While this place has plenty nice items, unfortunately the older woman at the register was a total buzz kill. When I initially entered the store, there was a display of chandelier pieces in various shapes and colors. I picked one up & noticed it's weight, so I asked her if they were indeed glass. Her response, "Are you serious...(long pause)...of course they are, Michael only buys antiques"
At this point I'm thinking, okay she is unique. And continue shopping. I place the 5 pieces I picked up on the counter and continue in the shop. I notice the cashier is trailing behind me, pretending she is feeding the large grey cat, but without any food in her hand. Weird.
I find this nice blue & white vase to add to my collection on a bottom shelf & proceed around the store & ultimately to the checkout. The lady is still trailing behind me by the way by at a short distance.
I get to the register and noticed she has returned to the first table I stopped at and is "counting" the items with her finger. She sees me at the counter & says, "oh there it is". Im like "excuse me?" She says, " I was looking for that vase, it's one of my favorites. You know I'm working on a display and that would be perfect for it"
Insert eye roll and various curse words.
I politely sat that vase on the counter, along with the other items I had previously sat there and explained to her that it would continue to be her "favorite item" because I would not be purchasing it or anything from this place.
I think the owner should hire someone with culture, personality and class, not an old woman with outdated views who is rude and harrases people of color. read more