Historical Emporium
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Historical Emporium

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Historical Emporium has a rating of 4.9 stars from 11,099 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Historical Emporium most frequently mention customer service, good quality and reasonable prices. Historical Emporium ranks 1st among Vintage Clothing sites.

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Susan W.
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I've ordered several items from Historical Emporium for an Old West Saloon party we have every year. Each time, the product has been delivered earlier than expected and I've been very impressed with the quality. It's not costume quality clothing, but a very well made product. There was something wrong with the address on the last order I placed and someone contacted me asap. When I emailed back to provide the correct address, someone got back to me within the hour and my order was on its way, again delivered earlier than stated. It's rare to get that great of customer service anymore. I'll continue to use this company for all of our events!

Date of experience: September 26, 2018
Joseph K.
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Amazing
April 24, 2015

Amazing. Not only do you have the right merchandise at reasonable prices, but you really do provide first rate customer service. I have bought a variety of items from you. I recently ordered a vest in the size I would normally wear. When it arrived it was crazy small, though marked the appropriate size. When I called, the customer service person actually went and checked to see if there had been a problem in that lot. She discovered that all the vests of that type were wrongly sized and immediately made it right. I just plain like you folks!

Date of experience: April 24, 2015
Trombone m.
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As always, would like to see a bit lower prices, but have ordered three times and have been satisfied with my orders.
All of my orders have been for vests, (my new go to dress up). The straight bottom seems a bit short, and I am a "short" person.
I get a lot of favorable comments on my "look" at church or when I'm out playing a jazz gig.
Historical Emporium is my go-to vest "store".
I will be back!

Date of experience: June 28, 2019
Wayne M.
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I especially like that I can email a question directly from the product page, asking questions that help me decide about a purchase. Responses are quick and very clarifying. You're the only ones providing that customer service. Nice Job! Great website. Very user friendly and provides multiple views so as to give a better overall sense of how it actually looks. You're the only one's doing that as well. Makes a real difference.

Date of experience: January 10, 2019
Philip L.
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The customer service reps that I had the pleasure of speaking with were very professional and knowledgeable. Had a size issue on one item but it was my mistake. Returned it and ordered the correct size with no problems or issues. I am very satisfied with everything I purchased and will be a repeat customer! Highly recommend buying hard to find items from this company. Their selection of old west clothing and merchandise is excellent at a very fair price!

Date of experience: January 12, 2018
Stacy Z.
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I called the store worried about whether or not I was going to receive everything on time. I forget the guys name, but he could have tried to get me to pay more by saying I should pay for the more expensive shipping. But he reassured me that just standard shipping would be okay. I really appreciated his help. Everything arrived on time. Everything looked exactly like the pictures online. Knickers run a little smaller then the actual size, but they still fit okay... so I didn't send anything back. But next time... I'd probably buy 1 size bigger. Prices are okay for the quality. I'm very satisfied with my purchase!

Date of experience: January 6, 2016
Mike K.
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Hi
March 5, 2020

Hi
First off, now that I have what I want, I'm very happy. Unfortunately it took 3 months and I had to ship back and forth three times at a cost of an extra $100.
Not too happy with the cost, but sometimes that's just the way it goes. I thought maybe I'd receive a extra gift of some kind. I'm not sure what I expected, but I do feel a bit short changed.
Hopefully if I purchase something else, all will go smooth.
This was originally a gift from my daughter. That alone makes the whole process worth it.
The belt and holster fit me and my revolver perfect. I'll get a lot of use and fun out of the rig. The leather and quality of the workmanship is excellent.

Date of experience: March 5, 2020
Lee H.
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I must say that I am quite pleased with the service and quality of merchandise from Historical Emporium. I have found the same items on other sites that had cheaper prices, but found the others didn't have my size or color of the items I needed so wound up buying from you guys. The delivery time has always been excellent. Will definitely shop with you again. Thanks for being such a dependable company.

Date of experience: April 25, 2014
Dan A.
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I ordered one size too large trousers based on sizing. I returned the trousers following the return information and shortly thereafter received an email that they had been received. I expected to wait several weeks, but a few days later I was again notified that the replacements had been sent. Talk about fast service! The replacements fit perfect. I highly recommend them for all of your historical needs.

Date of experience: March 15, 2018
ColoDaist N.
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I purchased a cotton blouse to wear with my long prairie/pioneer skirt. The first one was too large, and it was not available in a smaller size. Customer Service helped me pick out a similar one that fits nicely, and it arrived quickly, while the returned item was still on its way back. Appreciate the help! And the second blouse is perfect, very authentic looking, substantial cotton fabric.

Date of experience: April 7, 2017
Door C.
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I thought the vintage bathing suits were well made, authentic, and fairly priced. I'm an author/illustrator and purchased these for children to wear for my next book which takes place in the early 1900's. I use photographs for the illustrations which I digitally alter to look like drawings so clothing and props are very much a part of my work. I thought the pantaloons were very overpriced as they are just plain fabric with no decoration.
I was very pleased with the service and delivery time. Thank you.

Date of experience: May 20, 2018
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Love the holster
April 11, 2019

Love the holster. Best customer service EVER!
My first belt didn't holt the ammo properly. I told customer service and a new one was shipped the next day. With an apology email.
Phenomenal, and I've already recommended this site to multiple people.

Date of experience: April 11, 2019
Nikki Y.
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Blouse is made of seriously sturdy cotton, ruffles are girly and I doubt they will wilt! Was not described as 'pirate' wear, which would have lessened the surprise at the substantial feel of the item. Nonetheless will fit well with the outfit I'm wearing it with, and am pleased to have bought the first of what I believe will be many items from Historical Emporium

Date of experience: January 24, 2020
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Purchased walking stick
December 11, 2019

Purchased walking stick. Called customer support to inquire about ordering new tips and was told they did not carry them. Tips shop definitely be available because they wear out quickly. Now I have to order from Amazon and hope they will fit.

Date of experience: December 11, 2019
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Historical Emporium Stores have a good variety of products. However, I find the products are if poor design and lacked attention to details, especially in the cuttings of the vests, pants, etc. It appeared that the products started with one set of cutting for a certain size, and all other sizes were either lengthened or shortened without that people come in all sizes. An XXL shorten to L or S would not give you the right proportion and make the products look ridiculous on a person.
The products would have been priced reasonably given proper attention to the details, however, the products that I have received including vests and pants are not worth the money. Services provided by staff are prompt.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Phil P.
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They were able to answer a question I had about suit sizes vs waist sizes that ended in a purchase on my part. I received a very quick response which helped me decide. Wonderful, pleasant people to deal with, thanks again, folks!

Date of experience: January 2, 2015
Tom S.
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I was surprised that these goods were made in China. While I am not ethnocentric about international trade, I think that we need to create more production jobs in America. I will still wear my Homburg hat! Customer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Date of experience: June 5, 2015
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I added to an order and that delayed it
November 6, 2015

I added to an order and that delayed it. When I called in because I didn't see any shipping details this time (I've purchased 2 or 3 times before), they said there was a mistake made in shipping & they would correct it. I only needed the one item for the party, but they shipped the entire order overnight. I am absolutely thrilled with the quality, customer service, speed of shipping, etc. Bravo guys for being a company that still believes in customer service.

Date of experience: November 6, 2015
Jim T.
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I have always had the greatest experience with Historical Emporium. The merchandise offered is great as well as the Customer Service attention to detail. Only down side is that prices keep going up but I'm sure it is just supply and demand.

Date of experience: October 3, 2018
jch S.
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I am very impressed with the quality, workmanship, and the detailing of the outfits we have received. I could literally walk onto a movie set with this ensemble. You could not find an outfit of this quality at a neighborhood Halloween store. I must say, that the shipping was expedient. We received our order at least one week earlier than expected. The Late Victorian dress is truly authentic for the time period. I have been suggesting this site to everyone. Thank you for your excellent work.

Date of experience: October 15, 2015