Crossroads Antique Market — Local services in Ontario

I haven’t been here in probably six years, but decided to take a gander today to see what new things they had. I was impressed by the improvements since I had been and I look forward to returning soon. Layout: the outside is where I see the most improvements as the areas with items have been covered and organized. This is the only place I can think of to purchase cement garden ornaments, other than a greenhouse, which are vastly more expensive. I saw some really cute ones I would gift for Mother’s Day, and if I remember the prices were reasonable. They have a book with the figures and prices in the store so it’s worth looking into. The inside is also much more organized and there’s more room for walking. The thing I noticed most is the floor space is more accessible those who might have walking aids or strollers. Items are priced and evenly distributed, without being clumsily piled in random places as before. I usually look at the prices of the goods in a kiosk area and if it’s in my price range I look at everything else. Items: the quality and prices of what’s here are so much better. I remember last time the stuff was rather junky, not antiques but old enough to have an overpriced sticker. Now, it’s a more eclectic mix of antiques, hobby items (cards, figures, games) vintage collectibles and a mismatched array of other goodies. I couldn’t look at everything, but I wanted to. I didn’t have to do a lot of digging or moving things around to view them. I felt like last time it was more of an overpriced yard sale than an actual flea market, I was pleased to leave with items I was actively looking to acquire, including a hardcover Harry Potter book I adore. Cleanliness: bearing in mind that the items here might be from an old attic or farmhouse, you’re going to see some sort of dust/dirt. However, for the amount of older items here, it was very tidy. I have a dust allergy, it doesn’t stop me from going to flea markets, but I usually come home with a runny nose and I felt fine when I left. Bathrooms are available, which is appreciated as time seems to slow down when you’re browsing. There weren’t any issues with the cleanliness of the store I noticed while there shopping, thought I didn’t pay too much attention to it. Staff members walk around and offer to put items at the front for you, which is great because there aren’t baskets or carts (which would be a nightmare for breakables). Overall this is a great place to shop when you want something interesting, eclectic, odd or just want to look around. Especially on a Sunday when you feel like spending an afternoon somewhere indoors. This is probably the last decent flea market in our area, as the others in Harrisburg or Woodstock are super overpriced. Great job on improving this little gem here in Brantford and I will...

Ive been going here for about twenty years and the prices were always cheap. This year (2016) I went only to walk away empty handed. Their prices are ridiculous if you dont want to pay prices antique stores would ask dont go here. Also as a young children when my brother and I would shop here we actually had the one woman try to rip my brother off( he was 8 years old at the time and very timid). He wanted to buy a cat statue which was priced at $2 when we tried to purchase this item. The woman asked for $40 instead. We asked her why it was so much and she said she couldnt tell us and would find a manager or owner. When she returned with the manager the manager was very rude to us( let me remind you we were young polite children). She started belittling my brother for making fun of this woman behind the counter for being deaf.We are not that type of people and will not make fun of someone for a disability. Then after accusing my brother of that she then accused him of not being able to read this non existent sticker. After that my first visit back to this flea market was astonishing to see the prices sky rocket and give me more reason...

Cool spot. Very vast and a good diversity of vendors. There are a LOT of toys/ comics/ retro character based merch. Not very many stalls with women's clothing but there are a good selection of men's. I thought the old farm equipment and some of the furniture pieces were pretty cool. This place is filled to the brim so definitely plan to spend at least an hour here. There are also storage containers outside that have been transformed into small individual shops. On the day I went they were closing about an hour before the store itself so come earlier to see them if you can. There is a small courtyard/ garden with even more antiques outside, mostly garden decor and the like. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not busy. Bonus points if the creepy dolls they had all over the ceiling. Also found a painting that looks like a family I met earlier that day. very spooky! This place is accessible but some of the aisles can be a tight squeeze depending on what treasures are pushing their way out of...