Can't say enough about this place ... genuine antique record players ("We don't sell knockoffs!") dating back to the late 19th century, along with tube-type radios, bunches of old recorded cylinders and 78's, crank and rotary phones, and pretty much everything else related to the name of the establishment. It's run by a couple who's been in the business for well over 30 years. If they don't know something about this stuff, it's not worth knowing. They'll spend as much time with you as you like, describe every piece in detail, demonstrate their operation, and let you roam this little shop to your heart's content.
Bob (retired chemist, PhD) and Kathy are wonderful people who genuinely love what they do, and are anxious to pass along the knowledge they've gathered over several decades. Prices are fair, considering that the pieces have been rebuilt to working order (an art in itself ... Bob's specialty) and restored aesthetically, without detracting from their original state. You can spend anywhere from a few dollars to several thousand, knowing that what you've got is the real thing. They might also throw in a couple of extras, depending on the piece.
My new 100% wireless sound system now occupies a prominent place in my home, fiercely guarded by Nipper, the "His Master's Voice" dog. The shop is only open Friday through Sunday at the Market Place Antiques Mall on I-10 west between the Beltway and Wilcrest. You owe it to yourself to pay this place a visit. read more