Morgan Imports

Morgan Import is a store located across the street from Brightleaf Square that sells home décor and other things such as outdoor décor (e.g., bird feeder), children’s toys and clothes (e.g., cute fox bath robe, scented backpack clips), pet toys and accessories, women’s accessories (e.g., scarves, hats, leg warmers, jewelry), cards for all occasions, drink ware (e.g., sake sets, tea cups, bar glassware), and holiday décor (e.g., lights, trees, ornaments, tree tops, nutcracker, collectors villages).
There’s even a stuffed reindeer attached to a sleigh that they encourage patrons to take pictures with. I’ll say that it will at least hold 130 lbs.
We purchased a star tree top and a grinch winter hat.

Cool store, cool unique items, but I had difficulty with their willingness to honor a return for a broken item. I attempted to return an item that did not work — brought it back the very next day after I bought it (less than 24 hours after purchase). The rather anguished associate took an excessive amount of time (imho) to decide whether or not to refund my $. It was broken when I bought it! I swear! I had carefully placed everything back in the box in the little bags they belonged in, explained the problem, and well, he just plain didn’t believe me! There is a return policy (written on the receipt, I believe) which I honored (brought it back with all pieces included and with the receipt), yet they debated whether or not to refund me for the purchase! He finally begrudgingly refunded me. I want to like the place, but that experience made me wonder about purchasing anything there in the future. Weird.

This was my first time here after hearing all about MI. But what I found was Mass produced «stuff». If you like all things clutter, chach-​key and China made, then this is the store for you. It’s hundreds of square feet of knick-​knacks and stuff ready for 1x use to then be put in the closet or drawer, never to be seen again. I went during the holidays, so maybe it was extra crowded, but you couldn’t move 2 feet without running into a Nutcracker, candle or mass-​produced ornaments. There was nothing unique. Again, all China-​made (I know it’s an «import» store), but I would have love to have seen more stamped «Made in the USA.» It was just too much and nothing sentimental. To boot the prices aren’t any great deal, so you’re paying standard prices to clutter your home. It’s the epitome and source of Americans’ hoarding epidemic.

Such a fun gift shop with an assortment of things I never knew I needed, but I’m now dying to have!

This place has everything. Lawn tools? Sure. Ornaments in July? Yup. Every kitchen tool known to man? Furniture? A wide selection of greeting cards? Shoes? Yes.
It’s fun to look around at Morgan Imports. The building is large and rustic inside, with helpful staff every where you turn. I like the creaky wood floors and different levels to explore.
This is the kind of business that you want to buy something from just because you like the idea of it so much. I always seem to leave with a little something for myself, even when shopping for a gift.
There is ample parking in the lot right next to the building, but you will need to pay unless you went somewhere in the main part of Brightleaf Square. You can avoid paying by parking in the lot across the street next to ReverbNation (at least on evenings/​weekends). You can also park on the street behind the store.

Morgan Imports is one of my go-​to places in Durham if I’m looking for a gift for any age and any occasion. The store is massive and they an assortment of items from kitchen supplies [salt & pepper shakers, pitchers, wine holders, cutting boards and MORE], children’s toys [puppets, puzzles, stuffed animals and MORE], Toms, greeting cards and crafting supplies, scarves, gorgeous jewelry, gardening supplies and a HUGE room full of Christmas things!
The prices are what you’d expect for a local goods place (I personally think they’re a little cheaper then Parker & Otis next door AND they have a lot more variety). The customer service at Morgan Imports is also top notch, which helps with the entire experience. I definitely recommend stopping by if you’ve got some time to kill in downtown Durham OR if you’re looking for a gift for any occasion [even the «by yourself a gift» occasion!]

I loved this place. If you want to find fun gifts for any occasion this is the place. The holidays are especially good here as the assortment of Christmas ornaments is huge. Lots of stocking stuffers and fun nick knacks. The price is slightly on the higher side but worth it. Clean, friendly and in a great location.

Need a gift? How about a thank you card, or a new chair, or a sun hat, or a candlestick, or a plush baboon? Morgan Imports is the place for you. Every time I visit, I’m astonished by the variety of items sold, and the often-​reasonable prices. I’ve been able to get presents for everyone on my list at MI, as well as décor for myself. Not to mention the location can’t be beat – right across from Brightleaf, one of the best places to shop and eat in town.
My only disappointment is the occasional cheesiness of the items. There are quite a few shelves that feel very «As Seen on TV,» and most of the cute little trinkets aren’t very high quality. Beyond that, though, Morgan Imports is a fun stop – and a great way to get those nagging leftover items off of your shopping list.
Now, if you don’t mind, I’m going to go snatch that plush baboon…

Without a doubt one of the best companies in the Triangle to do business with. They really stand by the products they sell. We had a situation where we were given the wrong frame for our futon. The problem was we didn’t check until we had moved out of state and put the frame together at our new home. We should’ve checked before we moved. Morgan Imports sent us the correct frame. I can’t tell you how happy we were with our new futon and frame. Mistakes will happen, but how a company manages them is the most important thing. This was the second futon + frame we had purchased from them. We are extremely happy with our purchases and the service. We will miss them.

Morgan Imports has been around forever it seems. I recall coming here 30+ years ago with my Dad who was obsessed with Christmas ornaments, and Morgan Imports had a large selection of unique ornaments which satisfied his need for a tree which when decorated looked nothing like the neighbors.
Morgan Imports serves three purposes in my mind: 10% greeting cards not found in the chain stores, 10% Christmas decorations and the remaining 80% is gifts suitable for any taste you may be shopping for except for the devil-​worshiper. You can walk in here with no idea what you are looking for and come out with everything needed to delight someone on their birthday or any other day of celebration. Need something to get the new neighbors? The cousin you never see? The new parent or the coworker? You’ve arrived at your destination.
Locally owned with a helpful staff and cool interior, it’s worth stopping in if you’ve never done so before. Prices are reasonable when compared to other retailers offering the same brands. I’d say it’s even worth a trip if you aren’t nearby.

