River Market Antiques

First time visiting and found some absolute gems and deals! Great selection of vendors and curation! Very friendly and helpful staff! I can’t wait to visit again!

First timers here. Perfect antique shop. Definitely can spend a few hours in here. Great prices and a wonderful mix of items. Everyone was friendly. We did feel like we were being followed around, but I can appreciate the fact that they're looking out for their vendors. I imagine people steal, so I'm not offended by it. Definitely recommend!

Pro: 1) Large selection Cons: 1) Made me put my small purse in a locker just to look around but allowed backpacks and large bags in for everyone else. I felt targeted. 2) Prices were atrocious, I understand every vendor prices their own goods but it was really bad. $50 for a copper tin? 3) The lady at the front counter was very rude. Honestly even though the prices were high I probably would have bought something if it weren’t for the terrible experience walking in the front door. First impressions are everything!

Bring your walking shoes because this place is HUGE! Lots to see and plenty of treasures to find. Found a jacket here for an amazing price. If I wasn't just passing through Kansas City I would trust this place to help furnish my home! Will be back again when coming through town.

A friend spotted some glassware that I had been looking for for quite a while. The folks here were very easy to work with and I was able to make the purchase and then my cousin came over and picked it up. Very smooth transaction.

Fun store but watch your step. Biddy fell down the stairs in front of us.

One of the nicest and most well curated antique malls I’ve ever been to in my life. Had a blast! Amazing selection! You could easily spend 2-3 hours on all three floors and the top clothing floor. Great service. I appreciate that they have attentive staff on all floors. They’ll take your items down to the counter so you don’t have to lug it around, or accidentally set it down while you’re looking at something else that catches your eye and forget it (happened to me before!). The lockers are handy and I totally get it, not everyone is honest or careful. I do think the prices are high, things seemed like they were 50%-100% more than what I’m used to in smaller towns or malls like brass armadillo. However small town antique stores and mega malls are usually cluttered with straight up old junk, new mass produced crap, and homemade “crafts”, so it’s much more of a treasure hunt to find things that are even worth buying. Here, every stall had nice things you’d love to buy, the treasure hunt was finding things less than $30 - $50. It seemed only the tiniest trinkets and tchotchkes were less than that. The vintage clothing floor is amazing and huge! But again prices are high- many of the sweaters were $50-$70+, 90s k mart brand sundresses were $40+, 80s-90s vintage jeans were $40-$50+. I’m not expecting thrift store prices but it was a tad high for me. Maybe others don’t mind. The selection was incredible though! They have dressing rooms which is so helpful with vintage clothing. I had so much fun perusing and found some decent deals. Got a 90s cottage core cotton shirt, 70s bucket hat, 3 books, and a cute print from an old magazine all for $80. Can’t wait to go back!

We are avid antique shoppers. We shop for antiques at least three times a week, and whenever we go on trips, we always make sure you go to as many antique malls as we possible can. We’ve been to hundreds of antique malls all over the country and let me tell you, THIS IS BEST ONE I’VE EVER BEEN TOO BY FAR. Hands down. No questions about it. It’s the rare kind of place that is hard to come by in todays world. Most antique malls fall into two categories. The first is just peoples junk for cheap prices. (Essentially a glorified garage sale.) The second category offers real antiques, but everything is INCREDIBLY, laughable and pathetically over priced. However, this place falls right in the perfect, yummy middle, and gives you the best of both worlds. REAL antiques, that are also reasonably priced. We are not from the area, and were on a time crunch, but we could have easily spent two full business days there just exploring. We are talking about making a special trip from Dallas just to come here again— that’s how much we loved it! We will absolutely be back! Do yourself a favor and visit!

First time visiting and found some absolute gems and deals! Great selection of vendors and curation! Very friendly and helpful staff! I can’t wait to visit again!

First timers here. Perfect antique shop. Definitely can spend a few hours in here. Great prices and a wonderful mix of items. Everyone was friendly. We did feel like we were being followed around, but I can appreciate the fact that they're looking out for their vendors. I imagine people steal, so I'm not offended by it. Definitely recommend!

Pro: 1) Large selection Cons: 1) Made me put my small purse in a locker just to look around but allowed backpacks and large bags in for everyone else. I felt targeted. 2) Prices were atrocious, I understand every vendor prices their own goods but it was really bad. $50 for a copper tin? 3) The lady at the front counter was very rude. Honestly even though the prices were high I probably would have bought something if it weren’t for the terrible experience walking in the front door. First impressions are everything!

