Junkman's Daughter

by lee y.

There was a time when Junkman's was the only place to find certain eccentric items. Now you can find most of these once elusive items on line or even at the mall. But it's still fun to mosey around the store and take it all in at once. They still have the best post card and t-shirt selection in Atlanta. Some items are grossly overpriced, so shop smart. You can get a good deal on sunglasses, wallets, shoes and incense. The sometimes  snotty attitude of the younger employees makes me laugh. As a former longer time worker at this establishment, I do understand. It gets old being a tourist attraction. If you're going to drag you're out of town friends down to L5p to gawk at the "weirdoes", spend some money. The freaks need to eat, too.And just to clear something up, Lou was not the Junkman. He was married to Pam the Junkman's Daughter. She inherited a warehouse full of junk, which she used to open her retail store.

by Scott T.

Fun fun place!  Filled with knick-knacks, naughty toys, naughty books, and little goodies to laugh at and impulsively buy.I noticed a second-hand Art of Toy Story book among the shelves.  What a find!  When did that movie come out??All in all, the same idea as Spencer's, only much more hip.Oh, and don't touch the giant Elvis bust in the middle of the clothes racks.

by Kiara B.

Interesting. Very Interesting. I don't really know how to describe my visit to this store. Different, for lack of a better word. I went during the Halloween rush, but was still able to navigate around the store. The store contained many unique pieces, most really strange, impractical pieces. They did have a cool selection of stationary and jewelry, though. The clothes here weren't really my style (I'm a little more conservative), but I could see their appeal to other people. One BIG downside, though- THE PRICES! I was completely shocked when I looked at them. I saw a mediocre peasant skirt for $42! What in the world! It is not a high-end store and SHOULD NOT have prices that steep. They were definitely a turn-off. Overall, I may stop in the store again just to see if I can find some random something-or-other, but it's definitely not my favorite. There is actually a big plus to the store- it's next to the Package Store ;)

by Nikkie F.Nelle T.George C.jen h.

Imagine if Cher and Gallagher had a baby, and the baby opened a store with the intention of plastering it's personality all over the walls. That would be this store. Personality oozes from the ceiling and onto the hangers. They have clothes and shoes and fishnets and crotchless and wigs and and and... and everything you could imagine. Teapots and stickers and books and incense. Glitter and toys and just everything random and fun. Fridge magnets, adult toys, Halloween masks, hats, hookahs, tobacco pipe products ((don't say a word that rhymes with SEED, or you'll get booted from the store)). I love this place for 600 million reasons, but the most useful reason being x-mas stocking stuffers. I recently decided that santa was going to visit my little shack every year from now one, come hell or high water, because I was sick of no presents. So now I hit up JD throughout the year, sock piling things I want for christmas and lo and behold... I have a very happy holiday season.Oh how L5P has changed.  I will always visit J-Mart when I go back though, it holds a special place in my heart.  At one time, you didn't have access to cat butt air freshers, PVC pants and ironic T-Shirts at your fingertips. If you hated the mall and wanted to stock up on alterna-wear, you went to Little Five Points.  Instead of dodging mall rats, you tripped over sleeping bums and were panhandled by people in $70 bondage pants.  Nowadays, all these things can be found online, but sometimes you need instant gratification.  Junkman's has been in business for over 20 years, the owner takes good care of her employees, and it's an Atlanta icon.Don't expect to go in there and get Nordstrom's service...it's part of the experience.  L5P has always been that way.  I always practice the Golden Rule and have not been disappointed.Went back to Soul Veggie, so took advantage of proximity to run an errand looking for a bobbling Hula Girl for a friend. JMD has, like, a bobbling UNIVERSE, so it's a done deal. El wrongo! The slick chick with the nerd glasses and shades of purple in her 'do (she's cute, I promise!) told me that there had been a cosmic convergence of minds somehow, and people had bought up their supply of Hula dolls, so go to Spencer's. Oh great, now I get to go to a mall...I'll just wait for a coupla weeks and check out this "cosmic" thing again. So, how many of you reading this made off with the grass skirted wigglers? Oh well, at least I scored a "Biohazard" sticker. When I go join friends for lunch at Soul Vegetarian on North Highland, I usually precede the… omg I hate this store. Everything is cheaply made and overpriced. It is not original or special or unique. Shop here if you like huge mark ups and the smell of cheap plastic.

by Sharin F.

