American Sampler

I totally disagree with some of the reviews on this site. Also they keep saying «she» I know the lady that has the clothing store next door is involved in this store but the older man and younger man who run the store, I thought were owners are the nicest people. I have bought many things in this store. I have returned them if it didn’t work out with no problem. The 2 guys are very nice and helpful. No they are not car salesman bubbly with excitement. But quiet and offer suggestions if you ask. They have great items in this store they do not sell junk so prices are high. When I need something special like frames or artwork this is the place to go. As far as the woman she is next door at the clothing store most of the time.

Although they have some very lovely items, the owner and the employees are the rudest people I have ever encountered. I had been there many times because a friend lived in the area. Each time I must have purchased $ 100 worth of products and was always satisfied. However, the last time I visited this store, it was very crowded and difficult to browse. I placed my items on the desk, and continued to search and someone accidently bumped into me, and a very inexpensive santa figuine was damaged. Unbenownst to me, the clerk took the item, and when I went to pay, they INCLUED the damaged figurine in the price. I told them, fine, I would pay for it, but to only charge me for that, as I would no longer be purchasing what I had set aside if that is what they intended to do. I am sure INSURANCE covers this kind of mishap. Grudgingly, the owner said he would not charge me if I purchased the other items. I did, but I NEVER have returned to this store again!!!

This review isn’t on the store, as I never set foot in it, but rather on the owner. I was outside the shop with my 2 year old son and his 2 year old cousin one Sunday morning after the whole extended family had breakfast next door at Raymonds (which was delicious!). While we waited for family to finish their goodbyes, the 2 toddlers were having fun on the sidewalk chasing each other (which isn’t terribly fast considering they are 2 year olds) and giggling. The owner came out and was huffing and puffing and grumbling under her breath then walked back in. A few minutes later she came back out and muttered more audibly «ridiculous» and «can’t believe…».
So, I asked the owner what was wrong. She said I should know damn well what was wrong. I said no, maybe she could tell me. She said the kids were driving people away from the shop. At 11am on a lazy Sunday, I doubt 2 toddlers are driving people away from an antique shop; I told her this, politely but firmly. At this point she became even more agitated and, raising her voice so patrons at the nearby restaurant could here, threatened to call the police. To call the police on 2 toddlers. Really? I was flabbergasted and asked her to please go ahead and call the police on 2 small children. At this she huffed and puffed and walked away. We left a few minutes later. But the experience was quite unsettling with her.
I get it is her shop, and she wants to project an atmosphere inviting for people to come in. But to come and yell and threaten to call the police on 2 toddlers outside the store? Really? Reading from the other reviews on this site on the owner, this does not surprise me.

do not leave this store with purchased items if you have not asked what their return policy is. when i asked the sales person what the policy is, she said 30 days store credit only. the debit receipt said «all sales final, no refunds»; the store receipt was stamped «store credit only.» I tried to return the items yesterday, based on the sales person’s information. the manager would not issue store credit. he said the ruling is: «10 days ONLY for store credit and you have to use that store credit within 30 days.» this information was not on either receipt so i went back today to try again. i asked the person who’d originally waited on me. she said policy is the 10-​day thing and that the policy was posted on the wall. the size of print and location of the sign (behind the counter) it was impossible to read. i suggested they post all their rules where customers could see them. what a concept. WHAT A RIP OFF. never again.

i can never seem to leave thgis place without buying something. i find the prices to be high, but thats because a lot of the restoration is already done… a good place for diningroom tables and chairs. the owner is nice and tolerates me bringing my son in (probably because i dont let him touch ANYTHING).
a must go if you want antique-​y things without effort.

So cute and eclectic. Totally worth the drive for me. I have never, not once walked away from here empty handed, without a trinket (or seven) to add to my home décor or give as a unique gift. Take your time and leave your kids tied to the parking meters outside, because its packed with breakables.