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| Frequently Asked Questions |
The F.A.Q. Section is intended to be informational and information can change at any time.
1. What is Good Ju Ju? – Good Ju Ju is a once-a-month antiques and collectibles shopping venue. Good JuJu was voted as Kansas City’s #1
favorite place to shop for antiques, vintage items, retro goods, and cool, funky, unique collectible items according to Pitch Magazine (KC’s Best
Resale Shop – October 2010).
We’ve got awesome treasures from pre 1900 to the 1980’s. So in a nutshell, we have something for everyone. Good JuJu is a “dealer run store”
and made up of more than 20 different antique dealers. It’s not a flea market or an antique mall, but the unique mix of goods makes it even
better than antique malls, swap meets, antique auctions or wherever you like to shop for antiques and collectibles. This brings a great mix of
styles and tastes to the store to create a truly fabulous an antique shopping event.
2. HOURS – We’re only open the First Friday Weekend of each month. Look at your calendar, find the first Friday and you’ve found the
day our antique shopping event begins. So call, text or email your friends NOW and schedule an outing. You’re overdue to spend time with
good friends anyway, right?
Friday - We’re open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and there is usually a line of people waiting to get in on Friday mornings, so get here
early (the bargains are THAT good). Most dealers restock their booth Friday afternoons due to our fantastic customers snatching up vintage
treasures all day. WooHoo!!
Saturday we run full speed from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Again, our antique dealers are restocking their spaces with more awesome treasures so
there’s tons of new stuff to look at.
Sunday we’re sleeping in and open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and you guessed it, more stuff to see that wasn’t here earlier.
3. Address and directions to Good Ju Ju’s world headquarters and event palace are:
1412 W. 12th Street Kansas City, Mo 64101 – Good Ju Ju is conveniently located at the bottom of the historic 12th Street viaduct, in the old
Columbia Burlap building, on the southwest corner of 12th and Liberty. This is about ½ a mile west of downtown KC / Bartle Hall and ½ a mile
north of Kemper Arena (known by locals as the "West Bottoms" area). Look for the bright green door!
Click HERE to find us on Google Maps!
4. Featured Musicians - From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, we usually have live music from a local artist or group to keep the energy flowing.
Check out our “Featured Musician” section to see who’s on tap for the upcoming month. Our guest musicians work for tips so show some love if
you like what you hear.
5. Featured Artists - During our events we highlight a local artist from the KC area. The flavor of our guest artists rotate so you might see a
photographers exhibit one month, a recreated jewelry artist the next and then an embellished clothing artist after that. This is a great opportunity
to buy from some of KC's originals.
6. Do You Deliver? - Sorry, we don’t. But we can work with you to have something picked up later that weekend or the following week after the
sale if you absolutely can’t take it home that day. So call that friend with a truck or SUV, or rent a truck from U-Haul or Home Depot for about
$30. With what you save shopping here, it’s a no brainer that it’s still a bargain. Since we’re only open 1 weekend a month, please do your best
to have your items picked up during our sale weekend.
7. Why buy antiques? – It’s Green Living! Reused, repurposed, remade or whatever you want to call it. Buying antiques keeps things out of
our landfills which is good for the environment, supports local small businesses, and the quality is usually better than you will find from Nebraska
Furniture Mart or any other new furniture store. That’s why people say “They don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Our stuff is better.
8. Do you do appraisals? No – we are not certified Appraisers. We have a general working knowledge of the business, but our interest is
buying and selling — not speculating on what something might be worth. What matters is how it makes you feel.
9. Do you have a specialty? Not really. But antique furniture is very popular, as well as used furniture that has been painted, distressed, or
embellished for a unique look are very popular. There are way too many categories to list, but we especially like the unusual and hard to find
things. It might be mid century furniture, lamps, end tables, book cases, vintage lighting, vintage clothing, industrial tables and fixtures, and much
more. We always have tables, chairs, rugs, dressers, counters, cabinets, architectural, garden and accessories. Categories that you will always
see are country, mission, industrial, Empire, Victorian, painted, deco and many others. We usually have mirrors, frames, glassware, ironstone,
woodenware…if you are looking for something – so are we. What makes our place different is we don’t specialize in one area. With multiple
dealers with their own focus, you there is always something for everyone, especially when looking for a gift for the person who has everything.
