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Original Illusions Antiques
4422 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, United States
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Original Illusions Antiques

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Ke
Review №1

Youll feel very claustrophobic as you walk around and definitely overwhelming but youll want to go back because there is just SO much, and not your average selection. A huge amount of Eastern peices!

Tr
Review №2

Was “shadowed” I’m talking literally on my heels around each floor of this carpet store filled with the illusions of antiques. Save yourself the trip if you don’t want to be insulted by the prices and NOT socially distanced

Lo
Review №3

Lots and lots of stuff to look at. Its very crowded and reminds me of the old time antique shops I used to go to with my dad. But I like that. Two older men were helpful and very sweet. Im a bigger gal so you need to be very careful in stores like this. If you like to hunt for tchotchkes or antiques then this is your place.

Em
Review №4

A little cramped, quite overpriced, and yes, other reviews are accurate regarding being very closely supervised while you shop.

Pe
Review №5

Lots of interesting pieces and items, but way too overpriced. Did not enjoy being followed everywhere.

Sq
Review №6

I wish I had read the reviews before I went. I honestly don’t think the owners want to sell anything. They hoard it all and like to look at it. Nothing had prices, those that did were faded off because they had been sitting so long. Had to ask what everything cost and it was $$$$ waaaay overpriced. I bought a paint by numbers for $39 the other day and the same one he told me was over $100. Nope. Followed and stared at me the entire time and if I moved something he would move it right back after I walked away. They don’t want to sell. They just name their price and it’s borderline amusing! It’s a fire hazard to say the least, don’t bother if you weigh more than 150 pounds, you won’t be able to walk the isles without knocking things over. Please save yourself the trip, it was a total waste of my time.

Av
Review №7

Wow, so much stuff! Hard to see it all

Co
Review №8

Dont even bother!

Ad
Review №9

Followed the entire time in an already cramped store. Could barely walk in the small areas that were clear never mind 1-3 people watching me 24/7. I wouldve rather been pat down after shopping then be followed like that! Looked at everything, wanted to buy a few items but the crazy prices kept me from doing that. Im talking stupid expensive. Spent a long time looking at books, found many I wanted and I was told the guy that owned them would be there any minute. He never came, the other owners checked to see if they had a price on them. They didnt. I couldnt get any after looking for so long. Id never go back. One star because they had a/c.

mi
Review №10

Great stuff!

Ro
Review №11

Do not go to this shop! Yes, the guy follows you every place you go! He has his hands in his pants doing only who knows what. The prices are 5 or more times higher than other stores. Items are dirty and dusty as they have been there so long. We could not wait to leave. We left totally creeped out. Do not even be tempted to go here unless you want to experience a zombie like person following you!

To
Review №12

Great Vintage and Collectibles, Antiques and Art. Large selection of African and Asian Art. Also a large selection of Musical instruments and COINS.

Jo
Review №13

Good place to do antique shopping good customer service

Ka
Review №14

This shop contains tons of ceramics, wooden pieces, vintage wall artwork, Asian and African items, as well as a large selection of used wind instruments, everything from Bassoon to bugle. Rating 2 stars because I found the hovering of the shop attendant to be quite irksome, and was not a fan of the prices.

Ja
Review №15

Difficult to find inside a rug shop. Yes, expect to be followed.

Ja
Review №16

Amazing antique collection

Ja
Review №17

Horrible

aa
Review №18

Good

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3.3 Rating
  • Address:4422 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • Phone:+1 919-493-4650
Categories
  • Antique store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
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  • Quick visit:Yes
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