Bring your walking shoes because this place is HUGE! Lots to see and plenty of treasures to find. Found a jacket here for an amazing price. If I wasn't just passing through Kansas City I would trust this place to help furnish my home! Will be back again when coming through town.

A friend spotted some glassware that I had been looking for for quite a while. The folks here were very easy to work with and I was able to make the purchase and then my cousin came over and picked it up. Very smooth transaction.

Fun store but watch your step. Biddy fell down the stairs in front of us.

One of the nicest and most well curated antique malls I’ve ever been to in my life. Had a blast! Amazing selection! You could easily spend 2-3 hours on all three floors and the top clothing floor. Great service. I appreciate that they have attentive staff on all floors. They’ll take your items down to the counter so you don’t have to lug it around, or accidentally set it down while you’re looking at something else that catches your eye and forget it (happened to me before!). The lockers are handy and I totally get it, not everyone is honest or careful. I do think the prices are high, things seemed like they were 50%-100% more than what I’m used to in smaller towns or malls like brass armadillo. However small town antique stores and mega malls are usually cluttered with straight up old junk, new mass produced crap, and homemade “crafts”, so it’s much more of a treasure hunt to find things that are even worth buying. Here, every stall had nice things you’d love to buy, the treasure hunt was finding things less than $30 - $50. It seemed only the tiniest trinkets and tchotchkes were less than that. The vintage clothing floor is amazing and huge! But again prices are high- many of the sweaters were $50-$70+, 90s k mart brand sundresses were $40+, 80s-90s vintage jeans were $40-$50+. I’m not expecting thrift store prices but it was a tad high for me. Maybe others don’t mind. The selection was incredible though! They have dressing rooms which is so helpful with vintage clothing. I had so much fun perusing and found some decent deals. Got a 90s cottage core cotton shirt, 70s bucket hat, 3 books, and a cute print from an old magazine all for $80. Can’t wait to go back!

We are avid antique shoppers. We shop for antiques at least three times a week, and whenever we go on trips, we always make sure you go to as many antique malls as we possible can. We’ve been to hundreds of antique malls all over the country and let me tell you, THIS IS BEST ONE I’VE EVER BEEN TOO BY FAR. Hands down. No questions about it. It’s the rare kind of place that is hard to come by in todays world. Most antique malls fall into two categories. The first is just peoples junk for cheap prices. (Essentially a glorified garage sale.) The second category offers real antiques, but everything is INCREDIBLY, laughable and pathetically over priced. However, this place falls right in the perfect, yummy middle, and gives you the best of both worlds. REAL antiques, that are also reasonably priced. We are not from the area, and were on a time crunch, but we could have easily spent two full business days there just exploring. We are talking about making a special trip from Dallas just to come here again— that’s how much we loved it! We will absolutely be back! Do yourself a favor and visit!

Oh how I love River Market Antiques. This is one of my favorite antique malls in the city, and it's always the one that I bring out-of-town visitors to. They have a small parking lot next to the building, so if you're lucky you can snag a free parking space. Otherwise, you'll have to stick to street parking (or try the 7th street free city market parking lot on the weekends, or take the streetcar and walk a block from the River Market West stop). If you have a big bag, you will need to lock it in a locker inside the door. I recommend hitting up the antique mall before you wander over to City Market and end up with arms full of produce. This antique store is packed to the brim - 4 full floors of treasures. The basement, first, and second floors are stalls full of furniture, trinkets, art, everything imaginable! You can make offers on anything over $50 - just find an employee, and they will call the booth owner to see if they accept your bid. You can also start a stash of stuff at the front counter if you find yourself carrying too many treasures. The top floor is reserved for clothes! Any time I need a costume piece or a specific vintage item, I always head to River Market Antiques first! You can find pretty much anything you need up there.

Nice stroll down memory lane. Lots of options, kind of a flea market layout with dealers setting up their stalls throughout the store, but items are presumably on consignment. Prices are full blown retail, being on vacation and with only a carry on to go back home with, most of the things I was interested in were either too big or too expensive. Still a lot of fun to walk through, especially if you have kids and you can explain what phones with cords, cassette tapes, vhs tapes, etc, etc, etc are. Staff were very friendly and left us to our own devices.

Stopped at the Bazaar Spice. They have a wonderful selection of spices! I especially like their KC Yum blend.

