Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles
Antique storeBowditch Antiques & Collectibles is a antique store in Bakersville, NC. You’ll find it at 24 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC 28705. It’s one of 2 secondhand and resale shops we track in Bakersville.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5:30 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
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.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 24 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC 28705
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +18285373062
- Website
- bowditchantiques.com
Getting there
Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles is in Bakersville, North Carolina.
Get directions36.01542, -82.15780
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.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles located?
Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles is located at 24 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC 28705.
What are Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +18285373062 to confirm.
Is Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles open on Sunday?
No — Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles?
Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles is a antique store in Bakersville, NC.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles?
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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