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| - I finally visited this place after driving by it for years. You'll notice that the signs also say "Oasis Pools." From October through December, it is Peppermint Forest and from January to October, it is Oasis Pools and they sell pools, spas, and outdoor living accessories. If you have been in Charlotte for a while and remember Anna Koiman who was on the local Fox News when Fox was channel 18, it is her parents that own the businesses.
I have been to a lot of Christmas stores in other cities but those typically sell a lot more stuff than Peppermint Forest but of cheaper quality. Peppermint Forest is relatively small compared to those but they carry higher quality products that are more expensive. Some of their artificial trees are $600-800 each to give you an idea but damn they look nice. They also sell unique collectibles including handmade wooden nativity scenes from Italy. They recently even had the member of the family who makes them as a special guest.
We bought a very nice tree topper which again was slightly expensive but sturdy. I also went today (after Christmas) and everything was 50 per cent off, including storage for artificial trees. I bought one for $15 after the discount and it is sturdy.
This place is also very pretty when it is Peppermint Forest. When you walk in, you feel like you are in a Christmas forest with all of the trees and other decorations. The employees are friendly but since they are mostly seasonal, they may need to ask one of the owners for assistance and the owners are nice.
The bottom line: Don't go here if you are looking for discount store prices or quality. However, if you're willing and able to spend a few extra bucks for something of higher quality, this is the place. And after Christmas, everything is 50% off except for a few specialty items.
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