Ugly Duckling
Handicraft
Furniture store
About
Nestled in the charming town of Clarens, the "Ugly Duckling" is a delightful treasure trove that invites you to lose track of time. With an enchanting array of dream catchers, wall decor, chimes, and unique bags, this shop radiates positive vibes that make it a favorite among visitors. The eclectic mix of curios and quirky finds adds to the artistic flair of the area. Shoppers are greeted with warm smiles from friendly staff who create an inviting atmosphere for browsing.Why you should go
- Explore a lovely mix of curios and random goodies
- Enjoy browsing through artistic novelties in Clarens
- Find unique items like dream catchers, chimes, bags with great vibes
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Had a wonderful experience. Our item got delivered ahead of schedule in perfect condition. Thank you!
The lady and man working at this store are rude and unhelpful. I got stared at and when I greeted the lady she didn't greet back and walked on. Such strange behaviour. My husband and I walked out of this store so quickly. I did'nt expect this from a store selling overpriced cheaply made stuff. This store just gave us bad vibes from the moment we entered.
My son was very excited about a toy bat with a ball attached to it with an elastic. We bought it from your store and 3 hours later, while my son played with it, the elastic gave up and the ball fell off. The product was so inferior. We took it back the next morning and the man there was absolutely rude. He insisted that if we didn't have a receipt we couldn't get a refund. I told him that we didn't expect to have to return our purchase the next day but he didn't want to listen and was quite aggressive. The lady was of no help at all and was just an unpleasan. We just walked out because I didn't need to expose my children to that pathetic, unethical and rude behavior. Would never walk into your shop again.
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Phone
+27 58 256 1839Hours
SuSunday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
MoMonday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
TuTuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
WeWednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
ThThursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
FrFriday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SaSaturday: 8:30AM–5PM
281 Market St, Clarens, 9707, South Africa
Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
MoMonday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
TuTuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
WeWednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
ThThursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
FrFriday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SaSaturday: 8:30AM–5PM
Know before you go
- Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds
- Double-check opening hours on social media or call ahead due to potential discrepancies
- If returning an item, ensure you have a receipt for smoother transactions
Reviews
The Ugly Duckling curio shop has received mixed reviews, with some customers describing encounters with rude and unhelpful staff members, while others have had positive experiences. Complaints include instances of aggressive behavior from employees, poor product quality leading to returns, and discrepancies in opening hours. On the other hand, visitors have praised the shop for its unique mix of curios and novelty items, friendly greetings from staff members, and a wide selection of products like dream catchers and wall decor that create a great vibe.Review score
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Had a wonderful experience. Our item got delivered ahead of schedule in perfect condition. Thank you!
The lady and man working at this store are rude and unhelpful. I got stared at and when I greeted the lady she didn't greet back and walked on. Such strange behaviour. My husband and I walked out of this store so quickly. I did'nt expect this from a store selling overpriced cheaply made stuff. This store just gave us bad vibes from the moment we entered.
My son was very excited about a toy bat with a ball attached to it with an elastic. We bought it from your store and 3 hours later, while my son played with it, the elastic gave up and the ball fell off. The product was so inferior. We took it back the next morning and the man there was absolutely rude. He insisted that if we didn't have a receipt we couldn't get a refund. I told him that we didn't expect to have to return our purchase the next day but he didn't want to listen and was quite aggressive. The lady was of no help at all and was just an unpleasan. We just walked out because I didn't need to expose my children to that pathetic, unethical and rude behavior. Would never walk into your shop again.
We had the worst experience ever at the Ugly Duckling!
The lady working behind the till was extremely rude and unhelpful. The security guard basically stared me out of my clothes (and kept on doing so after I had asked him to stop) and when I had asked her nicely to tell him to stop looking at me she just surged her shoulders and rolled her eyes at me.
If I could I would give this place a 0/10 !
Lovely mix of curios and random goodies. Adds nicely to the artistic scene of Clarens. Enjoyed browsing and picked up a few novelty items.
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Phone
+27 58 256 1839Hours
SuSunday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
MoMonday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
TuTuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
WeWednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
ThThursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
FrFriday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SaSaturday: 8:30AM–5PM
281 Market St, Clarens, 9707, South Africa
Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
MoMonday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
TuTuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
WeWednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
ThThursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
FrFriday: 8:30AM–4:30PM
SaSaturday: 8:30AM–5PM
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