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Our Customers Say it Best...
Here are quotes from just a few of our satisfied customers

"Hello Julie, I brought in a few "bread and butter" price point items yesterday to give my case a fresh look. I am emailing you this morning, just to say again, how I appreciate your staff - Michael, Crit, Penny, Terry, Misty (at least they are the ones I know personally). Invariably each and every one of them makes my visit to your store a most pleasant experience. I feel that my items are "in the right place". Having run a store, I know that it's a challenge to build and maintain a staff that represents you well, but you and Ron have done that most successfully. I expressed my appreciation to Michael, but wanted you to hear it directly from me as well. Best regards,"

Sheri Crockett


"It was a great pleasure to view the extraordinary detail that is represented in your time pieces, furniture, and lighting. I admire quality craftsmanship and I am intrigued by your expertise and knowledge.

I plan to make Solvang Antique Center a must stop when I am driving between San Francisco and Ventura."


P.R., San Francisco, CA


"Ron, I got back from Virginia Sunday night and the clocks arrived Monday. They were extremely well packed and they look great! I haven't wound them up yet but will shortly. Thank you for the great care you took shipping them to me and the good deal on the two! If you should run into other Ansonia statue clocks please drop me a line. Thank you again."

D.K.


"I just want to thank you for prompt delivery. I absolutely love this piece."

J.T., Poway, CA


"I just wanted to express my appreciation for our beautiful clock. You and your craftsmen did a wonderful job on the restoration--it really is spectacular. It looks great in our entry way, but I think it would look more appropriate in a castle or museum! ."

K.F., Santa Barbara, CA


"Ron, Thank you for remembering me on my birthday. I will definitely enjoy my new books. After reading all of them I am certain to be an expert on watches, clocks and gold!! I look forward to sharing them with my children as well. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness, and I am looking forward to enjoying my gorgeous new grandfather clock for many years."

Arnold Schwarzenegger


"Ron & Julie, Thank you for the opportunity to work at the Antique Center. It was a pleasure to work with such a wonderful staff. You're fortunate to have a staff that works well together and are enthusiastic about making sales. What a delight to meet customers from all over the world and to see the joy the Antique Center brings to them. Thank you for such a memorable experience."

Ginger Cleland, Designs in Gold


"First let me thank you so very much for helping us select the wonderful pieces we purchased at the Antique Center. The shipment arrived and truly, it was masterfully packed. (We should know--we just moved 5 years ago and had our precious pieces professionally packed.) We look forward to enjoying each piece for many years, as they become heirlooms in our family. We hope to visit with you again on a future trip to California."

L.E.H., Newton Center, MA


"Julie, you and Ron are dears!...It is always a treat to go through the gallery as you have so many lovely things. Pat, her husband and Penny are very sweet and most helpful. I will never forget how cordial you all were on our first visit and what dear friends you have become since. Audrey has a few more things she is thinking about buying, so look out, we will be back. Our love to you both."

Bill and Audrey


"Ron, thank you for your meticulous care in the clock's reconditioning. I look forward to a break in my schedule so I may return to Solvang and visit your extraordinary shop."

S.C., Long Beach, CA


"Ron, Wow!!! What a clock! That is the prettiest tortoise shell I have ever seen. It must have come from a super model turtle! It got here this morning. I have it running in. Will need to replace the suspension spring (old damage) and slightly adjust the crutch. That is it!!!!! I gave you well deserved positive feedback. My only regret is that I did not have enough room for a page of feedback. I agree with you about the ease of movement mounting. The old French masters really took care. I can't say that I feel the same right now about their modern compatriots, but I don't want to go into that! Thanks for going to all of the trouble. Sadly it is necessary to preserve these old fellows. You could have packed up a nest of baby birds the way you did this clock, and they would arrive all chirpy. Peace to you."

P.A., Fayette, AL


"Dear Solvang Antique Center...Just wanted to say how impressed I am with your place. Today I bought a mantle clock at your store and having you restore it. Earlier this year I brought in my grandfathers mantel clock to have it restored. (I live in Los Angeles after moving out here from Indiana). Was so happy to have it worked on and I knew you folks would do a good job. I just bought another mantle clock and plan to bring it to your store to have it looked over. My roommate bought her clock at your place and had it restored after the 1994 Earthquake. All of your people are certainly very nice and helpful....make you feel welcome. My roommate and I love to come to Solvang and we always stop in at your store and look at the clocks. I feel guilty if I don't buy anything. I have traveled many places and have never seen a place like yours. It is truly unique!! Thank you again for the great service..."

G.M., Los Angeles, CA


"Hi! Received the chairs today and just "uncrated" them... they seem to have arrived in A-OK condition. Will clean them up tomorrow and enjoy them at our party! Thanks so much for all your attentive help and very prompt service. Thanks so much again!"

J.H., Pittsburgh, PA


"Ron, I absolutely love my clock; the beauty, the sound, the obvious craftmanship. Those who have seen it are in awe...Thank you for providing such a smooth delivery of a piece I will always treasure."

B.S., South Carolina



"More interesting than a museum."


"You couldn't do anything better--You're wonderful!"


"What a beautiful, beautiful mall! I truly enjoyed visiting - it was as if I became a part of history by being in your store."


"Oh, what a place you have! We loved it and we will be back!


"The variety, quality, staff and set-up are the best."


"Reasonable prices."


"Everything is genuine, no reproductions."


"I had the best time at your shop."


"Finest quality antique music boxes I've ever found."


"Exceptionally restored antiques, wonderful atmosphere."


"It's a joy to be in your store."


"I can't wait to visit the store again. Your store is my favorite antique store that I've ever been to."


"Something for everyone, great selection!


"Top quality rare items."