A great place to hang out with your friends. The people are so friendly and catering. You will be…read moresurprise of the antique items that they have. Many items will bring back nostalgic memories of your childhood when you were growing up at your Grandparents' or your own house. My friends and I, always enjoy browsing around reminiscing and purchasing things. You'll be surprise how much the antique items are worth. Many collectible items are at a very reasonable price.

What a fun surprise in Antioch!! Rivertown Treasure chest is an eclectic and unique co-op of…read morevintage and handmade goods. They are located in the "downtown" which probably doesn't get a lot of foot traffic, given there are many empty store fronts. Well, I'm here to tell you, don't let its location be a deterrant. This shop has it all! From handmade jewelery, to comics, funky decor, clothing and more! I could have spent hours browsing their vast selection. Prices were very fair and they often have vendors with sales or promotions. They're very active on socials, where they share special events, discounts or new products coming in. Each vendor does a nice job displaying their items and it really was like a treasure hunt. Really nice owners, who were working the shop on a Sunday. They were excited to talk about their store and all the fun things they get in. If you love funky, vintage goods, locally made art and a nicely curated selection of decorative goods, Rivertown Treasure Chest if for you. Spread the word and support local-this shop is great!

Erin Lane Estate is such a positive voice and influence in the resale community in the Bay Area and…read morebeyond. They have become an icon of vintage/second-hand, and they way they run their business both offline and online is commendable. Anyone would be lucky to re-home one of their gorgeous catalog pieces.

I would love to share an excellent purchasing experience with Erin Lane Estates…read more My husband and I have searched for many years for Hollywood Regency dining chairs that work with an existing dining table. We finally found them on the Chairish site. Owner Erin Lane has some of the most beautiful objects available for sale in the country. We found the four rare chairs originally from an estate in Hollywood and purchased online. We were able to promptly pick up chairs the following day at their warehouse in Rio Vista, CA. It was the easiest most professional experience possible. I can't recommend enough!

This store is extremely special, as is the owner. We are blessed to have it in our small town. I'm…read moregoing to enjoy the calmness of it now before everyone catches wind of it. Buy all the dresses you can! I know I'm going to! They also have amazing vintage shoes. I can't say enough about this store. It is truly special in every way. Lauren is an incredibly talented individual, that brings sparkles and magic to everything she touches. As an artist, it is a breath of fresh air to see an artist living their art. Thank you for choosing us! That is all. It's that time again: Tea time. Let's wear our dresses and forget our stresses. A rose time of day Time to play, ladies, time to play! (Lauren that poem is for you, because I know you love poetry, too.;)

My daughter love the oldie but goodie style of clothes you can only find at the classy vintage…read moreshop! She buys every year her Birthday dress!

I stepped into this storefront thinking it was Strapping, but it's actually a separate vintage…read moreboutique, mostly selling clothes and shoes, but also a few Knick knacks. The owner was super friendly and welcoming and there was no sales pressure. I found the cutest hair clip (new) and was eyeing one of those camera cases for underwater photography, which only fits one certain camera that the owner researched and is available on eBay for $25. I walked out with the cute hair clip only, but worth the browse if you're into vintage/thrifting.

Amelia is the best! They're so helpful with styling and just the sweetest. Enjoyed my time in the…read morestore and browsing the cute little spot!!

Gregory and his team were very helpful and pricing was super reasonable. I will definitely be on…read morethe look out for his next estate sale. Please check them out and I promise you wont be disappointed. Thank you Gregory and team.

Loved my experience today and thought Gregory was very reasonable. Walked away very happy and love…read moremy new finds.

I've been on the hunt for a reclining couch. I searched everywhere and felt pretty disappointed by…read morethe limited options and high prices. But then I remembered New & Again! Can you believe I bought my very first couch there about 20 years ago for just $137.25? That couch was my favorite. Over the years, I've tried different sectionals and luxury leather Macy's couches, but nothing quite eased my lower back as I hoped. When I walked into New & Again, I saw her, my perfect lazy boy reclining couch. She's just right for me, works wonderfully, and truly brings me joy. I also spotted a gently used Kate Spade purse near the register and had to take her home too! The best part? The incredible kindness and friendliness of the staff. I'm so thrilled with my new purchases and can't wait to visit again!

Hey there Party People,…read more The staff was really wonderful making sure that all my questions were answered. The items in the shop were so varied there was something for every taste and that is no small feat. I was looking for a vintage roll top desk and I found exactly what I wanted after going into tons of stores. This will always be my first stop if I ever need something in the future. It's worth the drive. Be kind to one another

Mom & Pop stores like these are a dying breed. So, I was glad to bring a Casio G-Shock watch here…read morefor quick, while-you-wait battery service. I went to the Fairfield Mall 1st and struck out 3 different places for various reasons. Whipped out the phone and learned of this store. Called the owner, who answered immediately and was able to accommodate my work request on short notice. Little sticker shock at the end, as my multi-feature G-Shock required two batteries. And a $50 out-the-door cash subtraction from the wallet. Ouch. But, that's inflation for ya'. The owner's really nice, and she has a unique store, with a lot of stuff to look at inside while you're waiting. Credit/ATM cards are accepted and parking is free and typically always available without much hassle. Thank you Ma'am.

