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| - If you have some time to kill, you can definitely do it here.
If you think that you're not into antiques, you may be surprised. They cover a lot of various subject matter here. There are a lot of modern things, and it's not all reminiscent of your grandmother's porcelain raccoon figurine collection.
There are a few notable areas of interest: A Tiki section, a large book area, toy sections, vintage clothes, casino memorabilia.... I've found everything from just a few short years ago to "Oh hey! I had that... as a... kid...." as the horrifying realization sinks in that some of my favorite childhood items are now considered "antiques". And then I buy it. It truly is a vicious cycle.
But there's all kinds of crazy things from the 1950's-1970's, and some of it is so random and eclectic, that it's fun to browse. Of course, not all of it is perfect, but perseverance pays off, and it's common to find some "hidden awesome". The place is big, though. You'll spend some time walking, but it's not hard to navigate, and there are staff around pretty regularly for help.
The biggest downside of this place is that it is weird to get to. You have to do some really strange navigating, as while this place is ON Charleston, it's not OFF OF Charleston. You have to go some crazy side street back way to get to it. I left a "Quick Tip" on here with basic directions, so hopefully, that gives something of an idea.
All in all, it's a fun place to visit if you are entertaining a lazy afternoon.
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