'Just out-and-out cool stuff' | Local consignment shop owner has an eye for unique treasures

Robert Pynes explains how he selects the garments he sells at Caveman. Clothes are how he started his store and originally stocked it. Each item of clothing has gone through a rigorous selection process.
Robert Pynes explains how he selects the garments he sells at Caveman. Clothes are how he started his store and originally stocked it. Each item of clothing has gone through a rigorous selection process.

It all started with clothes. And clothes horse Robert Pynes, proprietor of Caveman Consignment Company, has a method to his madness in the clothes he stocks in his store.

"I'm a clothes horse and began haunting flea markets, consignment shops and the like and began buying good men's clothes," he said. "After working with a local auto dealership for 16 years, I took six years to care for my elderly parents. Eventually, they went to be with the Lord. After I had lost my wife to cancer, I drowned myself in drink, but with the help of Jesus Christ, I emerged from that and gave up alcohol. It took me some time, but I lost 50 pounds. So when I began all my clothes shopping, it was to sell my old clothes which no longer fit and buy new stuff. But I reached a point where I had what I needed, so eventually, I began shopping for the husbands of my daughters. And it all started with finding in one of these stores a brand-new navy blue Ralph Lauren sports coat."

After some time haunting all these shops scouting for clothes, he started developing an eye for other things.

"Works of art, unique items of creation, sports equipment, tools and more. Odd items like a signed art print from Evel Knievel's lesser-known art career, vinyl records, unique antique books and more, I've got a little of almost everything here," he said. "I even have the occasional used car. I call it carefully curated quality items for the discerning caveman (spin on the man-cave concept)."

Browsers can also find furniture, hunting and fishing supplies, toys, gadgets and the like.

"I sell, buy, trade and consign," Pynes said. "In addition, I have free Bibles for those in need of the word of God. Love the Lord first. I even have a Bible study on Wednesday and an early morning Sunday one here. Those who come then break off and go to their respective congregations. Those who come with small children, I have a kiddie area I set up for my granddaughter and they are welcome to use that."

The store's contents are ever evolving.

"I don't know what I'm going to get until I get it," he said, showing off a nearly new-looking vintage set of Luchasse boots. "It's just out-and-out cool stuff."

Also, on Saturdays, Rayburn Farms comes out to sell fresh produce. Call 903-280-2688 for availability. Visit Caveman at 620 E. 7th St., Texarkana, Arkansas.

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