The Bearded Mermaid Bazaar — Local services in Northfield

I would liken this unassuming gem to the world-travelled eclectic uncle at a family reunion who has everyone hanging on to his every descriptive word. You will be mesmerized in the blink of an eye once you cross the threshold. If you have the time to dig into the myriad of bins, the search yields a bounty that will certainly take you down memory lane. Personality exudes from every square inch of this West 7th wonderland! Unlike other boutiques in the Twin Cities, Nick leaves you with the feeling that he cares about his clientele going home with some unique finds instead of a kick in the pants. Something for the old soul that yearns to hop in the DeLorean...

If and when you dip your toes into the waters of vintage men’s clothing, you should be so lucky to run into a guy like Nick. Whether you were looking for that one special item, or considering parting with your parents estate, Nick is “your guy!” Knowledgeable, fair, considerate and fun to deal with. There will be no pressure, being cheap or cutting corners… he’s been there and done that. Take time to make a visit and you’ll see for yourself. Even if you don’t buy a thing, it will be a fun and interesting...

Walked in Owner to busy to acknowledge us, when asked about some merchandise he was rude and with an astronomical price. Here's the thing as someone that's in the business- I'm fully aware of how the business works. And there is the occasional item you don't want to sell. However that's what a NFS sign is for, and being curt to potential buyers is certainly not the way go. Or get me...