff interesting

Ro
Review №57

Great place for antiques

Ja
Review №58

Huge space filled with anything you could think of for sale. Friendly and helpful people all over the floor. Great place to spend an afternoon, but you could easily spend an entire day.

Wa
Review №59

New case set up. Lots of jewelry. Case 810. Come take a look. I didnt walk away empty handed. Great place

Li
Review №60

I always love walking around looking for little treasures. Prices very, but I found a great little table for only $20 which was awesome! I recommend this store to anyone looking for that special little treasures or even specific items. Prices are very reasonable

36
Review №61

Great location for one stop antique shopping. They have a 1987 G.I. Joe Tom cat that I so want. Staff is really helpful too.

Je
Review №62

Love this store, always something new around every corner!

sh
Review №63

Lots of overpriced junk. Never seen anything worth while but most of the stuff Ive come across is insanely marked up vs its actual value

Te
Review №64

Found what I was looking for. No one in town had donut cutters but fou62 at the pockets for just 2 dollars each yea now I can try making donuts

Su
Review №65

Always a fun place to see neat antiques!

DO
Review №66

Nice array of merchandise. Was looking for a particular chair and was told it had sold but I got home and contacted seller and it was still there but then it sold before I got back the next day. Sad about their lack of follow thru.

Ta
Review №67

Love this place! Lots of amazing deals!! For a walk down memory lane, you need to go here!

Ol
Review №68

Its a nice place to look around. Lots of great antiques.

da
Review №69

Very good place

Ni
Review №70

Its a cool place to visit and different every time. Allow plenty of time, theres a LOT to look at

Yo
Review №71

Wow!! A wonderland of old stuff! Its great! Believe me! Visit it and you will see why! Just do it already!

J
Review №72

We enjoy browsing through this store! Good size - not too big or too small. Weve also attended a wedding in the rental hall, its a great modern/rustic space!

St
Review №73

It was nice to look around but I didnt find anything I needed.

Lo
Review №74

I always find something unique. Great exploring.

Om
Review №75

Good variety and price

Ju
Review №76

Nice place, purchased an item, prices are a little bit high for some items that I can find in another places at better price.

Ta
Review №77

Loved this place!! Im from Texas where we have insanely high prices on vintage/antique items. Picked up some really cool things cheap! Huge selection of just about anything you could imagine.

Th
Review №78

Lots of good stuff

bi
Review №79

It was an amazing store!

Ja
Review №80

Huge. Good prices. Give yourself plenty of time to explore. Cant wait to go back.

Br
Review №81

Lots of cool items

Fr
Review №82

Wonderful place and people. I would say something for almost everybody.

Mr
Review №83

I love visiting this Antique Mall. Lots of fun things to see. If youre older, its fun to see things from your childhood. The owner is kind, the employees are friendly, the place is clean and organized.

Mo
Review №84

Multiple booths with quality products. There is a good variety. Not a bunch of booths that are jam packed. Friendly staff.

Ju
Review №85

Could spend a lotta time looking through here

Mi
Review №86

Really neat store. They are a shop that rents space to sellers of various antiques and collectibles, so there can be new stuff on any given day. They also will sell some things on commission, but you need to make arrangements with them for that.

Do
Review №87

Nice and clean antique mall. Could have a little better staffing but we had a nice visit.

Ap
Review №88

Very clean, organized, and a great selection of a wide variety of antiques and collectibles.

Al
Review №89

Staff was friendly, prices were fair for what I was looking at. Lots of merchandise to peruse. If you collect it, someone here probably sells it. I sometimes like to just walk through it and see all the merchandise if I have a few minutes.

Ca
Review №90

Love this place. If you are looking for rare antique furniture this is your spot

Pa
Review №91

We loved this store. Much selection, reasonable prices.

An
Review №92

I was part of a wedding party next door and it was an absolutely beautiful layout. Had fun going next door and threw the antique store!

Bu
Review №93

The store exudes a quaint atmosphere with hints of bygone splendor. Every visit resembles a treasure hunt. One of the best places to find records.

Ja
Review №94

Lots of cool things to look at. Definitely need to go if you have a couple hours to spare.

Ja
Review №95

What is up with their parking space? Dahl’s was here before, a whole grocery store and they never had all those parking barriers. At this point I think the owner is being very petty. Their inventory is okay. I’d say overpriced but I got my wife or engagement ring here.

je
Review №96

They have lots of stuff, though its really hard to figure where everything is. There is no order to the store so you have to walk around looking at everything. Normally thats not an issue when youre looking for antiques and collectibles, but it is a big store with a wide selection. There were people there, but I only seen them at the register. Many of the items are locked in cases, for obvious reasons, but finding a person to open them seemed like pulling teeth. But it youve got the time and want to wander around, it is an interesting store visit.

Ja
Review №97

If you go, plan to be there for awhile. Lots of booths to enjoy. Bargins to be found if you look

De
Review №98

Overall I enjoyed shopping here. I just wish that they had a few more displays with rock collections.

Li
Review №99

First time going here and I loved it! Very similar to collectomania but is very well organized and put together.

De
Review №100

Just love the place easy to get to the staff is very helpful and the prices arent Sky High

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  • Address:1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/ThePickerKnows/
  • Phone:+1 515-255-3238
Categories
  • Antique store
  • Antique furniture store
  • Architectural salvage store
  • Coin dealer
  • Collectibles store
  • Consignment shop
  • Home goods store
  • Rock shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Buys used goods:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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