This place is smaller than we expected, but the bigger issue was the prices. I came in with my kids, and they each wanted to buy a cheap looking plastic quill pen and a chocolate frog. There were no prices on anything, so I asked before purchasing the pens, and I think my jaw literally dropped when he said $20 for a pen. He tried to say they were high quality pens, but I googled and found the same ones on Amazon in bulk for $1.25 each. The chocolate frogs were $10 each! I have bought them elsewhere for $4-$5 a piece. We left empty handed, and my kids were slightly disappointed, but even they seemed to understand it was a ripoff. Itās a scam to charge $60 for a few items that mightāve been $10-$14 at any other store. For a store that caters to kids, I think thatās kind of shameful. At least put the...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI was just walking down Newbury Street, minding my own business, when my nerd senses alerted me to a bunch of Harry Potter flags waving about in the breeze. The best surprise of my life. This is the next best thing to going to the giftshops in Harry Potter world all the way in Florida. This is truly a little magical hole in the wall for Harry Potter fans. There's little Harry Potter candies, butter beer (butterscotch beer), jewelry, puzzles, hats, socks, scarves, notebooks, Harry Potter books, posters, pins, stickers, decorations, plushie Hedwig. Every nook and cranny is filled with the joys of the wizarding world. The only downfall is it's not big enough, I don't think any Harry Potter store will be big enough for me though š . The employee says they accept muggle money which...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreTucked away in the bustling charm of Back Bay, this enchanting little shop instantly transports you straight into Diagon Alley. Cozy and packed with wizarding wondersāfrom wands and house scarves to quirky puzzles and Hogwarts memorabiliaāitās every Potterheadās dream. The owner is delightfully friendly, always eager to chat about spells, share insider tips, or even gift you a golden ātrain ticketā to Hogwarts. šŖ
It may be tiny, but packed within its walls is genuine charm, authentic licensed goodies, and that intangible spark of magic. A must-visit, even if just to spark a smile and leave with something...
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