Pack Rat Antiques - Anchorage, Alaska

Dallas

Lots of cool stuff, weird owners. I couldn’t go anywhere without someone following me and I got told off for FaceTiming my sister while I was in there, didn’t even make it halfway in. Immediately left; whoever the lady is that’s working there ruined the whole experience. Good thing there’s other fun antique places to go to.

bearpawz

The Packrat is so much fun to walk through! Like someone else on here mentioned, it really is like taking a walk through time. A little bit of EVERYTHING, but so well organized! The owner at the front counter is an absolute sweetheart and the employees in the store are incredibly helpful!!

Beverlee P.

Over the years we have shopped here and loved the nostalgia, the items and the people who work there. I'm not sure what they've suffered but my husband is over sixty and carries a sling bag for his phone, wallet and meds. A man asked him to leave his "back pack" or let him look inside of it. I don't know what the solution is, but we are tired of being treated like criminals. We left. There are many places in town and there is the internet. I will miss the store but not THAT much. We aren't paying anymore to be treated that way.

Jerry T.

I really don’t know what store the previous commenter was at but it is completely different than my experience which was OUTSTANDING! I was kindly greeted and welcomed in by Joann. I had some specific things I was interested in finding and she guided me right to them. She knew the store and the contents well. There was another gentleman working as well and he was friendly and attentive. I really wonder if the previous reviewer had an ax to grind or some other ulterior motive. I had a GREAT visit, got some great stuff and will certainly be returning!

PhrAustie H.

This place is very much akin to taking a step back in history. I felt as if I was looking back into the days of yore. The owners are polite & kind folk, people I gladly plan on doing business with in the future.

Gary S.

Excellent and Fun.

One of those Rare Places you can get lost in for hours. Old memories come flooding back as your surroundings are complete with things that make you comfortable and happy.

The two staff members are so nice and gregarious.

Wonderful experience

Lynn L.

Well first and foremost, if you go in anytime between 5:30-6:00 closing, the first thing they do is let you know that you're going to get booted about 15 minutes before the actual posted store closing hour. This is, according to the gentleman at the front because, "it takes a while to go through the store".
When asked if they do mostly consignment or buy, I was told I had to speak to a female whose name began with a J and I couldn't make out her full name which he mumbled as he was more focused on a computer in front of him. I had to ask him again and realized he was focused on the paying customer next to me so I stepped away and browsed a moment until I had to ask the female employee I assumed he was referring to, a third time.
Both employees were rude and acted like I was an annoyance and clearly more interested in scooting me out the door. Additionally, when I showed her the item I was inquiring about selling, I felt as if my kindergarten teacher was in front of me and I was 2 feet tall learning the colors of the rainbow. She downplayed my item and acted as if I were of lesser brilliance than she is and quickly scooted the item back my way.
Their answers to every question were short, snooty, and just incredibly unpleasant. This is the second time I've ever been here and I wouldn't come back to be treated as poorly as these two individuals have treated me. Two out of two times, not good odds. I understand everyone needs to make money but underestimating everyone's intelligence while talking down to them is just bad business and manners. I won't return to this store and I won't refer anyone. They need attitude adjustments and some customer service classes.

Their inventory was pleasant though.
What a shame.

Cole T.

Such an amazing store with the most helpful and sweetest staff! As someone who frequents antique stores, I love this one. It's atmospheric, and it seems neverending! They always have something I want, I could spend hours in there. The staff are so kind and genuine- Thank you, Pack Rat!