The Salvation Army

Compared to other thrifts that I go to on a regular basis, I found this particular thrift overpriced AND they don’t load!!! Every thrift hires somebody to move furniture onto the floor and out of the store, but not this one???

I schedule a pick up of furniture and clothes. I described everything in the on line pick up request. They only took 10% of what I scheduled to be picked up because the truck was full. I took the day off to wait for them and they told me to schedule another pick up.
Why would I schedule another pick up to have only 10% picked up? I called and left a message asking that they return the next day… no one returned the call.
I you do not pick up what is scheduled then please make arrangements to return when you can. Please return calls. I no longer donate anything to them as a result. Be very careful when you schedule a pick up… they probably will not pick up… best to find another charity who will. Do not waste your time.

My last major donation of furniture and household items from my present location. I score this review 4-​stars because I learned, by experience, that once I set a pick-​up date, I can add, or subtract donated items via the donation website (up to a couple of days before pick-​up). I discovered this website feature when I went to a link to download a donation receipt. If you need help with it, call the Salvation Army donation pick-​up supervisor for advice.

Good thrift store and right next to Georgia Tech. A good selection of shoes; I even found some decent running shoes there.

I really like this thrift store. I’ve been exploring the city and its thrift storesand this one is nice and clean. The furniture is good here, even if you are on a budget, you’re living space won’t look like it. The prices are affordable, and Wednesdays purchases are half off. The staff is friendly and they don’t mind helping. I found a handful of items and that was good. I only spent $ 12. It’s neat Ga Tech, so check it out when you have the time.

disclaimer: mini-​rant…
it definitely would’ve been a 4 or 5 stars if I had reviewed it when I first used to come in 2011 but it has definitely declined since then. thanks to macklemore, there are numerous greek life participants who decided to jump on the thrift shopping bandwagon. it is SO picked over nowadays. going there on wednesdays is not the best idea because people go ham over 50% off clothing. so unless you get there as soon as they open, you won’t have much luck finding great stuff. however, staff members are very friendly and accommodating. you can find some great furniture there. a lot of the paintings and home items are pretty overpriced though.
if you’re a girl with small feet check out the kids shoes section, there are some winners from time to time. also, there are 3 fitting rooms so that’s a plus (ehem value village…)

Lots of furniture here if that’s what you are looking for. Lots of clothes too, but for some reason they aren’t sorted by size. That makes it a pain to find stuff if you are short on time. Staff is super friendly– a rarity.

Good thrift store near GA Tech. Nicely organized, some of the furniture was downright fancy (although not as inexpensive as I hoped), and a great selection of everything from clothes to paperbacks and dishware. I was also greeted warmly by the staff.
General item quality is good, but don’t go in a rush if you’re looking for treasure. I found Pottery Barn dinnerware, Williams Sonoma cookware, and a bit of china that my grandmother assured me was fancy (grandma knows). Prices vary – sometimes wildly – so be careful because some things are worth it (intricate glass serving bowl for $ 4), while others (generic, ceramic mugs for $ 6) are not.

Nicely laid out, definitely don’t get the feeling that you’re rummaging through garbage like at some other thrift stores. I came here looking for a beat up writing table that I could refinish… But everything they had was TOO good quality for me. :)

When I was a student at Tech the Salvation Army was a regular stop for me. I’d come in and peruse maybe twice a month and come away with some wearables. I’m glad I had this location just off campus, closer than Atlantic Station where things got pricier.
Let me be clear that Salvation Army is NOT like Goodwill. The merchandise may be similar in quality, but SA’s prices are higher. They are also a charity however, and while Goodwill does do some good, it is a for profit enterprise.
This particular Salvation Army location is really well-​kept and the staff are friendly and helpful. I can’t say much for designer items, if you’re looking for those, but regular wear jeans, slacks, button downs (especially for men) are in abundance. You won’t get some really off the wall stuff like at Value Village or Last Chance, but I have found a few gems here and there.
Shopping for clothes one time, my friend and I found two jackets that we wore during that up-​coming winter and well after. While mine was definitely trendy and a nice conversational piece whenever I wore it, hers was not only comfy but genuinely gangster– in addition to its skull and knife tessellation patterns on it, we found weed in the front pockets.
I’m going to say that this is not your usual SA finding, but there are good finds here for sure.

You may want to roll thru on a weds25% off mostly everything even items on sale. I left feeling like I really got a bargain. Recommended also for home décor they have some premium stuff. Brand new mattresses, and they steam clean their furniture which is why it looks new.

We were instantly greeted when we arrived at the store (that is a definite thrift store FIRST). The staff obviously takes great care to be kind to the customers and display the merchandise as nicely as possible. A good variety of household items, furniture, clothing. However, the highlight of the store is the kind employees!
I found a great vintage enamel colander, and a brass lotus bowl!

Looking for overpriced merchandise? This is certainly the store for you. While its clean & orderly, the prices are out of control. They spend more time displaying the product than selling. No bargains at this «thrift» store. After picking up a milk glass candy dish and seeing an $ 18.00 price tag — I was out!

If you need any furniture on the cheap, this is the place to go. Although I have never purchased any furniture here I always see something I would buy if I didn’t have it already. I’ve seen numerous tables or sidetables that look great, but I already have those! They always have a nice selection of used clothing.
I’ve also made donations here that were done pretty quickly.
I always recommend the Salvo to anyone.

I’m not a thrift store person, but when finding some items to wear for a theme party, I was impressed that the SA was well-​lit and very clean. I ended up picking up two dress shirts (apparently unclaimed dry cleaning with tags still on) for $ 2.50 each. I might have to stop by more often when I’m in the area on my way to Hop City or Octane

Thanks to Ken T. for telling me about this store. I still haven’t had a chance to browse the racks for the great deals I’ve heard so much about. My initial experiences have been with their donation receiving process and I have nothing but good things to say.
Donations are made downstairs on the side of the building. There’s a door and someone is always there to immediately process your items.
Once everything is accepted you can get a receipt and then you’re on your way. They make it easy and that makes me happy about my decision to make my donations here. Plus, if you go upstairs to the store you can see how you’re helping people. People who don’t necessarily have a lot of money to buy new clothes or stuff for their home can come here and get quality stuff at very low prices. I think that’s wonderful. Plus the proceeds go to help the Salvation Army with their outreach activities throughout the area. It feels good to help. I only wish I could do more.

This place was full of surprises. Showroom displays and quality of furniture — Check! 50% off clothing on Wednesdays — Check. Great quality of stuff for sale — Check! Walking distance from work, so I have an excuse to browse and shop on my lunch break — Check!
I would highly recommend here if you are looking to furnish you current living space. When my roommates moved out here from CA and we needed to get furniture and appliances for our new place, they hit the weekly auction to get us a great, clean comfy couch and desk chairs for very affordable prices. Kathleen is right, if the furniture has stayed on the floor longer, they continually take off an additional 10% off the original price (after one week 10%, two weeks 20%, etc.)
Great staff. Low Prices. And you can shop knowing that your money is going to a good cause. Win!

You could probably call me a thrift-​store afficionado. Due to my line of work, I am always tramping around town to the thrift stores looking for fabrics and things that I can repurpose.
This particular location of The Salvation Army is my fave thrifting spot in Atlanta. The staff is so friendly. They have a real «greeter» at the door that opens it for you. He’s always so pleasant and usually jokes with me about stuff as I’m leaving or coming in. Brightens my day. The folks at the register are nice too. The trick here, is to smile. If you just smile, they will smile back. It’s that simple. But if your shopping trip has left you down-​trodden and attitude-​ridden, then that’s just what you’ll get.
Prices are actually great… and the quality and selection is superb for the amount of space they have. Wednesdays is ½ off all of the clothing. But there’s no need to get there early or anything… I usually saunter in sometime mid-​afternoon and still find amazing things on the rack. Shoes are in great shape and I really think the furniture is reasonably priced for the quality they present. Really… top-​notch furniture makes it to the showroom. The other cheapo stuff gets sold to auction every morning.

This store is all about the furniture!
Nice odorless, stain-​free furniture priced in the $ 100 to $ 300 range for like new couches and living room chairs.
If the quality is consistent with what I saw on my visit, I think it’s fair to say that you’d find something in new condition for two thirds off it’s original price!
Not bad!
Shopping second hand saves energy, resources, and keeps waste out of the landfills… in turn, our environment.
Why buy new when you can find something next to new, save some hard earned cash, and feel good about it all in the same breath?
Plus, Being Green is Sexy!
Is that your reusable shopping bag in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?

Quite possibly the nicest thrift store I’ve ever been in.
The furniture is arranged like a designer store and everything is clean and in great condition. While the prices aren’t quite as low as you’d typically find, they’ve taken a good bit of the digging/​cleaning work out of it for you, so it’s to be expected. Prices go down the longer things sit on the floor, so you may be able to find a treasure.
The knick-​knack homegoods section wasn’t nearly as large as you’d typically expect, but again things were often higher quality. I didn’t have a chance to really pick through the clothing, but you can bet that I’ll be back… soon.