I had a blast and found some awesome christmas gifts at the Avonlea Antique Mall, near philips and University. They are surprisingly attitude free-ish and really helpful. I'm not often impressed with customer service at an antique store and these guys seem to try. They will call the owners to negotiate prices if you so wish.
http://www.avonleamall.com/2
(http://www.avonleamall.com/2)
The Antique Market off of San Jose (near San Marco) was fun.
http://www.theantiquemarketofsanjose.com/index.html
I like the one across the street from Walgreens, Southern Crossing Antique Mall.
As an fyi, I'm just realized how much I like going to antique stores.
Avonlea is a day trip - and the Old Florida Cafe inside is awesome (peach cobbler). For the "shabby chic" repurposed stuff, try the Rusted Market in San Marco - and, of course, Fans and Stoves in 5 Pts. All are Co-Ops I believe, so the dealers split time in house.
Sugar Bear off of San Jose (near Julington Creek) is pretty nice, but I find that most of what I like is up high & isn't for sale / part of the owner's private collection.
Green Cove Springs is quickly making a name for themselves as a niche antique area too:
The Cove's Treasures - great
Uncommon Grounds - good
Side by Side (Store) - fair
Side by Side (Auction) - good
Of course, Mecca is central Florida - (Deland, Mt. Dora, Micanopy, Ocala), but it really depends on what you're looking for - nautical stuff runs rampant St. Augustine & Fernandina as well.
Smaller than Southern Crossing and with higher prices, but chock full of vintage relics is 5 Points Antiques squeezed in between Wall Street deli/lounge and Birdie's.
Smaller still but with UNBEATABLE prices that have not yet required the need to ask for a better price on anything from lamps, stemware, decanters, solid and unusual tables, funky chairs, wardrobes, handbags, collectible mid-century kitchen canister sets, pressed glass, rugs, mirrors, etc., is House Candy.
Recently opened with half the space still undergoing renovation, this little store recently added a room of clothing priced ridiculously low with children's wear priced at $1.00!
Adult clothing $2.00!
The owner seems interested in keeping his inventory rapidly rotating.
He is largely responsible for the new life breathed into the previously blah little mini retail strip just north of the traffic signal at Lake Shore on Blanding. 2415, I think that's the address. It is across from Lake Shore BAR, and just north of the Cedar Creek bridge and the Cedar Hills WinnDixie shopping strip.
In the same row with Pomade and Tonic, Terry's Florals (another place with crazy low prices! cheapest, longest-lasting roses and orchids in the county_period, and I buy a lot of fresh flowers)
Everyone I have taken into House Candy has been shocked at the crazy low prices, purchased a few things that made their faces light up, left with a smile on their face and an upbeat story to share, and returned to visit, check the new inventory and buy more decor.
Fun place that won't break your piggy bank.
sidenote: for the gamers out there, Video Game Rescue (like an independent GAMESTOP) opens in the same strip on the 8th.
Helloooo Valentine's Day.
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Is Vanderleigh still open in Springfield - and, if so, how is it?
2 sorta unknown places:
Uncle daveys civil war store:
6140 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL
http://www.uncledaveys.com/ (warning: music autoplays on website)
And Olde Florida Cafe Antique Mall:
8101 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
http://www.oldefloridacafe.com/
Don't let the outside fool you, this place is BIG inside! Also, get the cake at the cafe, so very good!
Park Street in Riverside. Plenty of places to go. Avonlea is crazy, you can get lost in there.
Anyone have a specific flea market around town that has merit?
Quote from: blizz01 on February 07, 2014, 10:18:37 AM
Anyone have a specific flea market around town that has merit?
Pecan Park is the best around I'd say. There's a guy there that has a bout 6 booths worth of old old stuff. Like old oil cans, "adding machines" tools that look like medieval torture devices, etc. Definitely worth a look.
Quote from: mtraininjax on February 07, 2014, 08:44:19 AM
Park Street in Riverside. Plenty of places to go. Avonlea is crazy, you can get lost in there.
Avonlea saved me so much time. I will never shop in a "regular" store for christmas...so boring!
Has anyone ate in the little restaurant in the Avonlea mall?
Be sure to check out Z Auctions when you get a chance. Always lots of cool stuff, and they run an honest auction. No reserve, and you never know what you might find. They are located at 1650 Art Museum Dr. Ste. 15
Jacksonville, FL 32207, next to Solomons, and Atlantic Blvd. They do liquidation, estate, and consignments.
Here is a link to their sale tonight. http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/FL/Jacksonville/32207/565008 (http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/FL/Jacksonville/32207/565008).
If you do hit up the Antique Market and Consignment Barn on San Jose don't miss the little shop right next door called Echo Repeat Fashions. Don't be fooled by the Fashions in the name they've got all kinds of cool furniture, decor, good clothing cheap, jewelry, artwork, etc. These shops are all on San Jose just north of University.
Looks like a new place has opened on Park across from European Street (The Looking Glass Antiques). I believe that it's the same spot that used to be Carriage House. That's really Jacksonville's "Antique Row" between Treasure House and Fans & Stoves...
The Antique Mall on San Jose in Mandarin is my favorite antique store. All of the other stores that I've been to are too pricey or they just have junk.
If we're held to the true definition of "antiques", then the city as a whole is lacking, really. Virtually all places seem to specialize in vintage, repurposed, and/or "shabby chic" - which, I'm not opposed to either.