If you're an avid antique-er and within driving distance of Adamstown, PA, by all means, go! With one antique mall after another, you'll inevitably be able to build your collections. Since I've downsized, I've become a passive shopper but that doesn't stop me from looking and buying. Last time here I focused on Adamstown Antique Mall. Today, Adams Antique Annex. What impressed me is the sheer size of this store and the number of booths brimming with merchandise. The store offers 10% off any item exceeding $10; a good number of vendors looking to clear stock offer additional discounts. Ah .... bargains! I have a set of green-stemmed wine glasses that my husband brought back from Germany. They fit nicely in the dishwasher, but over the years several broke. While not looking to replenish -- I have other glasses -- when I saw these at $35 plus 35% off, I thought 'why not?' We live in a hundred year old building; I'd been eyeing old advertising thermometers for my tiny porch. Apparently, they've become a 'thing' but not willing to spend hundreds of dollars as many are priced, I wasn't optimistic. T spotted one from Yeager Supply, still in business in Reading, PA. While not campy, and not as old as I'd like -- this dates to the late 1960's -- at $18 (plus the store's 10% discount) it was a no-brainer. Jewelry, pottery, furniture, you name it. With pleasant staff and so much to look at -- plus, the mall is air conditioned! -- add Adams Antique Annex to your list. read more

Adams Antique Annex - Antiques Near Me - Denver, Pennsylvania

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Horrible experience. Old man (owner) wanted to take me outside and kick my ass. Aold woman behind counter kept making rude, nasty comments under her breath. Well, I can hear lady. I treat people how they treat me, I do not back down. They over charged me. and said they could not do returns? Shocking!! They picked the wrong one today. Feel sorry for the other vendors. I will not be back EVER!! read more

The place was huge but relatively empty, with only a few other shoppers in sight. But I was followed half the time I was in there. An older male staff member pretty much walked alongside me until we got close to the exit, never greeting me and never asking if I needed help. Look, I drove 100 miles to visit the area known as the "Antiques Capital, USA"... I'm there to buy, not steal. As for a review of the place... most items were overpriced, even after you factor in discounts. I did see a couple of booths that had decent prices, but too bad I got run off before I could find something I liked. read more

I've stopped here many times over the past 20 years or so - sometimes empty handed but never disappointed. One of the better and more affordable antique co-ops in the area this one is full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Some booths are budget friendly and others not so much but it's always interesting to walk around and see the variety; the strange, the ordinary, the old, and not so old, and everything in between. You can find goods from every era, for every budget, and for all taste levels. While some booths are arranged better than others, don't disregard a hoarders booth, chances are there's something really good to be discovered! Aside from the booths inside - a mix of items in cases, and in booths you can see and feel, there's outside vendors on occasion selling more modest priced merchandise. I do think the quality and quantity of outside vendors have diminished over the years but it's still worthy of a quick walk thru. In summer months or during extravaganza week the vendors do take up a bit of the parking, but otherwise there's ample spaces. Since the booths aren't individually staffed you can't really "haggle" but most will go down a minimum of 10% at the counter. However some booths have signs and specials offering as much as 20% off their entire stock. Just be sure to take note and mention it at check out. Very few staff walk around assisting customers so if you need help with something go to the counter and they'll get someone for you. They also have hand carts so it's best to let them bring larger items to the counter for you, after all if they break something on the way it's on them and not you! Since this place is full of antiques and breakables, and rather tight, it would be wise to leave children at home. I did manage to take my well behaved granddaughter thru in an umbrella stroller but only in the isles and not in the booths themselves but wouldn't do it again. I would also recommend a small handbag to avoid knocking stuff over and they don't allow packages of any kind in the store. So if you make a purchase outside put it in your car before you come in. Also be mindful if you handle something - if you break it you bought it! If you're shopping for furniture be prepared to take it that day, since space is limited I'm sure their ability to hold it for you is too. Cash is king but credit cards are accepted. They have easily accessible bathrooms outside and a lovely courtyard to park your husband while you shop. The antique shops continue both up and down the road so if you don't find it here keep shopping. Sidenote: My personal favs in addition to the Annex are Renninger's (inside and out) & Shupps (outdoors). read more

