Finders Keepers Antique Mall

Decent little shop with a few odds and ends, mostly vintage dishes, books, and jewelry. I found a great wingback chair for $ 35 that was a total steal, though that seemed to be the exception rather than the rule. The women working the front register were super nice and offered Valentine’s Day cookies and chocolate to everyone that came in.

Maybe I was spoiled by living in a town that has many antique stores and a (genuine) historic downtown character. But this place seems cluttered and full of stuff you can find at your local Good Will. Musty smelling and in need of a good dusting. I also agree with the other reviews about the staff who seem nosy and judgmental. If you do shop there, take a tip and keep your personal details to yourself.

I could have lived without seeing the photographs of scenes from nazi Germany. Is there a market for that crap in a progressive town like Olympia?
The rest of the place was alright. I didn’t see anything that really stood out for me. Most of what they have can be found at thrift stores.

The women working there were unreasonably hostile and things were generally overpriced. I still made a purchase, but almost didn’t because of the ladies at the counter. It seems like they act overly suspicious of everyone who looks college-​aged. Weirded out by the entire experience.

The staff (not the vendors) are indeed unfriendly but they are not actively hostile, if you treat them really nice they will get to know you over time. That’s not customer service but it’s that way with antique places AAAAALLL over the country. I think the problem is they’re all old ladies set in their ways who just arn’t into retail, they’d rather be watching tv maybe idk. They’ll never read Unilocal reviews thats for sure. They’ll leave you alone mostly.
I have met the owner and while she is introverted and reserved she is not unfriendly at all.
Some of the individual vendors ARE SUPER friendly if you run into them in one of their vignettes. Jerry from Sherburne antiques runs the «true antiques» at the back right of the store and he’s a friendly guy, and there’s a few retirees who are just nice people.
As for the racist remarks at the register — let’s remember Olympia is a town of racism and police brutality at its core. That is still embedded in the town and is in no way as bad as places like Northern Idaho (where the KKK owns a stretch of the highway) or parts of North Dakota. You just have to work around it and like Ayn Rand believed, judging people by their race is an abomination but it can only be fought via social ostracism. Next time make a remark back to such a person telling them you don’t appreciate their remarks in whatever way you’d like to.
This is the best place in town for vintage jewelry and vintage household items.
I found a super sweet double phoenix candle holder here once and many other need little items. I say «little» because it seems like they do have a large collection of «smalls» unlike Courtyard, just a block east, which carries «large» pieces more.

This place is AMAZING. It reminds me of going to my grandmothers house. If you’re looking for vintage jewelry, look no further. I couldn’t find just the right thing for my wedding, I wanted something loaded with sparkles. Everything I found was just over priced or poorly made. I came to this place just to wander and low and behold was a giant wall of vintage jewelry. For a price you couldn’t beat. I come here any time I want to find something unique and special for someone. Love it!

The way this is set up is a bit overwhelming, but it is like going on a massive treasure hunt. There are not walls, but there are spaces for each individual vendor inside a huge space. Each vendor has so much stuff that I can’t really look at it all. I just wander up and down the aisles and see what catches my eye. There are also several little rooms in the back. It is like the overflow from a museum! Its fun, and has a lot of affordable items.

Finders Keepers indeed. The last time I was there, I was hoarding in this place like there was no tomorrow. I got a bunch of fun viewmasters & one of their booths had a good selection of globes from all eras. Antique malls are the best. Lots of different collecting styles in one place.
The staff was really helpful and friendly. They loved seeing what I was buying and telling stories about their own collections.

Clean and well organized for starters! That’s always a good sign!
They really had some wonderful finds as well and the prices are all over the place so it makes it that much more fun to dink around in there looking for prizes. It’s set up with people occupying space and pricing their own items so it’s quite a variety.
I did find a couple of tick tocks and that made the digging all the more worth it.
The gals at the counter are a hoot!
I asked if I could take some pictures and she, without batting an eye said, «oh sure, where do you want me to stand?»
Dang comedian anyway.
We also asked where she would recommend a place to eat nearby, and she said, «if I were being treated there’s a great italian place down the road. ha!» Oh brother!

