I used to frequent this place. It looks very inviting, a large lot on the corner with beautiful pots, yard ornaments, and really cute items for the garden and indoors. A few years ago I bought a giraffe for my pool area, and paid about $299 for it. The giraffe is now upwards of $600 and the prices are so much higher than they used to be. The people who work there are hit or miss. When I mentioned the prices seemed higher one man said "Was it so-and-so working? he gives stuff away, these prices are way better than anywhere" and dismissed me. Some outright ignore you. I will see something, and think, oh that's cute, and it's $60+ for a small item. I am not kidding the prices have tripled in the past few years. I won't go there anymore. I used to take out-of- town guests, but between the prices and sometimes unfriendly staff, I'm done. I can get less authentic yard items from other local stores for LESS than half at Southwest Pottery. There are no deals to be found here.