Hunt and Gather — Local services in Minneapolis

I never feel compelled to write reviews but oh my god is this place an abomination. Well curated? Sure. But it’s also the definition of gentrification. No wonder the thrift stores and estate sales have been so picked through. Not only are poor people competing with online resellers, but with local shops that find it justifiable to sell ephemera for 1-15 dollars a sheet. The kitsch and macabre can be found anywhere if you look hard enough, but it’s getting harder and harder, and no wonder why... It’s all shoved in the back of this shop owners van.

The bargain bin outside had a moldy nylon backpack for ten dollars. I’ve found second hand leather bags in immaculate condition for half that price.

Want some outsider or folk art? Talk to your neighbors, because if you’re looking at flea markets, it’s likely already been snatched up. Whatever you do just don’t bring your money here. Or do… because apparently you don’t give money a second...

My father in law gave us a gift certificate to this place and it was such a fun and fascinating visit! I could spend an entire day sifting through baubles and bins, looking for treasures and trinkets. They have an entire lot outside filled with primarily letters from commercial signs of all shapes and sizes as well as larger things like cabinets, jars, metalworks, etc. We took home a wonderful cement turtle pained sparkling green. He lives on our garden now and his name is Franklin. 🐢 Some smaller finds were some anatomical postcards, a pearlescent seashell, and several tiny bottles of various powder pigments. The staff was friendly and helpful and were very cool cats. 😎 I must go back as I have barely scratched the surface of what is to be unearthed in their vast collections. 10/10 Perfect for those who are searching for a unique piece for their home and...

I absolutely love this store, it’s so great and they have so many unique things, but I do have a critique. Their pieces of paper for crafting and collaging are legit $3-9 a piece. I can’t fathom spending $3 on any single piece of paper, let alone one from an old book or magazine with tears or flaws. Their small scrap cut outs are like a dollar each, too. It’s such a shame because they have so much stuff that will never get used or purchased for this reason. I’m all for reducing waste and thrifting, but I can’t comprehend why I would spend that amount on one piece of paper from an old magazine, when I can buy a whole book for 50 cents at the thrift store. It kind of defeats the point of recycling and making “trash” useful. I wish they would do something different about this because I would love to be able to afford...