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February 2024 by T. Leiph
The owner is very rude and grumpy. Told us to go to Walmart because we didn’t want to pay $75 for a broken toy. I asked how much the smaller toy was that was the same except not broken and he said it’s not less money because it’s smaller. I said I’m not saying that! I just want to know your price! I’d rather pay $100 for a non broken toy than $75 for a broken toy. He said go to Walmart. We walked out the door. Too bad for him I had my whole tax return in cash in my purse ready to spend.
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December 2023 by Rebecca Halas
I found Murphys curiosty shop last month and have been back every Saturday since then! I almost didn't go in because some of the reviews made the place out to be a little shop of horrors.I'd like to set the record straight! The shop is interesting even before you enter, starting from the window.If you think Goodwill is cool and organized common sense will tell you, I am not in Goodwill. I am overwhelmed. If you walk in and it looks dirty or crowded, you should think this is not appropriate for young children.I believe this is a fantastic shop for finding unique merchandise. Things have changed,and not in a good way. It's very rare to find anything antique, vintage,one of a kind anymore. I feel lucky to have found such a collection. As for Ricky, I find him very kind and very dedicated to his store. I say his store because it's his vision. In short this is not a free for all. I respect the store and Ricky. If you like the thrill of the hunt and finding things that are disappearing rapidly, go and enjoy! Work with Ricky and you'll see he is reasonable and fair. He's available for apointments and his number is available. If you have something neat to trade it might work out that you can trade towards your purchase. This depends on quality of merchandise and how much merchandise is needed. I think those who had problems shopping herehave every right to share their experiance.On the other hand consider the 5 star reviews. You'll be hapy you did!
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July 2023 by Savannah Gonsales
Literally it's just a hoarders house. I think the only way that this person was able to keep their the stuff close was by opening a "store" and trying to pawn it off as a "curiosity shop".
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May 2023 by Jami Todd
I own 2 1886 lithographs from Paris of Cupids that were my favorite pictures. After buying two frames from Ricky the owner he offered to reframe them. Now he refuses to return them. What???? He's corrupt.
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May 2023 by Trey Turner
Great place to get tetanus by all the junk strewn everywhere while being repeatedly scolded by a grumpy old man.
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July 2022 by Shannon Wilson
Unprofessional as it get!
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January 2022 by Sarah M.
This place is a lawsuit waiting to happen. No where to walk, s*** is all over the floor, also if there's a fire. Well, you're screwed. I've driven by this place a few times, and it's always closed, but sign says, "open." Today, was finally my lucky day. This place was actually open! I was a little overwhelmed walking into this place, because they're so much junk to look at. I see this cool poster on the floor, and I'm pretty aware of the artwork, I ask the owner about the price. He replies, "$2,400." I'm laughing in my head at this point, to which I reply "that's really cool." He freaks out, and tries to correct me on my verbage. To which I think, "yeah, okay you old mentally ill kook." Everything I was interested in, the owner tells me it's $500 or that's over $100. Clearly, this guy is a hoarder, and doesn't wanna sell anything. So, he'll say the some ridiculous price when he knows it's worth $20. I found everything that he was showing me online for waaaay cheaper than what he was asking for. Not sure what the owner is smoking, but yeah. Also, thinking about calling the tv show "Hoarders Buried Alive" to help him make some room in his shop haha.
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September 2021 by Judy Marolf Perez
Sweet bookstore with lots of good local info. Owners are kind & helpful. There is even a "littles" play area so you can browse.
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March 2021 by Tin Tin
This place has a plethora of amazing vintage things! Do come knowing what you are looking for though, as there are a LOT of things in this store. The owner is very interesting and nice, I got a vintage max factor lipstick case from 1958 and I love it!
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November 2020 by Valeria R.
