Salvation Army

Closed down due to fire. But a week before they closed down, (I think its for remodeling) I went in and bought a really nice table.
The prices were not that bad and the staff was pretty cool. I think I would of loved to of seen other items they were selling but I came in close to closing. Although I frequently pass this place up everyday, I never stop. Glad I did on this day.
Hopefully the fire (which happend in the building directly behind them) didn’t take them out of business for too long. But they have not opened ever since and I think this may be a sign that they were damaged more then the eye can see.

I don’t care what the reviews say I love this place. I always go to thrift stores to find that one hidden jem. This place has yet to disappoint.

She’s tight as hell! And she’s right off Western. She’s basically my personal stylist. Plus, she has cute furniture.

omg this is truly a gem for furniture!!! I got a beautiful vintage pink couch that i sadly had to part ways because it match with my new place. GReat shoes here, purses! but you have to really dig, and watch ur stuff like a hawk because someone will take what they want while your not looking! lol giving it a 4 because sometimes the staff isnt as friendly, but im sure they looked over worked. Its like everything u could get at urban outfitters but %99 off and u have to dig. I’ll deal with it!

This place is dusty and smells aweful. Plus my phone was stolen here today and I think it was one of the workers who kept following me around the tight, narrow aisles. Enter here at your own risk!

This store is dusty but well organized.
I have repeatedly found great clothes, shoes and books here. Everything but the furniture seems to be well priced.
The staff can be a little rough around the edges but otherwise genuine.
Will return.
Note: There are no dressing rooms and a no-​return policy in place.

This was a pretty nice little store. I’ve passed by it dozens of times and never had the chance to go inside. Today, I had to stop by and look for something retro for an 80s party. They had some pretty funny stuff! I was actually regretting I had not come here a few weeks ago for my work’s ugly sweater party. They had some fantastic gems. I didn’t really see anything I would wear in my every day life, but if you are looking for very inexpensive items for a costume, this is your place. My oversize men’s T-​shirt was a whopping $.90! I’ll be back when I have more time to see what other gems they have!

Let me start off by saying I love thrift stores. I think they may surpass my love for my mother — but then again we aren’t on the best terms since I get smashed at her last shin-​dig.
Let me secondly say that this place blows. I was ridiculously excited when I first noticed this shop not two blocks from my apartment.
From nostalgic toys to sexy clothes to … whatever I can usually find SOMETHING at a thrift store.
So it’s sad to say that from my six or so visits to this particular Salvation Army I found … one thing. What I found was a boxed set of 6 red wine glasses. It was Target brand, nothing special. It had the receipt taped to it, so I’d have to assume it was a return item that ended up being a donation. It was minus one glass — isn’t that always the story? But the real kicker was the price tag, twenty mother fu**ing dollars. Are you kidding me? It costs about that much (if not less) at the store it initially came from!
Other than that specific incident, in general I find this specific location to be horribly unorganized, over priced and in desperate need of a frebreeze summer mist (the musty/​mildewy smell can be a bit overwhelming at times.
All in all. don’t bother.

This SA annoys me so much. The shirts are ordered fine, but every pair of jeans is on the Men’s side and you have to dig for a pair of women’s jeans. Ugh. They have a decent selection but things are so dense and it is just… weird.

This is a shady little store at which I often times see employees sitting on couches watching TVs. Also, the prices seem higher than other SA’s I frequent. On the upside, I did once find a Laundry by Shelly Segal dress here… which I promptly sold on Ebay.

This one is everything a Salvation Army should be. Huge, packed, orderly, and full of surprising finds that will set afire the heart of any self-​respecting thrifty girl.
It’s only a couple blocks from work and since I catch the pink line downtown for prenatal appointments, I duck in here regularly to pick up baby stuff. It’s literally spitting distance from the L.
I am on an unceasing mission for cashmere and 100% wool items. This one always delivers.

I’m not a huge sal army girl but when rachel and I do our south side thrift store romp, this is where we like to start off. They always have a few pieces of grandma apparel that I can call my own. If you are in need of furniture check it out because they have some cool reasonable priced décor.

I finally stopped in this store after driving by a million times and seeing really great looking furniture. They have a great selection of furniture and it also seemed like they had a ton of really nice coats. Had I known it would be a slush mess out there today, maybe I would have bought one. I was in search of some vintage wallpaper and this store delivered. The store is fairly small and the staff is a little bit surly and a little bit oblivious. That means you, man who stepped on me. I may be short, but I’m not invisible.