Maine is quirky. It’s unique and funny and weird. And it’s exactly how we like it! There are a lot of ways to experience the more unexpected side of the state, but this little place is one of the best. In existence for longer than we ever knew, this store has been delighting the locals and we think it’s time the rest of us paid a visit.
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, since the time of publication, Big Al’s has since closed.
If you live in Maine and have a TV, there’s a good chance you already know about Big Al’s Super Values in Wiscassett. This 16,000-foot store can’t be missed.
Big Al’s Super Values / Google Big Al started his namesake business in the 80s, after moving from NYC.
He’d been involved in his family’s successful retail business there but was ready for a calmer life and Maine was the answer.
shawn mckeough / Google He was a success almost immediately, but it wasn’t until those TV commercials that he became a bit of a local celebrity.
Big Al is a force. Wearing ruler suspenders and a gorilla t-shirt, he charmed his way into Mainers looking to save and never looked back.
Big Al’s Super Values Odd Lot Outlet / Facebook
And we haven’t looked back either. There’s no better place to go if you need, well, just about anything!
shawn mckeough / Google
Yarn to finish that sweater before winter comes? It’s here!
shawn mckeough / Google In the past few years, fireworks has become a major seller and Al’s should be your go-to next July 4th.
They’ve got everything paper goods to cutlery to clothes to dolls. And the prices are worth browsing even if you don’t know what you want!
shawn mckeough / Google The goods are procured because they just didn’t sell elsewhere. It could be that they were too expensive or that the market just didn’t have the demand. Either way, it seems that the things that end up here are always in demand. Leave it to Mainers!
Most of the time you’ll walk out with a carload of things you didn’t know you needed, but can’t live without!
zachary patterson / Google That’s why a visit to Al’s is a necessary part of every week. Swing by and take a look even if you don’t know what you need. We can almost promise you that Al will have it.
Big Al’s Super Values is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday they’re open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can learn more on Facebook. Or, give them a call on 207-882-6423.
Big Al’s Super Values / Google
Big Al started his namesake business in the 80s, after moving from NYC.
shawn mckeough / Google
He was a success almost immediately, but it wasn’t until those TV commercials that he became a bit of a local celebrity.
Big Al’s Super Values Odd Lot Outlet / Facebook
In the past few years, fireworks has become a major seller and Al’s should be your go-to next July 4th.
The goods are procured because they just didn’t sell elsewhere. It could be that they were too expensive or that the market just didn’t have the demand. Either way, it seems that the things that end up here are always in demand. Leave it to Mainers!
zachary patterson / Google
That’s why a visit to Al’s is a necessary part of every week. Swing by and take a look even if you don’t know what you need. We can almost promise you that Al will have it.
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Address: US-1, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA
