The Dream Catcher — Attraction in Ellsworth

How this store is still is business is baffling. It's crazy to think you actually have to prepare yourself mentally and physically before shopping in a business, but here we go.

FIRST OFF... especially for tourists, there is a Bathroom, but you are NOT allowed to use it, even if you're a paying customer no matter how much of an emergency. They do not care. So before you climb over the mountain of junk that is littered across three separate floors, take your kids, and yourself to a bathroom before going in. Ladies, this store is COLD. Make sure to bring a hoodie or a jacket, because regardless of weather there is almost never any heat on any floor. There is also a piece of paper right as you enter that says absolutely no food or drinks. I understand if this is pertaining to young children, but as an adult this is silly. It's also ironic given the trashy state of the entire building. You'll get it if you decide to check this place out.

The hours on Google state they are open Monday - Sunday 11AM-5PM. This is NOT true. More often than not, regardless of the day, they will be closed. They're more of an "Open by chance" kind of place.

For those with Asthma, or breathing issues... you may want to sit this one out. As you enter the building, you have a 50/50 chance of entering this store and being overwhelmed by fresh or stale cigarette smoke. IF there isn't this smell, then you run into a very musty and or almost moldy aroma.

The staff is almost non existent. If you're lucky there will be one person (a woman) with no personality staring blankly at a computer where you check out and at no point will make any attempt to greet you or talk in any way. She will only briefly talk to only talk to you if you're spending money.

The place is littered with trash, empty boxes and broken items. Some venders do their best to keep their area clean and organized, while others seem to have abandoned their area. It makes zero sense how this place hasn't been fined or ordered to clean up their business.

A word to parents please don't bring your children here either. The hazards, trash, smells and other issues makes this building unsafe.

It's really unfortunate that the owners seemingly care so little about their business, customers or venders. I hope this review helps others. Find a better place to shop for your, "antiques", treasures, or oddities. This place needs help, new owners, or to go out of business. They're an embarrassment...

Went for the first time today. Wish I had read the reviews and then I wouldn’t have bothered to go ! Every negative thing they said is true. The woman behind the counter doesn’t have an ounce of personality ! She doesn’t acknowledge you when you come in or walk right by her. They should get rid of her as she is bad for business. She should be greeting her customers with open arms. Most of the stuff should be at the local landfill. The prices are ludicrous ! The vendors are not serious about selling. Nobody is going to pay those ridiculous prices ! They should cut their losses and leave. With the woman with no personality running the place people will never go back. As a Mainer I have been to Antique stores and flea markets all over the state. This is the worse when I have ever been to. Good will has better stuff and more reasonable prices. Bottom line don’t waste your time ! If I could have given no stars...

I love to antique and Maine is the perfect spot to do it! Maine has a ton of history so I’m hoping to find some unique items.

✅ I liked that there was a wide variety of antiques here. I found several things I wanted but chose not to buy due to price.

❌ Everything was overpriced. In my opinion you can find better deals on eBay that’s with shipping. After looking at the price tags of a few items it was clear to me.

❌ Worker didn’t acknowledge us at all. I’ve seen this in a few reviews but I almost felt unwelcome.

❌ The smell of the basement area is unbearable. I’m not sure if it’s mold or what but I had enough.

❌ some of the booths were not antiques and filled with junk

Can’t say it’s worth the stop unless you are ok with spending absolute top dollar on the items you want, if you can find...