Adamstown has three or four antique malls that I think are five-star-worthy. Mad Hatter is one of…read morethem. A lot of square footage, plenty of booths, an array of vendors and wares. Though I no longer actively collect -- I've downsized since selling my house -- I still look at items that interest me and rarely pass up a deal. Mad Hatter has beautiful pottery. (I've collected Hull and Roseville for 35+ years.) Several booths specialize in kitschy mid-century items which I find fun. I debated about purchasing the snack bowls I photographed, which my mom had in the 1950s. (Decided against it. Nostalgia didn't win out this time.) You can breeze through the mall or spend hours looking. Parking is easy, the staff is helpful and as said, if you're looking to build a collection, Mad Hatter is worth a visit.

This is one of the big ones.... LOTS OF GLASS! If you're looking for a swing vase they have them…read morein just about every shape and size available. The prices are steep but I'm sure they have what you're looking for The place is huge with multiple intersecting rooms. Lots of unique art but again, it's antique store pricing not thrift store pricing. I did not luck into any treasures today so I can't speak for their service but there were several people at the counter ready to assist if need be. Mad Hatter is just the ONE of the MANY antique shops in Adamstown, if you're headed this way plan for the day because there is a lot more to expmore

How did I not know about Adamstown, PA?! The self-proclaimed "Antiques Capital USA,' stretches…read morealong route 272 for about seven miles. My favorite stop was the Adamstown Antique Mall. Contrary to reviews, I found the shop's personnel to be friendly and accommodating. Prices -- set by individual booth-owners -- are sometimes better than competitive. Likely due to their semi-rural location, merchandise is different - more interesting - than the urban antique malls I'm familiar with. I have a number of collections. Since I've downsized, I don't actively look to buy. BUT, if I find a deal, I take it. See the Roseville pottery I posted? The piece is pretty big, in perfect condition. I paid $44, including tax. (Elsewhere it would go for well over $100.) The last full week of most months, dealers throughout town host "Extravaganzas" with deals galore ... or so they say! I'll let you know, when I return in the spring.

Wow has this place gone down hill. So dirty. So overpriced. I've been going here for over 35 years…read moreand loved it. Now the dealers are not nice. Antiques are overpriced and no one cares to help a customer. Go down the street. This place is not what it was ....

The reviewers who wrote about mold, dirt, lack-luster atmosphere... Shop the "clean" group shops…read morewhere things are pretty, clean, and over-priced. That said, there are plenty of over-priced goods at Renninger's, but there are bargains to be had, a good mix of antiques, pretty things, collectibles (not my bag), and overall a good time to be had if you remember that this is a flea market, though indoors. Yes, some booths are not open but out of probably 150 or so it was maybe 10-12 booths; people have lives over-and-above their booths. As far as it being a social event for dealers, have you ever done a multi-dealer flea market or antique show? Is it annoying to have to search for a dealer? Yes. Ask nearby dealers; they know each other and help out! We had to search for at least 3 different dealers for booths today. One was very nice but the item I was looking at was mismarked. One was nice, and willing to work with us on price due to condition. The third was also very nice and worked with us to test an item and make a deal on multiple items. Really, what more can you ask for other than legit steals (don't think we haven't found a few of those there as well!)?

Lots to look at, always a sale........not bad turnover..... other antique markets close by for…read morevariety.

Been shopping here every year while we are in the area. Great selection and great prices!!read more

First of all, other reviewers are correct...they don't have public restrooms (but there's a sign…read morethat states that, so dinging them for it seems a bit silly). Honestly, we found the owners to be extremely nice and accommodating; no issues at all. As an antique mall it's fantastic...with case after case of interesting stuff. The layout sort of draws you from one area to the other, and there's always something really cool right around the corner. Not sure why someone complained that the place is cluttered; we didn't find that to be the case at all. In fact, it sort of feel like you're walking through a small museum. Cases are well lit, most are organized, and we found the prices to be fair. We found several pieces to add to our collections. A major plus is the fact that they're open late on Friday, Saturday and Sundays; all the other antique places in the area closed at 5. Overall, we really loved the place, and look forward to a return trip.

If you're an avid antique-er and within driving distance of Adamstown, PA, by all means, go! With…read moreone 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.

Horrible experience. Old man (owner) wanted to take me outside and kick my ass. Aold woman behind…read morecounter 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!!

They specialize in gas, advertising old gas pumps and signs not bad, but limited hoursread more

Rudest owner ever. I have a very small backpack that serves as my purse. I was asked to leave…read morebecause of it. It's my purse and not even close the size of a backpack but it didn't matter. The lady started screaming at me, told me to go to the car and come back with my money, and said she had surgery yesterday, was sick of people breaking things, and I could get my "ass" out of her store. I saw a backpack sitting on a chair and inquired. Another lady appeared and said a lady sat it there to shop. I wasn't given that option. No reason for the way she acted. She lost business, and I will not go back to a place with a crazy woman like that

I have been going to Shupp's for decades. I loved strolling under the trees and visiting with the…read morevendors. I found many treasures over the years. I was disappointed a few years ago when their Covid precautions were not being taken seriously, so hadn't been for a long time. I was encouraged by recent positive reviews to give them another chance. It was so disappointing. The majority of the grounds are empty. What used to be rows and rows of venders is just empty tables. The booths run by long term venders that are there every week are overpriced and stale. The market is just a shadow of what it once was and I won't be going back.

owners are great customers are friendly nice place to spend a couple days see you soonread more

Glass factory, if you are looking for glassware this is the place, not much else, what a…read moredisappointing store

As you walk in the door, you are presented with a list of NOs. No Pets, No Smoking, No Food or…read moreDrinks, No large handbags or backpacks. They need to add one other, No Antiques. Truly, if you are looking for Antiques, don't hold your breathe. The number of true antiques (100+ years old) can be counted on one hand. If you love vintage, they have that covered nicely. I did give them 2 stars for having a mall that looked clean, organized and not junky.

Heritage used to have a great mix of items but now it's mostly pressed glass, dishware, Pyrex-type…read morestuff, etc, like Pine Hills. There is a decent selection of way over-priced Christmas items in one booth; interesting and some not-often-seen stuff, but all-the-money and then some. The staff is nice-enough, but they're mostly the dealers that have booths there.

It's an antique shop. Lots of glass in it. And lots of pink depression glass if that's your thing…read more Glass was priced well.