08/11/08

Weird and fun junk

by funny_fringe

Ugly Luggage is a cooler antique store filled with weird odds and ends. There was furniture, luggage, old toys and other things. The prices seemed reasonable but I only purchased some old (but great) Kodak slides of 70's vacations (4 for .50) I'd go again just to see what other stuff they've found.

• Pros: Fun to look around, not crowded
• Cons: Small

Where the garage sale never ends.

by Contributor

The Scene
This smallish store is a bit claustrophobic, but before long you'll be lost in nostalgia. Owner Jim Lanning takes trips to auctions, estate and garage sales along the East Coast each week to furnish his store, so you'll always find something new. If you're looking for a particular piece, Lanning will keep an eye out for it as he travels. True to the name, there's vintage luggage to be found here, in bright, semi-obnoxious colors that make for an easy find in baggage claim.

The Goods
Marked by a beat-up suitcase sign on the sidewalk, Ugly Luggage is an ever-changing nod to the good, the bad, and of course, the ugly. Remember that wonderfully tacky glassware from your childhood? You'll find it here. Looking for a kitschy velvet painting to show your ironic side? Ugly Luggage is the spot. Formica tables, Jesus portraits, 70's style lamps--they're all for sale.