A Okay Antiques
Antique store4.2(64 Google reviews)A Okay Antiques is a antique store in West Des Moines, IA. You’ll find it at 124 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265. It’s one of 13 secondhand and resale shops we track in West Des Moines.
Hours are listed below as the store posts them; they can change seasonally, so call ahead before a long drive.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
Shoppers rate it 4.2 out of 5 on Google across 64 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 124 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Hours
- Wednesday – Saturday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PMSunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1 515-480-1848
- Website
- aokayantiques.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (12 PM – 4 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is A Okay Antiques located?
A Okay Antiques is located at 124 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
What are A Okay Antiques’s hours?
Listed hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1 515-480-1848 to confirm.
Is A Okay Antiques open on Sunday?
Yes — A Okay Antiques lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 4 PM.
What kind of store is A Okay Antiques?
A Okay Antiques is a antique store in West Des Moines, IA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near A Okay Antiques?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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