Over all, amazing selection of things. With only 15 minutes to look around I found so many amazing things only in the first half of the ground level! Their are three stories so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to look through! I would say at least an hour.

I was recommended this place by a fellow thrifter and was told it was a must see place if I enjoyed vintage things. I'm so glad I stopped by! In total there are 4 stories to this place, with the very top being vintage clothing. Each isle of the stories has separate vendors, all who have different collections of varying vintage items. There is vintage jewelry, home decor, trinkets, food ware, lighting, furniture and so so much more. The prices aren't too high either, which is nice! And if you are spending over $50 from a single vendor, you can also put a counter offer in. The shop has people throughout the store that are waiting to assist you if you need something out of a counter that is locked up, or if you have questions about a particular booth. Just as a heads up if you're planning on coming here, be prepared to spend a couple hours!

I drove past this place looking for a good coffee spot in the city and had to stop by and check it out! This place has everything!!! They have antiques, vintage clothing, sports memorabilia, rugs - you name it! If you're looking for some great decorations or some one of a kind vintage clothing this is the place to shop. It's huge, so make sure you have enough time to shop!

Pretty cool variety of items. I uploaded a picture of my favorite thing from there. Make sure not to bring big bags in, but drinks are okay from when I went at least.

This place has the coolest Knick knacks to check out. You can find anything from clothing to board games to furniture. I'm glad my boyfriend took me here. The place is chock full of small businesses to support, and I love that! I picked up some arts and crafts things from here that I am excited to use.

The sellers here do a great job knowing what they have and dating items, making it easy for you to find what you want or need. Because of that, things are a touch pricy, but I'm happy to pay that since that takes some of the "overwhelming-ness" of antique stores away.

This place has 3 levels (two floors and a basement) of a huge variety of items AND a fourth level (i.e "the 3rd floor") that has nothing but vintage clothing! There is so much here that you need to go slow! Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to go through! Found several unique retro / mid century modern items!

I decided to go in here today as it's been well over a year since the last time I was there. I was looking for pretty specific items. I found an item in a locked case, and had it held up front. I spent close to 2 hours in there looking and searching for things. I go to leave and explain I had an item held. The girl behind the counter acted shocked and said, "A man bought it. He said it was his!" ...um...what? It was not busy, at all. How would he know what it was? (A small vintage photograph) Why would they even bring it up? More than likely the girl grabbed it and charged someone else for it, probably without them realizing it, and then didn't own up to her mistake. If you want something there and they are going to hold it, PUT YOUR NAME on it because obviously it's too difficult for people behind the counter to keep things straight. I've never had this occur in all of the flea markets I've been in. It appears it will be another few years before I'm back. Lots of 60s and 70s items in here but they are WAY over priced.

I love this place. the only reason for 4 stars is because some of the vendors overprice their items to an unreasonable degree. I have found some booths that I find very affordable and you have to look but you can find some real gems for great prices all over. staff is super friendly and overall so helpful. i live pretty close by and will continue to come back as I furnish and design my new home!

I could write a review for a day, or you could go see this masterpiece for yourself ~ they are honest, extremely helpful, intelligent, intellectual and intriguing. Just go see Rachel, Kirk, and Sarah amongst the rest their amazing Team. Everything about this business is by pure imagination and has taken a decade of their presence to perfect what is offered today. What I experienced spending a couple of hours (which only took me thru an 1/8 of the mercantile) is if you ever wondered about something or believed in something this store very well may have it. Your mind might or will be blown ~ your imagination will run wild, the thought of over looking something may cause you to get caught in a storm in the attack like The Never Ending Story. Just kidding, don't do that! It's an Amazing store for everyone. Just when you think someone or something has been forgotten, it is there right in front of you. It's truly a beautiful and wonderful experience. Everything I looked at had value. Side note: I left something there after paying and it was safe the next day. I was worried what was missing was gone, however within minutes of opening the Store after I left a message the night before, it was found. Thank You to Kirk and the staff for supporting me in saying it was lost and thank you for double checking and finding. Very much gratitude. Namaste ~

If you are actually looking for antiques and vintage items this place is AWESOME! It is fun to just look through as well for those that are browsing. I got an amazing deal from a seller on 1950s kitchenware and I also found a really cool 1950s drink tray. 1960s glassware and a 1970s looking samsonite overnight or work bag that was in excellent condition as well. My sister and cousins also found many cool items. I only went through about half the place too! I saw A LOT of cool stuff in there I would've gotten if I had the space for it all. If you're into boomerang glassware, they had TONS right now (July 2020) and some places had a summer sale going on. They told us that they were having a huge sale at the end of July for pretty much the entire store I think. It's three stories and packed so walk carefully!

Third floor Staff has worst vibes. Watch you like a Hawk and whisper about you entire time while closely following you around the store creating a very uncomfortable shopping experience. Even after I had completed my expensive purchase (thought this would show them I'm obviously willing to pay) they still continued to watch us uncomfortably close and audibly whisper "I think they're stealing". Then approached us and asked to take our bags and hold them behind the counter. I thought that was kinda over the line suspicious / aggressive. Creates a very uncomfortable shopping experience. Will not be coming back.

I was followed around this store. Treated like trash and as I started staring my experience a guy stated he wanted me to call a reporter who is doing a story on this business practices . Well I can't wait to expose this business. The store employees followed me around the property all day today to every level of the store. I decided to purchase a hat in the clothing area and was told I would have to be walked down the stairs with any employee if I wanted to purchase the hat being that the purchase was made on the top floor in the clothing area. I was treated like a thief because of the color of my skin. I shared with them that I am not a thief and had purchased items with the store before little did I know that he store has a new owner who is a racist. stay out of this store if your black.

Found this little gem on my way home from the farmers market. You definitely want to take a little time out to walk through each floor because there at four and they are all packed with antiques from various dealers. I didn't find anything that I just had to have, but if I was looking for something that normally wouldn't be sold in stores today I would come here. When you walk in your greeted with a warm smile, beverage, and cookies! If it's your first time they will inform you about how everything works, and depending on the day they will let you negotiate the price as well.

This is a great antique mall that you will need at least 2-3 hours to view. Numerous vendors selling anything and everything that they think people will buy from the 1900s-present. Mostly small to medium sized booths selling smalls, collectibles, glassware, small furniture, artwork, metal signs, pottery, mid century items, cameras, toys, you name it. There are 4 levels, including the basement (vintage clothing only), and 3 levels above grade. I was surprised to see so many drinkware, glasses, liquor sets, tiki / tropical items. I guess there is a lot of alcohol consumed in Missouri. Look for the sales signs posted at the front of select booths, usually 15-75% off. Restrooms are located on the street level, along the west wall. Pro tip: Make sure to visit the Extreme Antique Hunters booth at the rear of the 1st level for hard to find, interesting collectibles you won't see anywhere else.

I could spend so much time in here, they've got a nifty little variety of nick nacks, books, clothing, plants (what????), art, home goods, and collectibles. Came here a few weeks ago for their Bidding Weekend event and got a tidy bargain on some nice paintings. Always glad to see the staff wearing masks and enforcing mask-wearing in-store. I frequently come in to get supplies for my little projects, including this incredible glass icosahedron that was easily converted into a lamp for my house: pictured below. I only wish they had a greater variety of furniture available to browse in store. I am aware that the store has an option where you can request a certain item and they'll submit it to their network of stall owners to see if any of them have it in storage. However, it would be nice to see more options in person before committing to a purchase.

4 floors of antique everything! There's no possible way you can walk out of here empty handed. It's easy to pass a couple of hours browsing treasures of a bygone era.

Huge space with some good quality collector treasures. It was a little over whelming due to size. Go when you are not tired.

My hands down favorite antique store/flea market in Kansas City. Perfect location in the River Market area, awesome old 4 floor building with original flooring and staircases that creek with an open freight elevator. The place reeks vintage and that is what is packed appropriately (not jam-packed) into the multitude of booths. Never have I left here without something to add to my collections, hang on the wall or give as a cool and unique gift. Parking can be a challenge, but they do have a small private lot on the west side.

Great place a lot of interesting items though like many some items too highly priced. But well worth a look. However on the day May 13, 2021 when CDC says people vaccinated no longer need to wear masks even though I brought it to the owner's attention she refused to relax the rule despite the evidence. Was probably hard core for wearing them at beginning when recommended but now does not fit her perception. However I still recommend the site for it's ambience and items. Don't miss out while in Kansas City.

Four stories of top notch consignment booths ranging from antique to vintage to just plain funky. Came as a traveler and left with three fed-ex boxes of goods ready to mail home! Friendly staff and smart layout make this place an efficient place to scour for treasures!

Didn't get as much time in here as I'd have liked. We wandered over while on a waitlist for a restaurant a block away. To a of fun stuff, lots of booths and variety. All my usual fave stuff like vintage clothes, hats and jewelry all there as well as tons of other little knick knacks and bric-a-brack. Found a large high wheel bicycle at the back of the shop- price seemed a bit high on that but otherwise there were very reasonably priced things throughout and only got through 2 aisles before we had to go. Could definitely spent an hour or two roaming here.

Disclaimer. I am a vendor and part time employee here and witnessed the events today which ended with a hysterical shopper throwing an absolute fit and threatening to sue because she was asked to follow the same policy that every single shopper here is asked to follow, which is lock large bags in a locker near the front door and pay for all items selected in our newly opened #vintagethreadson3 shops on the third floor, which conveniently has its own checkout. We also ask any customer who buys anything out of a locked showcase to let the floor person carry that item to the checkout. We have floor sales staff on every floor and our job is to constantly walk the floors to see if anyone needs help. If you feel followed from previous experience as a black person, I get it, but this was not the case here and I find her review offensive and hurtful.. If she truly was a shopper here, she would know that we have a very diverse clientele and no one gets followed. We have sales staff on each floor whose job is to constantly walk the floors for customers who may need help. The new owner is the same owner and simply bought out a partner. I owned Decades Vintage in Philadelphia for 20 years, where I had a loyal and diverse group of clients, in fact my black husband of 18 years, bought into the store in 2006 and moved back to KC with me in 2014 where I immediately picked Rivermarket as the best Antique Mall in the city. I find her review deeply offensive and hurtful and bordering on slanderous. So not cool, RMA is the best!

Staff and customers are wearing masks and not too crowded. This antique business has plenty of selection in every area of antique collecting. Found a six-glass collection of Tom Osborne milestone wins which was reasonably priced at $25. The reason for taking away one star is due to some items being over priced such as clothing and lunch boxes. Overall, had a pleasurable time viewing all 3 floors.

This place is incredible. It's a vintage/thrift lovers dream. It's several floors filled with unique and quirky antiques that are sure to add some character to your home. I don't come often, so each time it's an entirely new store filled with things I haven't seen before. My favorite section is the basement where there is the largest selection of hand-picked vintage clothes. I love thrifting, don't get me wrong. But to have a basement filled with things that have been selected for you makes it a lot less of a headache to find something you actually like. There are several vendors, some are a little on the higher price end, but honestly most are an awesome and affordable price that would rival most thrift shops.

I'm currently redecorating my living room/dining area and the style I'm going with a mid century modern and they have everything I needed. It's the exploring and having to really look thru everything that gets me excited. Although everything is very neat and organized you still get that giddy feeling walking in..like there's a treasure to be found

Love this place - three stories of heaven. The staff is always friendly and ready to help any way they can. The building is very old, running with the theme of the store. The "elevator" is an antique lift that is still operable. So cool! The selection is quite large - everything from turn-of-the-century to mid-century and more! Parking can be a challenge but it is worth walking a few blocks!

This place is every antique lovers dream! Three full huge floors of treasures! They have everything from great formal china to vintage children's toys. The prices are very reasonable and vary from vendor to vendor. Several vendors had a mothers day sale for may which made the prices even better, so if you go during any holidays your bound to score an even better deal! Another helpful hint is each floor has an employee walking around to take any items you have to put behind the counter or if you have any questions. This place is open 7 days a week and is just amazing go check it out!!!

If you're an antique enthusiast, River Market Antiques is like a gold mine of treasures. It's 30,000 square feet of quality vintage! The mall is a conglomerate of vendors near and far all selling their wares in this corner building. What was I looking for? - Balancing scale (tabletop) - Dough Bowl - Glass or tin Washboard - Washbowl & Pitcher - Old maps - Letterpress block letters - Letterpress drawers - Wall phone - Ironstone Pitchers - Fire nostalgia pieces - Corbel(s) - Table top electric fan Pretty much, I found three items from my wish list and was seriously contemplating and plotting how to get my future purchases back on island (I live in Hawaii). This place has some really rare items that I've never seen anywhere else (for example: a super old fire extinguisher that I could have repurposed as a side table). I could get carried away purchasing things that fancied me but that's just stuff I can't justify purchasing and would just be dust collectors. I digressed a bit but essentially, if you have the time and patience to peruse the aisles and floors - this is a great place to go hunting for items on your wish list. Even if you weren't on the hunt, walking through the vignettes have you saying things like, "what in the world is this?" or "oh, I know what this was used for..." or "I remember this!!" One man's junk is another man's treasure(s) and THAT I adore! Especially if it has a regional history or if it helps me build upon my design aesthetics. I'm sure there is a rhyme and reason to the categorization of the floors but if I recall correctly, there is a floor dedicated just to clothing and the rest are a mish-mash of vendors. I liked that the salespeople kinda left us alone to "hunt" but was extremely helpful when i asked about a particular piece. They have hand baskets at the front (hard to find if you're not looking for them - so when your hands/arms are full - ask for them) for shopping.

We were very excited to check this place out. Unfortunately, this business is not honoring the state executive order. By not allowing individuals in who medically cannot wear a mask, they denied us entry and are in violation of the October 2nd order for their specific county, section 2, subsection 4 for medical exemptions. We had to submit an ADA violation today for this wonderful business and a few other businesses in the area. I hope others had a better experience. https://www.jacksongov.org/DocumentCenter/View/7132/Health-Order_10-2-2020

I have always loved this place and have gone for years and recommended to a-lot of visitors. But today I was was treated so rude by a older female employee who talked down to me as if I was in trouble. They have lockers located my the entrance for purses. I however had a designer purse that wouldn't fit if I tried. I started to walk around and she approached me rudely barking orders at me to put my purse in a locker.. I said nicely " I was going to, but it won't fit" . She walked away with a annoyed look. And so we left. Do you want business or not? I grew up with my parents owning a antique store and had a store myself. I understand your worried things may get broke or stolen, but is it worth being rude to your customers? Kindness goes along way and GET bigger lockers!

Great selection of everything you never knew you needed! Helpful staff, too. Jewelry, furniture, ephemera, yoys...it's all here!

I must admit - one level after another - this place really is full of some amazing things - some priced a bit too high - other items a bit low and some just where you'd expect them to be! The parking isn't the best - but inside you will find something you must have - it just might take you awhile to find it!

This place is awesome. 3 full floors and a basement full of stuff. The stuff you can find here always surprise me from week to week. From furniture to lunch boxes to magnetic letters and collectible glasses and all sorts of weird things. There are lots of books on the top floor and clothing in the basement. So many different vendors and sales going on, you can even find large road signs and toys as well. There's someone on each of the upper floors around to help you if needed and if you find something you like and want to bid on it you can as long as it's over $50. It's definitely worth going down and checking it out. It's hard to miss with the Louis and Clark mural on the side. The only reason I can't give it a full 5 stars is the car park is not the best. They recently tore it all out and repaved it but the problem is they removed half the parking spaces in the middle in favor of an island and bike rack. That cut out allot of space and also the way you are suposed to get to the parking spaces tby the building, you have to drive around and then back up to get around the parked cars on the end to get to the other spaces. Highly recommend this place even with the car park the way it is. Love shopping here and it's worth the trip every week. Even if you don't find anything you want, you might find some stuff thats just really weird and you never knew it existed.

The folks here are cool and always friendly. They're actively engaged in community events and specials to be a local fixture. There's always fun stuff here, and it's in easy walking distance of the streetcar and so many other fun places. Love this place so much.

I know, I know, "As good as it gets" can't better, right? Well, I can update and show off my finds. Most recent scores: -a child's Victorian scrapbook complete with an essay on why beer is ungodly -deer antlers still attached to a (partial) skull -set of four vintage owl rocks glasses -2 different Electric Park post cards (one with writing on it: "I don't believe I'll ever ride Loop the Loop) -iron patio chairs with tropical print cushions -1950s Vanity Fair black slip Recently was with someone who purchased: -Lungmotor (in the original black latched case) This is an actual life saving device from the turn of the century. -Paris postcard from 1908 with the line: "Saw the honeymooon couple from the boat in Nice bike riding down the Champs Elysee in their typical state of dishabille" I mean... *dishabille* SIGH!!!! You better believe that all of this was pretty damn cheap. Sometimes I get inexplicably angry at that Oddities show for making old creepy stuff seem so cool to people (the same people who probably freaked out when they saw my collection of rodent penis bones), thereby driving up the prices of bones, taxidermy, broken dolls, antique medical equipment and various other flotsam and jetsam. But I haven't notice any crazy mark-ups at the River Market Antique Mall. So far, so good.

