Walnut creek mercantile

As an antiques dealer for decades, and having traveled the country scouring for true antiques, my impression of this place left much to be desired. I'm assuming many of her 'friends' left her 5 star reviews.
Pretty much this is a collective of stuff easily acquired through flea markets, yard sales, eBay and in your own back yard-without the hefty price tag.
Upon entering, I was immediately "assessed" with a condescending look. Strike one.
The items are farm cast-offs, undeserving of the title 'antiques'. If I were in the market for furniture in need of repair and repainting, I have a house full. No thanks. if I want old bottles and pitchers, rickety stools and rusty tools, I'll shop in my shed.
This can't even be called a GLORIFIED antiques store. It's a flea market and it's owner has to come off her "Holier than Thou" High Horse. Too many great shops around to waste your time here.