Ben Franklin — Local services in Nags Head

The prices are very affordable, however, you have to really be careful what you purchase. I bought two light weight dresses and a couple shirts. I washed everything I bought before I wore it, and the color still transferred onto my other clothes and Fossil purse. I can't get the salmon color off of the purse, a white tank top I had on underneath one of the dresses was ruined from the ink running and my white capris took a lot of work to get the color out. I would NEVER purchase clothes from here again! I did also purchase a couple of hats, two pairs of sandals and a tote bag and I had no issues with those items. I'm guessing they are selling very cheaply made clothing. I say that because the problem did not occur with just one item, so it seems that whoever their clothing supplier is, does not produce...

My favorite place to shop on the OBX. Has everything you need and at the best prices around. Souvenirs, wind chimes, sunscreen, sunglasses, flip flops, beach bags, umbrellas, towels, bathing suits and wraps, t-shirts and shorts, jewelry, floats, if you can't find it here you didn't look hard enough. Bought some really comfy pants that are lightweight and flowing. I love them. Always stop there and get gifts for the people that couldn't make it out on our vacation with us. Best place for souvenirs. I always buy myself a really cool wind chime...

They are killing hermit crabs like all these beach stores. The shells contain toxic paints, the sponges grow bacteria and aren't necessary, the premade crab food contains ingredients that are toxic to the crabs, they do not provide fresh and saltwater dishes, they recommend substrate that is damaging to the crabs and doesn't allow molting, the crabs are majorly overcrowded, and the mesh cages do not maintain proper humidity and slowly suffocate the crabs. I have no support for a store that advocates...