I wish we could have spent a couple more hours here! This is my type of antique store. It wasn't too precious, nor was it junky. There were so many items I enjoyed finding. There were also two small dogs napping at the cash register, sleeping away the day like a couple of angels. Customer service was so friendly, like a good neighbor, offering a plate of homegrown apples to share (literally!). I bought a few treasures and had to leave before seeing more than half of the emporium, sadly. I would totally come back if I'm ever in town again. read more

Trader's Imporium Antiques - Antiques Near Me - Soquel, California

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Great selection. A little pricey but enjoyed browsing and discovering a few nice affordable finds.

Amazing staff whose humanistic understanding appreciative needs! Their motto is: "I understand your antique needs and will find what you need", which is different than most antique shops! They are not only an antique store but they can also repair and furnish what was old to become new and lasting for years while keeping the antique look. They are very rare and must be considered as one of the best if not the number one antique store in all of Santa Cruz and Capitola. They are elite professionalism pleas park and walk I. You will find hidden treasures... is my bank book we're bigger! read more

Review is on store owner and how we were treated after purchase. We bought a Seiko watch recently and after bringing it home it stopped working on the first day. It is an automatic watch (no batteries needed) and the only way to really test it is to wear it awhile for it to start working (which is not really possible in the store). We called the store owner asking if we could leave our phone # and a message with the man that consigns his watches in the glass case/near the check out section, and the store owner REFUSED to take our message. We really wanted to speak to the watch seller to try to "resolve". She hung up on me 3 times. Then she left the phone off the hook. Very disappointed that a business owner in Soquel would treat customers in such a disrespectful way on the phone and refuse to allow us to leave a message. Feedback good or bad on product is "daily business" and part of ownership of running a good business. We want the watch seller to have an opportunity to make things right after spending over $200+ on a watch. I told the store owner I was going to post a review and she said she "didnt care", So here it is. Owner - if you'd like to make things right as a respectable local Soquel store owner - please allow us to leave a message for your watch seller. Refusing to take a message is not fair for your customers and not good business practice and I'm sure your consignment sellers would agree. read more

Popped in There today and found two pieces of furniture that work perfectly in my bedroom! Jessica helped me squeeze them into my Honda Civic the store is huge... I bet you'll find what you're looking for! read more

The owner of Betsy's referred me to this place, along with all the other shops in Soquel. She describes it as a place where you have to search for the treasure yourself, unlike her shop where she finds them and displays them in a way that draws more appeal. On an early Sunday, Jason J and I came down here in hopes to find some antique goodies. He unfortunately did not find anything that he loved. But I sure did. There were large buckets full of antique buttons! I sat there sifting through the pile. I was in heaven. One of my favorite places to go. If you were to ask me what else they had in here aside from buttons...in all honesty, I've forgotten...but it doesn't hurt to check it out. Within walking distance is another antique store you can walk over to in case it isn't your cup of tea. It's a large space, with many dealer's. Not a huge antique mall, it still had an appeal of a barn house antique store. The dealers we got to meet that day were a pair of older women who were friendly and fun to talk to. They were even flirting with Jason a little, too cute. read more

If You are looking for that cool treasure, ya know- that one thing you need for that specific individual that already has everything- then this is your go-to place! They have new stuff all the time! 30-40 vendors all searching for those treasures so you don't have to. I love this place and always find something that I MUST have. Great service, great advice and GREAT TREASURE. Highly recommend! They even had a treat for my dog. read more

Buyer beware, antiques contain lead paint. I purchased some antique shutters here and took them home. After some thought I realized that they might contain lead paint. I tested them the same day and both tests came up positive for lead. I tried to return them the next day and they said that everything was sold AS IS, no exceptions, no refunds, no store credit. While that may be their policy I was shocked how inflexible they were after selling me a toxic product. There were no warning signs in the store that I saw. Furthermore the lady who sold the shutters accused me of ruining them by sanding them, which I absolutely did not do. She said she couldn't refund me because she didn't want to lose the money, so she passed that financial loss off to me. If you shop here make sure to bring a lead test kit with you to ensure you don't accidentally bring toxic products into your home. I have been a loyal shopper here for many years but will never return after my experience. Their inflexible attitude and unwarranted accusations show they do not respect their customers. read more

There is a lot of interesting stuff here. Check things over carefully-be sure to look under the price tag before paying for anything- as in any shop with old things. Wide choice, friendly people at the counter. read more