My husband and I love visiting antique stores, thrift stores, peddlers’ malls, and Goodwills—but they are definitely not all created equal. So what makes a great antique mall? Here are some of my top things that matter when I’m stepping into a new-to-me store.
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What Makes a Great Antique Mall
Over the past year or so, we’ve started keeping a running list in our phones with store names, addresses, and notes. Some places earn a “go back anytime” note. Others get a quiet “skip next time.” When you start stopping at as many resale shops as we do, that list comes in handy.
So what actually makes an antique store or vintage mall worth visiting?
For us, there are a few things we’re always looking for—and a few deal breakers that will send me right back out the door.
The smell matters.…