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reviews for Time's Antiquities, South Stellis | Average Rating: 4.8 Stars

Summary:

Watch-wearing man | 4 Stars

Great place, well stocked, and the owner knows his stuff on antique timepieces. Pretty sure this guy is the best restorer in Stellis right now. My only complaint is that opening times are extremely erratic, so it is very difficult to plan a visit, especially for those who keep a tight schedule.


Eric Li U. | 5 Stars

Are all antique shop owners this agile nowadays, haha? Nice shop.


rembrandtjrz | 5 stars

Seller made me gay.


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Certain online reviews of Time’s Antiquities present an interesting mixed bag of experiences.

Notes:

based on a tumblr post that i left some deranged tags on and then an anon sent me an ask that made me so delighted that i had to write a short fic jus to see it happen. fic is unbetaed, as always.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Work Text:

Time’s Antiquities, South Stellis
Antique Shop, Antique Restoration
Average Rating: 4.8 Stars
Business Hours: Unknown

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GrannyOfCats | 5 stars

Seller has a good heart.


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to GrannyOfCats

Thanks, Granny!


↳ anonymous replying to GrannyOfCats

what kind of review is this…


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Vyn R. | 5 Stars

Thank you for the grandfather clock. I will admit, its craftsmanship is exquisite and your knowledge on its design, creator, and history was much appreciated. I also enjoyed your array of antique garden gnomes. Adequate service and a reputable seller.


↳ 🌹 replying to Vyn R.

I toooooldddd youuuu, I told you Luke would have exactly what you were looking for!


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Vyn R.

“Adequate” that’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me. You’re welcome!


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Vyn R.

Thanks for buying the gnomes, by the way. They freaked me out, I needed them gone immediately.


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Watch-wearing man | 4 Stars

Great place, well stocked, and the owner really knows his stuff on antique timepieces. Pretty sure this guy is the best restorer in Stellis right now. My only complaint is that opening times are extremely erratic, so it is very difficult to plan a visit, especially for those who keep a tight schedule.


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Watch-wearing man

Sorry about that! I’ll be sure to update the opening times card on the door more often.


↳ rembrandtjrz replying to Watch-wearing man

I think it adds to the experience, honestly. It’s a performance art on time itself.


↳ Watch-wearing man replying to rembrandtjrz

Your username…Are you who I think you are?


↳ anonymous replying to rembrandtjrz

R..RENOWNED ANONYMOUS PAINTER Z???????


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rembrandtjrz | 5 stars

Going here always cures me of art block, but you don’t need me to tell you that. Talk to any artist in this city, and they’ll tell you the same, whether it be because of the shop itself or because of the one behind the counter. Charming seller. Kind seller. Seller had a gentle gaze, one that held such a genuine enthusiasm and love for the forgotten that’d make any artist swoon. I find myself in a bit of a pickle trying to describe this all. The historical roots of the ‘muse’ and the subsequent objectification and romanticization of the very concept make me hesitant to use the word, but this place and this person is worthy of nothing but the term itself; a muse, a vision of inspiration, a force that urges creativity and appreciation, but one that doesn’t bringing me nor anyone to over-dramatize reality—Simply to enjoy it for all its worth, perfections and flaws alike.

Anyway, I’m sorry for eating your sweets.


↳ 🌹 replying to rembrandtjrz

Good god.


↳ anonymous replying to rembrandtjrz

is this allowed??????


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to rembrandtjrz

…Apology accepted. Can you not do it in my reviews next time though?


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Aaron Y. | 4 Stars

Seller needs to go to therapy.


↳ Luke P. (Owner) has hidden this review’s text for being Unrelated To Services Offered.

↳ Aaron Y. replying to Luke P. (Owner)

Rude.


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Winnie C. | 5 Stars

An underrated gem for collectors and regular shoppers alike! I came across the shop when I was looking for a birthday gift for my grandfather, and not only did the owner have great recommendations, he also turned out to be a great help later on for something completely unrelated hehe.

Definitely recommend you check it out if you’re looking for any kinds of antiques (Or if you need a private investigator genius).


↳ anonymous replying to Winnie C.

a WHAT?


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Winnie C.

Thanks for the review, Winnie :D


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Ogier W. | 5 Stars

Has antique knives and knows how to wield them for demonstrations. I’m impressed.


Eric Li U. | 5 Stars

Are all antique shop owners this agile nowadays, haha? Nice shop.


Ted S. | 5 Stars

Effervescent service, ambiance, and overall experience! Thanks also for making sure I didn’t get beat up in that alleyway.


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Ted S.

No prob, Ted!


↳ anonymous replying to Ted S.

what on earth is happening with this store owner yall


↳ Ted S. replying to anonymous

Hm…By any chance, are you new to living in Stellis?


↳ anonymous replying to Ted S.

yeah, i am actually


↳ Ted S. replying to anonymous

Oh, welp. Get used to things getting wilder. Honestly, nobody should live here.


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Mockingbird | 5 Stars

Visited on the recommendation of a trusted work partner, and I wasn’t disappointed. Time’s Antiquities was only place in this city that not only had a still functional and beautiful Super 8 projector for sale, but also had a good library of classic 8mm films. For films I had asked about that he did not have in stock, he somehow knew somebody else who I could inquire from and gave me an itemized list of other antique stores, all still within Stellis proper. Highly recommend this establishment.


↳ 🌹 replying to Mockingbird

Our next movie night, sponsored by Time’s Antiquities!


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to Mockingbird

I’m really glad I could help you out there! Drop by again soon, I might have some more films for you.


↳ anonymous replying to Mockingbird

RENOWNED ANONYMOUS MOVIE REVIEWER MOCKINGBIRD?? next thing i know, big name celebrity Kanon’s gonna be writing a review here too


↳ Mockingbird replying to anonymous

Kanon isn’t that great. Watch better movies.


↳ anonymous replying to Mockingbird

yes sir mister mockingbird sir

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rembrandtjrz | 5 stars

Seller made me gay.


↳ anonymous replying to rembrandtjrz

oh my god?


↳ 🌹 replying to rembrandtjrz

Must be a really boring meeting today, huh?


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to rembrandtjrz

As if you weren’t already :P


↳ anonymous replying to Luke P. (Owner)

is anybody here gonna enlighten the others or is not knowing whats happening part of the experience too


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to anonymous

Things are always more fun with a little bit of mystery, don’t you think?


↳ rembrandtjrz replying to Luke P. (Owner)

Seller stole my heart.


↳ rembrandtjrz replying to Luke P. (Owner)

Seller please answer my texts, I MISS YOU.


↳ rembrandtjrz replying to Luke P. (Owner)

SELLER…


↳ Luke P. (Owner) replying to rembrandtjrz

DUDE STOP SPAMMING MY REVIEWS!!!!!


Notes:

vyn liking garden gnomes and luke being freaked out by them was a hilarious hc from my buddy beckthebeetle, thanks beck!

comment or kudos much appreciated! if you want to read more from me, check out my other tot fics here on ao3! im zakatao3 on twitter and im actualbird on tumblr