The Barn Antiques & Unique — Local services in Atascadero

Great variety of goods. Prices are a little on the higher side but consistent for the area. I found a deal here and there, but spent hours digging to find them. The only negative experience I had was when I bought a vintage book from the 50's that was on sale for I think $2 or $3, and they put the sticker right on the front cover that was a little fragile, but I thought I would take a stab at removing the sticker at home with a very low temp heat gun, flat tweezers, and patience. Well, when I got home and opened up my bag and took the book out, to my astonishment the sticker had been removed already, along with a few layers of the front cover exposing the cardboard below, rendering the books value at zero now. So, I understand that antique store workers have a habit of removing tags for you. But when you come across a troublesome tag, you're supposed to leave it on so as not to ruin the item. And if you do accidently damage a customer's item at any point up to when they walk out the door, you should disclose that to the customer, and most certainly NOT STILL CHARGE THEM FOR IT AS WELL! Why would someone do that? Just to make that extra $2? Or you were just too embarrassed to say anything and thought I might not notice? Accident happen. And I would rather to have been told beforehand and decide whether I wanted the book or not still. But instead you left a customer feeling deceived. I still have the receipt in the book in my car, but hadn't really wanted to take the time and detour out of the way to return the book for the whole...

I live right around the corner fron The Barn. And have for a little over a year now. And i finally was able to stop and graze around. Its alot bigger than i thought. With alot of amazing items to observe. My 2 teenagers have been there alot. They like it so much they always return, looking for trinkets to buy for their parents. ♡ The appearance ia very friendly and inviting. They sell alot of REALLY old stuff as well as brand newly homemade ironwork gifts. And geeze, alot! Like i said...its huge! So glad to be part of this little...

UPDATED BELOW - I am so disappointed. Their website said they opened up at 10:00. When we arrived there sign in their door says they don't open up until 11:00. that was so looking forward to wandering through the store. However we were unable to wait the extra hour until they opened. Hopefully next time! For the quick reply and apology up up the rate from 1 to 3. It's obvious that they care and that this darn pandemic is affecting everyone. Hopefully when I'm back in town things will be brighter all around. Best of luck with...