Antique store · San Antonio, Texas

Pickers Paradise

702 Guadalupe St, San Antonio, TX 78207

29.4171° N 98.5079° W

Pickers Paradise is an antique store at 702 Guadalupe St, San Antonio, TX 78207.

About the shop

Pickers Paradise is a beloved San Antonio treasure trove specializing in architectural salvage and antique home restoration materials. Located in a warehouse under the Guadalupe bridge, this single-owner shop overflows with authentic antique doors, vintage windows, decorative hardware, cast iron fixtures, and unique salvaged pieces perfect for home remodeling projects. Customers rave about the fair prices, knowledgeable and friendly owners (Kirt, Yvette, Darwin, and Renee), and the thrill of discovering unexpected treasures. The store also operates an on-site cat rescue program. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, home restorers, and anyone seeking character-filled pieces with history.

From directory research

What you'll find

Architectural SalvageAntique Doors & WindowsVintage Hardware & Fixtures

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
Shop size
Larger StoreFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Extended BrowseFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Exceptional customer service and friendly, knowledgeable staff
  • Incredible selection of antique doors, windows, and architectural salvage
  • Fair and reasonable pricing for quality antique items

Keeps people coming back

  • Ability to find unique, hard-to-find antique pieces for home projects
  • Personable, helpful owners who go above and beyond to assist customers
  • Reasonable prices that make collecting and restoring affordable

Worth knowing

  • Location in high-crime area under bridge near railroad tracks
  • Warehouse conditions: narrow aisles, uneven flooring, dark lighting, overwhelming layout

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and affectionate; customers describe the store as a 'hidden gem,' 'treasure chest,' and 'must-visit' destination with genuine appreciation for the owners' mission.

Make a day of it

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Nearby antique destinationSan Antonio, TX0.5 mi
  1. 1Bijou Betties Antique Gallery, Vintage Boutique and Gift EmporiumS Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 782101.0 mi
  2. 2The Antonian " Antique, Vintage and More"1513 Nogalitos St, San Antonio, TX 782041.3 mi
  3. 3La Segunda Bartique & Gallery1302 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 782101.4 mi
  4. 4J Adelman Antiques & Est Jewelry202 Alamo Plz, #2604, San Antonio, TX 782051.4 mi
  5. 5Alamo Antique Mall125 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 782051.4 mi
  6. 6Architectural Antiques Salvage403 Dawson St, San Antonio, TX 782021.9 mi

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