Chelsea Antique Mall

Linda Spear

I actually enjoyed looking around but did not feel welcome. Sign on door says "no purses" ...I would understand no backpacks or large bags, but a regular relatively small purse? I had no intention of going back to the car so said very politely (with a smile), "I don't suppose this purse is a problem?" and the woman answered (and not in a friendly manner), "As long as you keep it in front of you where it can be seen". Well, that certainly felt like I was being called a potential thief ...and how many antique thieves are older and limping? But we proceeded to look around anyway. My husband is always interested in music CDs, found almost none* that interested him and so limped back out to sit in the car while I was looking. *The one CD he did find was something he thought I'd like and so left it with me, saying that it was only a dollar anyway. I decided not to buy anything else and so went to pay for the CD...well, both the man and woman were so perplexed because I didn't know where I got it and there was no price on it. OK, I understand that each booth belongs to a different vendor, but how was I supposed to know where he picked it up? I hadn't remembered that my husband told me it was a dollar. So the woman walked around, came back, and said it was 2 dollars....ok, I really wanted it so I paid her. Went out to the car, he asked if I bought anything and I told him my story, and he said there was only ONE booth that sold records and CDs and it was right around the corner from the checkout area. OK, so not only did this not occur to either of them, but also there was a sign that said "CDs $1" at the booth, which I was not aware of. It was only $1 more and I can certainly afford it, but now I'm sorry that I didn't just put it down and walk out. As I said at the beginning of this review, I was made to feel unwelcome, and I'm just a decently dressed middle class older woman (just like her!). I'm surprised at all the positive reviews of this business. We've been coming to Chelsea for many years, have always noticed the Antique "Mall", thought about stopping. Finally did and won't be returning. But hey, it was only a 2 dollar purchase, they won't get rich on it.

Terri Endrodi

Great shop, great assortment and reasonable prices. Enjoyed looking through all the booths. Found a few gems! Will definitely visit again when in town.

Cyndi Thayer

Very nice mall. Friendly, helpful people.

Avram Liebowitz

Very nifty stuff to look at and reasonable prices!