Mother Lode Athens — Local services in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Interesting, newly-opened vintage store in an old dollar tree building. Lots of MCM era items. Some grossly overpriced. Also some original art that is very highly priced. Not sure who is curating the inventory, but I don’t think they will survive in this town on those kinds of items. Where they excel is vintage clothing from all eras, appropriately priced and in good condition. Of course, people are bigger now than they used to be. If you are a small person you could easily outfit yourself as a trend-setter or for costume parties at this store. They do carry some light fixtures and lamps that are cool, and other various items, but the bulk of the market is the vintage clothing, so this store wasn’t really for me. I may check them out again in a few months, though, since they are new and learning where the best markets are for...

Absolutely the BEST spot! You're guaranteed to find something every time! Just remember this is NOT thrift store prices because these hard working souls find the gems and set them up for you! Taking the ease into finding new obsessions and just having a blast to see many awesome EVERYTHINGS!! Also check out my friends art- The wooden fruits and prints in the front of the sections. Sam Watson creates amazing art and rest assured she is a active part of our community, local supportive spending, and also just an amazing quality of work! I have more than 40 pieces of her artwork and can attest that I...

This isn’t a review on the store but more so a review on the kindness this store has shown my family.

My dad had a heart attack in the parking lot of this store on his way to the hospital. I called the store and spoke to the manager/owner about me having to leave his car in their parking lot until i figured everything out with him. Most business around here would’ve had it towed, charged or overall been rude. However speaking to him on the phone he was so kind and so sympathetic and honestly when you’re struggling with this thing we call life it goes such a long way!

So 5 stars and...