Salisbury Emporium — Attraction in Salisbury

Plenty to look at and browse, though the prices are generally obscenely high, so I treat it like a museum and just look. I wouldn't make a special trip to Salisbury for it.

I question the validity of the reviews about how allegedly "sweet" the owners are. They seem a bit contrived and over the top. I was treated rudely by an old woman when I came in carrying my small dog. Her general manner was abrasive, bothered, and peevish. After reassuring her I had no intention of putting my dog on her precious floor, she begrudgingly consented to do me the undeserved favor of letting me look. Clearly, in her mind, it's okay to leave a dog in a hot car in a fringe area of town.

Unless it was something I absolutely couldn't imagine living without another moment, I wouldn't spend any money here. The inflated prices are largely oriented towards soy latte swilling yuppies and pampered Lake Norman and Badin...

What can you say about the amazing history of The Salisbury Emporium? Its reputation is unmatched and unprecedented. Miss Betty and Mickey created the standard of antique shopping.

And now, the Grand Baton has been handed to Kate. A powerhouse of ideas, design, vision, and an entrepreneurial spirit - Kate is a "tiny-little-thing" who brings antiquities and collectibles into a new realm of creativity and innovation.

The Salisbury Emporium embodies the history of all that came before ....and the vast array of creative possibilities.

Always a great place to spend time looking, envisioning, and taking home a "new" treasure for yourself! Don't miss the opportunity to step back in time as you embrace the...

What a charming consignment shop! My wife and I have been to a LOT of these kinds of stores over the years and quite honestly you would be hard pressed to find a nicer one. It seemed to me that there was a wide variety of quality merchandise of all types. The vendors werent packed in like sardines and there wasnt an overload of merchandise that would be better suited in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. Again, we were really impressed and will no doubt be returning soon! P.S. I dont want to forget to mention that the historic building is quite impressive too, particularly if you are enchanted by the smell...