The Red Wagon Market — Local services in Lyons

Super disappointed!

I had really been looking forward to going in here ever since I arrived into town to check out the items their vendors are selling, as well as the layout and possibly rent a space for my own growing business.

I found some gorgeous china pieces to add to my beloved collection of my grandmothers china set as well as some lovely linens and quilts I would have loved to purchase.

After inquiring to the owner about Wi-Fi accessibility for the customers and vendors (because I noticed I didn’t have a cell signal inside the store), and being told they don’t supply that to customers or vendors I made the suggestion that the owner might want to rethink that decision.

In the majority of my traveling experiences within the US and abroad, common practice is that most public places that have Wi-Fi make their Wi-Fi available to the public.

Unfortunately making that suggestion (which seems quite reasonable) was all it took to seriously offend her.

I tried communicating with her and asking her name but she refused to give it to me because I had just ‘told her she wasn’t doing a good job in front of her customers!’

Huh? Um, what? I didn’t say anything at all like that, nor did I imply that. In fact, the thought that ‘she wasn’t doing a good job’ never even crossed my mind. I was making a suggestion that she make her Wi-Fi available to the public, especially her vendors.

She then very cattily asked my name and I told her, thinking she would realize I am trying to connect, not offend.

She was very rude and hostile and questioned me as to why I wanted her name.

I said that I was networking and trying to meet others with similar interests (those who are reselling antique, vintage and repurposed items) but before I could verbalize the words in parentheses she quickly informed me that she seriously doubted we had any similar interests.

It was a very bizarre and extremely disappointing experience.

I definitely will NOT be back as I don’t trade, spend my money or do business with people who are rude, snotty and uninterested in basic non violent communication.

Needless to say, I left empty handed and will find my treasures elsewhere.

Tiptoeing around a business owner where I shop or do business with is not something I intend to do, ever.

It would be interesting to know how many sales as well as amazing vendors have been lost due to the owners rude behavior.

The one star is for the cold a/c.

I give 5 stars to the beautifully displayed items by the vendors.

The owner gets zero...

I normally wouldn’t do this, but apparently the woman that owns the store (Benji) lies for no reason. I used to own a store and recently closed it due to health issues/stress/overhead etc. and my business partner and I have been looking for a new place to call home as far as putting our painted furniture and items in. We signed the contract and paid for our space yesterday, drove an hour to meet the owner and everything. While I was there I noticed that they had a lot of the old lines that I used to carry in my store(or similar lines, there’s a lot of different companies that make identical items) so I mentioned it, and was excited to see so many familiar things considering I have been down for a bit recovering and taking care of some life things. Well, benji didn’t want me mentioning those items, no problem, I apologized said it wouldn’t happen again, and I totally understand, you don’t want people knowing where you get your stuff from. I apologized several times, because again, it wasn’t an intentional thing I was just very excited to see familiar things. This morning we get a phone call and Benji stated she didn’t want to do business with us because we “misrepresented” ourselves. She wouldn’t give me any answers when I stated I felt there was a misunderstanding and to please let me know what she thinks we misrepresented. She refused to say anything, just said I’ve refunded you and go somewhere else essentially. That’s a horrible way to do business, and had she been HONEST, I wouldn’t have written this entire review. However, you don’t sit there and tell someone they are going to be a great addition to your store, have them pay the fees and everything, and then lie about the reason you’ve changed your mind the next day. Looking at other reviews, it seems that any potential vendor that isn’t quiet or meek and makes any suggestion at all or has high energy and excitement about what they do just isn’t for this store. Personally I feel like it’s bc I recognized a lot of furniture in the store as brand new, and farmers furniture (who owns their building) stated they weren’t allowed to do that. When I asked her to tell me the truth she blocked me on Facebook. So I hope all you hopeful vendors out...

We were visiting family and decided to shop here. I found couple items that didn't have any prices. I took them at the register to find out what I needed to do. One of the ladies bluntly told me there's a reason they put the sign stating " if items don't have any price, they are not for sale", because they don't have time to make a phone call. Excuse me, your sign is about 6 x 8 inches and taped by your counter, and not visible enough to everyone to see. Secondly, you should tell your customers when they walk in the door. Third, you don't have to stick it to your customer if they miss your sign and made it known to everyone in the store. When it's time for me to check out, the other lady told me that I have to load everything myself to my vehicle. Wow! I guess, I missed the sign again! I'm glad I didn't buy any furniture or anything heavy that I can't carry... I will never come back to this place, and take my business...