1A Relics
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1A Relics is a unique antique store located in Ellsworth, Maine that offers visitors a truly immersive shopping experience. As one reviewer described, it's "a full blown experience" with "three floors of awesomeness to explore."
The store is praised for its impressive and diverse inventory, with reviewers noting "there is indeed something for everyone" and "lots of stuff to see and a great variety." Customers have discovered an eclectic assortment of antiques, collectibles, and quirky items, from "cool quirky things" to "that special little thing you didn't know you needed." As one shopper put it, "this place is like 'Labyrinth of the goblin king', except you're not trying to beat the 13-hour clock. Instead, it's more like you're on a quest to find some cool treasures."
What sets 1A Relics apart is the exceptional curation and organization of its merchandise. As one reviewer observed, "the vendors do a great job curating their booths here. Everything is super organized compared to other antique malls I've been to." Customers appreciate the store's thoughtful layout, with one noting it has "a great variety" and is "definitely worth a visit."
Beyond the impressive inventory, reviewers consistently praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the friendly staff. As one customer described, "we were immediately greeted so warmly and kindly and told there's something for everyone. They were right!" Another shopper echoed this sentiment, stating "the staff are awesome!" and that the "front guy was so kind to talk with my little guy."
Overall, 1A Relics has earned a reputation as a must-visit destination for antique enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. As one reviewer succinctly put it, "a must stop shop!" with "absolutely anything you can imagine" and "reasonable with pricing."
50 reviews
S M
Great place to visit. Friendly staff. Lots of stuff to see and a great variety. Prices seem a little high for some items, but definitely worth a visit.
Chalei Dube
We were driving home from Acadia and this place definitely caught our attention. Multiple floors of antiques, collectibles and items to purchase.
Sal B
This wasn't just an antique store. It was a full blown experience. We were immediately greeted so warmly and kindly and told there's something for everyone. They were right! All three of us found great scores we loved that were so unique. You could come back any day and still notice more and have more to look at! The front guy was so kind to talk with my little guy. Wish I could give more than five stars.
Liz Lenharr
Love walking through, finding cool quirky things. And that special little thing you didn’t know you needed or that gag gift for that hard to buy for someone.
Helena
I was driving to Ellsworth and saw this place on 1a. Because of the snowstorm and the roads were bad, I didn't get a chance to go through everything. But there are a lot of unique items and the prices are reasonable. I did buy lobster lights. Definitely will be going back. The staff are nice and customer oriented.
Michele B
Lots of fun. Good prices and an interesting assortment. The staff is awesome!
Amanda Ingalls
Man! I feel like I've been living under a rock! I've been driving by this place for years on my way to visit my relatives that live on Mt Desert Island, and today (November 26, 2024) marks my first official visit here. I will give you the short version and say there is indeed something for everyone, but be ye forewarned, mateys, there are three floors of awesomeness to explore, so do not plan for a five minute trip. This place is like "Labyrinth of the goblin king", except you're not trying to beat the 13-hour clock. Instead, it's more like you're on a quest to find some cool treasures. Anyway, definitely check this place out. You are guaranteed to have a fun afternoon doing some exploring here.
Ben Salden
Really awesome antique store! Took a pit stop on our road trip and had a great time. The vendors do a great job curating their booths here. Everything is super organized compared to other antique malls I’ve been to. Would definitely recommend if you are considering stopping!
Ritchie William
A must stop shop! 1A relics is a quirky, fun antique store with absolutely anything you can imagine, staff / owners are super friendly and reasonable with pricing, Would always recommend a stop at A1 Relics
Jack
I will tell you what I am a junkie so I go into a lot of shops and this one is one of the coolest not just the stuff in it but the building itself is amazing and the people that work there are very friendly.