Angered and upset to be feel racially profiled in Northcotes Antiques. I am 6ft Black guy who bought from them before. Today they had maybe 30 people in off which maybe 5 wore masks. My caucasian partner who was stood away from me was asked be a small asian lady " can I help you", I was then simply told " you need to put on a mask or leave the store". Strange that at least 80% of people in the store being happily served or offered service and the only black guy asked to leave...and her response when I asked her why she singled me out " I can be racist ,I am also brown" ..Even if they have a mask policy .. why is it...
Read moreThis Antiques emporium is swish, elegant, mind provoking, and among the best going , Gorgeous items everywhere you look on two floors that tantalisingly offer them selves up to buy, you are unlikely to came away disappointed. Was amazed by how large the place is entirely the opposite from the frontage as you enter. Very friendly staff, What with Kingston Antiques Market, I have have three venues to visit with in 40 minutes to where I live. Only downside is, unlike Alfie's Antiques and Kingston it dose not have a café but it still gets the Five...
Read moreLovely staff but the team would really benefit from engaging with online markets where there is a much larger customer base. Prices are very affordable relative to online (particularly abroad in Asian markets) - clear arbitrage opportunity here. Hiring a couple of young temps to sell excess stock online is a real opportunity. The store should also have a think about what the 'millennial' generation consider antiques. Visit Brick lane and feel the buzz around the stores there selling vintage items, or the explosion in...
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