To quote my daughter after our one and only visit to Murphy's Curiosity Shop: "The most curious thing is how it manages to stay in business." I couldn't summon anything nearly as witty as that. I was too preoccupied with replaying how I'd just allowed myself to be had by someone who is either delusional or an unrepentant liar. Hard words, I know, but my words would have been MUCH harder had I not waited a few weeks to calm down before writing this review. I can't describe how angry I felt as I drove away after having paid over $120 for about $60 worth of merchandise. I went in with (1) high hopes of finding treasures in the clutter (I love cluttered stores), and (2) the intent to support a small business. I should have known that I was in trouble when every item I sent up to be held at the register was hinted at as being priceless. Just a few examples: Well-worn leather belt with cracked and peeling color but in serviceable shape otherwise? It had retailed for well over $100! Cheap, lightweight commemorative metal cup with chipped finish that we only wanted for the kitsch factor? He'd JUST put it out and would need to look it up...it could be valuable! Plastic shoehorn? He'd only just brought it in...it's very, very nice and he's only selling it because he has another one at home! Crocheted doily? Hand-crafted! Fast fashion skirt? It's gonna cost more than we expect because of the quality! Necklace with plastic beads? It's hematite! When I tell him that it's definitely NOT, he insists that I take another look because I must be wrong...trust me, I'm not. The process: 1. He talks up every item as it's sent up to the counter. 2. Then he talks up each item again as he officially prices it (round 1). He examines every piece of jewelry - no matter how obviously cheap - through a loupe. A loupe! He looked at a bedazzled (used) butterfly hair clip worth no more than $5 through a loupe! I was so beside myself that I couldn't find the words to protest. Interestingly, he didn't mention that the clip was missing stones when he priced it at over retail. 3. He insists that each plastic bauble is highly collectible and prices it accordingly. If you try to point out that what he's holding is inexpensive and quite common, he does not budge on the price at all and tells you to just leave the item on the counter. 4. Once you accept defeat on what's left, he prices your items AGAIN (round 2) as he lists them on a big sheet of paper. 5. Once you review the big sheet of paper, he prices the items YET AGAIN (round 3) onto a smaller piece of paper which will ultimately be your scribbled, illegible, non-itemized receipt. 6. While you're digging money out of your purse/wallet to pay, he goes to the other customers in the store and blames the delay on you because you have "a lot of little things." 7. After you drive off feeling scammed and disrespected, you realize that you didn't get everything you purchased because it got lost in the jumble on his side of the counter. Enjoy selling your over-priced plastic shoehorn TWICE, Murphy! And I hope the remaining $50-$60 I stupidly let you take from me was worth losing repeat business. Not all small businesses deserve to be on a pedestal and yours is a prime example of that.
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August 2020 by Adrianna Warman
I had been looking for this book for months. Everywhere I looked it was ridiculously priced. Ann helped me find it and she special ordered it for me. I am in love! It is exactly what I was looking for!
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July 2020 by Vanessa Verner
I love this store. There are many local authors whose books are in there.
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April 2020 by Alexandria Douglas Bartolone
Favorite shop in downtown Murphy. Excellent selection of books, gifts, cards, jewelry and crafts. If Anne and Kerry don't have it in stock, they will place an order and call you the moment it arrives. You will treasure this place.
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January 2020 by Katie V.
This store is such a disorganized and cluttered mess it's extremely dirty as well but that's only half the reason I'm giving it a such a low review! I actually found a little gem after digging thru the chaos but the owner is so rude and unfriendly and completely ridiculously priced that I decided against giving him my business. I had to bite my tongue as I walked out and left my little treasure behind. He treated me and my 6 year old son so badly I couldn't get out of his store fast enough. Such a shame I love supporting small businesses and I'm a s***** for vintage things! Shop elsewhere unless you enjoy nasty grumpy old store owners who mistreat curIous children and potential customers! Geez what a negative experience!!!
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November 2019 by Kai T.
Store owner was incredibly rude. Entered shop wearing earbuds around neck and was told he wouldn't talk with music playing, despite no music being played and not wearing headphones in ear. Offered to put headphones in pocket, but was told to leave anyway.
