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The picture says it all, and the prices on our website are singing the same tune!  You want deals?  We got 'em!  Now in the final weeks before we close down our business, the best bargains are on our website NOW!

Okay, EVERYONE loves a bargain and this 3-Day Rummage Sale has GOBS of those Bargains!  The "best" merchandise will be out Friday and Saturday.  Then on Sunday, we'll have a BAG SALE to clear out what's left.  You simply buy a Thorpe's bag when you come in the door...

Okay, we lied.... We're not out of business yet and we still have "stuff" to sell.  SO...we will be opening up the store for a 3 Day INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY the 22nd, 23rd and 24th.  Our decorations, displays, tablecloths, material, flowers,...

If you have repairs or other items to pick up, please call 712-258-7501 to arrange for an appointment, as we will no longer have regular store hours.  Watch for notice of our indoor "Rummage Sale" coming later in January.  We'll be putting our remaining display,...

Our "Everything Must Go" Sale includes our online inventory, too, where you'll find values up to 70% off....but keep in mind the same rules apply.  Items are non-returnable and there are no special orders or "holds" on merchandise.  When it's gone, it's gone...and so...

Rusty and Karen have announced their retirement at the end of the year.  Complete store liquidation sale is underway now with prices slashed up to 70% OFF.  Come in SOON for the best in selection and to congratulate Rusty and Karen.

If you're in need of some extra nice "Treat" for Halloween, come see us at Thorpe's!

Last month we posted a Facebook album titled, "I Never Knew You Carried That at Thorpe's!"  It surprised us how many of those items we featured hopped right out the door with customers who'd been looking for oddities like purse hangers, martini shakers, jewelry...

We've added another dimension to our 120th Anniversary Sale with a "Christmas in July" Sale table.  You can save 20 to 70% on Christmas ornaments and decorations, now thru the end of the month.  Buy now and save on Waterford, Wedgwood, Lenox, Royal Copenhagen and...

Between the mandated Covid-19 closure, then the safety issues with protests over the George Floyd death, we had to postpone our 120th Anniversary Sale and completely canceled the "Birthday Party" scheduled for May 16th.  But we're sure you'll agree, this Sale is worth...