Value Village

I love the organization of the items but pricing seems overly expensive. $ 13 for a used shirt is a tad much when you can get 2 new ones at Ross for that amount. Just because the label says BCBG or something else the pricers may personally recognize as «prime» let’s be realistic, it’s used and was donated.

To me this is a miniature version of the Goodwill or the Salvation Army; I’m not sure if Value Village came first, but that’s how I feel.
Located just next door to Office Depot and some other stores open for lease here is the village of thrift. What such a weird concept to have a labyrinth when you first walk thru the door. I’m thinking maybe no-​one could steal if they wanted to because if they did they would have to figure out how to get out the front door first.
Some of the things that irked me about this place was the fact that they were selling used bedding sheets, bedding comforters, pillows, panties, bathing suits – all that just screams pure unsanitary, prone to catch a skin disease, and disgusting. Wow, that is pretty low to sell someone else’s stained sheets or say someone kid pooped in the panties just bleached it a bit and its all brand new?! Eww, beyond nope, I couldn’t buy it. I just couldn’t risk catching another person’s infection like that. I know, the bright yellow tag says that it is sanitized and approved by the health department, but still how do you even know that is the truth!!!
It may be good to buy a pillow and sheets for the pet dog or cat, BUT for a human. All I can say on that is buy it at your own risk.
Anywho, I was able to find myself some other things for instance a pack of wire hangers. thankfully Joan Crawford wasn’t behind my back yelling, «No, more wire hangers!!!» For 30+ hangers bundled up together were only $.50 cents. So, no big deal Mommie Dearest.
I did see some box TV’s I was considering on buying for my room, since I don’t watch TV often and a boxed one would be perfect to watch and cuddle in the bed, but the only problem I had was I didn’t know if they worked – usually if thrift stores are selling TV’s they have them playing to test the color and view. these were just sitting with dust on them.
The kids section had lots of stuffed plush animals good for a dog toy and other used toys. The house décor section was all over the store: pictures were placed high above with the lamps, miscellaneous ceramic knick-​knacks.
The huge disappointment was from the CD’s selection; first off the CD’s weren’t placed together: you walk around where the books are and you find a CD stand that doesn’t move, and then you walk around to where the check out is and there’s this cluttered, unorganized, CD’s missing from the cases, and broken CD’s area. You think what in the well has happened here? Why can’t they just tidy this area up a bit?! You find yourself a nice disk as this group is your favorite, you get all happy on the inside and just can’t wait to buy it — then DOOM comes. guess what? The CD that you fell in instant love with isn’t even in the case… like WTF? that really burns my bubbles!!!
The people who work here can’t help you with your issue because they are clueless with what has happened. One lady tells me that people take CD’s out all the time and place them in other places. wait, wait, wait, so you are telling me you work here and you have people in the back making things look presentable, but the classic CD area is a war zone and if the CD I wanted to buy is gone. you can’t do nothing about?! First off, my advice to you would be to straighten up this section first!
That was frustrating for me, but thank goodness I was able to find two House CD’s that was well placed in the case with barely any scratches on the back.
Staff wasn’t too helpful here. Nobody greeted me as I walked in, they just stared at me. There’s no public restrooms so don’t go looking for it. All CD’s are marked at 90 cents, if otherwise marked on the case. I did spot a Barry White CD for $ 3.13.
I didn’t look at the clothing that much. I did notice that the purses can be out of reach; not sure whose idea was to put the purses on a shelf so high that only Yao Ming could reach. They sell elderly chairs for the showers and the plastic toilet, golf clubs, old polaroid cameras, briefcases, suitcases, pots and pans, jewelry, and old VHS tapes.
I might be back depending on if they rotate things out according to that’s most thrift shops do. Hopefully, next time I step back in the CD section will be well organized!

Like another reviewer, I had issues figuring out the obstacle course just inside the front door, haha! My overall impression of the store was that it is very nicely organized into sections– mens, womens, kids, housewares, etc. While there weren’t a lot of housewares, there were plenty of other things to check out. The clothing was fairly reasonably priced, current styles and there was a good variety. Found several things I ‘had’ to have and would put this on my regular route, for sure.

Once you walk in, it will be a little difficult to enter due the the obstacle course you’ll have to cross to actually get in. Don’t be surprised. The clothes are color coordinated and the store items are grouped together. Everything is very organized. To the right towards the back they have all uniforms from a variety of companies on the wall. If your a hat or cap person they a selection for you. On my visit here, I was particularly looking for t-​shirts to wear to work (carefree shirts, as I refer to them as). I found lots of carefree shirts color grouped in the back near the hats. Some were faded and some are not so faded. The price range was from $ 1-​$ 4, depending on the shirt. They also have bandannas for dogs or just in general. They are used and new. From .80 cents to .40. I brought my dog two bandannas. Here’s the exciting part of my trip here. Ok, Ok.. .So I found a collective item for a really good price and in good condition! Crazy little thing is, before I went I was actually looking at this item online and it was going for a more than what Value Village had it listed as and the ones online were in poor condition. I was surprised and shocked to see this! I just wish they would organize their bag section (hints* this is where the item was) and maybe they shouldn’t.
Here at Value Village they have a unique way of pricing. This place don’t believe in writing dollar signs, periods, or cents signs to let their customers know how much an item is. You’ll have to figure it out on your own, ask an employee, or wait til you get to the register. In my case, I asked an employee who worked there (wearing red apron). She spoke little, well no English at all. Frankly, she understood just enough to help me, because I knew how to compromise her words.
When I was here shopping the lights went out two to three times (the backroom people were messing with electrical wiring), some customers were afraid. But this was a good experience for me.

I almost don’t want to tell you about this Value Village… ok, ok.
They have a very crappy book selection. They do not have dressing rooms. They do have a loud mentally challenged teenage boy walking around trying to give high fives and hitting himself violently if scorned.
But, they have a ton of really great clothes and they are cheap. This is a great place to go to buy jeans – between $ 1.50−5.00 for all kinds of brands.
It’s all one giant room and they don’t have a lot of housewares or furniture. But, if you are sweating the back to school price tag – this is your place. And, you might just find some cool clothes for Mom and Dad, too=)