I frequently visit University Pickers and love it! Abundant parking, nice staff, reasonable prices. There are 2 floors (there is an elevator in the lobby) with something like 100+ vendors / booths, so they have quite the selection - mostly decor, some clothing, and other vintage and handmade items. There are bathrooms, which have always been clean. Also, there is a coffee shop with a seating area on the 2nd floor! read more

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This was a lovely establishment but I will likely not return and this is why. I found four prints that were listed as "SPECIAL SET OF 4 / SPECIAL $40.00". Next to these two stickers was a third sticker that stated "Complete set of 4 $160". As I checked out at the front of the store, I wanted to make sure that the vendor was getting paid what they were owed. I didn't bargain down or argue for the $40, I made sure the cashier knew that there were two conflicting prices and that I didn't want to shortchange the vendor. Upon first asking if the $40 was the correct price, she stated loud and rudely, "IT SAYS SPECIAL FOR FOURTY DOLLARS." This was all she spoke while making direct and antagonizing eye contact. I acknowledged her words gently and kindly, that I indeed saw that sticker but also noticed that there was a conflicting price tag NEXT to the $40 one. The more expensive price was not crossed out or written over, they were listed next to each other. What I didn't say, but was hoping to clarify, was whether the store was okay being on the hook for the extra $120 if they were only going to charge me $40. The cashier simply repeated the same words, louder this time, and very condescending in her tone and manner, "IT SAYS SPECIAL FOR FOURTY DOLLARS" and pointed to the sticker to make her point even clearer. She said nothing else. I paid without further comment. As she bagged up the four prints, she included the additional document with the price stickers on it. I inquired if she wanted to keep the ADDITIONAL document with the price tags and booth label (for her records), making sure she didn't slip it in by mistake. Her tone, still very loud and now even more condescending, resounded as she said, "I WON'T BE REMOVING THOSE STICKERS BECAUSE THEY WILL DAMAGE THE PAPER." I wasn't asking her for a lesson on how adhesive works, I was simply trying to allow her the opportunity to keep the documentation for the vendor and the store to prove that she charged me for the discounted price. I've grown up in antique stores. My grandmother and mother both currently own/have owned their own antique establishments, so I'm familiar with the protocol. Maybe their protocol is different. My bad. I did not respond further and took the bag gently from her hands. It could have been the simplest and most pleasant interaction though. "Oh I see that there are two conflicting prices here. Let me call the vendor and verify that this one is correct." Or perhaps "We are told to take the lowest price listed on each product, so I can guarantee this is the correct price. Thanks for the concern though! I appreciate you looking out for the vendor!" Something, ANYTHING, more pleasant in terms of tone and word choice, would have been a better experience. I have also been in her shoes. I have worked in marketing and customer service for the past 20 years. I have worked a front desk, many, many times. I have been a cashier. I have been the rep who answered tweets at 11pm where a customer needed toilet paper sent to their hotel room. I know what it's like to deal with belligerent , arrogant people, with people who actively try to make your life a living hell because you work behind a desk, behind a screen, behind a uniform. That was NOT my intention, and that's what I think stung the most. In being kind, in being thorough, I was treated with contempt. Maybe she was having a bad day. Maybe I caught her in a moment where she had just dealt with someone difficult and assumed I was the same. There are a number of reasons why this transaction was so unpleasant. "Give her some grace!", the masses might cry. And I might agree with you. Normally, I would. But she was old enough to know better. The job she holds is not one that is difficult to execute, nor difficult to execute PROPERLY. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill. Maybe I shouldn't have let this seemingly small incident make such a huge impact. Or maybe, just maybe, this could've turned out so drastically different if this young woman had exercised the bare minimum and just been kind to me in return. read more

University Pickers - Sticker price and documentation - Furniture Stores Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Staff not helpful. I asked to leave my ID with the cashier so I could take a stain sample out to my car and see if it matched the table I had out there. She wouldn't allow me to do so, and I had to go home, get tools, disassemble the table and then bring part of it inside. Now that I know what color stain to buy, I'll find someplace else to buy it. Make it hard for customers to spend money in your business, and they'll definitely find another place to shop. read more

