I wanted to love this shop. I really did. Made my first (and last) trip here a week ago. Walked in and browsed for about a minute before this nice girl approached and asked if I needed help. I told her I was interested in the larger crystals.
Girl: "Okay. Can I take your purse and hold it behind the counter?"
Me: Blank look on my face as I try to process what she has said.
Girl: "I'm sorry, it's store policy."
Me: "Uh..."
Girl: "You can take anything out that you need..."
Me: "I don't feel comfortable with that. But I WILL let you check my bag before I leave."
Girl: "Sorry, it's store policy."
Me: Exiting store.
In 20+ years of interest in all things metaphysical and MANY, MANY trips to crystal shops all around the country, I have NEVER left a shop angry or sad. Until now.
My sister summed it up beautifully: "For a free spirit store of positivity, that was a very NEGATIVE welcome."
Indeed!