The Wild Goose Exchange — Local services in Appleton

I went in on “Small Business Saturday” with the intent to purchase a $100 gift certificate. My first impression upon walking in was that it was pretty cool but it took me a minute to find the checkout counter. There were about 15 other shoppers in the store and when I located the checkout counter there wasn’t anyone working just a sign that said be back in 2-3 min. Thought that was kind of odd for one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but not a huge deal so I waited. The woman returned and when I asked about the gift certificate all she said was “I don’t know anything about that you’ll have to come back when the owner is here.” I told her that I don’t live locally and she just stared at me so I just thanked her (for what I’m not sure) and left. Disappointed on 2 accounts: no gift certificate and no customer service. I won’t make a second attempt, I’ll find a gift somewhere more...

This shop definitely has a solid selection of vintage pieces and a cool vibe overall. If you’re looking for something specific and don’t have the time (or patience) to dig through racks at Goodwill or St. Vinny’s, this place makes it easy to find on-trend items without the hunt. That said, as someone who thrifts pretty regularly, I did notice the prices are on the higher side especially when it comes to basics like Harley tees or Carhartt items that can be found for less if you’re willing to do some digging. It’s clear you’re paying for the convenience and curation here, which might be worth it for some shoppers. If they offered more sales or deals, I could definitely see myself stopping by more often. Still, it's a fun spot to browse and worth checking out if you’re...

This is a super cool vintage store with a well-curated and organized stock. When I went in with some friends the owner was so friendly and helpful and has such a genuine excitement for her job, and I left with a truly one-of-a-kind jacket. They also featured local art vendors with jewelry & perfume.

Prices were medium/low for this kind of store, with a $10 rack and some more...