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    Tin Can Mailman

    4.5 (19 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Great vintage and antique shop, helpful and knowledgeable staff! Well organized with a great selection of Hawaiiana. Highly recommended!

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    “It was a really neat experience being able to see and look at the history of Hawaii through images and posters and all things vintage!”

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    Antique Alley

    4.9(53 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Kaka'ako
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    I went there a few months ago. There's available parking right outside the door and nearby. It's…read morelike walking into old Hawaii. There are so many items to look at and buy that I was there for about an hour. If you look carefully you may find what you're looking from the old days of Hawaii. I found a very interesting marble collection which I didn't even know they had. I used to play with marbles when I was very young. The marbles were so colorful and unique that I bought a few. Near the register I discovered a very small Pittsburg Steelers lapel pin. They were my favorite team back in the old days so I bought it. All of the items are very reasonably priced and the owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. They will tell you stories about their collectibles. It was like going to a museum where you can actually but things. I had a great time!

    Located on the left side of Queen street, driving towards Diamond head way, this place can be…read moremissed. A place if you want to look for any vintage items, going way back even before my hanabata days, While looking in his collection of many items that you probably cannot find anymore, it took me back to the good ole days. Owner is very friendly and cool. I see him at the collector's show at NBC as well, selling onlly a little part of what he has in his store. He can also tell you stories of old. Very nice man and wife when visiting their store.

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    McClain Auctions - Owner Wendy told me to glue it back

    McClain Auctions

    4.1(16 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Downtown
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    I bid two auction lots Sunday afternoon and scheduled pickup for Tuesday after 1 PM. The figurine…read morewas flawless; only Lot #538 Chinese birdcage had severe undisclosed damage. The online listing contained zero photos or notes of the cage's split, partially missing front door. I trusted the auction's professional listing service, which comes with a mandatory 15% buyer's premium meant to cover full pre-sale condition disclosures. I would never have bid if the major breakage had been shared upfront. Upon pickup, I was shocked to find the cage door broken clean in half. Staff confirmed internal archive photos proved the damage existed long before the auction went live. I stayed calm and polite the entire time, no loud outbursts or scene-making. I respect the owners as acquaintances and understand all businesses face hardships, so I approached the issue reasonably without overreacting. I simply asked why the critical damage was hidden and requested to reject the defective cage--this broken piece holds no value to me, and the omission was entirely their error. Owner Wendy confronted me angrily and rudely. She claimed she did not take listing photos and insisted her staff described the item fully to their knowledge, then blamed me entirely for failing to inspect in person pre-bidding. To make matters worse, she dismissively said the split door was not severe damage and I could simply glue it myself. I was stunned by this careless, unprofessional remark from a business owner. It is baffling why they intentionally concealed obvious structural damage just to sell a faulty cage for a $75 bid plus the 15% premium. This whole situation is ridiculous; it feels they actively misled a long-term loyal customer of 15-20 years who trusted their business, and I ended up falling victim to this lack of transparency. They shift all accountability for their incomplete listings onto buyers while acting entirely blameless and painting me as the problematic party. Their defensive, hostile attitude makes their operation appear unethical and unfair to consumers. Despite collecting a steep buyer's fee, they refuse to take responsibility for their failure to disclose major pre-existing defects and offered zero resolution or remedy. I formally dispute the 15% premium charged for Lot #538 and contest the misrepresented damaged item sale. I question two core standards: 1. Does the mandatory 15% buyer's premium oblige the auction to fully disclose all known major structural damage to listed goods? ​ 2. Is the auction permitted to hide prominent pre-existing flaws to complete sales, passing all risk to buyers with no recourse? Pre-auction in-person viewing is optional, yet no visual or written clues of the broken door appeared online. It is disappointing this local Hawaiian business disregards honest customer practices and exploits trusting long-time patrons. I share this review to warn other collectors and online bidders of their lack of transparency and confrontational customer service.

    Windy and Debbie are amazing they were so professional and nice helping me get my treasures back to…read morethe mainland.

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    Why they don't mention this damage on the description!

    McClain Auctions - Must be seen  just a beautiful pcs  waiting to be seen by  all people. Very  special   chest.

    Must be seen just a beautiful pcs waiting to be seen by all people. Very special chest.

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    All Good Trading

    All Good Trading

    4.2(13 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Chinatown
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    They closed their store on the corner of Maunakea and South King - not sure if this location in the…read moreold China Arts space is newly opened or has been open since China Arts closed. That location was my go-to store to buy hanging decor every lunar new year, and I just happened to discover this location walking down the street. Make sure to check out their selection of cheongsam dresses in the back!

    Happy Lunar New Year!…read more I was looking for something for the upcoming lunar new year and I was in the area to purchase some dinner items and of course seeing the eye catching vibrance of red that filled up the outside of the shop as I've passed here countless times but never really gave them a look. Delightful shop owner instantly greets me and asks me what I'm looking for which I replied "I don't know!" lol! Following me and keep asking though I know I was looking for something just not knowing as I browse upon the mountain of plush dragons and the tower of red envelopes. I saw some cute keychains with various animals from the Chinese horoscope and thought they looked pretty cute and grabbed a couple which they put in envelope since I told them they were gifts...the envelopes kept breaking which I didn't mind as I'm using them in another way. They had so many items here and at such great prices it was still quite overwhelming to shop in here with your personal shopper constantly at your side but a great nice place and wished I could've spent more time here. Thank you!

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    Guan Hua...a step closer to China.

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