If you enjoy antiquing, shopping local, or home decor, you may wanna check out this place. This new location is quite large, it has 2 floors and it looks like it used to be a school so the building itself has some charm. They have several vendor stalls, but you are free to roam around and pay at the register by the door regardless of which stall you purchase from, plus no annoying sales people! Lots of parking, near downtown in a charming old neighborhood. They have events every few weeks, including farmers markets, so keep an eye on their socials. read more

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I came by here after watching their posts on Instagram for a while. I had some time on my hands and I've been looking for a desk for my office. Well, let me tell you... I found the PERFECT desk here! It was $215, which I thought was a fair price. Found a couple neat things for my niece and nephew too. It's worth a stop. read more

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Nice space, well curated handmade and vintage items. Leaned more into the hand/homemade. I found a vendor that made cute rusty metal animal figurine ornaments that I'm going to use to build a cute mobile. Front desk not so friendly, as soon as you walk in the door you are hit with no large bags allowed, which I get, but hate at the same time. Call me a thief why don't you?! Might be back, might not, they got $90 from me which I'm not upset about. read more

New location, basically the same stuff. I'm not a huge fan of painting thrift store furniture and passing it off as "vintage," but that's just my taste--and that is basically all you have here. There are a few "old" things but most of it is reproduction, with a few new items thrown in (candles, figurines, glassware, etc. new and sourced from China via catalog). The staff is overwhelming in this store and it made my experience subpar, to be honest. They have people roaming the floors--I presume under the pretense of being helpful--but it seemed like they were more keen on counteracting shoplifting. I'll be honest, it was hard to maintain a conversation with my better half (e.g., "this is kind of neat" or "yikes, my grandmother sold something like that at a yard sale") when we had staffers within earshot patrolling our every move. Meanwhile, there are unattended toddlers actually causing problems. I used to pop into Pickers every month or two to see what they had on offer, but no desire to return. Ample parking, fairly busy store, make sure you look at their website to see if their offerings will be what you're wanting as this is NOT an antique store. read more

I had never been to this place before but wow! I spent maybe 40 minutes in the building and didn't even go to the top floors. I loved seeing all the stuff this place had to offer and will definitely be going back. It is a little pricey but there are also some really good deals! read more

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Great selection. Helps small businesses. Has unique items, always new things to see. Great parking and nice new spacious building. Love to shop here. It's its own experience (and this is from someone who hates to shop normally)! read more

Went to university pickers on sat oct 8 wow what a wonderful treat. They have an outside day the 2nd sat of the month. I had a wonderful time and didn't even go inside. They have a large building but I was getting tired so didn't make it to the inside. Outside is very well organized easy to get in and out of the venues, everyone was very helpful and interesting. I bought a chair I've been looking for. See you on Nov 12th (not while Alabama football is on). ROLL TIDE ROLL read more

Came looking for a queen size bed & found a couple to choose from, but actually left with a gorgeous MCM desk! I liked looking in the booths & also found a really cool starburst wall hanging & a couple red MCM coffee cups. While MCM is my style, there was a great selection of different styles for just about everyone. On a side note, staff was so sweet & came around to check on me & take my "find" to the front for me, so I didn't have to lug them around! I really appreciated that because I'm clumsy on a good day! Thanks for the fun afternoon & can't wait to come back when the Coffee Shop has opened!! read more

University Pickers has a very wide selection of furniture, home decor, boutique clothing, jewelry you name it they have it. Two floors of vintage shopping. You won't leave empty handed! read more

Cute store but waaaayyy to much new stuff from China. Very little vintage and what they had was a poor selection. The Furniture was repainted things that you could buy at the thrift store. read more

Love the openness of this new location! High end items, bargains, and everything inbetween!

