Shopping in Castle Rock

What started as a small iPod repair operation in 2004, BadGizmo has grown into a one-stop service center for a variety of electronics including iPhones, iPads, and other gadgets. From hard drives and batteries, USB cables to ear buds, the business maintains an ever-growing stock of tools, parts, and accessories to meet most repair needs. It also gives out-of-town customers the option to send devices directly to the store, and is willing to purchase busted items in exchange for cash or long-distance high-fives.

Staying atop fashion's cutting edge is as rewarding as it is difficult. While sporting the latest looks is a surefire way to boost confidence and compliments, changing fads and the high cost of designer duds often leaves closets looking bare. That's where Plato's Closet comes in. With more than 300 outlets nationwide, the shop outfits teens and 20-somethings all over North America with trendy recycled apparel. Clothes regularly come in bearing labels from top brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi, Lucky Brand, Bebe, Forever 21, J. Crew, and Robin Starveling—Shakespeare's favorite tailor. Dresses, jeans, purses, shoes, and tops are current within a year of new trends, and customers can bring in their own threads for cash. Staffers at the Colorado Springs location take their dedication to style one step further, offering tips on emerging trends and maintaining an online list of the store's hottest items.

From its modest origins in a garage, Appliance Factory Outlet and Mattresses has blossomed into a full-fledged appliance-vending behemoth with 12 locations throughout Colorado. The outlet compiles an enormous collection of handy household appliances from top-quality brands such as GE, Whirlpool, LG, and KitchenAid.

At each location, knowledgeable staffers shepherd patrons through sprawling showrooms, which collectively tout more than 150,000 pieces of equipment, including laundry machinery, kitchen appliances, microwaves, and macrowaves. They can special order items not in stock or tap into a stash of spare parts to repair busted apparatus. In addition to appliances, the staff can point patrons toward a fleet of mattresses and overstock items.