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OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I refuse to patronize a store or website endorsing ANY of the candidates.

Obama or not, I would gladly patron any vendor of poodle portraits. Nice find, Laura! I'll be sure to stop in next time I am downtown.

I love Billy's! Haven't bought anything there yet, but have definitely considered it...

I love Billy's for the sheer quantity of cool and often bizarre finds. The prices are sometimes steep but where else can you get a taxidermied ocelot?

I love Billy's old signs and billboards - especially the ones that advertise stuff that used to cost a nickel.

I'm curious if anyone's actually bought furniture here — and if so, what it cost them?

In a city of people who love to find treasures, Billy's in bountiful in special pieces that make a room come alive with personality. Who cares about having flawless room with clean lines if it doesn't have some personality? I got this amazing carved mirror there, stripped it down and repainted it -- voila! Best cornerstone of my living room. Going to Billy's is an authentic NYC experience -- love it!

Billy's is a staple, especially working downtown. In response to careinthecity, I found an amazing pair of over-sized Mission chairs with leather seats (somewhat damaged, easily reupholstered) here last month for $150.

Looks like they could use some of the stuff from my garage--wish it was there, not here. I love the "poison" bottles!

best to buy used and broken in - the production costs of new objects is really high and places like Billy's help the environment.

I've shopped at Billy's. The posting is correct. If you're looking for the super cheap uber find, Billy's isn't for you. That said, for most of us, moderate = damn good. I got a coffee table there for $200 that is absolutely perfect in my living room.

If I had only learned to stay out of joints like Billy's 40 years ago, I wouldn't have all the junk I have today. How about a post on getting rid of stuff? Does Billy's buy stuff from individuals like me?

always peek at Billy's when I'm going by (probably this evening in fact -- should I tell them about this thread?) -- great way to idle away half an hour or so. Like many here, always seem to find things that while tempting, just don't quite come home with me. but one day....

So, how many Obama plugs before AT has to register with the FEC for in-kind contributions?

Seaside,

I don't mean to post off topic, or start any wars, but I'm curious why you won't patronize a store or website that supports any of the presidential candidates? We live in a democracy, shouldn't we express our opinions?

Seriously, just curious about your reasoning.

Vanessa

Years ago I put out a set of crappy wood chairs (from my parent's house!) on the street and a day later saw them at Billy's.

marfa

now that's funny

I love Billy's old signs and billboards - especially the ones that advertise stuff that used to cost a nickel.

Obama only costs a nickel? I'll buy him!

I've walked by that place a million times, but have never gone in. Gotta say though, now I'm intrigued...there's a taxidermied ocelot?! Yeah, totally have to check that out.

That poodle painting has been searching for a home for a long time I must say. I almost bought it for a poodle-aficiando friend of mine last summer. But truly, Billy's is a treat, not for the faint of heart types, but a great place to wander around in.

I've wandered past a few times but never actually make it into the tent. I love looking at the furniture. Maybe one day I'll muster up the courage to go inside.

It intrigues and scares me all at the same time. I wanna go.