The Depot at Gibson Mill

Y/​/​MD/​/​CM large place, eclectic ever changing inventory. Hit and miss sometimes, old mill, not as good in a couple of years. Better when it first started, find lots of knick knacks antiques things price from ok to super high. Something for everyone really
Would recommend and will definitely go again just to check out different inventory

Great place to kill a few hours. I didn’t realize there was a map, but make sure you do grab one! I got lost several times, but enjoyed getting lost. I found some good deals, and some not so good. It really depends on the vendor, but overall I felt like most had reasonable prices. I ended up finding the largest stock pile of upholstery fabric (It could be it’s own store), which was perfect for finishing a chair project I had been working on for a month.

This place is huge! I mean room after room after room. Each space is rented out by a vendor and uniquely themed and decorated. A vendor can come in anytime they want to add or check up on their area. Everything is neat and organized great. The aisles are wide and I didn’t feel tight with people around me at all.
Each room is then named (knitting room, cotton room) however I did get turned around a little and didn’t see any exit or check out signs. There is a little deli and some tables to eat at if you need a water break (yes, the store is that big). Also, there is a «man cave» room for you to take a break in! How great is that? There is a huge flat screen leather couches and chairs.
I will defiantly return to this store! I have a few more items to get! ;)

This place is HUGE. Every time I turned a corner there was a doorway to another room. I got lost a few times, then found a map which really helped a lot. The rooms are named with mill themes. There was a wide range of vintage and antiques. More vintage the day we were here than antique, but it was fun to scout out room after room. We found a booth with a ton of albums from the 1970s. Not really antique, but interesting. We arrived later in the day and the café was closed, but it had a large seating area. I will definitely come back.

This place was better than I imagined. It goes on and on and on forever. There is a new room around every corner. The items in each booth are well curated for the most part so it’s easy to shop here. The one item I really wanted wasn’t for sale, a pet peeve, hence 4 stars instead of 5. The café was a wonderful surprise. I had grilled cheese and my husband had the chicken burrito, both were delicious. The portions were great and the price was better.

This place is heaven for antique and vintage junkies. It is definitely my new favorite shopping spot.

My review might «not count». I am not an Antique-​er. My wife and father in-​law wanted to go, so I went with them. This place was huge, booth after booth, all with old stuff some antiques, some junk. Everything seemed to be so overpriced. I thought antiquing meant you were out looking for a steal of a deal: Not here; and we went through the entire building (2.5hrs).
For example: A small end table you would find at Goodwill for 8 – 12 bucks will run you 50 – 80. A mirror you’d find at a garage sell for $ 3 will be $ 40. New paintings that would run you $ 20 at Ross or Tuesday morning would run you $ 40 (new-​not antique)
Perhaps I am misguided at what antiquing is, I was under the impression that you found cool old stuff for a great deal. In reality, it’s old stuff that is in really bad shape, that you pay more than retail for.

A bunch of over priced antiques and collectables. Tons of local vendors selling their dated memorbelia. You want to «take a walk down memory lane»…then go spend a few hours digging up relics from your past childhood. Fun thing to do on a rainy day.

It really feels like you’re stepping back in time when you come here. You never know what you’re going to find. Almost like visiting a thrift store but much larger. Not something I would go to often but fun especially with a friend who can help you notice things that might not catch your eye initially.

Wow — if you have a few hours to kill you should definitely stop in here. After about two hours I wished i had brought a rascal or some other device to help me keep trucking throughout the warehouse.
There are many exceptionally talented vendors that have setup their stalls beautifully. The prices are a bit high but you can tell a lot of work went into the displays.
We found all types of styles from antique furniture to more modern looks. This is a great place to purchase knick-​knacks too!
Huge parking lot — you will not regret stopping in! Must see!!!

This antique mall is awesome. The prices are wonderful. There is no reason to even go to the Metrolina Expo in Charlotte after you go here. The prices are much lower and it is free to get in. Food is good, place is just great!!! They have new and old things. Candles, all sorts of jewelry and even fabric at great prices.

We have been several times! I love that we never see the same stuff twice! Leave your self plenty of time and comfortable shoes!

OMG this place is a find. If you have not been yet, set a date and leave yourself hours. You walk in and come out hours later. So nicely done and some good busy. They even have a diner (it was closed when we were there) and will try it next time. But if you are looking for a rainy day out, this is the place.

Oh my gosh the treasures that are found at The Depot at Gibson Mill. The prices were very reasonable. I got a beautiful chair and a marble end table for $ 40 total. I love finding cheap furniture that I can make my own and this place was definitely a gem for that! The place is set up with individual retailers booths. Each one has a definite style. It took us nearly 6 hours to visit the whole place and I still feel like I missed a lot of stuff. Not a place to casually go browsing, but if you are willing to jump in and spend some time exploring I promise you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic place to find what you didn’t know you needed! For the newbies who visit, you’ll need about 4 hours and a good pair of comfortable shoes. 88,000 square feet is a lot to cover, but it’s worth the time to look.
You’ll find something for just about every taste. I’ve also observed frequent product turn-​over in many of the booths so there are always «new antiques» to see. An additional pleasant surprise was the great selection of upholstery fabrics and an area with antique supplies for those bitten by the creative bug.
Prices are reflective of condition and my hubby and I have always walked out feeling like we got a good and fair deal. For those that frequent the Depot, they have a frequent shopper card not to mention that many vendors have special sales — a word of caution I can attest that the combination of these two things will lead to return trips! If you get a little hungry while on your ‘hunt’ — no problem, T.J.‘s Diner is a great place to eat and resides inside the Mill. I’m not sure where they get their desserts — but I speak from personal experience that their lemon and red-​velvet cakes are to die for…
The staff on hand is very helpful. Several ‘patrol’ the Depot looking for those of us that may have picked up something a little too big to carry — with an offer to take things back to the cashiering area for safe keeping. They are also helpful after your purchase with assistance in loading larger items.
The Depot is by far my favorite antiquing destination.

