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| - I was kind of torn between two and three stars. I'd really give this place two and a half, if that was an option. On one hand, I was kind of disappointed. 'Antique' is used very liberally here to describe things that are moderately old. I don't consider VHS tapes or toys from the mid 90's to be antiques but this place isn't so picky. Therefore, you'll have to wade through lots of things to find anything of value. I'd really prefer if this place was classified as a thrift shop more than an antique shop.
Anyway, most things were very overpriced. All the items are cosigned and resold by the people working at the Antique Mall, and the owners who priced the items are generally not very accurate. I don't see a Happy Meal toy from 1994 outside the original package selling for $20 or a book of matches from a closed casino, like the Stardust, selling for $10. However, most booths have signs saying the prices are negotiable.
On the positive side, some really interesting things can be found with a bit of digging. Also, the selection is quite large, but you're not dealing with 'antiques' as most people would define them.
All in all, I think it's worth taking a look at one Saturday morning for an hour or so, but if you miss it, don't beat yourself up too much.
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