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Occasionette

4.4 (56 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Sarita M.

This store is a little treasure and I love the indie, local atmosphere. Very fun to just walk around and look at all of the trinkets and cards. You can definitely find a unique gift here (including gifts for yourself ;)...,there is something interesting for everyone of ANY age...and if you're a shopaholic, you might want to brace yourself. This place is filled to the brim (which can be overwhelming for some.) While I do think that there are items here for toddlers because of the store layout (and it is a little cramped, especially when there are a few shoppers) and SEVERAL glass items on display, you may want to be careful in here with your small children and pets. (On the day I went, someone brought in their toddler and I found myself holding my breath the whole time). What I found especially interesting (as a person who couldn't drink for a bit recently) are all the non alcoholic cocktail books and fun 0 proof drinks...you can have something fancy and festive and alcohol free. My experience with staff was neutral: not amazing or bad. Paid street parking in a cute area in general.

Mary-Ann L.

CUTE unique store. It has a little bit of tasteful products and items : from soaps to Jewelry to figurines, resin boards, trivets, dish towels, etc etc etc.

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Suzanne A.

Love this shop! South Philly is the original shop but there are also locations in Collingswood NJ and Chestnut Hill. The staff are soooo helpful and friendly. It's a fun space with displays that make it easy to see the products. There is a whole wall of cards that you won't find in a big box store as well as unique items from local artists, cocktail mixers and other supplies, fun gifts, candy. I always find something to buy!

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I am very sad to write this review because I loved shopping at Occasionette. I stopped in on 11/26 to support a local shop on small business Saturday. I bought earrings & a few other items. I wore the earrings the next day for a few hours and they broke while I was wearing them - the ceramic part must have been cracked so it broke & fell off the hoop while I was wearing them (photo attached). I went in with the earrings, explained they broke and asked what we could do. I initially asked for a replacement pair cause I really loved the earrings! The women working seemed very thrown off by my request & stated that their manager wasn't in so they could text her. They also said they saw another pair of the earrings at a different location, so if they could offer an exchange they were available. After about 10 minutes they told me it was the manager's day off so I could be waiting for an answer for a while, and said I could leave and they would call me later. I received a follow up phone call and email about two hours later (email attached below). They let me know that their policy states they cannot accept any broken items back once they have left the store. The representative I was speaking with said he reached out to the manufacturer and they have never heard of their earrings breaking before. I asked the representative if there was anything they could do - store credit, exchange, etc. He said no, and let me know that as a small business they needed to stay consistent and if they accepted back every broken item it would be a huge loss for them. I let him know that was completely unacceptable, even as a small business who should want to retain their customers. He offered a 10% reimbursement which is honestly insulting since that basically covers the tax of an item. I am very disappointed in a small business not wanting to retain their local customers or work towards some type of resolution. Be wary of any purchases here that could break because you will be completely out of luck.

One of my many Occasionette purchases - an adorable wooden reindeer (so cute that I decided to keep him on my bookshelf year round).
Irene M.

This is hands down my favorite gift shop in Philly! It is such a fun experience coming here, and always feels like a treasure hunt. I have brought many friends here and they always love the shop. There is so much to choose from - candles (sooo many beautiful candles), kitchenware, books, toys, soap/perfume, socks, trinkets, etc. Be careful - you may want to purchase the entire store. The staff are always very friendly and fun to chat with. I love walking over from Queen Village and coming here. Can't wait for my next treasure hunt.

Advertised 'sale' on their website which starts only on the website on Tuesday Oct. 27, not in the store. Because it says so nowhere.

I was happy about this business opening a second shop but I just dropped a ton of money the other night while they are advertising a SALE on their website which the manager claimed on the phone started the second day advertised in-store (the morning after I was there). Apparently the sale starts 'early' on the web, how do we know this, does it say anywhere? They could not have told me when I was there in the store to buy online? Or come back the next day? I was going to do all my holiday shopping here to support local but I feel a bit sour now. They also did not mention their new COVID no returns policy, which I think they should when you check out. Just saying. If you're going to have strict policies about things you should make them transparent not advertise inaccurate and misleading sales.

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They have the best cards, philly gifts, and more!! Cannot recommend them enough for any card or gift needs!!

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This store never fails to impress. They get new stuff all the time. I go here for ALL of my gifts! I also LOVE their card selection!

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I love this store! I would buy everything in here if I could. They have the cutest planters in the spring !

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9 years ago

Such a cute store and great customer service. Beautiful card selection and great finds for your home or gift giving.

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10 years ago

Great place to shop for unique gifts. Friendly owner. Check it out!

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The cutest little shop with wonderful gifts made by local artists. And the staff are lovely!

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There are so many fun things to find and buy, and the card selection is fantastic.

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