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One owner, a curated collection
A classic antique shop is run by one dealer or a small team who buy and select every piece. Expect a focus, such as furniture, glass, primitives or jewelry, and an owner who knows the history of what's on the floor.
Prices are often negotiable, especially on larger pieces; asking "is this your best price?" is normal.
Dozens of dealers under one roof
An antique mall rents booths to many dealers, so one stop covers a huge range of styles and price points. Checkout is usually at a central register, and many malls let dealers set a standing discount.
Plan on a couple of hours for a big mall, and ask at the front if a booth seems to have discounts posted.
Mid-century to the 90s
Strictly speaking, "antique" usually means 100 years old or more; "vintage" covers things that are old but not that old, typically 20+ years. Vintage shops lean toward mid-century modern furniture, records, clothing, kitchenware and retro decor.
Vintage clothing shops often sort by decade, which makes them easy to shop.
Coins, toys, cards and more
Collectibles shops specialize: coins and currency, sports cards, comics, toys and trains, militaria, stamps. Specialists can grade and authenticate items and often buy as well as sell.
For anything valuable, ask how they grade condition and whether the item has been authenticated.
Sellers' items, sold for a cut
Consignment stores sell items on behalf of owners and split the sale, often around half. Furniture and home-goods consignment is a good place to find quality pieces at fair prices.
If you're selling, ask about the split, how long items stay on the floor and how prices drop over time.
Weekend bargains and haggling
Flea markets gather many vendors, outdoors or in big sheds, often on weekends. Quality varies from junk to genuine finds, which is half the fun.
Go early for the best pieces or late for the best deals, bring cash, and expect to haggle.
Doors, mantels, lighting and hardware
Salvage yards rescue pieces from old buildings: doors, windows, mantels, columns, clawfoot tubs, lighting, hardware and reclaimed wood. They're a favorite source for restorations and character-filled remodels.
Measure before you go, and be careful with very old painted pieces, which may contain lead paint.