What a fun, eclectic shop! It is located across Morgan St. from Brightleaf Square (behind the pay-​parking lot for Brightleaf Square). As a result of its location, it’s easy to forget about/​overlook, but you definitely shouldn’t! (I thought it was a furniture store for a long time and never made my way in – they do carry some furniture, but also so much more).
It’s a family-​owned business that’s been open since 1969. Morgan Imports is full of just about everything. The store is huge, and you can find all sorts of cute gifts, kitchenware, holiday decorations, and so on so forth. Anyway, this review won’t do the place justice – so I recommend going to check it out for yourself.

I really love this store, but I’m not sure if I’ve ever actually bought anything. Weird, I know, and a bit shameful of me.
It’s a great gift store where you can find unique things for just about anyone. Would be great for ideas at least for that hard-​to-​buy for friend or family member on your shopping list.

This store has such an incredible selection of practical every-​day items, random novelty items that make great gifts, and interesting items that you never heard of that you didn’t know you needed but you now know will make life easier and more fun. I stopped in for an off-​season Christmas ornament and the hyper-​friendly/​helpful staff let me in even after they had closed the doors for the night, went out of their way to help me find an ornament, and gave me a quick history lesson about Durham. Truly a highlight of my trip!

One of the highlights of the Brightleaf Square area. This store (if you can even call it a store) is a must see/​visit for not only the eclectic and fun shopping experience but also for the people watching, the wide selection of merchandise, and for me, the reawakening of childlike wonder.
I visited around Christmas time so there were enough trees, Santas, ornaments, and model villages to incur the wrath of any Grinch.
In terms of things to buy, I took photos of some (see below) but my personal favorites were the wind-​chimes, cooking/​dining utensils (never realized I wanted a fondue pot so badly), decorations, and games, each with its own section. There was also a section of holiday cards, cosmetics, and clothing.
Endless fun even if you aren’t in the mood to buy anything because it is a joy simply to wander around and explore.

I’m not a big shopper, but when I do shop, I love a place that’s full of unique things, and this place is very much full of unique everythings! Over the years, I don’t know that I’ve ever gone here and not bought something
. Today (Labor Day) was no exception. Enjoyed looking through the children’s items (as a new baby is arriving soon in our lives), but geez, the clothes prices were outrageous! Y’all go ahead and spend $ 50 on a teeny tiny baby item that they might wear one or two times, I’ll head inward to the kitchen stuff, the cards, the other interesting items. I do believe this is the place that got us turned on to Dept. 56 items, which they have year-​round.
Today, I came home with a new pair of reading glasses (purple). When paying, I have to say, I would love to know what someone would do with the teeny tiny rubber chickens for sale on the counter. Yet another thing that makes this place so frickin charming!

HUGE! They have some junky stuff and then they have some really Cool Kitchen Area, Dinning, Asian Themed Cooking, Eating supplies that surprised me that I had never seen some of this before especially since All of my Male Friends LOVE to Shop, so we get to see a LOT!
Look Forward to coming back and spending more time here!

I got sucked in here for an hour and a half without realizing that any time had actually passed. Awesome selection of high-​quality goods, a mix of local and nonlocal. The different sections are organized well and designed to make you agonize over how many of the lovely pieces you could actually fit in your house, and the store in general is bigger than it might appear at first.
Don’t come in if you’ve got somewhere to be. The most effective kind of store! Five stars.

This store is downright overwhelming. Sensory overload.
I mean both of those statements in a positive way, however, as Morgan Imports offers such a wide variety of products that it is hard to believe; once you believe it, you realize you’re walking through a store made of dreams.
The store, while massive in size, is organized neatly into different sections. There is a kitchen area, filled with everything from fun spatulas and strawberry-​leaf-​scooper-​outers to dishes and cotton napkins that come on a roll. There is a home décor area, a pet area, a kids area, a stationary area and a huge Christmas room, among other categories of products. There is so much to see and so much you want to buy!
The woman who rang me up was so friendly. I complimented her on her store (assuming she was the gal in charge) and she was very thankful.
Morgan Imports is an absolute gem!

I’m dangerously close to becoming a regular at Morgan Imports.
Pretty much whenever I feel like I «need» something, but want it to be slightly more hip/​cute/​interesting than your average whatever-​it-​is-​I-​think-​I-​need, I go to Morgan Imports. I bought every single stocking-​stuffer for my family here this past Christmas.
Some past purchases, to give you an idea:
–A snarky magnet for my snarky mom
–A caveman eraser (more like a sculpture) for my Paleo-​dieting brother
–Mugs! So many great mugs! And lids!
–Cute kitchen gadgets
–A dog leash that looks like a string of hot dogs. Get it?
–Paper goods like greeting cards, activity books, journals and calendars
–Games
In addition to all that stuff, you can also find TOMS shoes, Durham shirts, pretty furniture (indoor and outdoor), and even nice bikes (yes, bikes).

WOW! Looking for a gift? You can probably find it here. This store is huge! There are lots and lots of things: kitchenware, gardening, home décor, kids stuff, candles, funky glasses, futons… see what I mean? If you have some board games that you’ve lost the dice, they have lots to choose from: mini, sparkly, regular, ones with months not dots… You can also score a free yard stick at the door.
Plan to spend a while browsing this store and most likely you’ll find something that you didn’t even realize you needed.