By Peggy DeStefano Janet and Julie McCoy, mother and daughter, were always shopping for collectibles and antiques. They needed a place for their treasures and decided it was time to get serious about putting an inventory together for their very own shop. They already had a booth up at Old Wagon in Northglenn and still do but wanted to expand into a place of their own. Eugene, the husband and father, agreed with them and helped them get into their own location.
Unique Treasures was for sale and 6 years ago they bought it. They debated changing the name to the Real McCoys but decided to keep the previous owner’s name of Unique Treasures.
The whole journey began when Janet and Eugene were high school sweethearts in Coeur-d-Alene, Northern Idaho. The family joined their Norwegian relatives in Williston, North Dakota with side adventures in California, where Julie and her sister were born. Colorado is where they landed and have settled.
Janet noticed our article about arrowheads in our last issue and pointed out that as a girl she had a collection of arrowheads. She found them herself. She also tells us that her home is filled with heirlooms and that she dabbles in genealogy. What a perfect background for owning an antique store. Julie tells us her favorite antique to collect is jewelry. She manages the store and is there always. She understands the business machines and is able to help her parents with all the technical parts of the business. Both women point out that they keep the prices low so that things sell. There are over 20 dealers represented at the shop. There is rental space available. You can find vintage décor, furniture, toys, linens, jewelry and more at Unique Treasures Antiques & Collectibles. The shop is located at 7341 W. 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (one block east of Wadsworth on 44th). They are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. Stop by and visit. You will certainly find a treasure that you just have to have. Call them at 303-993-3868 for more information.
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