Antique store · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Antiques & Things

4710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

35.0778° N 106.5918° W

Antiques & Things is an antique store at 4710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.

About the shop

Antiques & Things is a massive multi-vendor antique mall in Albuquerque featuring constantly changing inventory from numerous dealers. Customers describe it as a 'huge' warehouse-style space where you can 'get lost for hours' browsing furniture, vintage jewelry, vinyl records, collectibles, vintage clothing, and international items from Greece, Japan, and local New Mexico sources. The store is well-organized with multiple booth sections, creaky wooden floors in a historic building, and pet-friendly shopping. Most items fall in the mid-range price category with negotiable pricing on pieces over $30-40. Staff are generally described as helpful and friendly, though experiences vary.

From directory research

What you'll find

FurnitureCollectiblesJewelry

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
Shop size
Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
Multiple dealers
YesFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Mostly positive

Praised

  • Wide variety and abundance of unique treasures to discover
  • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff (majority of positive reviews)
  • Well-organized layout with multiple vendor booths offering diverse selections

Keeps people coming back

  • Discovering unique, one-of-a-kind items and hidden treasures
  • Reasonable prices and negotiable deals on higher-priced items
  • Helpful, friendly staff who go above and beyond (loading items, searching for specific pieces)

Worth knowing

  • Inconsistent pricing negotiation policies and perceived overpricing in certain sections (vinyl records, some furniture)
  • Staff profiling and uncomfortable customer service experiences (following customers, backpack policy, alleged discrimination incidents)
  • No air conditioning making store uncomfortably hot

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Predominantly positive and enthusiastic, with customers expressing joy at finding 'treasures' and 'gems'. However, a notable minority express frustration with pricing, staff behavior, and store policies. Some customers feel unwelcome due to perceived profiling..

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Antiques & Things, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 1.0 miles and Albuquerque, NM0.3 mi0.7 mi1.0 miNAlbuquerque, NM3.3 mi, beyond this map123456
Nearby antique destinationAlbuquerque, NM3.3 mi
  1. 1Classic Century Square4616 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.0 mi
  2. 2Antique Specialty Mall4516 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.1 mi
  3. 3The 8th House | Antiques, Vintage, and Art5100 Grand Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.3 mi
  4. 4Parklife4007 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.4 mi
  5. 5Every Day Quality112 Morningside Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.5 mi
  6. 6Barrymores110 Morningside Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 871080.5 mi

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