Olde Good Things — Local services in New York

A good friend and myself visited the Olde Good Things on 52nd Street BTW 8th and 9th Avenues and we were immediately gawked and spoken to as intruders or less than for no apparent reason other than our race however we simply ignored the disrespect and continued to try to sell and/or buy antique items. While I was browsing the shop looking at amazing antique furniture and chandeliers some younger fellow kept following me and asking me what I was looking for, I stated I was browsing and he rolled his eyes in disgust and continued following me. Meanwhile my friend who was in the front of the shop was told by the elder white man that he wouldn't look or even examine the unique antiques he possessed and to leave the shop. My buddy then yelled back to me "Kyle we have to leave they are acting very prejudgemental and intimidated for no reason whatsoever. Last but definitely not least there were about 10 Caucasian shoppers who came in after us and they were never asked anything and were permitted to look and use the many different antiques within without issue. We felt very belittled and put down and this type of attitude and behavior should never be tolerated or accepted, most definitely not...

I treated myself to five pieces of furniture from the West 52 Street and upper Broadway Olde Good Things stores just this year alone. They have great and unusual finds, and they also repurpose and refurbish items and architectural salvage that otherwise would be lost to the ages. If you know antiques and the cost of shipping from out of state or the countryside, you will recognize that their prices are very reasonable. Do some comparisons yourself from online items versus buying the items from these stores. I had previously discovered Olde Good Things years ago when I bought some antique glass doorknobs for my apartment renovation and I was hooked. I really enjoy antiquing in these stores. And the staff is very accommodating and friendly. A great addition to Manhattan, which has lost so many antique stores in the...

I will be returning to hopefully purchase something. It's a very charming and welcoming store with such beautiful antique pieces. Have been following them on Facebook and had to see the store in person. I love pieces that are made of good, sound, quality material that has and will stand the test of time. I was eyeing a beautiful medicine cabinet that came from the Waldorf-Astoria renovation. It's pricey, but you're paying for quality. It's odd because at one point my friend and I were the only customers and within fifteen minutes here came a whole bunch of people! I'm so glad I found them on Facebook! The owners and staff were very pleasant and, of course, knowledgeable about the items. If you don't end up purchasing, it's just great to take a look at all the...