Alpaca Exotic Imports — Local services in South Lake Tahoe

Reading the past comments, I felt the owners were quite misunderstood here.

Yes they explicitly expressed republican views in a hardcore liberal state, which might not be the smartest business decision, but I think it’s brave to do so. They placed integrity of self expression over profit. They could’ve charmed you with all the liberal views or any other views after hearing your views just to agree with you, but they do not choose that route. We should not be upset just because the owner support the other political party.

I’m apolitical, a minority, so I don’t really care for political opinions, but they welcomed me with attentiveness and kindness without knowing anything about me. They explained all the little details of their merchandises to me, and I recognize high quality items as an alpaca lover. I appreciate their patience and transparency.

One thing you should know about them, they definitely treat everybody with respect and kindness if it is reciprocated, regardless of political views.

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Very nice things, very expensive though. Customer service needs huge improvement.

First thing first - if you want to retain business and make your customers comfortable, stop hovering over them in the store. Let me breathe. Every time I come into this place, I am followed around and anything I remotely glance at, I get told the specifics and pricing. It’s a huge turn off and makes me uncomfortable each time. I would probably stay in the store and browse for longer and in turn buy something if you weren’t following me watching my every move. Bears and small stuffed animals are $85 dollars which is...

Made the quickest u-turn once I saw all of the political stuff plastered on the walls. It’s funny for a store that sells exotic goods. You’d expect them to have more domestic goods. It’s not the most welcoming space. Sure the owner is probably just using his freedom of speech. Still, that is the type of stuff that should be posted on a Twitter page and not inside a business regardless of political stance.

P.S. I doubt the (hate) hats are made in the USA, probably manufactured in China. Spend your money elsewhere. The store is confusing as hell on what they are trying...