joya250
Hello,
I know this thread is pretty limited, since I'm inquiring about a specific location... but I thought perhaps someone out there would be able to help.
I have recently aquired a new-found interest in crystals and crystal healing. I live in Massachusetts, and would be willing to drive some distance for a really-good crystal shop. However, I am having a little difficulty locating one. Yes, I know, there are numerous "new age" shops in the area... but I'm looking for a place that specializes in crystals AND is reasonably priced.
I actually found a shop in New Hampshire. It had a beautiful and impressive collection... and the prices were unbelievable (as in very inexpensive.) However, I did not like the vibe/attitude of the owner. I went to the shop with a group from a local crystal healing class. I actually had quite a bit of cash on me and was definitely planning to purchase a decent amount. But the owner reprimanded me for TOUCHING the stones... and implied that I shouldn't be handling anything, including the more expensive items, as if I wasn't serious about buying them. That ruffled my feathers enough for me to decide that wasn't the place for me. (How can you decide on a crystal without handling it? Not to mention, I was already carrying around another larger stone I was planning to purchase.)
I was torn because that really could have been a wonderful place, since it had the selection and the low-prices... but as I said, after that encounter with the owner, I had a very bad taste in my mouth.
So, I figure there must be other little shops like that. Any suggestions???
I have tried searching online, but I am just finding bigger and more generalized New Age stores (and correspondingly, much more expensive...)
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
joya
I know this thread is pretty limited, since I'm inquiring about a specific location... but I thought perhaps someone out there would be able to help.
I have recently aquired a new-found interest in crystals and crystal healing. I live in Massachusetts, and would be willing to drive some distance for a really-good crystal shop. However, I am having a little difficulty locating one. Yes, I know, there are numerous "new age" shops in the area... but I'm looking for a place that specializes in crystals AND is reasonably priced.
I actually found a shop in New Hampshire. It had a beautiful and impressive collection... and the prices were unbelievable (as in very inexpensive.) However, I did not like the vibe/attitude of the owner. I went to the shop with a group from a local crystal healing class. I actually had quite a bit of cash on me and was definitely planning to purchase a decent amount. But the owner reprimanded me for TOUCHING the stones... and implied that I shouldn't be handling anything, including the more expensive items, as if I wasn't serious about buying them. That ruffled my feathers enough for me to decide that wasn't the place for me. (How can you decide on a crystal without handling it? Not to mention, I was already carrying around another larger stone I was planning to purchase.)
I was torn because that really could have been a wonderful place, since it had the selection and the low-prices... but as I said, after that encounter with the owner, I had a very bad taste in my mouth.
So, I figure there must be other little shops like that. Any suggestions???
I have tried searching online, but I am just finding bigger and more generalized New Age stores (and correspondingly, much more expensive...)
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
joya