Great place, staff is super helpful and low key. If you have something you want to sell they make it super easy for you using EBAY. You won’t get more they what they can get for you. The more obscure the better!
Irene C.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Oakland, CA
Very rude proprietor. We walked in with two very well-behaved kids and were informed in snooty and not very gracious fashion that«there are no toys here.» This despite the fact that there are Star Wars figurines for sale all over the store. ??? There are so much nicer ways to handle this.
Alan H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Oakland, CA
Really great people work here. I have done a little shopping here, but have used it many times to sell things on eBay. Their cut for eBay sales seems high, but then the prices I have gotten(for used camera equipment) always comes in much higher than I would have estimated. And having them do it means I don’t have to deal with the listing and the shipping, or being sure that payment actually comes in. I recommend using them to dispose of your«junk with value” – just email them with some photos and they’ll tell you if they will handle it for you.
Chiaty S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Oakland, CA
Stopped in today for the first time ever even though I’ve walked past a million times. What a fun store to browse. May return to purchase a silver trunk or outdoor bench. But was a little dismayed to hear from my husband after we left that the shop keeper man scolded my daughter for touching some items. I had noticed not a trace of a smile on his face when I saw him lingering(aka watching) us as we browsed. Not sure what to make of it… and if we can patronize this store…
Elisabeth P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Oakland, CA
Monclair Estates is a wondrous world of random stuff — serve ware, artwork, weird figurines, furniture, old cameras. I love coming here, more than the other place on Piedmont Ave(I can’t remember the name but it’s right by Milli Florist). It’s less dusty and more organized. But antique stores often scare me, so I have a bias. I got a bad-ass antique easel here and they put a little chain on it for me so the third leg is stable. They’re really nice and helpful and I know I drove them crazy with my checking in and following up and a death in the family until I got that easel(it was a whole thing of maybe they had another one that had the chain already, finding out they didn’t, having to get the chain, etc.) I’m so happy they’re here.
Jenn C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Oakland, CA
This place always has so much cool stuff — I have found some great scores here, including iris & herringbone glassware and a great little collapsing side table(the round top sits on top of the legs which pivot out to support it and fold flat) — great prices and lots of neat stuff. I’m excited that they are moving to Piedmont — can’t wait to see their new location!
Jen D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Oakland, CA
I stop in this place every time I’m in Montclair village(which is just down the hill, so often) to browse the eclectic inventory, which seems to be fresh every time I go. I’ve found a unique and desireable item or two on each visit – cookbooks, candlesticks, retro kitchenware, furniture, etc. I’m very bummed to see they are moving to Piedmont Ave. soon – not as local for me but I’ll still be sure to stop by whenever I’m in the neighborhood.
Hana L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Oakland, CA
What would Montclair be without Montclair Estates? There’s no better place to shop for unique household items and vintage gems. The staff are super helpful, the selection is fresh and ever-changing, and the windmill garden out front is one of a kind. Who knew you could actually grow the things? Totally unique. Worth a visit. Over and over again.
Leigh N.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Salinas, CA
[From 1/14/2010] This is a nice antique shop with a pleasant mix of many items, and for the most part enough room to walk around. Items are generally grouped together: records in these boxes, framed artwork along this wall, glassware in these cabinets and jewelry in those cabinets, etc. The store is not enormous, so there are fewer chairs and cabinets, and more small items such as jewelery and watches, dolls, silver tableware and tea services, as well as non-American/European antiques(East Asian — mostly Chinese, I believe — and West/Central African) such as ceramics and weaponry. Located in a charming shopping area; there is a parking garage one block away that is uncrowded and costs only a dollar an hour. There are numerous banks with ATMs in the area.
J L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lakeland, FL
Love this place! So many unique treasures, had to pry myself out. It’s a must see If you are in the Montclair area. Staff was very friendly, very enjoyable experience.
Jessamyn W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Monterey, CA
I’m not much for antiques and second hand stores, but this place has good stuff from time to time. It’s worth looking around if you have the time! One time, I found some seasons of Friends in good quality for like $ 8 each. SUH-WEET!
Jen s.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 San Francisco, CA
I went in because I happen to notice a few Danish chairs. When I asked for the price of the chairs, the two men inside said something like this, «We’re putting that online.» So then I waited but neither of them actually answered my question. «It’s Danish.» was a response. No kidding, buddy. That was obvious. I had to ask again, «So what is the price for the set?» Both gentlemen in the store were unwilling to even engage in a conversation with me about the set. I was put off by my experience here. It’s really disheartening when people who are trying to sell something are not willing to engage in good customer service.
Eric B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Pleasant Hill, CA
Tell me why(I need another pet rock) Tell me why(I got that Alf alarm clock) Tell me why(I bid on Shatner’s old toupee) They had it on eBay Montclair Estates Antiques is also offers an ebay drop off service and once inside you’ll think that you’re in one of Meg Whitman’s political closets. Actually, it’s the adorable Pug in the front window that brings you in and a lot of interesting eclectic stuff that keeps you browsing around longer than you intended. And although I usually don’t plan on it, I inevitably end up here every time I come to Montclair to conduct my own personal treasure hunt.
Sara F.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Berkeley, CA
This place is really neat. They have a fantastic jewelry collection and pretty reasonably priced, they have cute stuff on the lower end of the scale as well as the higher end. The gentlemen who run the place are really nice and understanding. I didn’t get a chance to take a look at the rest of the store but it looked pretty interesting.
Cheesemonger Jeff D.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Oakland, CA
I enjoy rummaging through this eclectic ‘used stuff’ shop. Niels and crew are helpful without being pushy and always know the provenance or a cool story about the item you might be perusing. I’ve purchased some wacky items to decorate Farmstead Cheeses and Wines from them recently, and find myself wandering over there during my lunch breaks.
Allison L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Berkeley, CA
Totally cool place that amused us on a slow Easter Sunday. Very laid back, nice selection of decently priced merchandise. Adam and I particularly appreciated the lacquered box with the strong scent of weed inside. Guess that’s where the former owner kept his or her stash!
Emma K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Bozeman, MT
This is where my engagement ring came from — how can I not give them five stars? The people who work here are so nice and laid back. I’ll be back soon to see what they have in the way of wedding rings.
.Hon H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 CA, CA
Montclair Antiques is a hodge-podge shop featuring real antiques, and not so antique bric a brac. I’ve found some gems here, but they are far and in between. Prices are kind of high, but sometimes you can haggle a bit to get a price break. It’s a fun place to browse through on a weekend. They have showcase after showcase of jewelry(think upscale pawn shop selection), flatware, porcelain, crystal, art glass — you name it. There is also furniture piled everywhere, mostly wood, not many upholstered pieces. They’ve got tons of mirrors and frames, and also boxes of old albums — Doris Day anyone? The store also used to have a resident pug named Percy. Percy was the dog mayor of Montclair and would wander the around the block(he never crossed the street — heaven forbid) with his little harness that sported a tag«don’t feed me» since he was a little pudgy. Percy passed on a few years ago, rather suddenly. He is still missed by many, including me.