Antique Mall in a restored Mill!!! This was a lot of fun! Found some cool Military Uniforms and GREAT Antiques!
This place is HUGE! They have a Man Cave for those who wanted to watch Football! No one was in there, I stopped to get the score (the Panthers were winning, What! Really? I will not tell you the outcome in case you recorded it and have not seen it yet) and went back to shopping!
As you might expect Antiquers rent booths so you never know what will be there! It seemed like more Treasure to me! The Mill is a Great Place, if you like old mills, the floors creak with almost every step!

I first realized this place was an antique store earlier this year. Its actually only no more than 15 minutes away from my home and I normally/​mainly go to Sleepy Poet in Charlotte for my vintage needs so it was nice to spot another big antique store in my backyard!
For some history, I normally go to antique store to find vintage clothing, fascinators/​hats, supplies for my crafts, and other knick-​nacks that inspire me. I’m not going for the big ticket items like furniture, like others are looking for.
This place is huuuge. Both times I have gone I didn’t get close to getting to get a good look at every booth! There is a little restaurant inside which is totally needed for a break-​time (I ordered a salad last time I went and it was tasty and refreshing on a hot day!) Like most antique stores there is some junk but I did come out with some nice finds! The only thing was that I didn’t like the layout as much as I do other stores. I found lots of vintage furs which was great — I hardly ever see that much when shopping vintage. Other than the fur finds and this awesome booth that had tons of vintage Star Wars merch and other old school toys I can’t say I’d go out of my way to come here if it was further away. Maybe after shopping here a few more times that’ll change? Maybe, who knows. I’d recommend it to other shoppers but its not particularly my go-​to for what I shop for.

i was visiting from boston, and this place was amazing! i found somany vintage tin toys, wind up toys, and a few battery operated vintage toys
and the people were amazingly nice and the prices were great.

Visited The Depot for the first time today after hearing good things from a friend, and I must admit I was quite pleased. But dear God they need to get a better A/​C system. I realize it’s hot as you-​know-​where outside, but I expect not to sweat off 5lbs INSIDE. But I digress. I had about 2 hours to browse before they closed and figured that would be plenty of time… I was wrong. It looks much smaller than it actually is when you first walk in, so don’t be fooled. An afternoon can easily be spent here.
As far as selection is concerned, it’s right on par with other antique malls of this nature (The Sleepy Poet in Charlotte for instance). Some booths had very few items and others had merchandise crammed in to every quarter-​inch of space (lol — not good for über-​clumsy people like myself!).
I was quite surprised at the pricing at The Depot; they tend to be a little easier on the wallet here. Likely due to lower rents in Concord v/​s «the city.» That alone makes it worth the drive. As one might expect, there are those vendors that seem to think they have something special on their hands & price it accordingly when it’s actually dime store junk. Then there are others that have good stuff and attach surprisingly reasonable prices to it. The latter seemed to be the rule rather than the exception. I walked away with a Wedgewood plate from the 1940’s for only $ 10, and three brown-​and-​cream transfer-​ware plates for only $ 5 each.
I noticed that quite a few vendors/​booths were running sales anywhere from 25% to 50% off. Not sure if that was just for the holiday weekend, or if that’s commonplace.
One nice feature of The Depot is there’s a restaurant attached, T. J’s Diner, which is great, especially if you’re making an afternoon of shopping here with a friend. Didn’t try anything; however their menu online looks nice — nothing fancy, but I doubt anyone’s going to be looking for 5 star fare here. Just a nice, casual, rest-​your-​feet-​and-​have-​a-​bite kinda place. Also nice if you aren’t familiar with Concord & simply followed your GPS here!
I was wondering how often the selection changes and the last reviewer may have answered that. I’ll have to make a few more trips to be certain. Overall I was quite happy with The Depot and will most definitely be back. I love to find unique items for my home, and I love finding them at a bargain even more. The Depot fits that bill perfectly — I have a running list in my head & a phone full of pics for my next visit! :)

This is one of the larger antique stores in the Charlotte and Concord area.
With over 88,000 square feet, it makes it one of the largest in the Carolina’s and is one of our bi-​monthly visits.
It has a great variety of items, but the inventory seems to be the same after you visit a few times. It is worth a trip, but may be the same on your next visit.
They will be able to negotiate some prices if more than $ 30.00 otherwise, you will be paying the price on the tag. Some vendors offer discounts and the signs will be located in each booth if they are on sale.
I have included a few pictures for your enjoyment.
NCFoodGuy