The Cotton Gin — Local services in Duck

I went in to purchase pandora charms and the cashier was unpleasant, sadly. I bothered her, apparently, by asking to even see the charms. Then I was told to not even turn over the charms to look at the back. Then I was told not to dangle one that had several charms on one. My friend was told she had to wait to Then look at earrings. Another customer was Then told she'd have to 'wait a while' to be told the price of a dress (which was very nicely asked. Then at checkout, something was rung up at a different price and she said aloud 'well, she didn't see that price so im going to put in the price she saw.' It just makes me so sad when we went in so nice and so excited to add to the collection to be treated poorly. I have NEVER left a poor review (I don't believe in that) but this was just a terrible le experience...

I want to start by saying I am not necessarily a “ woke person”’ but I am from NY - whose standards are apparently higher for decency. The name of this store is deeply offensive and outdated. Calling a shop The Cotton Gin ignores the painful history tied to slavery, racism, and exploitation in the South. While it may be meant as ‘quirky’ or ‘historic,’ the reality is that enslaved people suffered and died in the cotton economy. In 2025, it’s unacceptable to use a name that glorifies or trivializes that past. This would never fly in NY and you’ll should be ashamed of your selves. I will never step foot in there even though we...

I have been a customer for years although generally visit the Nags Head store. When i walked into the store in Duck i was met by a very rude cashier who couldn’t bother to greet me other than to yell at me as soon as i opened the door to the store, "we close in 7 minutes!" and not in a nice way. I will admit I had no idea the store closed so early (6 PM) especially during beach season, however this could have been accomplished a bit more politely or even...