The Gypsy Market — Local services in Lafayette

Upon my hearing about this store, I had two reactions:

First- That amazing! I have to go there ASAP Second- How had it taken so long for me to have heard about it?!

My expectations were at first met and quickly exceeded. The stock is faced clearly and positioned in such a way that invites exploration, and the owner was friendly and kept with the inviting vibe. Just like I had two initial reactions, Gypsy Market has two distinct categories. New Age (magic of many varieties) and classic hippie. With chakkra tuners and Bob Marley merchandise sitting nicely in their designated sections, they somehow blend beautifully in one seamless experience.

With the magic items, everything is of high quality and beautiful. If you're Pagan, Wiccan, inclined to the east, mystical, or just find the aesthetic pretty, there will be something for you on the Market shelves or display cases. I myself have some knowledge about these items, but needed help with the details. The owner easily accommodated (and was generally attentive to any questions or needs that I had), and the store as well with a plethora of explanatory signs that disambiguate well. Crystals, jewelry, tarot, daggers, and incense-- the full gambit feels accessible for beginners, experts, and the agnostically inclined.

Although I wouldn't typically categorize my fashion sense as hippie (more of a Kim Kardashian XXL kinda person), there were so many pieces that were so classic I couldn't not love them. Pants, shawls, and shoes that would make anyone feel at home listening to Bob Marley or Joni Mitchel in the back of that Big Yellow Taxi.

While I wanted to buy up half the stock, I kept my purchase modest and bought a Black Onyx pendant held by wire and along with it learned so much about it and its adjacent crystals. She personally tied the chord for the necklace and lit what I believe was sage beneath it, imbuing it with good fortune.

Not only will I be coming back, I can and will easily recommend this store...

I had been loyal to your shop for about 7 years, going whenever I had the money to do so. The experience was always great and the workers were kind so I told many of my friends about it over the years also.

Unfortunately months ago I went for the last time. I was looking at the sterling silver rings as I do most times and had brought my friend with me for her first time being in the shop. Once we made our selections the woman came back and accused us of stealing one of the rings. She went on for about 20 minutes falsely accusing me and my friend even after we voluntarily emptied our wallets (the only thing we brought in with us), doing the most to show her we didn’t steal anything. She continued to treat us awful and make comments calling us thiefs INFRONT of customers; even when we still decided to buy the items we had already picked out. We were spending about $100 each even before she started accusing us and it was one of the most uncomfortable/upsetting experiences and the customers around were clearly uncomfortable with how the one worker was acting. The other worker was kind and honestly looked embarrassed as well as she was checking us out.

That being said, I feel very upset that it happened because I was a loyal customer for so long, BUT I am more than happy to spend my time and money at another...

I've gone to this shop three or four times now. They have an excellent selection of crystals, as well as an impressive stock of spiritual and esoteric items available.

The staff there is always more than helpful. They are friendly, inviting, and extremely knowledgeable about all of the items in the store.

I recently purchased a wire crystal necklace and it broke within 2 months of purchasing it. I asked if they offered refunds, exchanges, or returns, and was told that they do not.

One thing I have noted the times I have made purchases there is that some of the items are a bit overpriced.

On my last visit, I was intending on purchasing over $100 of merchandise. The owner was present that day, and I asked if she would consider giving me a modest discount on one of the more expensive items I was purchasing. She replied that she would not, because someone else would buy it at full price. I found that to be a bit cold...