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Bill's Trading Post

vintage & antique shop

Berkeley, CAOpen 4 days a week

Its website mentions pottery, stoneware and china, vintage and estate jewelry and sterling and silver plate.

  • Pottery & china
  • Jewelry
  • Silver
  • Western
  • 2943 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
  • (510) 841-1615
  • Wednesday to Saturday 11 am–6 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday and Sunday
Call (510) 841-1615Directions

About Bill's Trading Post

Based at 2943 College Ave in Berkeley, CA, Bill's Trading Post is a vintage & antique shop. By its own account, the shop goes back to 1939.

What it says it carries: pottery, stoneware and china, vintage and estate jewelry, sterling and silver plate and Western and Native American pieces.

Opening hours on record: Wednesday to Saturday 11 am–6 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday and Sunday. Call (510) 841-1615 to confirm hours before a long drive.

Outside Berkeley, the closest stop is Cord & Company (Oakland), 3.2 miles away. For many dealers under one roof, Stuff is 10 miles away.

What it sells and does

  • Pottery & china
  • Jewelry
  • Silver
  • Western
  • ART & POTTERYPottery & china · source page
  • We also offer one of a kind creations, as well as a variety of vintage jewelryJewelry · source page
  • Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear and Feather Pin / PendantSilver · source page
  • Bill’s Trading Post has been a source of authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts, allowing customers to experience the beauty, culture, and heritage of Indigenous artWestern · source page
  • Located in Berkeley, California since 1939 Bill's Trading Post is the oldest business still in existence in the Elmwood DistrictFounded · source page

Based on quotes from its own website (October 2026). Stock changes constantly; ask about specific pieces.

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  • Confirm it's open before a long drive; independent shops change hours with the season.
  • Ask about a piece's history; dealers often know where it came from.
  • A polite "is this your best price?" is normal at most independent shops.

Questions about Bill's Trading Post

Where is Bill's Trading Post?

Bill's Trading Post is at 2943 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705.

Is Bill's Trading Post open on Sundays?

No, it is listed as closed on Sundays. Call (510) 841-1615 to confirm.

What does Bill's Trading Post sell?

Its website mentions pottery, stoneware and china, vintage and estate jewelry, sterling and silver plate and Western and Native American pieces. Stock changes all the time, so ask about specific pieces.

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