Bay City Antiques Center
1020 N Water St, Bay City, MI 48708
$$
PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Bay City Antiques Center is a massive 60,000 square foot multi-vendor antique destination spanning three floors in the historic Campbell House Hotel building. Specializing in European imports, stripped pine furniture, primitives, Americana, architectural salvage, and vintage collectibles, this sprawling warehouse offers endless browsing through rooms filled with dolls, records, books, vintage clothing, old tools, and maritime items. Plan 4-6 hours to explore the multiple basement areas and discover treasures ranging from 1940s Americana to unique architectural pieces. Connected to Bay Antique Center nearby, this family-friendly destination features friendly staff, reasonable pricing on most items, and mystery wrapped gifts.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
8/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Sheer size and variety - customers love the massive scale and endless selection
72%
Discovery and treasure hunting - the unpredictability and surprise of finding unique items
76%
Friendly atmosphere and staff - welcoming environment and helpful employees enhance the experience
82%
What Customers Love
Massive scale and endless variety - customers repeatedly mention the overwhelming size and 'never-ending' inventory
Treasure hunting experience - described as fun, museum-like, with unique finds and surprises
Friendly, helpful staff - multiple mentions of welcoming and knowledgeable employees
Areas for Improvement
Mixed quality inventory - significant complaints about thrift store junk mixed with genuine antiques, with modern items priced as antiques
Inconsistent pricing - described as 'wild,' 'high,' and 'overpriced' by multiple reviewers, though others found prices reasonable
Poor organization and cleanliness - basement areas described as 'disgusting,' 'musty,' and cluttered; lack of clear organization makes browsing difficult
Overall Customer Sentiment
Overwhelmingly positive with enthusiasm tempered by frustration. Customers express wonder and excitement about the scale and variety, but some feel misled by pricing and quality inconsistency. The experience is described as fun and adventurous despite organizational challenges.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
1020 N Water St, Bay City, MI 48708
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM