The Mercantile

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The Mercantile Games, Toys, and Gifts...
Find your Happy place! We continued to carry many of these items until January of 2021. We also have Art kits and supplies.

We started out as a gift shop in August of 1988 with candles, old fashioned candy, gourmet coffee beans, gifts and more. Our navigation through the pandemic months of 2020, helped us to reassess our 30+ year old business. In January we made the decision to reduced our inventory selection to the best of the best, create a gathering space, and begin to offer events throughout the year, such as game nights. Our streamlined selection includes children's and inspirational books, taper candles, toys, games, plush, puppets, whole bean coffee, dip mixes, hand made soaps, and a wide selection of bulk candy and chocolates. Our Rubber Stamps and beading supplies are now back stock, rather than open stock. As always we are happy to special order the items you need. We also offer a variety of crafting classes for groups, or one on one. (check our page for what is on the schedule. Don't see a class you want? think about reserving an a la cart time.) Some of the lines we carry The World's Softest Socks, Folkmanis Puppets, The Puppet Company, Northern Lights Candles, SallyeAnder Soaps (including No Bite Me), Stewarts Crafts Soaps, Kiss a Prince soaps, AbbeyGift, EDC books, Peter Pauper Press, Carma Games, The Good Game People, Haba, Hape, Plus Plus, Wiki Stix, Stone Craft, Gault, University Games, eeboo, Crazy Aarons, Asmodee, Smart Toys, Mobi, Funny Mat, Mercantile made cards, and Leanin' Tree greeting cards and much more (including new lines ordered off and on throughout the year)
We will continue to have a wide selection of Christmas ornaments, especially ones you can have personalized! We are also creating a private classroom, that can be used for classes or a special gathering. Stop by and chat with us about our renewed space.

Do you have a favorite go to gift for a newborn? Mobi's food grade silicone Knudll, Okee and OhLii have to be some of my...
10/31/2026

Do you have a favorite go to gift for a newborn? Mobi's food grade silicone Knudll, Okee and OhLii have to be some of my favorites. Each of these offer a variety of sensory elements and are certainly a gift that can be used for a number of years...and additional siblings!

OMGoodness!!  Another shape of Gump has arrived!!  only 11 pieces left!
10/30/2026

OMGoodness!! Another shape of Gump has arrived!! only 11 pieces left!

After hours last night, and after all of the squishy squishers had gone, I noticed that in the Halloween trick or treati...
10/30/2026

After hours last night, and after all of the squishy squishers had gone, I noticed that in the Halloween trick or treating frenzy, one of the banana boxes cracked. (box on the right) We examined the banana, and thankfully it was not damaged. Although most of the boxes have holes for you to stick your fingers in, we made the decision to have one of each of the squishies unboxed for you to squish. Please just ask. We hope by offering them like this, it will give you a good idea of how they feel, AND prevent those available to buy from being damaged before going home with you.

What an amazing turn out for the downtown trick or treating!!  So many imaginative costumes.  We loved seeing entire fam...
10/30/2026

What an amazing turn out for the downtown trick or treating!! So many imaginative costumes. We loved seeing entire families dressed up. Reminded us of our Halloweens of years ago! We must apologize for running out of candy and eyeball poppers before 6pm. We thought close to 300 packages would be enough...👻👀 We hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween! The picture shown here is from The Pumpkin Party by Nick Butterworth

We will have candy for the trick-or-treat this evening!  We're looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful costumes!
10/29/2026

We will have candy for the trick-or-treat this evening! We're looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful costumes!

How much of your time is spent hunting the latest Squishy?  We understand.  I think Terri spends as much time perusing t...
10/29/2026

How much of your time is spent hunting the latest Squishy? We understand. I think Terri spends as much time perusing the vendor sites and availability lists daily. Her latest finds have just arrived. She also received notice that more of the plush squishies are on their way!!

Who would've guessed that you could use a hot dog, or an acorn to relieve your aching joint? Our Warmies orders arrived!...
10/29/2026

Who would've guessed that you could use a hot dog, or an acorn to relieve your aching joint? Our Warmies orders arrived!! I haven't gotten them all put out yet, but you are welcome to rummage through the boxes. 😂. This is an awesome menagerie from a Quokka, to an avocado. With many Junior and My First Warmies too!!

Just in....18 boxes of new merchandise, including five new Squishies, and a busy day.  What has arrived?  Well...not all...
10/27/2026

Just in....18 boxes of new merchandise, including five new Squishies, and a busy day. What has arrived? Well...not all of the boxes are unpacked yet. It will be an early morning tomorrow to unpack and price the remaining goodies. I cannot wait for you to see some of the non Squishies that have arrived!!

Are you scratching your head over the squishies?  Well keep scratching....new crunchy Squishies have arrived!!  Chocolat...
10/24/2026

Are you scratching your head over the squishies? Well keep scratching....new crunchy Squishies have arrived!! Chocolate chip cookies, a creamy crunchy butter (I think this one is better than the last) and crunchy noodles. Limited quantities are available. Remember, we have each of these already unwrapped for you to test squish.

Address

149 E Queen Street
Pendleton, SC
29670

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18646469431

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