Western Auto Associates Store — Local services in Anniston

Interesting place! When we asked a local what there was to do in Anniston, he recommended we go to the Western Auto store. Huh!? Well, as soon as we got to the store window we understood. This is a pretty unique place -- as much of a museum as a store. The vintage merchandise is not all for sale, but creates a great atmosphere. The owner did let us know that the store's purpose is to sell things. We really didn't need anything and the vintage items seemed to outshine the current merchandise.

I will say that the collection of metal yard art and educational toys were some of the best...

Went by this place this morning. The sign said open but the door was locked. A crotchety, rude old man came to the door as we were walking away and asked “what do y’all want?” We replied that “we were in the neighborhood and wanted to walk around and look.” He replied “No. Not for a year.” The sign on the door said “no lookers during these difficult times”. If we told him what we want to buy, we could buy it but were not allowed to go inside. We will NEVER go back here again. Not really sure why he had the open sign on if no one is welcome to come inside. We even had...

We were told couldn’t come inside without a mask. We go and purchase mask and go back. They closed 2 hours early from what the store hours posted. We go back the the next day WITH OUR MASKS and was told at the door why did we want to come inside? What was we looking for? And questioned to death on why we wanted to shop?!?! My husband just told the lady if you’re going to give us a hassle to come in the store we don’t need anything you have!! What in the world!? NEVER...