Love, love, love this store! Friendly and helpful staff. This is a very big store with amazing furniture. The prices are good too. Also has very nice home decor and lots of handmade stuff. So if you are bored and have an hour or two to spare go check them out. read more

This is just resale of stuff that didn't cost much to begin with yet they are charging top dollar. They also don't negotiate which means that they aren't really "PICKERS". The vendors don't accept offers which they might to get a sale, especially because some of their pricing is off base. Care must be take in looking things over - items are dirty, broken and often unwashed-- but their prices don't reflect this. Also it's a waste of time to stop here if you're looking for vintage - 25 years or older....nothing here at all. read more

I found this place on university and will NOT go and support again. We walked in and no one greeted us with a southern hello or anything, so we continued to walk around looking at things and get to the back there was this guy, not sure who he was as he didn't say anything, they were talking loud until they saw us and they were quiet, the guy followed us to the other side to act as if he was "straightening" up. I proudly walked out and spent my GREEN MONEY elsewhere. So Nah, I'm good. Won't bre supporting an establishment like this. read more

We was in town hitting up all the antique stores we could find. Don't let the name fool you this place is far from the "picker" category. Very very few actual vintage or antique items to be found. On the other hand if farm house decor/furniture is your thing then this is the place. Booth after booth and isle after isle of mostly the same stuff. Huge let down. read more

I love to shop in this store! Every time I go, I find something from my childhood. I have also bought several pieces of furniture that are quality pieces and painted very well. read more

This was one of our stops for our staycation. The previous owners now own two picker type shops in the Chattanooga area, and while in town, we wanted to stop. There are so many creative things in the shop at some jaw dropping amazing prices. It's fairly large and we spent a good hour there. They also have classes too! read more

I think this "antique mall" had cute booths, interesting things to look at, and very reasonable prices. Everyone has always been friendly, whether I buy a $50 framed print or a $1 sticker. People here seem to be having fun! A cute place to browse and buy old fashioned goodies and "Pinterest" projects. read more

This is a must-see in Huntsville! If you are in town or even if you are local, you should stop by. There are always new things being added to the vendors' booths. I've been a vendor there for a while now and everyone is so friendly. This is the best place to shop and to be a vendor! read more

University Pickers is the best store ever! I love the place! It is filled with all kinds of different types of furniture and home decor! It is never the same store twice and I always leave with something on my hands! The customer service is excellent! The items are good, quality items! Anytime I have a question, they always answer to the best of their ability or get an expert! Highly reccomend getting lost in the store for a few hours! It is very theruputic! read more

I started out as a shopper at this store, and now I am a vendor! Yay! Our store has so much to offer, and such a great vibe from everyone you meet! The booths are different and fun, and our classes are the best! During the school year, I try to teach one class a week and they are so varied on the topics we cover! You can check out the class schedule at the University Pickers website :) I hope if you have not visited, that you get to visit University Pickers soon! You will love it! read more

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I love University Pickers, I find something every single time I go. Wonderful, friendly staff and owners

This is not an antique store but a boutique for home decor. The people are super nice and it's clean but it's all reproduction decor or repainted furniture. It's really nice if you need furniture but there's hardly anything else - especially not the random neat old things I was hoping to browse through. read more

I loved this store so much as a customer that I became a vendor there. Great selection and wonderful staff! I always find something I need when I'm there restocking my booth. read more

I find something new and unique every time I go into University Pickers. Love this store!

When we walked in the lady at the front desk didn't smile and barely said hello. Sorry, but that to me is a negative first impression. They have some cute pieces of furniture many ,that have been painted. Shabby chic. They also show many items on Craigslist. Many pieces IMO were overpriced. Customers shop from sellers who rent booths. There was a mix of hand made items, to old refurbished and flea market finds.There are signs every where that say you are on camera. That area of Huntsville is not worth the drive there. read more

This store is great - the location is convenient, its bright and clean and has a wide variety of quality antiques, vintage collectibles and uniquely re-purposed items. I love it! read more