this is the worst customer service i’ve ever had in olympia, and that is saying a lot. the lady with short blond hair at the front counter picks out people based on their age, perceived class, and race to ask for their bags. then you see people who look like her walking around with giant empty purses. i have dropped a ridiculous amount of money here and i won’t be back after yesterday. she asked my friend for her bag, but not me, even though mine is bigger. gee, i wonder why. when i went to ask her for my friend’s bag, she grimaced at me, and told me to go get it myself because she was too busy. the bag was out where anyone could have stolen it. she was a stone cold beyatch. last time i was there, she butted into my conversation with a friend to tell us to get her coffee from the pot that was sitting not one foot away from her. no please, no sorry for asking, no eye contact. my friend did this, and the lady didn’t even thank her. if you are really into the character gangie from arrested development, i suggest stopping in here and taking this woman’s twisted attitude. she probably won’t give it to you if you are old, into scrap booking and white, though. what. a. stone. cold. betch.

I really like the selection they have. It’s definitely a great antique store. Prices are pretty high, but it’s downtown Olympia.
The real kicker though is the staff. I don’t like to do in there because they *always* ask to hold whatever it is I’m holding behind the counter: my purse, laptop even! I can understand a backpack needing to be checked. But my purse and computer? I just don’t ever feel comfortable with these things away from me.
And if I’m ever holding an item to buy, staff follow you around and ask to hold it up front for you. I understand – reducing theft, breakage, etc. But it’s just a really annoying shopping experience most of the time. I don’t ever get treated like I’m a responsible adult there.

Better than your average thrift or antique store!
Consists of ~50 vendors with booths the size of a small closet. At first I thought there were themes for each section, but I think Finders works more like a consignment store. The pricing varies from $ to $$$.
Huge selection of china, cast iron cookware, retro bakeware (especially milk glass), vintage furniture, trinkets, etc.
If the item doesn’t say «firm» on the price tag and it’s over $ 20, definitely attempt to ask for a lower price, they often times are willing to come down 10−15% depending on the item! My friends got a steel stringed guitar knocked down from $ 200 to $ 170!

This is one of my favorite places to shop in downtown Olympia, and my #1 for antiques downtown. It’s like visiting a museum… only at this museum, you can **take the stuff home**! Most of the prices are fair, and if you go on a weekend, there’s a chance you’ll catch the vendors rearranging and restocking their displays, and be able to bargain with them in person. Most of the vendors here have dynamic, fun spaces. Everything changes all the time, and I go a lot. Like, at least twice a month.
The front desk staff are sweet, and someone has a love for black cats analogous to my own obsession with my black cat. You have to respect people who have passion for their pets. I’m serious, you guys, cat obsession speaks to the quality of a person’s moral fiber.
The vendor spaces are fairly small, but some of the bigger dealers have double spaces. This does mean, however, that the selection of furniture is slim to none — some side tables, coffee tables, the occasional foot stool or boat-​shaped bar, but most of the inventory is small, collectible items, antique books and linens, and some jewelery. Most of the vendors have a specific point of view, and appear to be passionate in their 1. love of snoopy ephemera 2. appreciation for crocheted doilies 3. collection of weird lamps from the early 1960s. et cetera. there is some remarkable stuff here, and you would be remiss in skipping this delightful spot. Plus, they have sales all the time, so you can get a bargain, and there are often cookies and candy around the store, which is good bribery leverage if you ever shop with kids. Kids love sugar.

I think downtown Olympia became just a little bit better when Finders Keepers scored the location on 4^th and Jefferson some years ago and moved to downtown proper. As far as I’m concerned this is THE place to go antiquing in town. It is a mall with multiple vendors selling a huge variety of items. You could easily kill a couple hours here, and you can often find really great deals. My house is full of treasures from Finders Keepers, and when I need a gift or card or post card for someone special, it is usually my first stop.
If you live in town, keep your eyes peeled for the little brightly colored fliers in the windows — it usually means a weekend sale is coming up and everything is a percentage off. The woman who owns the store is always friendly and as an added bonus you will often find little dishes of candy hidden around the store. This has made it easier for me to drag my child along on a shopping trip without hearing, «Mom, can we go now?» on repeat.