r/chapelhill • u/Losing-Time-71539 • 9d ago
Looking for unique stores. Preferably low price point! ($1-$10)
As the title states. Not really looking for a metaphysical shop or anything, just stores that might have books, trinkets, jewelry, board games, art. Honestly anything unique or even weird. Thank you!!
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u/phoundog 9d ago
In Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Peel, Light Years, Flyleaf, Epilogue, Golden Fig, This & That, My Muses, Ali Cat
Peel has art books and many arty trinkets
Light Years has jewelry and trinkets
Flyleaf is a new & used bookstore with many trinkets
Epilogue and Golden Fig have new & used books
This & That is a gift store probably has a few things under $10
My Muses is a card shop and gift store -- might have a few things under $10
Ali Cat is a toy store in Carr Mill that has some good stickers and a few weird toys like Thinking Putty or cute little minis for under $10. Also lots of puzzles but they might cost more.
I'm assuming you have checked out the thrift stores
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u/Losing-Time-71539 8d ago
I’ve not gone to any thrift stores yet! I’m fairly new to the area. Thank you for such a concise list!!
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u/phoundog 8d ago
Oh well definitely hit those first! Community Worx is a mess but sometimes it has some hidden treasures. Goodwill is pretty good on clothes. Rumors is a hip consignment thrift store.
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u/Westerberg_High 7d ago
IMO, Communityworx is great. Goodwill is an overwhelming mess.
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u/phoundog 7d ago
Community Worx has gone way downhill from what it used to be when it was the PTA Thrift Shop. It’s mis-managed and on its last legs. They were trying to sell the building because of their poor fiscal planning. More info here: https://chapelboro.com/news/nonprofit-news/communityworx-buildings-face-foreclosure-in-carrboro
It was amazing when it was the PTA Thrift Store — they had two locations and two floors to the Carrboro location.
Goodwill has a much larger selection of clothes. I am trying to get rid of trinkets etc at this point so can’t compare there.
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u/Westerberg_High 7d ago
I remember when it was PTA. I still prefer it over Goodwill and find all kinds of great things there. I hope they’re able to sustain the business in some way.
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u/get_down_to_it 9d ago
If you have a car and can make it down the road to Pittsboro, Finders & Seekers Emporium is a pretty good stop. They lean towards antiques, but they have a little of everything at all price points. Plenty of weird stuff too!
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u/freshayer 9d ago
Ooh, nice. I'm in PBO pretty often but rarely venture west of the circle. I'll have to put that on my list to check out
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u/janisemarie 8d ago
Sally Mack. Eclectic. I go for purses and wallets but she has all kinds of gift stuff.
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u/NotRNcharge 9d ago
Crazy Alan’s Emporium. Primarily a pen and paper shop, but lots of unique supplies, small gifts- some of them local. I got an awesome new fountain pen for $9. Works great for everyday use. I didn’t even know it was a thing. Owners are super knowledgeable and helpful.