Small but a lot of fun. These are not high end antiques. this is where you go for nostalgia and something interesting. And a present for somebody that you absolutely do not know what to get for the staff is really friendly. read more

Mema Had One is the ultimate delight for the creative and artsy souls with a decorative passion. It looks interesting and eclectic on the outside but it's filled with different levels of useful junk. This place is absolutely amazing for anybody that loves to restore things and turn them back into million dollar looking pieces. I bring everyone to Mema Had One that says they're looking for or need to find x, y, z. And they end up thanking me for bringing them. Mema had One has a wonderful selection of anything and everything! read more

I'm going to have to disagree with everyone. The prices here are way too high for rushed paint jobs on dressers and stuff. I love painting furniture and making chalk paint, but there was a lack of an ingredient in that paint you can easily chipped off. It was obvious there was no stain,clear wax or dark wax with sealer to protect it. I'd rather make my own than to pay high price for a cheap job. Sorry read more

What a cool antique store, that I think fits with the culture of the South. I found some nice jewelry that was decently priced. Granted, I didn't really care if it were actually antique or old for that matter - it was just cute. There were a lot of items and I feel that it would take forever to actually look through everything! I got a nice necklace, a ring, and a watch (not pictured). read more

Mema Had One - Antiques Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10 Fun antiques store. Great prices. My jaw literally dropped with how low some of the prices were. This was a really fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon with my husband! read more

Mema Had One (MHO) is an "American Pickers" wet dream of antiques, vintage clothing and knick-knacks. The owners had such an addiction to buying antiques that they started a business, which means they do the hard work for you. - Large varied selection - Three stories of fun - Reasonable prices - Friendly owners - New items added often - Customer oriented - Vintage, vintage, vintage When first walked into Mema Had One I gasped "Oh, good Lord". Ever since my first visit I have been excited to drop-in and look around for new additions any time I am near Washington Road. MHO has such a variety of things from kitchenware, storage, clothes, records, books and miscellaneous finds. There is really something for everyone and if you don't believe me, I'll let you ask my friend Adam who picked up a Centurion statue for half the price you'd see anywhere else. Now Barnabus has a new home on a solid pillar in his living room. I recommend you at least pop-in to burn some time, the owners are fantastic to speak with and could talk antiques all day. They have thought through the entire setup from viewing through purchase. They have a sweet iPad checkout and unique decorated bags for your purchase. Everything screams Mema Had One. read more

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Three stars because not enough variety. Its not a good or bad place, just average. I wish there were more glasswares such as Glasbake, FireKing, Pyrex, etc. The shop is clean and laid out pretty nice. No issues here. read more

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Mema Had One is a very cool antique store. They have a ton of stuff. Go when you have at least an hour to look through the place. It is huge. They had lots of old doors, windows, and shutters I liked. My fiancé and I needed to get to the Vintage Market, so I missed a whole room. My fiancé said it was the room with all the furniture. I am SO bummed I missed it. I am going to go back for sure. I would definitely recommend this antique store. Can't wait to go back and see what I missed. read more

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This place is very much not what it seems from the outside! We've always passed this place but never have checked it out. We have recently gotten into the joys of thrifting so now we can actually appreciate this place. This place is a ever continuing path of nooks, more back rooms filled with everything. We spent some time Saturday exploring and enjoyed just finding the nooks and rooms. And we didn't even explore the basement and attic! Mema Had One is way more than meets the eye! Prices are more than thrift stores, and less than antique stores. read more

This place is amazing! A true wonderland of treasures to be found. Three stories to browse as well as stuff to peruse out back and out front. Found some lovely costume jewelry and a really old wind up doll who just needs to be loved! There is something here for everyone and this is a must for any visit to Georgia. Full of Southern Charm! read more

This place is A- Ok in my book. Lots to look at with three floors to go through. It's a good mix of old and new items and most of it is in good shape. Prices are a bit higher than I would want to pay. $5 for one used book is a little steep. They had an old croquet set I wanted but no price was listed. One of the women at the front desk had to call someone and I finally got an answer of $120 (HAHAHAHAHA). Some hidden gems if you look hard enough but I do not think I will return when I am in the area. I enjoyed the Riverfront Antique Mall (8 min drive up the road from here) over this place. Their selection is twice the size and with a better lay out. read more