It's kind of like all my favorite useless junk stores back home except somehow more expensive!  I don't know if I like this place that much, but they do have a big shoe for stairs and that's kind of awesome except they're douchebags and don't let you take pictures of it.  You can probably find everything they sell here on the internet for cheaper.  The "feel" of the place reminds me of the Alley in Chicago, pretentious fake rockabilly punk rock indie people who think they're the epitome of cool for working there.  You can get pierced and buy bongs here, how punk rock is THAT.

by Nelle T.

Oh how L5P has changed.  I will always visit J-Mart when I go back though, it holds a special place in my heart.  At one time, you didn't have access to cat butt air freshers, PVC pants and ironic T-Shirts at your fingertips. If you hated the mall and wanted to stock up on alterna-wear, you went to Little Five Points.  Instead of dodging mall rats, you tripped over sleeping bums and were panhandled by people in $70 bondage pants.  Nowadays, all these things can be found online, but sometimes you need instant gratification.  Junkman's has been in business for over 20 years, the owner takes good care of her employees, and it's an Atlanta icon.Don't expect to go in there and get Nordstrom's service...it's part of the experience.  L5P has always been that way.  I always practice the Golden Rule and have not been disappointed.

by Nikkie F.

Imagine if Cher and Gallagher had a baby, and the baby opened a store with the intention of plastering it's personality all over the walls. That would be this store. Personality oozes from the ceiling and onto the hangers. They have clothes and shoes and fishnets and crotchless and wigs and and and... and everything you could imagine. Teapots and stickers and books and incense. Glitter and toys and just everything random and fun. Fridge magnets, adult toys, Halloween masks, hats, hookahs, tobacco pipe products ((don't say a word that rhymes with SEED, or you'll get booted from the store)). I love this place for 600 million reasons, but the most useful reason being x-mas stocking stuffers. I recently decided that santa was going to visit my little shack every year from now one, come hell or high water, because I was sick of no presents. So now I hit up JD throughout the year, sock piling things I want for christmas and lo and behold... I have a very happy holiday season.

by Blake B.

Junkman's Daughter is essentially Hot Topic before Hot Topic came around. A mom n pop Hot Topic? Yeah, it's as ridiculous as it sounds. I used to think this store was awesome when I was 16 and wanted A Clockwork Orange posters and rare Pearl Jam tees. The majority of the store is designer clothing for self-deigned 'freaks.' They have bondage gear, hipster Manson-ite skirts and tube tops, duds a Bettie Page fan would go nutso over. It's a target market that is shrinking day by day.Other than clothing, they are a glorified knick-knack shop. They have all kinds of Hula dolls and Elvis paraphernalia. 420 shirts and a whole back room full of bongs. Don't say bongs... 'water pipes.'  You must have ten tattoos to work here. You have to have gone through a phase where you wore straps or bangs. You have to be 'an outcast.'A vanity shop for people who gets kicks out of novelty, and that's about it.

by N D.

I felt compelled to write a review on Junkman's.  I remember going there when it was in the old location at the corner of Colquitt and Euclid.  About twenty years ago.  I bought a Jesus Watch there--instead of  numbers, it had the twelve apostles and Jesus had the two hands.  What time was Judas?  Can't remember.  I also bought my first pair of Dr. Martens there.     For those not familiar with, it's located in Little Five Points which is the heart of alternative culture in Atlanta.  Although it can be touristy, it still has worthy record stores, boutiques and great bars.  Although Junkman's is a great place to browse for kitschy stuff, I rarely buy from here.  I never find any apparel that I think is worth shelling out the overpriced amount for.  I have bought a necklace and a tiki mug recently though.  Okay, so what compelled me to write this?  The most ungrateful attitude and pompous service ever.  And it's sad.  They are independently owned and although I'd like to support them, I really can't because of the employed culture there.  They are just blatantly rude.  I'd rather shop at Hot Topix because at least they have a friendly vibe.  I am just really surprised that the owner allows this, but perhaps it's more of a cash cow than what I think and they just don't care since they know they are making bank.   I give it two stars.

by Alison W.

This place is what you get when you cross Spencer's and Hot Topic and ask a bunch of cybergoths to work there.Their clothing is mostly fashion punk stuff at ridiculous mark-ups and their gag gift section (also overpriced) has pretty much taken over the whole store. L5P can do so much better.