Katie
5/5
I've been reading some of the negative reviews. I suppose I can relate to some of them. I don't know why the folks here are so nice to me and so sincere in the help they give me.
My first time in Quartzsite I was on a touring bicycle and like most bicycle tourists I had the things I absolutely couldn't lose in my day pack. I later learned that the no daypack rule is a Quartzsite quirk that doesn't cause a problem in a normal town. Even though Quartzsite lies on a transcontinental bicycle route carrying tourists from around the world we warn each other not to stop here. Quartzsite businesses have no interest in meeting our needs and have policies that actively discourage pedal powered tourists.
I don't have a solution for the no daypack rule. The only reason I can think of for such an unusual and inconvenient rule is that we might knock things over or jostle folks with it. We can't reach a pack on our back so they aren't used for shoplifting. Oh well 'when in Quartzsite, do as Quartzsite does'.
I do a slow roll when I travel and seldom pass up a thrift store. Even though this store barely makes it into the top ten I would still give it ten stars for excellence.
It was in 2015 when I first discovered that some Quartzsite businesses were off limits to human powered tourists. I returned a few months later to make Quartzsite my home. This town has been good to me and LeeAnn (spelling Incorrect) and her crew have been an important part of my happy retirement.
Every time I go in I notice some change that makes things better. Improving things that are already good is a fine example of dedication to caring for others.
Sure there were moments when someone failed to make me feel like the center of the universe. Much more often I was left wondering why these people put so much effort into treating me so well.
When I see something that I might like them to do differently I remember that they have lots of combined experience and are sincere in living a life of service.
I am grateful to the folks that make this store happen.
My advice to potential customers is that if you come in with joy, kindness and compassion delivered with cheerful considerate courtesy you will receive the same in return.
Thank You thank you to everyone who makes it happen.
See y'all Tuesday
