18 Inch Doll Oleson's Mercantile Shop Play Set

I am so pleased with this set! It's sturdy, so cute, and so much fun to use. It was packaged very well and arrived in perfect condition. Yes, it is heavy, but I count that as a good thing. :-) It's going to last and be fun for a long, long time. I wish I could add a picture of mine.

I have owned some other Queen's Treasures furniture for years and still enjoy having them in my collection. When this new mercantile display came out for pre-order, it was above my budget ... happily for me, there was a spectacular sale on Leap Year day. It was such a nice surprise because I needed a special pick-me-up during that time, LOL. It recently arrived without damage in a huge box, packed securely and intact. I knew it would be a big item, but had underestimated the weight. It was a bit difficult to slide out of the box without some help. It is beautifully designed and well-thought out, though one thing I wish it had was a carry handle or straps of some kind. It was a bit daunting carrying it up stairs to a spare bedroom. I also wish there were some "mercantile" accessories available to purchase, like the round boxes, cake stands, 'paper' roll, etc. I can hunt around since this 18" doll play scale is relatively easy to find accessories for. I will probably modernize it more and add some decorative wall paper behind the back shelves. Btw, it's a little tricky figuring out how to add the extra furniture pieces back inside in order to close the doors. I've already forgotten how I did it until I open it again! :)

I love this piece so much. It’s a great size with the option of having the walls fully extended or folded in. It also folds neatly and has a buckle clasp to keep it closed for storage. It’s really versatile so it can work for historical or modern-day scenes. My only complaint is that I wish it came with more accessories - not just the blue splatter dishes. Highly recommend!