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My wife found this place online as it was listed as one of the top 10 thrift stores in Augusta. It did not disappoint. The store is a great place to spend hours browsing at what used to be in all our grandparents houses. Hence the name. There are ample rooms/vendors throughout which includes the basements attic, and outside areas. It's a great treasure trove. I'll be going back again. read more

Oh my gosh, I love kitsch. Anytime I drive past a shop with hand painted signs for anything like fruit, antiques, auctions-you know I'm there! I had no idea what a "mema" was until I started watching Big Bang Theory and then a lightbulb clicked in my head and I was raring to go. I never got enough yard sales and thrift shops living in a large city so I watched "American Pickers" with hungry jealous eyes. I'll never be able to restore a Triumph or find any use for a lantern but I sure like looking at that sort of thing. Set some time aside to really get in there and paw through the selection of interesting goods they've got. I'd spent 2 hours looking for an interesting tchotchke to send my mother-in-law and found so much more stuff for myself. I felt like Alice In Wonderland with all the doors leading to more and more interesting rooms. They have separate areas devoted to toys, kitchenwares, a basement filled with furniture, war memorabilia, clothes, unique signs and posters and of course, a throw back Coke machine. I found myself asking my husband, "what's this? what's this?" to relics such as a washing board, a hand mixer, a clothes press and various torture devices designed to make womens lives miserable. You've gotta come frequently if you're looking for something specific 'cause it's not like they know what's in their inventory all the time but they consistently get more and more trash thats' considered someone else's treasure. 68/2014 read more

Really cute place. I love their selection of outdoor decor, and the inside shop is a never-ending maze of cute finds. From what I saw, the prices seemed reasonable as well. My only gripe is that the customer service was definitely lacking. We walked in and were given a lukewarm 'hello' and a half-hearted glance. The lady didn't ask if we'd been before or needed help finding anything in particular. When we left, she didn't look up, thank us for coming, or even say bye. I'll be back, but I definitely won't expect service with a smile. ETA: I've been back several times and the service has varied. One man in particular is always very nice & cheerful, and that's appreciated. :-) read more

Pretty fun and eclectic store. Probably would have spent $100 but they rushed us out starting half an hour before closing time by switching off lights in the rooms. When we got in our car we looked at our phones then the door-- they were locking it up three minutes before closing time. Maybe they thought we would be back if we really wanted anything. But . . . We are from out of town and told them so. Very unlikely that we will make it back. read more

I just moved to the area and found this place on yelp. What a great place!! I could've spent all day in there and still not have looked at everything! Upstairs downstairs outside the other downstairs.. this place is packed full of everything you could imagine. the prices are GREAT!! I was just floored by the prices, I wanted one of everything!! the furniture was all beautiful. I'll be going back again and again! read more

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Came here the day before my mom & I visited a Masters Practice Round based on yelp reviews for something interesting to do/visit in Augusta. Very cute, interesting things for sale. Wish I could've afforded one of the vintage mirrors I came across, as well as the Masters memorabilia for sale. Had a great conversation with the ladies working the front as they gave us a LOT of suggestions for dining/things to do. MUCH more helpful than the hotel employees where we stayed. read more

Has a large variety of antiques, It may seem quite small, but there is stuff in the attic and in the bottom/basement area. I just got two 1960s National Geographic magazines and a cool hat. If your in the area I would definitely stop by and take a look. read more

I've come here a few times over the years whenever I'm back in town to visit family. When they first opened, they had an awesome inventory but with steep prices. A couple of years back, they had basically very little, lackluster inventory. NOW, let me tell you what Mema has found their sweet spot of cool Knick knacks and hard to find items with unbelievable prices! Thank you! read more

Love love love!!!! Awesome place for antiques.. The unique... And DIY! Upstairs... Basement... And outside to explore as well. I will be going back! read more

