Antique Archaeology Le Claire
115 Davenport St, Le Claire, IA 52753
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PRICE RANGE
Smaller Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Antique Archaeology in Le Claire, Iowa is the official retail home of the American Pickers TV show. This small shop across two connected buildings showcases genuine antiques including furniture, vintage advertising pieces, and collectibles featured on the show. Visitors can browse unique historical items, purchase branded merchandise, and often meet owner Mike Wolfe for photos. The store attracts fans worldwide as a bucket-list destination, offering 1-2 hours of browsing through curated picks and estate sale finds. Located in charming downtown Le Claire near the Mississippi River.
STORE SIZE
Small Shop
PRICE RANGE
$$$
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
TYPICAL VISIT
Extended Browse
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
7/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Meeting Mike Wolfe and photo opportunities
62%
Seeing items featured on American Pickers episodes
66%
Charming downtown Le Claire location and overall experience
72%
What Customers Love
Bucket-list destination for American Pickers fans
Friendly and engaging staff
Unique antique items and memorabilia from the show
Areas for Improvement
Significantly overpriced items compared to market value
Heavy emphasis on souvenir merchandise detracts from antique displays
Smaller than expected based on TV show; limited inventory variety
Overall Customer Sentiment
Mixed enthusiasm tempered by disappointment. Fans express excitement about visiting a TV show location, but many feel let down by pricing, merchandise focus, and smaller-than-expected selection. Some customers feel the store prioritizes tourism over authentic antique dealing.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
115 Davenport St, Le Claire, IA 52753
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM