Opening its doors at Preston Box Market is the unique vintage shop, Karen’s Collectables.
Selling a wide variety of collectable items, including vintage jewellery, clothing and lots of other fascinating antiques, this quirky shop is definitely one worth visiting.
Karen’s Collectables was originally located at Preston’s Outdoor Market, however has recently moved to the Box Market.
Waiting to be discovered at the Karen’s Collectables are vintage and modern coins, vintage clothing including police and army uniforms, pottery, military medals, smoking memorabilia including pipes and lighters, clip on earrings and scarf clips – to name a few.
Silver jewellery is also available at the shop, with Karen’s Collectables specialising in silver rings.
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Karen Davie is behind the venture, originally starting in car boot sales before setting up two permanent stalls at Preston Outdoor market.
After hearing about the new box market plans around three years ago, Karen submitted an application to Preston City Council and believes it was the best decision she made.
Now located at Preston Box Market, Karen’s Collectables is equipped with lighting and heating to promote even better shopping.
Karen Davie said: “It has been such a good move relocating to the Box Market.
“We have everything and anything collectable, you name it and I will get it in.
“We just need our loyal customers to return now that we have moved and building work has finished.
“It really is fantastic here.”
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Karen’s Collectables is open Tuesday – Saturday from 6am – 5pm.
Pop along to Preston Box Market and see what collectables you can discover.
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