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HONOLULU MAGAZINE†/†MARCH 2006†/† BEST OF HONOLULU - SHOPPING

Best Antiques Store: ANTIQUE ALLEY

The interior of Antique Alley looks as if eight of the world's biggest pack rats got together and formed a business, which is fitting, given that's exactly what happened. Eight vendors, who have more or less been working together for 23 years (they were previously at the Honolulu Swap Meet) show their eclectic wares–everything from jewelry to local street signs to surf memorabilia–in the overflowing space. Most of the merchandise "walks in the door," says vendor Melave Harman, vintage finds brought in after the passing of a relative or the cleaning out of a garage. The vendors are selective about what they buy, and specialize in pre-statehood artifacts. "My business card reads, cultural recycler," says A. Pake Zane, another vendor. "It's the stories that go with all the artifacts, whether it's a soda bottle, booklet or a flashlight." 1347 Kapi'olani Blvd., 808-941-8551.

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