Sanford & Son Antiques!
743 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
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PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Sanford & Son Antiques is a sprawling three-story antique destination in downtown Tacoma's Theater District, owned by Cheryl and Alan Gorsuch. Described as the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest, this maze-like former railyard building houses multiple independent vendors and shops offering genuine antiques, vintage furniture, books, cameras, jewelry, vintage clothing, and unique collectibles. Customers consistently praise the half-day browsing experience, with many spending 2+ hours exploring the atmospheric space featuring a beautiful library with grand staircase. The ever-changing inventory and diverse vendor mix make each visit unique, though note there are no public restrooms and some vendor hours are limited.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Mixed Format
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
7/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Authentic antiques and constantly changing inventory
62%
Atmospheric historic building and maze-like exploration experience
66%
Diverse specialty shops and vendor variety within one location
72%
What Customers Love
Vast selection and variety of genuine antiques across multiple categories
Unique, maze-like atmosphere perfect for extended browsing and exploration
Diverse vendor mix with specialty shops (cameras, vintage clothing, jewelry, books, art)
Areas for Improvement
Staff rudeness and aggressive behavior toward customers in multiple incidents
No public restroom facilities despite 3-floor layout and multi-hour browsing expectations
Unreliable vendor hours and some shops frequently closed
Overall Customer Sentiment
Customers express wonder and delight at the exploration experience, describing it as a 'portal to the past' and 'hidden gem,' though tempered by frustration with service issues and facility limitations.
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
Closed