. "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. \n\nGirl: \"Okay. Can I take your purse and hold it behind the counter?\"\n\nMe: Blank look on my face as I try to process what she has said.\n\nGirl: \"I'm sorry, it's store policy.\"\n\nMe: \"Uh...\"\n\nGirl: \"You can take anything out that you need...\"\n\nMe: \"I don't feel comfortable with that. But I WILL let you check my bag before I leave.\"\n\nGirl: \"Sorry, it's store policy.\"\n\nMe: Exiting store.\n\nIn 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. \n\nMy sister summed it up beautifully: \"For a free spirit store of positivity, that was a very NEGATIVE welcome.\"\n\nIndeed!"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2016-10-24T00:00:00"^^ . "14"^^ . . "2"^^ . "1"^^ .