Big Bear Valley Hummingbird Project,Inc.

I love that this place gives their profits to schools in need. However, when went there to shop, the lady at the front desk stayed on her phone for a good 20 minutes ignoring me. She wasn’t very open to negotiating either. The place is a mess. I had to climb and crawl around to get under piles to find what I need. I expect a thrift store to be somewhat unorganized and pile-​y but this was kind of dangerous. But, by the end, I found some amazing stuff including a chandelier that I will repaint and re-​wire. Please note that they only accept cash.

One of my favorite places in the world to thrift. Staff is amazing, I always find something I love and was looking for.

LOTS of stuff so come prepared to dig through but you will find some great stuff
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Thrift stores are my forte. Why do you ask? I’ve been to a zillion. My family has a thrift store addiction. It all began with my grandma, got crazier with my mother, stuck to me and may just be passed down to my daughter.
Let’s begin with the fact that I found lots of treasures. Kids clothes galore, including gap and children place. A New York and company sweater dress. Beautiful black with fur winter coat. Forever 21 puffy jacket. Calvin Klein brown high heel boots. A wine rack still marked with the original price tag of 60 for 16. The quality of clothes is great and the prices you can’t beat. I didn’t find any jeans but they are super cheap.
I went on Black Friday an it was buy one get one free for children’s clothes. I’m not sure what deals they have usually but my grandmother says there’s always specials.
The only down side which doesn’t bug me but may big others is the clutter. The store is jam packed with items which makes it a little difficult to maneuver. I don’t mind because I have years of experience. You don’t find the magic without getting your hands dirty digging and looking through. People need to have patience.
The best part is this store is a non profit organization that benefits the city of big bear. They donate food, help citizens with clothes and raise money to create a scholarship for students graduating from high school.
This is the type of places I want my money going to. What a wonderful time in big bear.