Jim’s Wims

I don’t even know what to say about this place. The only words that come to mind are «ummm wow!» I think Jim has a sense of humor. From the slightly off spelling, to the space itself, Jim’s has a personality all its own.
At the opposite end of the street from, and definitely on the opposite end of the category of, traditional antique stores, is Jim’s Wims. I felt like I was in someone’s garage and I think I was (no, really — it is a garage). There’s no order. Things are strewn about in various stages of dustiness. There are signs randomly placed advising customers that if they need something specific, to keep looking because it’s probably in there somewhere. I think he’s right. It probably is. The challenge, or fun, is in finding it.
Nothing here is broken or otherwise unusable, but it is used, worn, or old. There are some whimsical (or perhaps it should be «wimsical») things, but also some functional items that with a good scrubbing or refinishing will be as good as new. Some things seemed to be new, as in unused, in their original boxes, but are old.
It’s a treasure trove of things you didn’t know you needed, or didn’t think you’d ever see again. If you’re willing to take the time to look around, you’ll do exactly what the sign says: find something you probably wanted. Moreover, if you’re the adventurous type, you’ll have fun looking.