10. Tell me about your email list. If you sign up for our email list you'll get about 1 email per month. Our email's are sent to share pictures of
recently acquired merchandise and to notify our customers of upcoming shows and events. We will NOT share, sell, rent, donate, or loan your
email address to anyone else. Period. We get enough junk mail and so do you.
11. What forms of payment do you accept? - We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa and checks with proper ID.
12. Do you have layaway? - Sorry, we don’t. Our store is crammed so full of merchandise that we just don’t have room to store anything.
13. When I'm shopping at Good JuJu, why do vendors keep asking to take my stuff to the front counter? We want our customers to
be comfortable when they shop. In our 150 year old historical building, it can sometimes be overwhelming by how much merchandise our vendors
can bring in. Also by how many customers love to come and shop with us. We want you to have your hands free so you can look at, touch,
inspect and enjoy what you see. We have a hold area behind the checkout for small items and a loading dock for larger treasures. Just tell one
of our vendors your first and last name, and let them know if you already have anything on hold and we'll gladly set your treasures aside with
your name on them until you are ready to check out.
14. Does Good JuJu buy Antiques? Good JuJu, no. Do our dealers? Occasionally. The best way to go about this is to email us, or post it
on our Facebook page. But be realistic about your expectations. Any dealer who is interested in buying your item wants to resell it at a profit,
and still make it a great bargain for our customers. So as much as you love your Granny’s dining room table, no one else can buy your
memories. If you are looking for top dollar for anything, we're probably not your best option.
15. What is your pricing philosophy? We price our merchandise to sell. We are not concerned about what something is “worth” – we are
concerned with what is a fair price. Usually price is based on condition, how hard it is to find, the quality, the functionality and/or what we paid for
it. Along with that is did it require work in repainting, refinishing, rewiring, buying replacement parts (such as mirror glass or lamp shade) hauling,
storing, insuring, and many other factors. The antique business is our passion, and the items in Good Ju Ju are there to sell!
16. Do you sell to dealers? Absolutely. Dealers are some of our best customers. We price our merchandise with dealers in mind.
17. Why doesn't Good JuJu allow discounts? - When you come to our First Friday Weekend antique sale, you’ll see that other antique
dealers shop here for a reason. Good JuJu dealers work very hard shopping to find the best bargains in Kansas City, so they can pay it forward
and pass on a great deal to you. All dealers price their merchandise themselves and try to make a reasonable profit (this is really hard work), but
again, it’s priced so well that many other antique dealers can buy and resell it again. Starting to see a theme here?
18. Where do you get your inventory? From people just like you and referrals! In addition, our dealers travel all over the country to buy.
Years in this business has created a network that we get referrals from on a regular basis. We have worked hard at our reputation for being fair
and honest. Items could be passed down from generations or acquired from other dealers. But no matter where it came from, it’s here now and
waiting for you (or the person right behind you).
19. What is an Antique? - You might get a different definition from different people, but to us an Antique is something of value that has age. An
Antique could be handmade, homemade, made by a machine or made by a master craftsman. Antiques could have been made simply or with lots
of ornate details. It may be something that was made for the home, work or factory. It may have been altered over the years and had many
different purposes. There is a lot of flexibility in this definition and the definition leaves it open to a lot of interpretation – that’s why you never
know what you are going to find at Good JuJu.
20. Is this an antique mall? - Not really, this is a vendor run business that is owned by someone with a love for anything that can generate a
feeling inside you when you see something you love. Our dealers own the inventory in their “footprint”, or space.
21. Can I buy an item over the phone or through email? - It depends. Many times customers call saying “I wish I would have bought “X”
when I was there”. If the item you want is still available, we’ll be glad to take a credit card over the phone and run the transaction through and
then hold the item for you. But that’s a BIG if. With the sheer number of people coming to our sale, it’s a gamble to wait. The best time to buy an
antique is when you SEE it. However, we'll do our best to help you out, but we’re only on the premises during the show.
