Antique store · Des Moines, Iowa
Collectamania
3200 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
41.6245° N 93.5820° W
Collectamania is an antique store at 3200 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313.
About the shop
Collectamania is a massive indoor flea market and antique mall in Des Moines featuring multiple vendor booths with constantly changing inventory. Shoppers can find a diverse mix of genuine antiques, vintage items, collectibles (NASCAR memorabilia, retro games, miniatures), vintage clothing, and household goods at reasonable prices. The huge warehouse space requires several hours to fully explore, with most items organized by vendor booth. Known for friendly staff and unique treasures, though cleanliness and pricing consistency vary by booth.
From directory research
What you'll find
Antiques & VintageCollectiblesVintage Games & Media
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
- Multiple dealers
- YesFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Huge selection and variety of items to discover
- Reasonable prices and good deals available
- Friendly and helpful staff (majority of reviews)
Keeps people coming back
- Vast selection and constantly changing inventory
- Ability to find unique and unexpected treasures
- Reasonable overall pricing compared to specialty antique shops
Worth knowing
- Inconsistent cleanliness and organization across vendor booths
- Pricing inconsistencies and occasional overcharging by some vendors
- Staff professionalism issues (rudeness, suspicious behavior toward customers)
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Mostly enthusiastic and positive, with customers expressing excitement about discoveries and treasure-hunting experience. However, some negative reviews express frustration with pricing, cleanliness, and staff attitudes. A few reviews mention concerning experiences with discrimination and suspicious treatment..
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