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We stopped in at this Antique Mall today while driving around in Denver. It was quite a large place... well lit, well-organized and clean with a huge selection of all kinds of small goods in locked cases. I was a little disappointed in the fact that a lot of the dealers had a good amount of reproduction and modern costume jewelry, although I didn't see them trying to pass it off as being vintage, so I'm not as peeved about this as I could be. Most of the things I know how to value seemed to be right at the average going rates, or a little above that... not great if you're going for huge bargains, but probably a good place to stop if you're looking for specific items. read more

Adams' Antique offers a little bit of everything as far as Antiques go. If you're in the area looking for a deal, make sure to stop by and give it a comb-through. The place is situated off of the main road of 272 in Denver/Adamstown, PA. It has ample private-lot parking and is hosted in doors. In the Summer it is cooled, in the Winter it is heated. It's fairly substantial, and offers hundreds of booths where people can sell their goods. Looking over current reviews, I can state that bare-prices can be a bit high. However, and this is said with many trips worth of experience, they often have SALES which bring those prices down to reasonable levels. Two examples would be trips I made late last year and early this year. The first was for a pie safe. 50% off, brought it to $200. This is a great deal for the condition it was in. The other example was a 50% off antique table. It had a lock that was rusted shut and needed a little TLC. Some stain and oil brought the furniture back to life, and the lock was corrected by a grinder, some sand paper, and WD-40. Now it's a great addition to my living room and only cost me $60! Stop by Adams Antique's during your next trip and scope out the sales. You won't always leave with something, but if you keep an eye out for deals they are sure to come up! read more

We started in the back and combed through each stall. I didn't see much of interest. A lot of 1950's type items. There was one fellow who had remarkable bronzes if you want a nude, life sized mermaid for your fountain. Be careful as you're looking because I saw several cheap Chinese knock offs of vintage brooch styles. Overall, I felt the prices were really high and the merchandise was stale and boring. You won't find any bargains here. read more

Found a few bargains on costume jewelry and most of the staff was friendly with the exception of one older gentleman who stood by the front door like a gargoyle with his arms crossed, and never smiled. I understand it's the busy Christmas shopping season and they have to guard against thieves, but most customers would find this unnecessarily intimidating. read more

I collect antique tools, hardware, etc. This coop has the best dealer around for woodworking workshop items and accessories. I've bought a workbench, parts cabinets (always completely loaded with hardware!), and woodworking clamps there at garage sale prices. Always something new, since he turns over a third of his inventory every week. read more

This is one of my fave places to antique in Adamstown. It's big. Loads of dealers. All kinds of different stuff- smalls, furniture, art, everything. Old stuff, vintage stuff, mid-century modern, kitsch, fine antiques, jewelry, lighting, industrial, they have it all. All the friends I've brought with me love it too. I guess this ends up being a good place also because I have bought more pieces here than almost anywhere else. That says something. I've gotten large pieces here- a giant card catalog 4 years for a price that was so low I could not understand why. It's a beautiful piece. Nothing wrong with it. The seller even delivered it to wilmington, de for like $200 which I thought was reasonable. They even brought it into our house & took it upstairs for us. I have a big beautiful Art Deco brass coat & hat rack. Not cheap but couldn't stop myself. Countless smalls, pretty junk for out in the yard...We have gotten so many things over the years at this store. Some things they sell are really pricey (chandeliers) but those things tend to be of great beauty, age & quality so are probably appropriately priced. I always stop in here & almost always buy something when visiting Lancaster County. read more

Great place with a good variety. Like most of the shops in the area, pricing is hit or miss.