frequently asked questions
Do you offer consignment?
We get asked this a lot and no, we do not offer consignment. But we are willing to buy outright from you. Just give us an idea of what you have and we'll go from there.
Can I donate items?
Yes, absolutely! We're a small business and appreciate any way you can help us save a buck or two. Just give us a call beforehand at 605.697.7377 to make sure we're available for donations.
Do you do appraisals?
We have one vendor who specializes in coin and jewelry appraisals. Beyond that, it's our decades of knowledge and market experience. We're always happy to help you understand what you have and how to sell it.
what merchandise are you interested in?
This is a question that's always evolving. Our interest in some of these items depends on the market and what customers are currently looking for. Mostly, we're interested in true antiques and pieces with a story to tell. But just in case, here's a quick list of items we've been known to buy:
- folk art
- Mid-century modern
- vintage clothing (for adults)
- beer memorabilia
- architectural salvage
- small, old furniture
- SDSU/Jackrabbit items
- Brookings and South Dakota related items
- music and movie posters
- antique and vintage journalism pieces
- Holiday decor (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving)
- Vinyl & Tapes
- Pyrex, Fire King, Corelle, Corning ware, Texasware
- Cast iron
- costume jewelry
- smalls and miniatures
- linens & tapestries
- brass, copper, sterling
At the moment, we've got plenty of depression glassware, China sets, chairs, crystal and all-purpose glassware. We've also got a healthy stock of framed artwork, such as religious, fruit, floral, and baby subject matter. Please contact us first before bringing in your items.
Are there any other places interested in buying my stuff?
You can check with the other antique stores in town. The Antique Mercantile is located at the corner of Main Avenue & 3rd Street in downtown Brookings. Rabbit on the Rail is located at 219 1st Street South (a hard right after the railroad tracks in the old co-op building). Bits of Yesterday in Arlington is another antique vendor mall in the business of buying/selling/trading.
These other shops in Brookings are also great for donating gently used household items:
- Home Again (proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of the Dakotas)
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Goodwill
- Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter
- Bargains on Main