Andy McKoy and Cynthia Kroupa have opened a Neat Stuff & Things LLC shop at 122 E. Main St. in Festus.
The engaged couple, who previously operated the business online at flea markets and other events, opened the shop the last week of February.
McKoy, 40, and Kroupa, 39, who live in Festus, rent the 850-square-foot space where the shop is housed.
“I’ve not had a business like this before,” McKoy said. “I did online auctioning of collectibles and vintage toys. We’d been dreaming of opening our own business. We enjoy finding vintage and unique stuff and treasures.”
McKoy said customers encouraged him and Kroupa to open the shop.
“Everywhere we’ve ever sold, people told us, ‘You need to get a store – you’ve got the neatest stuff,’” he said. “We’ve sold at flea markets and toy shows.”
McKoy said the two will still sell items at events, but they’re primarily focused on the Neat Stuff & Things shop, which offers a wide variety of items.
The couple said the types of items available will change regularly.
“We have an awesome array of new and vintage toys, video games, clothes, jewelry and collectibles, tons of neat stuff and things,” McKoy said. “Our inventory will change weekly.
“The collectible items cover things like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Dragon Ball Z. We’ve got a mix of all kinds of video games, like Nintendo and PlayStation.”
Kroupa said the shop also carries a variety of clothing.
“We have single-stitch and vintage clothing,” she said. “We have lots of jerseys and other sports items. We have sneakers, including high-tops.”
McKoy said people may sell items to the store.
“We also buy vintage clothing and toys,” he said.
The couple sees Neat Stuff & Things LLC as a shop for people of all ages.
“We have stuff for younger kids, as well as stuff for older people,” Kroupa said.
McKoy, Kroupa and their daughter, M.J., 21, of Festus make up the shop’s staff.
“We are family-owned and operated,” McKoy said. “We are a part of the community. We love just engaging and meeting the people.
“I’m just excited to be a part of the Festus Main Street businesses. We’ll be open for all the big events (when festivals take place on Main Street).”
The shop’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, visit the Neat Stuff & Things LLC Facebook page or call the shop at 636-331-3197.