Way Back When
Antique storeWay Back When is a antique store in Fredericksburg, VA. You’ll find it at 918 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. It’s one of 26 secondhand and resale shops we track in Fredericksburg.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 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.
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Store information
- Address
- 918 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Hours
- Monday – Thursday, Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +15403701942
- Website
- waybackwhen.biz
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 (10 AM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Fredericksburg
Caroline Square
Antique store912, 914 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA0.0 mi
Blue Shark Antiques and Collectibles
Antique store904 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA0.0 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Plato's Closet
Secondhand store1621 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA0.0 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
River Run Antique Mall
Antique store925 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA0.0 mi
Antique Court of Shoppes
Antique store1001 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA0.1 mi
Monday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday: 12 – 5 PM
Whittingham
Antique store1021 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA0.1 mi
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Way Back When located?
Way Back When is located at 918 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
What are Way Back When’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +15403701942 to confirm.
Is Way Back When open on Sunday?
Yes — Way Back When lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is Way Back When?
Way Back When is a antique store in Fredericksburg, VA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Way Back When?
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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