Out of the Past Collectibles
5341 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
$$
PRICE RANGE
Smaller Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Out of the Past Collectibles is a family-owned antique and vintage collectibles shop in Austin, Texas, operated by Austin and his mother. This densely packed treasure trove specializes in vintage toys, records, Funko Pops, and eclectic antiques spanning furniture, decor, and collectibles. The store operates as a curated treasure hunt where customers work with knowledgeable staff to locate items from the extensive back inventory. Known for reasonable pricing, personal customer service, and constantly rotating stock, it's a destination for serious collectors willing to dig through organized chaos to find unique pieces.
STORE SIZE
Small Shop
PRICE RANGE
$$
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
Personal relationships with staff who remember customer preferences and proactively reach out
62%
Discovery of unique, hard-to-find vintage items at reasonable prices
66%
Authentic old-school antique shop experience with character and humor
72%
What Customers Love
Friendly, helpful, and personable family ownership with genuine customer relationships
Affordable pricing and excellent value for vintage/antique finds
Unique, eclectic inventory with constant new arrivals; treasure hunt experience appeals to collectors
Areas for Improvement
Extremely cluttered, cramped, and disorganized layout creates safety hazards and accessibility issues; half the store often inaccessible
Dusty, dirty conditions with dead insects; poor cleanliness standards
Chaotic organization makes browsing difficult; items not tagged with prices; requires staff assistance for most shopping
Overall Customer Sentiment
Polarized: enthusiastic collectors love the treasure hunt experience and personal service, while others find it overwhelming, claustrophobic, and frustrating. Some describe it as chaotic fun; others as a fire hazard.
Contact Information
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM