Marsha BonForte
Google
I recently visited Warehouse 61 with my family and was pleasantly surprised to find a shop full of vintage and mid century modern items. Unfortunately, our visit turn sour quickly.
I would like give the ladies of Warehouse 61 a little advice from someone who has been in the business for more than 30 years and managed a successful shop outside of NYC for nearly 2 decades. Please don’t just a book by it’s cover. There are people in this world who do not wish to advertise there wealth by what they wear or the bag they carry. Also, be aware of what your competitors (ie: the internet) are selling the same items for. Part of this is taking into consideration the condition of your merchandise. And last but not least, price your items. If you have the time to place a tag with 2 letters on it on an item, you have the time to price it. When a customer sees numerous items that they are interested in not priced, they are less likely to ask. In addition, there are many dealers who will size a customer up when they ask for a price. I highly suspect this is the case with this establishment. We asked for a price on something in the window and our inquiry was met with an “air”. “That’s probably one of the most expensive items in the store.” (BTW, the same is on 1st Dibs and Chairish for roughly half of the price you quoted to us.) Soon after my husband and his mother were intercepted when they were discussing a painting that was sitting on the ground. In an alarmed yet restrained tone, they were informed that it, too, was very expensive.
Bless your hearts, southern hospitality does not abound within the walls of Warehouse 61 unless you flaunt your wealth and are an un-savvy shopper.
