Antique Society — Local services in Sebastopol

So much great stuff! But SO overpriced. It should seriously be illegal. And antique society USED TO BE REAL ANTIQUES ONLY. It was like the holy grail of antiques. Now they are under new ownership and the prices have gone up, while their standards are quality have gone down. For instance, since when did Bruno Mars become an antique? Lol. And how can you take a brand new pair of converse shoes, (worn once) and a boho dress from forever 21, and Jack up the price to higher than retail, throw it in the antique society and call it an antique? It's a joke. And it insults my intelligence. The antique society used to be antiques, REAL ANTIQUES, now, it's fake. False advertisement. They sell FAKE ANTIQUES. Brand new stuff, made to look old. Used to be one of my favorite places, but it has become a real...

Largest collective in Sonoma County, over 100 dealers so if you don't find what you're looking for, you may at your next visit, be sure to return as "new" items seem to come in all the time! Appreciate how they give customers a chance to browse without constantly asking if they need help, so if you do require assistance, be sure to speak up. (They can get quite busy on weekends!!) The staff is very accommodating & have always done their best to answer my questions, facilitate negotiations and help complete purchases. I've found so many treasures over the years I've shopped here. It's a great place with a fascinating collection of antiques, vintage collectibles & one of a kind pieces. A favorite way to...

Overall, the appearance and cleanliness of the store was good, but customer service was lacking. We waited by the jewelry case near the register while we watched many getting rung out (Sunday, so expected to be busy), but absolutely zero acknowledgment from multiple staff that we were waiting for assistance for an item in the case. I went back to look at albums while my spouse continued to wait, but there seemed to be no interest by any staff to help her. We ended up leaving without purchasing anything due to a complete lack of...