Great Work on my Watches when I Return. Longtime customer…read moreof the Time Keeper Workshop. Battery's and Watch Repairs.

I have attended the White Elephant Sale since I was 12, and now at 26 I feel that the sale has…read morediminished in quality, quantity, value, and overall experience. The White Elephant sale has honestly felt very different since 2020. Before the pandemic, there were walk up donations, the warehouse was always full, and the March sale was still packed with treasures to be found. Now the warehouse feels empty even during preview, all walk up and drive up donations have been eliminated, and the March sale is advertised as a "clearance sale" because of how empty the warehouse is. Stopping walk up and drive up donations has seriously hurt the sale. The number of small trinket items to be found is much smaller than it used to be. While there may be costs saved by not having to sort through and discard items that are not sellable, is the loss of profit from not having those smaller items greater? People like me used to donate all the time to the sale, but now donate to thrift stores that have walk up and drive up options instead. How many other people also have a bag full of great items but are not donating them because pickup donations are the only option? I have also found that in recent years the staff has become less and less kind. This year there was not a single visit to the warehouse that was not met with rude or unprofessional behavior by volunteers. That is not to say there are not wonderful volunteers, because I have had great experiences as well, but the number of negative interactions I have had seems to be increasing. I have been accused of stealing, had snarky comments made toward me, and have been accused of price switching. It has gotten to the point where going to the White Elephant is no longer bringing me joy, and it is difficult to see volunteers act with such low levels of kindness. You often emphasize being kind to volunteers, but shoppers deserve that same level of kindness and respect. One thing that stands out when it comes to how empty the warehouse has been, as well as the general morale of the volunteers, is the changing culture of reselling. I recognized dealers from Alameda Point and various antique markets as new volunteers, which makes me wonder if they are partially contributing to the diminished quality and quantity of items this year. In the past, almost all volunteers seemed to be there because they believed in the mission of the Oakland Museum. Now it appears that some newer volunteers may be more motivated by making money. It also raises the question that if they are pricing items they later purchase, were those items priced fairly? Especially when their ultimate goal is to resell items and make money. In addition, there seems to be a lack of willingness to receive feedback. As another reviewer mentioned, it can feel like the organization operates under the idea that because it is for charity and run by volunteers, feedback should not be given. That approach is simply unsustainable. I attempted to provide feedback both in person and on Instagram and was met with very combative responses. This is confusing, as feedback is essential when running such a large sale, and experiences like that make me hesitant to return. I have heard from others that the White Elephant has been "cleared out" this year. Without the return of more casual donations, stronger screening of volunteers, and limitations on what volunteers are able to purchase during presale events, the White Elephant will likely continue to decline. As a loyal shopper, I truly hope the organization will begin taking feedback seriously and consider changes that can help bring the sale back to its former glory.

I've gone to the white elephant for years, 10+ to be specific. This year the selection was…read moredrastically different than previous years (I'll get back to this). Not only that, the prices were the highest I had seen. I included photos of some examples of what was priced super high in bric a brac (on your Facebook page the admin said to 'show specific examples') so I took photos of items I couldn't fathom being that high (even after looking on eBay to compare- the prices were just outrageous considering condition and quality). Not only that, but the selection on preview day (im usually in the first 30 people- and first to the department I shop) it already looked picked through. From what I understand the volunteers shop the sale before- but it's very disheartening and worrying when I recognize people who are new volunteers and I regularly see them sell at local things as resellers (nobody is saying you can't do that!), but it's more so the piecing together the lack of vintage and quality goods this year on preview, and the new volunteers, it's easy to assume there is a correlation. I worry that the integrity of the sale may be lost- and will only worsen as the years carry on. I know departments can vary year to year- of course that's a factor I consider. This is not a normal amount of variation- it's not like there was 30% less of something I have ALWAYS seen at your preview sale- it was 100% gone. And when I'm the first person looking- I know someone at preview didn't get it ahead of me. I heard from others who attended- even some people who didn't! They both said the same thing- white elephant was cleared out this year. Culture shifting about second hand and thrifting should be a consideration and something to keep in mind- the structure of this sale will collapse if it isn't. I'd imagine in the next couple years, the amount of resellers volunteering will outnumber the volunteers who have been there for years due to them retiring/ no longer doing it - and in turn will diminish the sale itself. I think how the preview tickets sold out in a little over a day vs a week last year, should convey how there is an increase in demand, to the degree that people will try to covertly get around it and 'ahead' by volunteering. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many new volunteers this year didn't follow through with their commitments after they shopped on their preview- it makes you wonder.