Shades Mountain Mercantile
Antique store4.6(42 Google reviews)Shades Mountain Mercantile is a antique store in Hoover, AL. You’ll find it at 770 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226. It’s one of 4 secondhand and resale shops we track in Hoover.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including 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.
Shoppers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 42 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 770 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMSunday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +12059362822
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 (1 PM – 5:30 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shades Mountain Mercantile located?
Shades Mountain Mercantile is located at 770 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226.
What are Shades Mountain Mercantile’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +12059362822 to confirm.
Is Shades Mountain Mercantile open on Sunday?
Yes — Shades Mountain Mercantile lists Sunday hours of 1 PM – 5:30 PM.
What kind of store is Shades Mountain Mercantile?
Shades Mountain Mercantile is a antique store in Hoover, AL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Shades Mountain Mercantile?
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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