When you are a bigtime gnome collector like myself, Manalt Gifts is your go-to store. Don't get me wrong -- I enjoy a good garage sale or flea market when looking for that unique collectible, but to really find "the one", you need your fair share of luck. At Manalt Gifts, I'd guestimate that 60% of the time, I find the right gnome everytime, so they take luck out of the equation. The store is situated in a location that enables you to avoid the casual gnome hunters that you run into at the big malls. And if you are a newcomer to gnome culture, they have a very knowledgeble staff who educate you on what to look for to find that perfect collectible. I've searched for collectibles in gnome hotbeds such as Reykjavik and Irkutsk and have concluded that I need not stray that far from my backyard in Friendsville, MD from where Manalt is just a convenient 2.5 hour drive away. If you are serious about gnomes, I highly recommend Manalt Gifts.
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