Huge byzantine multi story blast to the past! From mid century furniture to 1950's industrial stuff, its pretty amazing. Floor after r floor of artfully gathered nods to yesteryear. I most enjoyed the creepy clowns and the vintage clothing. Lots of both. Plan on at LEAST two hours for a stroll here.

I agree this place has a lots of nice items. When I resisted giving the front desk lady my purse she told me I had to and that if she wasn't consistent she would be forced to "profile" people. Really? I asked her if she knew she could land in jail for that. It's also not accessible to anyone who can't do several flights of stairs. My mom wanted to go to the 2nd floor and was not allowed to use the elevator.

The River Market Antique Mall is the Holy Grail of all things antiques. It is a gold mine of all things vintage. It is incredibly overwhelming and absolutely wonderful all at the same time. As if having just one floor of antiques wasn't enough, they have 3 floors jam-packed with stuff, or so I thought.... When my friend was checking out at the register, they were all "Oh, btw, we have a basement." The basement is quite literally a library with book shelves and old books galore. They also have free coffee in the basement. That's a 5-star attribute, in my opinion. Clean bathrooms can be found on the main floor and they allow you to walk around with beverages. Let's face it: you'll be here for hours and will need something refreshing for all that walking you'll be doing. If the employees find you carrying around a handful of items, they'll gladly take them and start a pile for you at the registers. The prices were higher than I expected....a lot higher. I guess we all have to make a living some how, I just didn't contribute. I've only been here once and feel like I go could here at least 5 more times and still not see everything!

Last visit here ever, even with my purse in a locker they hover. Not customer service friendly hovering either, they watch you like a hawk. The sales women are especially rude, my son asked a question and they didn't even knowledge him. I repeated the question and was responded however with disdain. Not worth it, to them it seems lucky to me they let me in.

These antiques are on fleek. Ha. When you initially walk in your eyes are not sure where to look. They dart around, up and down. You pick your direction and start your journey through some of the most unique odds and ends this side of the Gateway Arch. You definitely need to plan a trip or maybe even two when you visit Kansas City. Or even if you live here and have never been, this is a gem down in the heart of the city. Our afternoon was well spent searching through old postcards, family photos, books, lamps galore, funeral crimps, antique phones, and so much more. There were vintage items for the holidays, and knick knacks you would just have to have. The staff is friendly, and as helpful as can be. The building has random bits from floor to ceiling, and you won't want to miss them.

The river market experience is one of the details about Kansas city river marketing is unique. I have been working with a new understanding that Kansas city and it's city planning committee have done a wonderful job. It has also been myself and my fellowship and followers of like minded people who believe in God, that we are all unique. Kansas city Missouri River market patrons is a wonderful place for you and your family and friends to come and spend time together.

I loved the dress I got from them ! Great price as well can't wait to go back . I HATED though a lady who rang me up super rude !!! She slapped the tag at me without looking at me after I got confused about the price . I asked to see a skirt I wanted once more to make sure it fit and she rolled her eyes and said " well hurry cause I'm ringing it now so do you want it or not " I kept trying to tell her what was mine and she grabbed all the wrong stuff ..... even though it my stuff was completely different saying exactly what it was . Once I said oh no that one over there is mine . She shook her head and responded with " yeah I know " when she was trying to ring me up for a different dress . So the only reason I have a desire to go back is because she is just a lady who works there and isn't a vendor .

2/3rds of my Condo and stylish wears are from lovingly RMA. Cant tell you how many times I need that something cant be found always there. With the help from your golden staff and treat you right experience always. Thanks Team! RMA - Michael McQuary (Man of 1001 Faces) Without you my faces don't happen! -- Special shout out to Curt! Always going the extra mile and then some. Salute!

After reading reviews I was wondering how the attendants in the store would be. I walk in, the older lady working the counter was very pleasant. I asked her if my purse was too big (there was a sign requesting that "Large bags please be left at the front desk."). She stated no-that it's just for back packs. Which honestly, after walking around the store I can totally understand. It would be too easy for merchandise to walk away forever in a back pack. I didn't have any issues with store employees watching me. Store was clean and seemed well-run. Tons of antiques. But some things people call antiques may not classify as antiques to others. Prices were reasonable. Overall a good antique store. Nice parking lot on the side they had made for customers. As for other reviews--I learned a long time ago, "You can please some people some of the time, but not all people all of the time."

Fantastic place! First time I went there I didn't realize how BIG it was. I ran out of time before I finished the first floor!!! Been back Many times since!!!