Covered Wagon

Not even a one star was walking by and store owner was sweeping off the walk way started to go in and was very rude we are CLOSED AND almost hit my son with the broom do it support this jerk!!!

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If I could leave 0 Stars I definitely would! This place is the most poorly run business I have ever walked into. the fat bald total asshole that runs the place is the rudest store owner I’ve ever met. I have gone over all of the other reviews and see that everybody says the exact same thing, when you walk into his store and start looking at anything it’s surprisingly not for sale, even with a price tag clearly marked on it. I’m seriously surprised that this guy has not been beaten to a pulp, with how rude he is to perfect strangers who come into his store with the intention of spending money. The place seriously looks to be run by a hoarder. you can barely move around inside the store, and I’m sure that’s because he doesn’t sell anything because of his shitty attitude. His cheap chinese-​made trinkets are worthless and his attitude makes them worth even less. I will tell everybody that I know to steer clear of this store, and hopefully they can get somebody better suited for a tourist attraction like Old Town, that actually likes to have customers, and make sales.

Holy crap, I am so glad to sign up to Unilocal so that my first review is this one and I can report about the asshat bonehead that works here. Basically, it’s a bunch of wooden rubber guns surrounding by other stuff that you would actually want to purchase but if you touch anything shit for brains will come over and tell you to not touch anything and it’s not for sale. This happened 3 times and I came in the third time just to make sure it wasn’t some amazing performance art project. But alas it’s just an asshole there to yell at you.

Oh man. This guy was the biggest ass hat in the world. While looking at a display (which was seriously about to be purchased) it was quickly grabbed out of our hands without explanation. I did tell him he should probably be a bit more pleasant but his arrogant ass wasn’t hearing any of it. Then we were told by a random person that he experienced the same exact situation and was told they were not for sale. How the hell do you sell anything or even stay in business with that attitude. While I decided to write a review of this once in a lifetime experience… I was seated on the bench outside. Here he comes all frantic because I had to move so he could stand on the bench and hang something. I’m sorry but you sir were not a pleasant person. «Ok bye». Absolutely not child friendly. I think the whole thing is a setup just to lure you in so you can be treated like crap.

Lots of cool collectables in this place but none of its for sale? I asked the bald dickhead that runs the place how much for this and it wasn’t for sale, how much for that and it wasn’t for sale either. As I looked at him puzzled he shouted at me across the store, THANK YOU, BYE! I guess this, as others has described it, DUMP is a catch all for his personal crap? The rubber band gun business must be a money maker because nothing in his store is for sale. I will never go in there again nor would I recommend it to my enemies

This place is truly a HIDDEN GEM of Old Town. Yes the place is packed with LOTS of items, very crowded, tight, BUT it’s hidden with treasures. Just take 5 minutes to look through her jewelry case. There are so many unique items, so many beautiful handmade pieces, truly one of a kind items. The prices are also very fair for the quality and uniqueness that each piece of jewelry has there. I guarantee you you will probably never run into someone wearing that same piece you buy. They are all beautiful!
Every time I have gone in the owner has taken the time to show me many items, is knowledgable on all the stones and can give me info on when it was made/​who made it. I always end up purchasing an item or two or many more than two…
I’m not sure why people are calling the owners rude, I’ve had nothing but a peasant experience with them. Just because an owner may yell at their son, won’t deter me from purchasing items from them. That’s so ridiculous. People really need to not be so judgmental and dramatic. The owners are also a family who work there every single day of the week. I’m pretty sure they are going to get frustrated at times like ALL of us, and have their bad days. It’s called being human!
Anyways check their place out! You will not be disappointed!

Hoarders. I have no idea how this place stays on business. I’ve been there several times and each visit is weirder than the last. Mental illness, as other reviewers have concluded, seems to certainly be a factor in the operations.

What a great place! Old town’s real hidden gem, great selection of Native American silver jewelry at outstanding prices! The owner Rita is such a wonderful person and made our shopping experience great. The place is super full but that makes it even better as a «treasure hunt»
Thanks for the great deals and can’t wait to come back to visit you.

What a dump. I thought I walked into a episode of Hoarders.
After struggling through the piles of what I thought where items for sale,
I picked up a interesting weaved basket that had a design of an American eagle. So I asked the lady at the register how much was this item. Her reply
«Oh the One with the Eagle is not for sale» Odd so I put it back on top of the other six identical baskets. As we walked out we were perplexed as to why a store with piles of items strewed all over the place would not sell their items especially considering that they had six identical eagle baskets and two up front. I had to go on Unilocal to discover I was the only one that had this odd feeling about this place and sure enough I just can’t believe this place is in business. I would like to pay another visit to this place just to test how much weirder this place could get.

For a rubber band gun pusher the owner and his clerk are THE RUDEST people I have ever encountered in retail. This is the second time I have tried to purchase toy guns from his shop while visiting Old Town and he has been off putting and unapproachable. He has model guns in his shop that are not for sale and rudely tells you so. Then asks «Who’s it for?» Well if you don’t have them, what does it matter who it’s for? He was rude to me and my husband, scolded my son as he picked up a toy he handout on the floor and then threatened to call the police on me when I questioned his lack of professionalism and business savvy! I DO NOT recommend this place to anyone when they can buys their merchandise at any five and dime! They are called the covered Wagon for a reason… to hide the ugliness that’s inside! I would give them a minis 5 stars if I could! Now you know who I am you terrible terrible man and poor business owner!!!

The man working here is mentally ill! He screamed at some tourists with a small child, myself and my elderly mother and father. He called us ugly after my mom attempted to ask him for a restaurant recommendation. I guess he’s the owner, but I wouldn’t give this scumbag a cent!

This guy is a jerk! No customer service skills at all. Extremely rude to my family. Do waste your time!

I cannot say enough about this place. HIDDEN GEM in Old Town San Diego. Yes, it may seem a little messy inside as you walk in but you have no idea what you’re missing out on. Tons of beautiful antique jewelry over 20+ years old from Rita’s collection. Absolutely stunning. I try to make it a point to come visit her as much as I can whenever I am in Southern Cali area. LOVE RITA!!!

Not really big enough to walk through with a stroller, I waited outside. I walked in, saw a gasping pike of mess behind the counter and thought «ew» so I wasn’t impressed. There is always a guy outside dancing around with a wooden gun. It’s slightly entertaining. If you want old wooden weapons, this is the place to go, I guess.

Went to this store on 4÷11÷14, there was this family sitting outside waiting for there car to come up an pick them up. Old lady inside was annoyed that a Mexican family was sitting outside her store. The bald guy went outside to tell the little boy not to hurt himself, the old lady followed an when she came back in we heard her say «I am sick of those Mexicans, they are not going to sit outside my store all day» she didn’t even notice that there were 3 Mexicans in her store. When we heard that comment we left her store. We never go back to that store, she is rude and prejudice.

My family and I were seating outside covered wagon by their window seating area waiting for my dad to pick up my mom because she could walk back to the car due to the heart condition she has. While we waited my 3 year old nephew hit his head on the window. The lady owner or worker came out then walked in and said «I am sick of those Mexicans». Customers inside heard her comment and came out upset in disbelieve that she would express herself that way.

I’m shocked at the rudeness of whom ever is setting up and opening this place. It’s 1:45 on Saturday and this guy is yelling at people who are trying to enter his store to purchase items and shop. Have never seen anything so disrespectful and unorganized in my life. WOW! Unbelievable! !!

If you are planning on starting a rubber band militia, this is your place!!!
The bald guy — who might be just really misunderstood – displayed his fine marksmanship with the ak-​47 scope! It’s been rumored that he attempted to open a real gun store, but because of his sassy attitude and possible two strikes he was denied. But! He never gave up, enter the fine establishment: Covered Wagon!!! Not to fear, the moment you’re about to pay for something, he will further try to convince you that you are 100% making the right decision – don’t be surprised when you have already been given a final total that you miraculously end up on the street watching the bald guy painstakingly demonstrate the functionality of the gun you had already decided to purchase.
Nothing had prices listed and I guess you could say it was somewhat entertaining to witness Rita (the cash register lady with beautiful false eyelashes) and the bald guy go at it about whether the price was 39.95 vs. 40.00. It was nice to be helped by Rita after she finally finished what could have been the entire San Diego Tribune. She ensured that the gun we were about to purchase was made in the USA, and further told us that everyone else only sold the ones made in China that break all the time. She looked very disappointed at the fact that we had selected the wrong ammo for our ak-​47 rubber band gun. The bald guy and Rita went back and forth about how we should have selected the blue rubber bands and certainly not the red ones!!!
All in all just stop watching tv and go to this store. As long as you don’t end up getting kicked out, this could be the most entertaining evening of your life!

This place has a cool selection of random toys. They sell a ton of rubber band guns and targets. Which what brought us in. The first time the guy there was just rude. Almost seemed annoyed that we were in there checking out his stuff. We took my son in to see what he liked so we could come back without him to buy for his birthday.
The next time we headed down about noon to have lunch in OT and then head to the store. It was about 1pm and the place was closed. There as a number to call but no one ever answered as we were trying to find out what time they opened.
We went in to buy for my nephew and son so the business lost out on about 150 bucks. But we were lucky, we went on craigslist and someone was selling a whole lot for 30 bucks. score!