Nice, rustic antiques at this Williamsburg shop. We found quilts and others textiles, brass and…read moreglass, mirrors and lamps, colonial furniture and clocks, tea cups and teapots, and more! This was a lovely store but most items were expensively priced. The lady at the front greeted us warmly and asked where we were from. I'd come back to browse, hoping I'll find a deal!

Great antiques shop in Toano, VA. Wonderful assortment of period antiques in a friendly atmosphere.read more

Very reasonably priced and lots of unique pieces! The owner is a joy to chat with and she is very…read moreknowledgeable! This is my new go-to place when I am visiting!

A cute little shop with beautiful jewelry at great prices!! A must to stop in and look aroundread more

Without a doubt this is my favorite antique store anywhere. The selection is as unique and varied…read moreas you could possibly want. The staff is always friendly and it's located near a half a dozen other decent antique stores in the Williamsburg area. I never miss a chance to visit Charlies when I'm in the area.

Charlies Antiques & Amazing Stones is a really cool antique shop! There were so many unusual items!…read moreHuge wooden figures, interesting cane collection, furniture galore, colonial items, and yes - rocks and stones! A geologist dream!! The prices were fair! Average for the inventory they carry; they don't seem to hike up the prices for out-of-towners! I loved all the China, teacups and lamps! I would pop in here again whenever I visit Williamsburg!

Thrift shop volunteers are wonderful. All across the military 'world'. I donate when I can, and buy…read moremany great items. Base Thrift Shops are invaluable to me and many others. I hope to volunteer if I ever live close enough when I come back to the USA. Keep up the very good work all of you.

Super cute! It's a lot bigger that you would expect. Tons of clothes, a housewares room, a toy…read moreroom, home decor area, massive amount of books, and a separate bargain section. It's cash or check only so make sure you hit up the ATM beforehand. I scored a child size tableware pottery (butter dish, syrup pitcher, and three section server) for next to nothing. I was really there for a lampshade and small wall shelves...which I GOT! Plus six matching metal buckets. I would encourage to not bring the kiddos just so you can enjoy the hunt and not worry about what they are getting into.

Everything from A-Z... literally... albums, books, carnival glass, dishes, egg cups, furniture,…read moregarden statues, hats, ice buckets, jewelry, kitchen ware, lunch boxes, milk glass and mason jars, nutcrackers, oyster plates, pez, quilts, race cars, silverware, teapots and telephones, umbrellas, vases, war items, xylophones, yo-you and zodiac signs! Whew! The prices were a bit high IMO, but the store was nice and the vendor displays were organized!

The people were very nice and helpful The Antique mall was attractive and well maintainedread more

Since my first visit, I have taken non-jewelry items to sell. They were fair and actually gave me…read moreme more than I thought I'd get for the items. The guys are very nice.

The owner is very rude and thinks every buyer is ignorant. He tried to sell me 1.5 grams of 14k…read moregold for 180 dollars! He got angry when I asked him the weight of the item. In a condescending voice he said, "do you have any qualifications to know about jewelry". This shop is struggling to stay open because the service is lacking in every aspect and the prices are higher than retailers. The owner hasn't realized that he's competing with fair pawnshops, the internet and discount stores. There are multiple options elsewhere for fair prices and absolutely no reason to go to Oaklawn Pawn. The owner is the problem not his employees. He's the reason the business is failing. His pure greed and haughty attitude will take this business to the grave. Only go there if you want to be spoken to like an ignoramus and overcharged.

This is such a great find! I was taking the scenic route to Richmond for a gal's day and decided…read moreto stop in and browse some antiques. I spoke to the owner, Brenda for a while before leaving and she was so friendly and personable. She showed me around, greeted me warmly, and chatted easily and happily with a few of the other customers while I was walking around. She didn't follow me around, make me feel judged or pressured, and was friendly and made easy small talk with everyone. She mentioned they had recently taken over the building and apologized for the fans and lights as they were trying to cool it off with several strategically placed large fans in the rooms - it's a large building and is bigger than I expected inside with lots of really great finds and some neat handmade keepsakes from local artists. I plan to make this a usual stop when I travel this route.

A great place to wander about when you've got some free time! This place is a stone's throw from…read morethe Virginia Diner, and the building is chock full of interesting collectibles. It can be fun to explore before, or after, dinner. The large building is partitioned into a few rooms. The first room always contains a large collection of cast iron items, as well as some vintage items (drinking glasses and the like). The next rooms have the toys, furniture, books, records, musical instruments, (sometimes) clothing and other odds-and-ends that would be expected in collectible or antique stores. The staff does well with keeping the building comfortable (temperature-wise and space-wise). There's certainly a lot to browse through but I've never felt claustrophobic. There always seems to be a decent mix of "old" items and new - I never see exactly the same things and enough is added to maintain my interest. The final room contains glass cases with jewelry and other items you'd expect to see "protected." I've seen some interesting art work and other vintage pieces or unexpected finds in the far back corner of the store. Make sure to take your time to check everything out! Prices seem very reasonable. I found planters for two of my bonsai, as well as another trinket, and walked away without feeling like I was overcharged. Of course prices fluctuate throughout the store but I've never thought pricing was obscene. More often than not, I've been more pleased with the price tags I've seen. The staff is friendly and approachable, while not smothering you as you explore for "treasures." I last went in around Christmas, and credit card transactions were not allowed below a certain purchase amount (I think it was $20), so make sure to carry cash if you expect to pick up a few cheaper items. Parking has never been an issue. The location is convenient. Things are kept tidy and clean. Overall, I love to visit while I'm passing through and have the time! Side note: this business has changed hands and names a few times, but this is from my most recent experience (about a month ago).

Like many things at Colonial Williamsburg, the bookstore is unfortunately less refined and more…read moretouristy than it was years ago, but I think that's a reflection on the visitors and their tastes and Williamsburg's attempts to adapt to what people will buy. The book sections are smaller than they were, the video and music section is gone, and they've moved some of the food stuffs and home decorations from across the hall to fill the space. Still, there is a good selection of books on relevant history from Jamestown through the Civil War, decorative arts, architecture, trades and crafts, cooking and military history for the serious historian; and of course books on Williamsburg itself. Check out the bargain table for good deals on close out items.

On a recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg, I stopped in to look around. Bought some books and…read moreprints. They were nice enough to let me leave my purchases until I finished with Williamsburg. When I returned to pick up my purchases, I was told the Artist came in and they had him sign the largest print I bought. What a thoughtful thing to do for a perfect stranger. Their sales people are the best. Love this store. I give them TEN STARS for super service. Sarah Texas