I had been wanting to drive to Columbus to visit this mall since I first discovered it on WisTravel. Especially after reading the two great reviews! What a disappointment. Perhaps it has gone downhill since 2005 when the first reviews were written? I found nothing but a bunch of old glassware and dishes. After driving almost two hours to get there, the only saving grace was that it was within a 15 minute drive to get to the Waterloo Antique Mall - which continues to be one of my favorites and well worth the drive. I found the Columbus Mall to be no better than (perhaps not even as nice as) a neighborhood garage sale where everyone goes through their cupboards to eliminate unused dishes. Plus is smells very musty and is totally devoid of any charm.
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