West St Paul Antiques
880 Smith Ave S, St Paul, MN 55118
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PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
West Saint Paul Antiques is a vast three-level antique destination featuring museum-quality displays and an impressive collection spanning furniture, jewelry, art pottery, artwork, and collectibles. The store specializes in authentic period pieces including Victorian furniture and jewelry, art pottery from makers like Rookwood and Roseville, and extensive militaria. A unique highlight is the dedicated Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum exhibit. Customers praise the clean, well-organized layout with wide aisles, knowledgeable staff, and reasonable mid-range pricing. Plan for several hours to explore the seemingly endless inventory across all three floors.
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
Vast, well-curated inventory across three floors
72%
Clean, organized, museum-like presentation
76%
Friendly and helpful staff (when positive interactions occur)
82%
What Customers Love
Massive, well-organized three-level space with museum-quality displays
Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff
Excellent variety and selection of authentic antiques across multiple categories
Areas for Improvement
Inconsistent staff behavior - some customers reported being pestered or rushed
Pricing higher than comparable antique stores
Controversial inventory including racist memorabilia
Overall Customer Sentiment
Overwhelmingly positive with customers expressing amazement and delight at the scale and curation, though tempered by concerns about staff inconsistency and pricing. Most customers describe the experience as impressive and worth the visit.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
880 Smith Ave S, St Paul, MN 55118
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
Closed