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June 2024 by Marina Leigh
Literally my favorite store in Ouray. You'll find so many treasures here!
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June 2024 by Umi Chan
Very nice store, they have a variety of treasures and for everyone, pretty sun hats, toys even incense and porcupine spikes, definitely you have to visit this store when you are in ouray. Pat is very helpful and nice.
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July 2023 by Caitlyn
I don't know who the lady is that the other reviews are talking about, but I was welcomed into the store by Wesley. What a total gem and genuine soul she is. We sparked up a real awesome conversation. I spent quite some time in the store, it was like a little store created for me to stop in while I was in Ouray. Super rad, and fair priced. I could've stayed in there forever, but they have to close at some point don't they? Lol. I left with some gifts for my family and for myself. I will most definitely be back the next time I find myself in Ouray! Thank you Wesley!!!
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July 2023 by terressa spradlin
Love visiting this store. My great nephew's favorite place to shop in Ouray.
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July 2023 by David Baker
Very neat shop.
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July 2023 by Daniel Mulvahill
Legendary Colorado gift shop! Everything your kids could be interested in!
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June 2023 by tjayston
Amazing selection of beads, and so much more. Very friendly helpful staff
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May 2023 by Madison Norwood
Been one of my favorite shops for 10+ years. Best priced incense and sage around. Jewelry making supplies, beads, knickknacks, and one of a kind items. Wide variety of mineral specimens from around the world. They've got animal skulls, horns, leather and so much more.
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May 2023 by Luke Pour Misfit Newnum
The place was very cool, had tons of cool things, when it came time to buy, the girl at the register first cussed at me, then talked to my wife and proceeded to appear to pass out at the register. At that point we made our son put his stuff down and we were walking out as we heard the girl cuss at the next group in line as well. They also put all of their stuff back and bought nothing that day. Very disappointing.
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April 2023 by Vicki
My daughter and I loved browsing through the store. Such an eclectic assortment of items. And diverse styles of beads like I’ve never seen even before!
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January 2023 by Caitlyn C.
I don't know who the lady is that the other reviews are talking about, but I was welcomed into the store by Wesley. What a total gem and genuine soul she is. We sparked up a real awesome conversation. I spent quite some time in the store, it was like a little store created for me to stop in while I was in Ouray. Super rad, and fair priced. I could've stayed in there forever, but they have to close at some point don't they? Lol. I left with some gifts for my family and for myself. I will most definitely be back the next time I find myself in Ouray! Thank you Wesley!!!
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October 2022 by Corina Hurst
I have been to Gator Emporium twice, once in 2021 and once in 2022. Both visits were great experiences. They didn't have what I was looking for this year, but lots of pretty things to check out. The gal at the register was sweet and we enjoyed our time. I'm puzzled that others have left less positive reviews, I will happily come back next time I'm in Ouray.
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September 2022 by Benjamin L
I walked into this store while visiting Ouray with a couple of friends. Upon walking in, I quickly began to notice that a lady who I assume was the owner of the store was watching us, and clearly upset by our presence. Even though we were enjoying shopping for a number of rocks/other objects, the lady confronted us and asked us very aggressively whether or not we were going to buy any of her products. Later on, after we had looked around for a good while and one member of our party had made a $30 purchase, we decided to head out of the store (the owner’s intrusive presence continued to bother us during this entire process). While leaving, the owner left a conversation with another client simply to mock us, telling us “that’s what I thought” when she saw us leave empty-handed. All in all, the products offered were not unique or particularly impressive, and the atmosphere created by the hostile owner made the trip to the Gator Emporium completely unbearable.
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August 2022 by Shelly S.
Enormous selection beads for making jewelry, clothing and decor - my favorite store in Ouray... drove 2 hours out of the way on our visit to Colorado just to shop here. PS they stay open until 8 in the busy summer months.
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August 2022 by M S
Lots of fun to explore but very disappointed with the rude staff. One of our group made an $80 purchase of beads and only discovered just as the sale was completed and before leaving the store, that had she purchased $100, she would have received a 25% discount! She had already put back some of the beads she wanted because of the mounting total. The staff refused to let her redo the sale. You’d think they would have mentioned something or been willing to work with her, but I guess tourist visitors are not that valued. We come to Ouray quite often, but will avoid the store in the future
