The Cusp of Extinction
Address
3730 Howard Ave, Kensington, Maryland, 20895
Phone
+1 301-651-7195Hours
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The Cusp of Extinction is a charming antique store located in Kensington, Maryland that has captured the hearts of its customers. This store has built a loyal following through its exceptional customer service and carefully curated collection of antiques and vintage items.
According to the reviews, the store's owner, Tim, is the driving force behind its success. Customers consistently praise his "incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful" nature, with one reviewer noting that "his passion for antiques comes across so clearly." Tim is described as being "happy to share information on the different pieces for sale," making the shopping experience both educational and enjoyable.
The store's inventory is described as a "delightful place, with many good finds" and a "beautifully curated" collection of "worldwide antiques and a great postcard collection." Reviewers highlight the store's "tasteful smalls" and the ability to "find yourself fixed in spots taking in hundreds of things in that one spot." One customer even mentioned that the owner "threw in a separate item for free that we had been considering," demonstrating the store's commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
The overall atmosphere of The Cusp of Extinction is praised as well, with one reviewer describing it as having a "nice atmosphere" and another noting that it's a "delightful little shop." Customers seem to appreciate the opportunity to engage in "antique-talk" with the knowledgeable and engaging proprietors, making the shopping experience a truly memorable one.
Reviewers enthusiastically recommend the store, with one customer succinctly stating, "I'll be back!"
8 reviews
CaptainFactoid
Very accommodating owners and they were helpful in helping me find what I needed when I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted
Emily Howard
The owner is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. I’ll be back!
Rebecca Bailey
This is the best and most beautifully curated antique store on Antique Row with worldwide antiques and a great postcard collection. Tim is very knowledgeable, kind, and happy to share information on the different pieces for sale.
Alexander Hinman
Delightful place, with many good finds. Owner is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and great to talk to.
William Jones
A delightful little shop chock full of tasteful smalls, you'll find yourself fixed in spots taking in hundreds of things in that one spot. Very pleasant and engaging proprietors ready to converse in antique-talk.
Bethany Armstrong
Very cute store and the shopkeep tells interesting stories. Nice atmosphere too.
Ali Tharrington
Had a blast shopping here and chatting with owner about the details on several of the pieces. His passion for antiques comes across so clearly, and he’s funny! He even threw in a separate item for free that we had been considering. Will definitely be back.
C B
The owners are really great and they have a nice selection of antiques and vintage items.