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Edge of Urge
An eclectic boutique offering unique gifts, quirky goods, and vibrant queer merchandise for every occasion.
4.2
Boutique
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An eclectic boutique offering unique gifts, quirky goods, and vibrant queer merchandise for every occasion.
Edge of Urge is a local boutique in Raleigh known for its eclectic and hipster merchandise, packed with an array of unusual and awesome wares. This store offers a nostalgic shopping experience reminiscent of hidden gem stores from the 90s, featuring items like fish paraphernalia, queer merchandise, and cool gifts. It caters to a diverse clientele, particularly ladies, with a modern flare, and is part of a husband-wife team that adds a personal touch to the vibrant Franklin Street scene. The store provides a unique, funky atmosphere where customers can discover special finds for every occasion.
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Curated selection of unique and stylish footwear for various occasions.
Handpicked jewelry, bags, and quirky accessories like fish-shaped coin purses.
Eclectic gifts, home goods, and queer merchandise perfect for special presents.
Modern, hipster-inspired clothing and apparel with a unique flair.
A nostalgic, in-store shopping adventure with packed inventory and friendly service.
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Overall rating
Bunnie
The best local boutique in town, HANDS-DOWN. If it weren't for my paper-thin wallet I'd be shopping here every week. Eclectic goods of all kinds, for every occasion, not to mention the abundance of queer merchandise! 🌈✨ - Particularly for anyone who enjoys fish paraphernalia, THIS PLACE HAS GOT YOU COVERED. *jiggles my fish-shaped coin purse*
Kirby E Broadnax
3 stars because I do think the items they carry are cute. Not 5 stars because I didn't feel welcomed. At all. When I first walked in, no one said hello to me. This didn't actually stand out until I noticed that the others that came in after me received a hearty greeting. I thought, "okay, I'm short, maybe they didn't see me." But then 2 kids shorter than me walked in alone, and were greeted. So then i started to have some feelings about it. I had an arm full of items I was excited to purchase as gifts, and I ended up putting them all back after none of the employees ever said a word to me. Until, after about an hour of being in the store ~ after I was hovering at the counter for the 3rd time, wondering if *anyone* was going to acknowledge my presence, one of the staff walked by and FINALLY asked if I was finding everything okay. It shouldn't take that long to acknowledge a customer! I contemplated saying something to the staff, but I didn't feel up for it. I felt very disappointed by my experience. I went to the wine shop next door and had a wholly different, very friendly and positive experience, so that helped me feel better about my afternoon galavanting.
Steve Midas
This is located inside of a small strip mall, sandwiched between a couple of eateries. They have a 2-hour parking limit that is enforced, so keep your eyes open. This story definitely has a ton of hipster merchandise directed with a modern flare for the ladies. I say ladies because there is a store for the gentlemen (Unlikely Professionals) right across the street. That is because it's a huband-wife team that owns both the storefronts. The store has inventory packed to the gills, so take your time when looking for something special. The staff is friendly and greeted us when we walked in. Midas 5-stars for the cool eclectic selection of goods.
Scott Crawford
This place is SUPER COOL!!! It's unusual these days in the age of endless online shopping to fund a shop that really takes me back to finding a cool store selling a bunch of unusual and awesome wares in the 90s when you'd just stumble upon a hidden gem of a store. This has that vibe! They had so much stuff it was impossible to take it all in, and I really miss that experience! It's in a funky part of town and adds its own cool flavor to the whole scene and we will definitely be back! Neat gifts, cool sh!+, who could ask for more! Thanks for being something extra in an awesome way!
L R
I purchased a bag that did not fit my intended use and planned to return it only to find that they do not accept returns / process refunds. Your only option is to do an exchange within 10 days of purchase for something else within the store. They have an interesting array of merchandise, but I doubt I'll return to the store.
