Craftiques Mall — Attraction in Leon Valley

My family and I have been patrons for ten years. We presently visit the N.W. Craftiques and had not gone by the Bandera road location. To our dismay it looks the same as it did ten or more years ago. We went by around noon, but the place was dark and gloomy. Where the register is at, it looks like a dark cave. We had to look twice when we were greeted as we entered store. The women behind the desk were cordial, but hidden in shadows, as they sat at those tables. I think they were tables. So dark. As you make your way thru aisles, it is depressing to see items there from years ago. The price tags still have the grandeous prices, but it's been there so long...The ink on tags is faded. You have 75 percent crafts. To include quasi necklaces that have been strung together by busy seniors, pot holders, painted rocks, and aluminum tab purses. Concerning furniture, it is scattered here and there. 1970s kitch. Many empty stalls. The area towards the back seems to be stuck in time, as well. Our guess, is that the area is used by its dealers for "pot luck" gatherings. It is all shuttered by wooden bifold doors. Again. Dark. Dreary. Depressing. There was a couple that walked near us and I overheard him tell his wife, "Dear. It's all nineteen-throw it away. Our garage sale had better stuff. Can we please go?"---- She just laughed it off. We love the N.W. Craftiques. Bright. Smells great. Clean. Polished. And the vendors over there want to "move" items and make money. Versus Bandera road vendors have become museum curaters. We are truly surprised this location is still operating. It would behoove the Bandera rd location if when folks rented stalls, they were told the merchandise needs a six week maximum turn over. After the six weeks, the item must go "mark down". This brings patrons in for great deals and searching for NEW items that are continously moved. The ALAMO CRAFT CO. place near Ingram Mall next to the Chinese restaurant is better, than. Bandera Craftiques, because they at least give you a card that's punched out every 10.00 that you spend. Once you spend 100.00 --- you get 20.00 off any item in store. That's on Wacky Wednesday. Again, let me say... Craftiques at N.W. Military is the cream for "strip mall" antique shopping. Tea cafe is fabulous. The whole place looks and feels great. And those vendors, especially the ones by the front register, the two gents, they know how to make a sale. We love their attitude and energy. Stop by and check out their stuff. You'll be glad you did. They have the whole right side area near front windows, facing out. And more items to the left of store, up front, facing register area. Happy...

Craftiques Mall on Bandera Road is a wonderful and relaxed environment where customers can purchase specialty items such as Licensed Hello Kitty Merchandise, as well as high quality vintage, crafts and hard to find items. All of Sales Associates are very friendly and helpful. The store is well kept and clean. There is a large variety of vendors. Prices are Reasonable. Monthly Sales days are great.

I have been a vendor at Craftiques Mall for 2 years now. I have never experienced any problems with my merchandise. I have had three booths during my time at Craftiques. And I recommend it HIGHLY! The Manager Cathy has been very helpful to me and other vendors. All the Vendors have welcome new vendors and share some of their experiences and tips. On my spare time, I shop at Craftiques Mall for great savings and High Quality Merchandise. It's a great place to shop and its great place to start your entrepreneurship . I just love it and I know you will...

Update 3-28-23: Easter gifts available, there's even a furry darling bunny shaped Easter Basket! Be sure to check out the stand-alone glass encased exhibit of Native American Sterling Turquoise Jewelry-rings, bracelets - even opals!! Update Oct 13, 2022: Delightful! Halloween/Christmas Seasonal unique items, religious 'pocket cards', gorgeous couch pillows, $9.99 for Longaberger Baskets - Amish handwoven + signed - some new, brand new off white Stetson, beer bottles made into bottle cap openers & an endless supply of pure silver & turquoise jewelry, new ball caps, 1 red Michael Kors purse. .. Relaxed helpful cheerful staff. Come browse, relax, guaranteed you'll find at least 1 incredible find! 😉 Attaching mentioned items- todays photos further down. . . July 2022: Antiques, a bit of something for everyone with decent pricing. It's astounding what you can find!...