Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall

301 Forest Rose Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
Store Overview

The Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall is a massive 60,000 square foot multi-vendor destination housed in a historic converted shoe factory in Lancaster, Ohio. With over 200 booths spread across three floors, this is the area's largest antique mall offering an incredible variety of genuine antiques and vintage items including glassware, pottery, primitives, coins, Fenton and Cambridge glass, metal signs, and a specialized 'It's a Man's World' section featuring farm equipment, automotive items, and tools. Customers consistently praise the treasure-hunt experience, with most recommending 2-3 hours minimum to explore all three levels. Located minutes from Hocking Hills, the air-conditioned historic building features helpful staff, bathrooms, and easy parking.

STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$$
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Glassware & Pottery
Vintage Advertising & Automotive
Tools & Farm Equipment
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
8/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Vast selection and variety - customers love the 'treasure hunt' aspect and never knowing what they'll find
72%
Authentic antiques and quality pieces - customers appreciate genuine vintage/antique items over reproductions
76%
Multi-floor layout and historic building atmosphere - the scale and charming historic setting enhance the experience
82%
What Customers Love
Massive selection and variety across 3 floors - customers describe it as 'huge', 'treasure hunt', 'can spend hours'
Genuine antiques and quality pieces - reviews confirm 'true antique store', 'period pieces', 'quality pieces for architectural repurpose'
Well-organized and pleasant browsing experience - customers mention 'beautifully staged booths', 'relaxing to walk around', 'well played out'
Areas for Improvement
Prices are high/inflated - multiple reviews mention 'insane prices', 'really expensive', 'prices a bit inflated', price discrepancies between tags and checkout
Credit card surcharge (3.69%) not clearly communicated - customers report surprise fees and lack of signage
No returns policy not clearly communicated - at least one customer was unaware and unhappy
Accessibility issues - wheelchair users report building is 'completely inaccessible' with stairs immediately inside entrance
Overall Customer Sentiment
Enthusiastic and positive overall, with customers expressing genuine excitement about discoveries and the experience. Some frustration about pricing transparency and policies. Strong recommendation tone from repeat visitors.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
301 Forest Rose Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
WEBSITE
https://oldshoeantiques.com
PHONE
(740) 687-1760
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Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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