The Buckboard Celebrates First Year Under New Ownership

The Buckboard is one of those antique stores that people are surprised to discover. For 10 years it has been tucked away in the West Gate Plaza behind Furr's Cafeteria.

"Yes, we're hard to locate, but antique collectors are a persistent bunch. They keep trying until they find us," says new owner Rick Sandoval.

Rick took over the store last July when the previous owner retired. The Buckboard's dealers then pitched in to clean and paint the store.

"Our dealers are great! Most of them have been with the store for over five years. They've put a lot of time and effort into getting the store back on it's feet. Without them, the Buckboard wouldn't be here," says Rick.

The Buckboard has only 16 dealers, but there is an amazing variety of merchandise. Old toys, advertising collectibles, Roseville, Coors and southwest items are only a sampling of the fun things to be found in the store. There is also more pieces of fine furniture being featured than before. New merchandise arrives almost daily and customers are encouraged to stop by often.

The Buckboard is located at 3265 S. Wadsworth, two blocks north of Hampden on the west side next to the Colorado Driver's Test Station. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call (303) 986-0221.

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