Mema Had One - Antiques Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

This shop is a must for lovers of vintage, kitsch, and architectural salvage. The indoor stock is well-organized, clean and items are fairly priced. The windows, doors, iron fences are piled around outside. Good idea to bring gloves if you're interested in these items. Overall, more treasure than trash and a friendly vibe. Go soon! Go often! Oh yeah, they also stock a made-in-the USA brand of chalk paint! (Comparable to Annie Sloan.) read more

Wonderful and helpful staff at this fun place!! They were so sweet to give us water on a hot Saturday afternoon of shopping. Lots of things to look at and we found some great stuff, especially the architectural salvage in the backyard... read more

This place is great....lots of variety. Good mix of old, new, and everything in between.

While I am a native Augustian (sort of), I was never really into thrift/antique stores growing up. I can't say how long this place has been around, only that I was interested in visiting some cool antique stores before I went back to Atlanta to my usual antique stores. This place is a maze. When I first walked it, it seemed really small and cramped and I was a little disappointed. But the more I explored, the more intrigued I became. The first room, when you enter, seems to sell a lot of local honey/jam/stuff. And the adjacent room offered a few things that I was mildly interested in, but not enough to really look. The adjacent room from THAT room seems to be the only one that offers a wide selection of clothes. There's a center rack full of dresses and two side racks, one that has intimate wear/swim suits/scarves and another that has pants/skirts/blouses. There's also shoes and hats. I am inclined to consider vintage anything from the 70s and before, but the clothes was brimming with tons of 80s wear. Poufy sleeves, sequins, billowy ruffles. There were also some 70s clothes like some sweet bell bottoms and a cute sundress or two. As for what I was really seeking (40s-50s clothes), there wasn't much of a selection. A previous customer had grabbed up a few of the only cute vintage finds in my size (most of the clothes were too big for my size 3 body), which is life, I suppose. But we started up a repartee about the clothes there, and in the end, she ended up forgoing the swimsuit and even letting me know. It was a perfect 1950s one piece, and it made me swoon. To top it all off, all of the clothing was 40% off, so I got that vintage swimsuit for a real steal. Other than that, there were rooms upon rooms upon rooms. When I thought that I was done finding new rooms, I found out that there was a basement. And a second story. There was even a sign saying there were more things outside, though I didn't venture out. And there was a plethora of things to find. Some treasures, some very much so junk. There were a lot of old, rusted tools, signs, and vintage books falling apart, but on the other hand, there were also some really neat things too. Vintage teacups, toys, Playboys, an old-style Coke machine that still works, glasses, and a good deal more. The record section was a bit paltry, but had some sort of 4-for-$1 deal going on, though I didn't find much that interested me. There were also pretty decent sales. The two vendors I purchased from each had a 40% off sale, so I got that adorable bathing suit and some vintage tea cups for very reasonable prices. A great little antique shop, though I'm not sure how good the turnover rate for new items is. read more

I'm a regular customer to Mema Had One but was very disappointed by the attitude regarding the shipping of a small mirror from their store to Savannah, Georgia. Not large enought to worry about, not small enough to fret over. Doesn't take much effort to pack securely and insure something against breakage. This was going to be a very special Valentine's Day gift for someone and really would have made it all that more special. I expressed that I was a regular customer but apparently to the "owner," it had no bearing. So sad, too bad, unlikely I'll return.... read more

Interesting antique shop to visit! There's something to look at no matter where you glance and it's modestly priced. I love a good humble and unique antiquity shop and that's just what this is. I managed to find a beautiful hand carved box and a vintage 1970's poster. If you're looking for farmhouse decor and quirky finds for your home - then this is the place. read more

I love this place. It has all kinds of great stuff to pick through, and the inside feels endless, they have around 9 different rooms all packed full of stuff. It is a little cramped, but no more than any other antique store I've ever been to. The staff is super nice and very helpful. read more

I absolutely love this place!! I have never been to a antique store like this...so unique. They are very helpful and they know everything about antiques. Will be going back many more times!! read more

Great place to look for antiques!