Jackie’s Country Market has something for everyone

​        Jackie and Rod Robey, owners of Jackie’s Country Market at 3695 120th St., about four miles north of Malcom just north of Highway 6, are shown among the many antique, vintage and home décor items they offer at the home-based store. The couple opened the store in September and it will remain open through Christmas.

By J.O. Parker
 
      If you are looking for a unique antique, vintage or repurposed gift for a friend or family member or a seasonal home décor item for a holiday party or decoration, there’s no need to drive to the big city.
     Consider checking out Jackie’s Country Market at 3695 120th St., about four miles north of Malcom just north of Highway 6.
      Rod and Jackie Robey, owners of the business, have stocked one half of their large machine shed with all types of antiques, vintage items, seasonal items such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas décor and more.
     “We offer a casual and relaxing shopping experience with lots of conversation and laughter,” said Jackie. “My store is set up to appeal to different generations.”
    There’s a little of everything offered from dishes to cookbooks, home décor, Depression glassware, bakeware, Pillsbury Doughboy collectables, clothing items, kitchen canisters, trinkets, cookie cutters, salt and pepper shaker sets, collector tin cans, candle holders, pillows, platters and trays, village sets from Cracker Barrel and Department 56, welcome and various home décor signs, glass jars, lamps, cross stitch pieces, beautiful Santa and holiday decorations, artificial Christmas trees, paintings and much more.
     Jackie has been in the antique and vintage business for about 30 years. In the early days, she used to attend estate sales, moving sales and flea markets to purchase and sell items. 
     Rod added, saying today when he and Jackie go camping, something they enjoy doing often, he goes fishing and brings home food and she goes junking, as he called it with a chuckle.
       When asked how she got interested in antiques and vintage items, Jackie said her dad attended sales all of the time and would bring boxes of stuff home.
     “I would go through them like a kid in a candy store,” said Jackie. “My mom cussed at dad for bring that junk home.”
     After years of traveling around selling her goods and items at sales and such, the couple decided to settle down this year and offer a more home-based approach. They opened the market in September and will keep it open through Christmas.
      Jackie said the uniqueness of her business is that she has something for everyone. 
    “People often buy something that creates a memory,” she said. “Maybe it is something their mom or dad had or something they grew up with.”
     Country Market Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.     Jackie also offers coffee gatherings for groups by reservation. This includes any group of ladies or men from places like the Mayflower or Seeland Park and various clubs in the area. The groups stop at the market for coffee, snacks, conversation and shopping.
      “I like to by right and sell right,” said Jackie of her business. “Every time you stop, there is always going to be something different.”
        For more information, visit Jackie Robey on Facebook and send her a message.