When first encountered, one might mistake the barn in the paved lot for some sort of old storage building. This is, in fact, the case with Kruger's Antiques; an eclectic collection of classic antique themes. Vintage magazines, artwork, silver, sports equipment, tools, housewares, and chairs, chairs, chairs, hanging from every available surface.
The place gives the impression that it should be on wheels, selling tonics to young women as it passes through Kansas. The proprietor -- Kruger himself -- fits that part well; unusual but approachable. While friendly, he can be eccentric when dealing with customers. Those unprepared for his deep sarcasm may find him somewhat off-putting. If so, they will miss what is a great appreciation for all things old. This appreciation seems to be more than his organization can handle. Because of this, expect a visit to be a slog, where you will need to plan your steps carefully and spend as much time planning a path as looking at items. Although the building is sound and relatively pest free (the large barn door sits open during business hours) a flashlight is a good suggestion.
We also recommend you bring your bargaining cap as nothing for sale is priced. The owner, when around, will simply give a price off the top of his head. After so many years, these prices do seem a bit inflated, especially considering the amount he has accumulated and apparently failed to move. However, this may just be that he has also accumulated a good sense for people and knows where to start with just about anyone interested in an item.
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When first encountered, one might mistake the barn in the paved lot for some sort of old storage building. This is, in fact, the case with Kruger's Antiques; an eclectic collection of classic antique themes. Vintage magazines, artwork, silver, sports equipment, tools, housewares, and chairs, chairs, chairs, hanging from every available surface. The place gives the impression that it should be on wheels, selling tonics to young women as it passes through Kansas. The proprietor -- Kruger himself -- fits that part well; unusual but approachable. While friendly, he can be eccentric when dealing with customers. Those unprepared for his deep sarcasm may find him somewhat off-putting. If so, they will miss what is a great appreciation for all things old. This appreciation seems to be more than his organization can handle. Because of this, expect a visit to be a slog, where you will need to plan your steps carefully and spend as much time planning a path as looking at items. Although the building is sound and relatively pest free (the large barn door sits open during business hours) a flashlight is a good suggestion. We also recommend you bring your bargaining cap as nothing for sale is priced. The owner, when around, will simply give a price off the top of his head. After so many years, these prices do seem a bit inflated, especially considering the amount he has accumulated and apparently failed to move. However, this may just be that he has also accumulated a good sense for people and knows where to start with just about anyone interested in an item.