Cats Cradle Antiques & Art — Local services in Provo

i have never had such a weird experience at an antique shop. i walk in to these 2 male employees (maybe the owner?) talking so loudly about politics or something like screaming. me and my 2 friends are just looking around at the things in the glass cabinets, a guy at the register stops his politics conversation to SCREAM “GARY?? GARY. GARY!!!! these girls need help” and a man comes over to watch us, he did open the cabinet for my friend which is nice but then there was a man following us for the rest of our experience it was so so weird and uncomfortable!!! like we were in the very back looking at rugs and this man was snooping it was so creepy. he also kept telling us to move out of the isle way so people could walk even though this place is so tiny anyways and we’re literally just shopping around…we didn’t end up getting anything and the guy seemed so mad about it??? ive also never walked into a small business / shop without being greeted walking in or out which is what happened. it’s not unusual to have a weird experience at an antique store but these men were just rude. and everything was so expensive. i’ve been wanting to come here for so long and it was SUCH a disappointment. i’m an antiquer and i will not...

Walking into this shop feels like being transported into an alternate universe. Most certainly the curators of this collection have very eclectic taste. It is trinket heaven if you don’t have much to spend and if you’re a collector with lots of money you’ll find things truly worth spending on. Everywhere you look (literally) is something captivating . I wish I had all the time in the world to look through all of their infinite treasures. This place is covered from top to bottom in lovingly curated antiques, I would say if you don’t fall in love with 10 things on your first glance you’re probably a real bore. As someone who is notoriously clumsy this shop is intimidating, they have truly made the most of the space and getting around can be a bit intimidating especially with the fragility of some of these items, a big backpack in the aisle could be risky if you have poor spatial awareness. Wear sturdy sneakers and be delicate, I’d also suggest you bring water and eat a meal before because if you don’t have a hard out you could spend hours looking through their endless selection of antiques large and small. If you’re in the mood for a museum trip...

Shop with Confidence from Gary at Cat's Cradle Antiques! He is an AWESOME owner. I was able to call, long-distance from Oregon... ask for help for a family, in Utah, that needed to liquidate items... Gary looked at lots of digital photos... then took the time to reply with referrals. Who gives THAT kind of CUSTOMER SERVICE?!?!? Gary at Cat's Cradle... that's who! Folks... I am going to list my credentials at the end of this review... I have been in the Antiques, Fine-Arts, Gems & Jewelry industry for 35+ years... Cat's Cradle is extremely professional and personable... and, THAT'S a true treasure! (Thank You, Gary; as a fellow colleague... you are a credit to the industry. Blessings for much continued success... you earn it.)

Mrs. K J Booker - GG, AJP GIA Graduate Gemologist GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional GIA Lifetime Alumni / Collective Member ISA Personal...