22. What is your return policy? - Please remember that we sell antiques, collectibles and related merchandise that have a history and were
“previously loved”. We welcome you to inspect the merchandise and we will share our knowledge, but unfortunately because of the unique
nature of the items we carry returns are not accepted. Everything is sold “AS IS” and all sales are final without any guarantees unless the final
receipt indicates differently.
23. Do you sell on eBay? - No. This is an event only antique store.
24. How can I get a reminder about upcoming shows? Join our email list to get reminders, sneak peeks and much more. You can also like
our Facebook page where we have more frequent updates and you can join the conversation with others share your passion
25. Do you advertise? Our advertising is very minimal. This is by design. Many of our customers are repeat customers or referrals. We are
always looking for avenues to reach potential new customers. By keeping our advertising costs low, we can operate on a lower mark up and keep
our prices reasonable.
26. How long has Good JuJu been in business? Good JuJu started in 2007.
27. Do you decorate private homes or offices? It is always gratifying to see what good homes our antiques go into, but we have never
accepted an offer to decorate for a client. However, feel free to ask any of our incredibly creative dealers for ideas on "alternative uses" for any
particular item. They've got imaginations like no other.
28. Do you offer consignment? No. Due to the limited amount of space we have we just aren't set up for consignment.
29. Do you have a hold policy? Sorry, but no. Due to the sheer volume of customers and the rapid turnover of our inventory, you need to
come prepared with measurements of any area you are trying to find a piece for and be ready to take advantage of our affordable antiques.
30. How can I become a dealer at Good JuJu? We’d be thrilled to consider any serious dealer who has a steady supply of inventory, and
are willing to work during our events. This is a vendor run business so all dealers work hard to make it what it is. We’ve got a waiting list for
dealers who want to join our team and have almost since we began. Please contact us via email if you’d like more details and we’ll be glad to
send them to you.
If you have other questions you can Email Us or call 816-421-1930 and leave a message.
1. What is Good Ju Ju? – Good Ju Ju is a once-a-month antiques and collectibles shopping venue. Good JuJu was voted as Kansas City’s #1
favorite place to shop for antiques, vintage items, retro goods, and cool, funky, unique collectible items according to Pitch Magazine (KC’s Best
Resale Shop – October 2010).
We’ve got awesome treasures from pre 1900 to the 1980’s. So in a nutshell, we have something for everyone. Good JuJu is a “dealer run store”
and made up of more than 20 different antique dealers. It’s not a flea market or an antique mall, but the unique mix of goods makes it even
better than antique malls, swap meets, antique auctions or wherever you like to shop for antiques and collectibles. This brings a great mix of
styles and tastes to the store to create a truly fabulous an antique shopping event.
2. HOURS – We’re only open the First Friday Weekend of each month. Look at your calendar, find the first Friday and you’ve found the
day our antique shopping event begins. So call, text or email your friends NOW and schedule an outing. You’re overdue to spend time with
good friends anyway, right?
Friday - We’re open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and there is usually a line of people waiting to get in on Friday mornings, so get here
early (the bargains are THAT good). Most dealers restock their booth Friday afternoons due to our fantastic customers snatching up vintage
treasures all day. WooHoo!!
Saturday we run full speed from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Again, our antique dealers are restocking their spaces with more awesome treasures so
there’s tons of new stuff to look at.
Sunday we’re sleeping in and open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and you guessed it, more stuff to see that wasn’t here earlier.
3. Address and directions to Good Ju Ju’s world headquarters and event palace are:
1412 W. 12th Street Kansas City, Mo 64101 – Good Ju Ju is conveniently located at the bottom of the historic 12th Street viaduct, in the old
Columbia Burlap building, on the southwest corner of 12th and Liberty. This is about ½ a mile west of downtown KC / Bartle Hall and ½ a mile
north of Kemper Arena (known by locals as the "West Bottoms" area). Look for the bright green door!
Click HERE to find us on Google Maps!
4. Featured Musicians - From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, we usually have live music from a local artist or group to keep the energy flowing.
Check out our “Featured Musician” section to see who’s on tap for the upcoming month. Our guest musicians work for tips so show some love if
you like what you hear.
5. Featured Artists - During our events we highlight a local artist from the KC area. The flavor of our guest artists rotate so you might see a
photographers exhibit one month, a recreated jewelry artist the next and then an embellished clothing artist after that. This is a great opportunity
to buy from some of KC's originals.
6. Do You Deliver? - Sorry, we don’t. But we can work with you to have something picked up later that weekend or the following week after the
sale if you absolutely can’t take it home that day. So call that friend with a truck or SUV, or rent a truck from U-Haul or Home Depot for about
$30. With what you save shopping here, it’s a no brainer that it’s still a bargain. Since we’re only open 1 weekend a month, please do your best
to have your items picked up during our sale weekend.
7. Why buy antiques? – It’s Green Living! Reused, repurposed, remade or whatever you want to call it. Buying antiques keeps things out of
our landfills which is good for the environment, supports local small businesses, and the quality is usually better than you will find from Nebraska
Furniture Mart or any other new furniture store. That’s why people say “They don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Our stuff is better.
8. Do you do appraisals? No – we are not certified Appraisers. We have a general working knowledge of the business, but our interest is
buying and selling — not speculating on what something might be worth. What matters is how it makes you feel.
9. Do you have a specialty? Not really. But antique furniture is very popular, as well as used furniture that has been painted, distressed, or
embellished for a unique look are very popular. There are way too many categories to list, but we especially like the unusual and hard to find
things. It might be mid century furniture, lamps, end tables, book cases, vintage lighting, vintage clothing, industrial tables and fixtures, and much
more. We always have tables, chairs, rugs, dressers, counters, cabinets, architectural, garden and accessories. Categories that you will always
see are country, mission, industrial, Empire, Victorian, painted, deco and many others. We usually have mirrors, frames, glassware, ironstone,
woodenware…if you are looking for something – so are we. What makes our place different is we don’t specialize in one area. With multiple
dealers with their own focus, you there is always something for everyone, especially when looking for a gift for the person who has everything.
10. Tell me about your email list. If you sign up for our email list you'll get about 1 email per month. Our email's are sent to share pictures of
recently acquired merchandise and to notify our customers of upcoming shows and events. We will NOT share, sell, rent, donate, or loan your
email address to anyone else. Period. We get enough junk mail and so do you.
11. What forms of payment do you accept? - We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa and checks with proper ID.
12. Do you have layaway? - Sorry, we don’t. Our store is crammed so full of merchandise that we just don’t have room to store anything.
13. When I'm shopping at Good JuJu, why do vendors keep asking to take my stuff to the front counter? We want our customers to
be comfortable when they shop. In our 150 year old historical building, it can sometimes be overwhelming by how much merchandise our vendors
can bring in. Also by how many customers love to come and shop with us. We want you to have your hands free so you can look at, touch,
inspect and enjoy what you see. We have a hold area behind the checkout for small items and a loading dock for larger treasures. Just tell one
of our vendors your first and last name, and let them know if you already have anything on hold and we'll gladly set your treasures aside with
your name on them until you are ready to check out.
14. Does Good JuJu buy Antiques? Good JuJu, no. Do our dealers? Occasionally. The best way to go about this is to email us, or post it
on our Facebook page. But be realistic about your expectations. Any dealer who is interested in buying your item wants to resell it at a profit,
and still make it a great bargain for our customers. So as much as you love your Granny’s dining room table, no one else can buy your
memories. If you are looking for top dollar for anything, we're probably not your best option.
15. What is your pricing philosophy? We price our merchandise to sell. We are not concerned about what something is “worth” – we are
concerned with what is a fair price. Usually price is based on condition, how hard it is to find, the quality, the functionality and/or what we paid for
it. Along with that is did it require work in repainting, refinishing, rewiring, buying replacement parts (such as mirror glass or lamp shade) hauling,
storing, insuring, and many other factors. The antique business is our passion, and the items in Good Ju Ju are there to sell!
