Forgot to post this review but I remember this experience every now and then.
I visited this location about 7 months back now. I had seen a few Waynor stores in Oslo that pretty much had the same items so I wasn't too interested in what they had. I just wandered around to see if I saw anything new. I noticed after a while that the same employee seemed to always be around me somehow. I realized shortly after that that she thought I was trying to steal. I wandered a few to more places to confirm but I was correct, she was stalking me around the store, watching me whenever I stopped.
I keep a big bag in front of me by habit to reduce risking of people stealing from ME so I'm sure that's part of why they thought that but I would have preferred to have just been confronted rather than stalked around the store like a criminal for so long. Also, I'm asian so being singled out like that made it feel racially motivated. Not saying it DEFINITELY was but that's just how it felt when I'm the only one being followed around. I've never had that experience before or since but I'm always a bit paranoid when I'm traveling now that I look like some sort of thief. They could have not been so obvious stalking me at...
Read moreWAY NOR in Tromsø is an excellent place to find the perfect souvenirs! The shop has a wide variety of items, from classic keepsakes to unique gifts that truly capture the spirit of Norway. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the shopping experience even better.
I also noticed their prices were slightly lower than other souvenir shops in the area, which was a pleasant surprise. It’s clear they value their customers and strive to provide great value. I highly recommend this shop to anyone visiting Tromsø—it's well...
Read moreI bought a jacket from this store. Upon arriving home I discovered that it was too big for me. There was no time to try it on carefully in the store, as I was in a hurry from the airport to the boat. The jacket was unisex, which is probably why it was too big. I was able to get to Tromsø again only a month later. They refused to exchange for the same one in a smaller size. They cited the fact that more than 14 days had passed and I did not have a tag attached to the new jacket. I had not worn the jacket and it was in...
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