Father & Son Vintage — Local services in Raleigh

As a 17 year old who works at a small, local coffee shop, I am extremely disappointed to give a local store a bad review. However, after the experience I had recently, I felt the need. I came into the store for the first time with two friends who have been there before. I loved the appeal and collection of the (slightly overpriced) items. My friend found a shirt she wanted to buy, a very simple graphic T-shirt that had no major significance that would make it a “collectible” by any means. The price tag showed $20; a very high price for such a plain shirt, but my friend really liked it. So I approached a worker as politely as I could and asked if she could give me a better price for the shirt. She said “it’s marked at 20, but what were you thinking?” I responded, respectfully, with “maybe $15?” I was in no way forceful or belittling, but the girl working (age 18-25) responded with “Absolutely not, you should never come to a store and ask for that high of a percentage off for something that is only $20, for future reference.” I had no idea how to respond to this. The other, slightly older lady working say “how about $17.” Since this lady was polite, and since my friend wanted the shirt, I bought the shirt for $17 from the approachable lady. I am still surprised an employee would ever treat a teenager so poorly. She could have politely said that $15 was too low, but instead she critiqued me as if I was some immature, rude customer. I don’t want to hold a grudge against the store or the employee; however, I hope this review will help the store (and employee) to correct customer interactions in order to treat each person with the respect they deserve...

I have been to this store many times, old location as well and consider myself a recurring customer. Highly doubt I will be back as I had a terrible visit this past weekend. During my entry to the store this weekend I found this cool odd looking lamp at the front. I picked up the lamp up to see how you would insert a light bulb and a piece became detached. An employee (hopefully NOT the owner) approached me and said “I hope you didn’t break it, it’s a $400 lamp!”. He took the lamp and walked away. Nothing else was said and I felt like I was being watched the whole time I walked through the store making sure my arms were folded. No intention for breaking or altering anything in their store and to be honest there was no price tag. If there was one that said $400 I probably would not have even looked at it. I was extremely embarrassed and upset by the way I was reprimanded and sarcastically talked AT, especially when I have bought so many items from here and at their old location. Will find another store with friendlier staff to bring my...

I have been a customer since Brian had a booth in Moore Square. I have been to mid-century stores all over the country, and this is by far my favorite. For those who think the prices are "high" try going to Charlotte, DC, Tampa or even check out ebay. I think if you know anything about Danish modern or midcentury furniture, you would realize that the merchandise is very well researched and priced. The store is not going to look like Target, items are used, but really, that is the reason to come. You never know what you will find. I have bought Hans Wegner, Kai Kristiansen and other high end designer pieces for decent prices. No, they won't bargain for a 20.00 item-if you ask that, then you are either ignorant or misinformed. It is not a flea market. If you buy a larger piece, they are very willing to negotiate. My advice is to research this era so you know what you are seeing before you make...