Alouette — Local services in Oklahoma City

I drive 30 minutes to go to this store. Walked in today and wasn’t greeted but instructed to put gloves on before touching anything, a bit of overkill but ok. They didn’t have what I needed stating they had to purchase 244 of them to stock and “no one wants those”. I have a bead wholesale account and do not have to buy 244 of them but I understand they wouldn’t want to buy them if they won’t sell. I found a few things and went to check out. She states I have to pay cash due to policy of minimum credit card if $5 (I know, big purchase) I explained that this is not allowed in our state, we have laws against it. She said it was her prerogative and everyone does it. Nope, it’s a law. I...

I'm not going to go back. It was way too pricey. The online pictures show that it's pretty. But the selection is not as varied as other places. Much of the beads are the same as here in Tulsa and what I've seen in Branson. But way too expensive!! They even had ivory bone. I wonder where she got it from and if it was even legal. The owner checked me out and was very rude. She was totally focused on money and not the customer. I got a few unique items that I found only there. I also brought a double-hole quartz bracelet, but it broke the next day when I tried it on. It was poorly made. And it was $16. I DO NOT recommend this place at all! Buyer beware and save you...

I needed items for an upcoming show and I decided to keep my dollars local and return to this shop. After I had been in the shop a few minutes, a woman interrupted my shopping (next to an employee stocking) to tell me I had to lock up my small Coach purse due to their new policy against big purses. I didn't think anything of it, until the customer beside me said she didn't know and she should lock hers up too..so I was singled out and that made me leave. There was no sign on the door saying no purses and the employee told me most people are happy they don't have to carry their purse but really it was just rude. I will...