16. Do you sell to dealers? Absolutely. Dealers are some of our best customers. We price our merchandise with dealers in mind.
17. Why doesn't Good JuJu allow discounts? - When you come to our First Friday Weekend antique sale, you’ll see that other antique
dealers shop here for a reason. Good JuJu dealers work very hard shopping to find the best bargains in Kansas City, so they can pay it forward
and pass on a great deal to you. All dealers price their merchandise themselves and try to make a reasonable profit (this is really hard work), but
again, it’s priced so well that many other antique dealers can buy and resell it again. Starting to see a theme here?
18. Where do you get your inventory? From people just like you and referrals! In addition, our dealers travel all over the country to buy.
Years in this business has created a network that we get referrals from on a regular basis. We have worked hard at our reputation for being fair
and honest. Items could be passed down from generations or acquired from other dealers. But no matter where it came from, it’s here now and
waiting for you (or the person right behind you).
19. What is an Antique? - You might get a different definition from different people, but to us an Antique is something of value that has age. An
Antique could be handmade, homemade, made by a machine or made by a master craftsman. Antiques could have been made simply or with lots
of ornate details. It may be something that was made for the home, work or factory. It may have been altered over the years and had many
different purposes. There is a lot of flexibility in this definition and the definition leaves it open to a lot of interpretation – that’s why you never
know what you are going to find at Good JuJu.
20. Is this an antique mall? - Not really, this is a vendor run business that is owned by someone with a love for anything that can generate a
feeling inside you when you see something you love. Our dealers own the inventory in their “footprint”, or space.
21. Can I buy an item over the phone or through email? - It depends. Many times customers call saying “I wish I would have bought “X”
when I was there”. If the item you want is still available, we’ll be glad to take a credit card over the phone and run the transaction through and
then hold the item for you. But that’s a BIG if. With the sheer number of people coming to our sale, it’s a gamble to wait. The best time to buy an
antique is when you SEE it. However, we'll do our best to help you out, but we’re only on the premises during the show.
22. What is your return policy? - Please remember that we sell antiques, collectibles and related merchandise that have a history and were
“previously loved”. We welcome you to inspect the merchandise and we will share our knowledge, but unfortunately because of the unique
nature of the items we carry returns are not accepted. Everything is sold “AS IS” and all sales are final without any guarantees unless the final
receipt indicates differently.
23. Do you sell on eBay? - No. This is an event only antique store.
24. How can I get a reminder about upcoming shows? Join our email list to get reminders, sneak peeks and much more. You can also like
our Facebook page where we have more frequent updates and you can join the conversation with others share your passion
25. Do you advertise? Our advertising is very minimal. This is by design. Many of our customers are repeat customers or referrals. We are
always looking for avenues to reach potential new customers. By keeping our advertising costs low, we can operate on a lower mark up and keep
our prices reasonable.
26. How long has Good JuJu been in business? Good JuJu started in 2007.
27. Do you decorate private homes or offices? It is always gratifying to see what good homes our antiques go into, but we have never
accepted an offer to decorate for a client. However, feel free to ask any of our incredibly creative dealers for ideas on "alternative uses" for any
particular item. They've got imaginations like no other.
28. Do you offer consignment? No. Due to the limited amount of space we have we just aren't set up for consignment.
29. Do you have a hold policy? Sorry, but no. Due to the sheer volume of customers and the rapid turnover of our inventory, you need to
come prepared with measurements of any area you are trying to find a piece for and be ready to take advantage of our affordable antiques.
30. How can I become a dealer at Good JuJu? We’d be thrilled to consider any serious dealer who has a steady supply of inventory, and
are willing to work during our events. This is a vendor run business so all dealers work hard to make it what it is. We’ve got a waiting list for
dealers who want to join our team and have almost since we began. Please contact us via email if you’d like more details and we’ll be glad to
send them to you.
If you have other questions you can Email Us or call 816-421-1930 and leave a message.
| Shopping is FUN again! 1412 w. 12th st KC Mo. 64101 816-421-1930 |
| Voted Kansas City's Best Antique Shop (best resale shop) by Pitch Magazine! (Oct 2010) |