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    Old Seattle Paperworks

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Mark H.

    This is the worst place ever and extremely over priced! Awful costumer service, the small man working the cashier was rude, obnoxious and started cursing people out for literally no reason- since they kindly asked for a nominal discount after purchasing 5 posters. This man has 0 business working at a shop, let alone owning one. I think he was probably bipolar or off his meds, he made a spectacle in front of other customers and scared them all away. BE CAREFUL GOING INSIDE..It's not safe.

    Girl on the left might die of lung cancer but she'll go down looking good
    Joanna T.

    If you are a fan of vintage advertising (I am, in a huge way) this tiny shop on one of the lower levels of the Pike Place market is definitely something to check out. Apparently, the owner has been at it for more than 40 years so expect a well curated, well organized selection of both original and reproduction stuff. When I visited, there were very few people in the store but I'd imagine on a busy weekend that it would get very crowded. Bins are organized by theme (food, beer, tobacco, military, etc) and marked clearly if they are original or not. I snapped up 3 original ads for $40 - I especially love the glamorous smoking ad - girl is going to die from lung cancer, but dammit she's going to go out looking good! Also a plus for me was the ability to get some of the classic ad posters in a smaller size as many of my walls at home won't accommodate larger pieces. I really appreciated that they left the rigid plastic protectors on everything I bought so nothing will rumple or crease on my trip home. Obviously, this store is something that's either going to be "your thing" or not - I found it to absolutely be my thing and found some real treasures.

    Greg G.

    Every now and then you run into shops like this. I love em'! Old newspapers, vintage magazines, propaganda and ad clippings- That's what you'll find here. Out of respect for the "No Pictures" sign inside the store I have nothing to show you Yelpers, but I can tell you this place is pretty cool. I spent so much time browsing the magazine racks inside Paperworks that I almost forgot about all the delicious seafood calling my name outside- just a few storefronts away. Very cool shop and worthy of this quick 4 star review- check it out if you're in the area!

    Brycelaine P.

    This place has been around for ages...and when you take a look around you realize the span of 20th century. From war propoganda posters to classic guinness, you'll be smiling all the way to the register.

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    Pretty cool. Some super cool stuff. If I had more time I would've spent more time here

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    12 years ago

    Vintage prints are awesome! The lady who works here though is incredibly grumpy.

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    Great selection and very informed owners. Fun to be there and buy some posters.

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    Old Seattle Paperworks - antiques - Updated May 2026

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