I agree with Heterotopia, in that the prices seem to fit the location, and the silence is definitely awkward. There's something about the staff and the atmosphere that seems to tell you to get what you came for and leave quickly so that you're not bothering the staff/owners. Very odd. In regards to pushiness, I seem to experience the opposite: distant, sometimes surly staff.

A great yarn store. Always friendly & helpful owner and staff. Good selection of higher-end yarns including Blue Sky Alpacas, Manos, and Rio de la Plata. Prices are high, but reasonable. By far, one of my favorite LYS. Easy street parking most of the time.