Artisan Antiques & Jewelry / Uptown Archeology

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E.M. Olsen

I wanted to learn more about the history of the Cleveland area and what kinda of "stuff" they used to have and still keep. I would define this store as a classic hole in the wall shop. Its packed full, stacked on top and leaning up against its self. If you have the time to look hard, this is full of treasures. They have furniture, dishes, jewelery, deco, lamps etc. They have a sister store two doors where I stopped to take the photo. I am not familiar with the Ohio antique market, but compared to South Dakota, their prices are very high, however this may be normal in the area. The clerk who helped me was very pleasant and knowledgeable about antiques and the history and interesting places in the area. I give them only 3 stars as you had to ring the doorbell to get in and they are either in one store or the other, so you may have to walk two doors down to get help. The three items I was interested in did not have a price marked and the clerk wouldnt sell them without the owner establishing a price (he was not in). The clerk was very nice though and called the own so I could purchase the ring I wanted.

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Doug Smith

I love going into Artisan Antiques & Jewelry and the sister store, Uptown Archeology, which is where they have more of their furniture, stained glass windows and bigger architectural items. Every time I come into town I always have to visit these shops because they have the biggest collection of interesting antiques that I have seen from coast to coast. This is the only place you could find this many anique gems under one roof. They have bronzes, pottery, art glass, Art Deco, mid-century furnature, industrial design, architecture, toys, old instruments, basically you name it, so I will ALWAYS find something I have to have. The prices are always fair and the staff are always helpful in directing me find something I might not see. My girlfriend always enjoys coming with me on the treasure hunt because she loves all the antique jewelry they have as well. So take it from a jadded collector, this is the place to shop!!!!!

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Hostel Cleveland

Laurence, the owner, would be a better pawn broker than an antiques dealer. I swear he owns this shop more as a performance art space, than a retail sales area. His shop just has so much disorganized stuff, that its more like a hoarders apartment, than a commercial sales space. Every time I visit, the aisles are tighter, and tighter, to the point of claustrophobia. Customer service is pretty much a joke, and you always feel like hes barely tolerating your presence, infringing on his personal space or valuable time. Exchanges are always quite abrupt, and the owner seems to be perpetually annoyed by his customers, their attitudes, or something the staff is doing, or is supposed to be doing. Not a happy camper, and hell make youll feel that way too, in short order.

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A Private User

This man was pushy. He kept telling me that all his pieces were "designer pieces." He charges three times more than what an antique would be worth. He seems to pull prices out of his derriere. Most of his items do not have prices, which leads to complete awkwardness when you have to ask him about item after item. Other items were marked as "not done yet," not sure what that is supposed to mean. I would highly suggest you not wasting your time on this store. Store owners name, Lawrence.

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Melodie Thompson

We were very pleased with our purchase and experience at Artisan Antiques and jewelry today. Laurence Goldman, the owner helped us find a beautiful dresser for one of our bedrooms. When we went to pick it up the guys were oiling it and tightening any loose parts. They were all so knowledgable and gracious!

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