Antique store · West Des Moines, Iowa
The Picker Knows
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
41.5806° N 93.7194° W
The Picker Knows is an antique store at 1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
About the shop
The Picker Knows is a large antique mall in West Des Moines featuring multiple vendor booths and stalls across five dedicated aisles. Customers praise the vast selection of antiques, vintage items, collectibles, jewelry, and unique finds—from stained glass tools to taxidermy. With frequent inventory turnover and reasonable prices, it's a half-day destination where shoppers can easily spend hours browsing. The clean, well-organized space with friendly staff makes it a popular local favorite.
From directory research
What you'll find
Antiques & CollectiblesVintage ItemsJewelry
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 variety and selection of items
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Reasonable prices and good deals
Keeps people coming back
- Unique one-of-a-kind finds and treasures
- Large scale and variety ensuring something for everyone
- Frequent inventory changes keeping experience fresh
Worth knowing
- Cluttered/disorganized layout in some areas
- Quality control issues (defective items, pest-infested furniture)
- Inconsistent vendor quality and duplicate inventory across booths
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and positive overall, with customers expressing excitement about discoveries and repeat visits. Some frustration with organization and product quality issues..
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