99 Cents Only Store

There is a manager I believe although she doesn’t seem qualified to be a manager named Maria who gets very upset with you as a customer if you point out and take a photo of merchandise that is marked $.99 and then rings up at a dollar .99 or 2.99! As our consumer I have the right to check pricing when I am shopping. So buyer beware because they are bringing in all this other stuff thats now 1.99 and up to 3.99but they don’t mark it correctly on the shelves as that. Most managers will apologize and give you the item at the Mark price but then you get a few that I guess they own the store and can’t admit their error try to make you fight for it and I will And send on my friends in there to do the same thing. By law they have to give u merchandise at price posted in front of item! If the store can’t do that then maybe they shouldn’t be selling things for more than $.99

RUDE RUDE RUDE. So displeased, I had to write this review right away. I JUST called to ask if they had a certain item in stock, an ice cream that I saw at another location. Before the girl on the phone even let me tell her the brand of the ice cream, she cuts me off, «No — We don’t». Clearly all the employees don’t understand that their job descriptions include HELPING THE CUSTOMER.

I was just there and I saw several mice running around in the store.
No thanks. I’ll go to the one on Colorado from now on.

Very slow sarvice waiting 35 minet it’s no good. Pls arrange more staff. other store so well arrangement but this store to much horibole

I call this the ghetto 99 cents store because it’s probably the ghetto-​est it can get. There is a lot of shady people just hanging outside. It’s pretty scary so I only go here when I’m in dire need, and I always try to go with someone even though it’s just as couple minutes away from where I live. It’s also dirty inside and pretty disorganized. It’s still a 99 cents store though which is always an interesting place to shop at. Shop here, but be aware of your surroundings.

I come to this store because it is within walking distance from my house. They do usually have everything I need, i won’t buy my toilet paper or soap anywhere else. It is pretty dirty on the inside though, compared to other stores. When I used to live in Temple City I’d go to that one, I feel like that one was cleaner. But it’s bearable none the less. The staff is usually pretty friendly. The vagrants hanging out in front are usually harmless, I just avoid eye contact with them and walk quickly. I will not walk through that parking lot after dark though. If I have to go after dark I drive, because it really freaks me out walking through the north side of that parking lot at night. Especially by myself. There are usually a handful of cars with people in them just hanging out. there’s a dirty old van that’s usually parked there that’s been there forever so I’m not afraid of that guy, but the others are just creepy.

ok so for a long time i thought the guys hanging out outside were harmless, but one of the reviews on here brought up the bigger problem which is that the reason to be scared isn’t that they’re going to try and car jack you but that they’re probably dealers doing something that could cause gun fire… good point!
BEFORE I READ THAT THOUGH… i was under the impression that it was actually a fun place to shop. you never knew what you’d find and it’d be a dollar! here are some great things I found there:
–a super absorbent mitt for washing your car
–glasses (reading and sun glasses)
–band aids and first aid things
–correction tape/​office supplies (sharpies)
–mailing things including tape, bubble wrap and envelopes
–super glue
–nail polish remover
–CLEANING products for your house
seriously you add it up and you’ve saved at least 20 bucks/​grocery store trip.
AND NEW STUFF ALL THE TIME.
it’s fun!
just don’t get killed ;)

This is a big store. It has alot of product inside. This is why I give it 2 stars. But the store is often times very dirty. Simple things like spills on the conveyer belt where you place your goods to get rolled up to the cashier… it just remains. Right now I’m in line and there are huge spills or sticky wet stuff on this belt, so I’m just holding my 3 items. But why won’t the cashier just spray and wash it real quick? Certain business’s don’t train employees do keep their business clean looking. This store is so dirty. Not good.
Also I’ve noticed they are charging over 99 cents for certain items. This is supposed to be a 99 cent ONLY store. Meaning nothing in there should be marked over 99 cents. It’s been like that at this store for a long time, but now they are starting to sell items for over 99 cents. That is not right according to the franchise. See pictures below.

Considering it’s location it is no wonder why it has a 3 star review. I only came here to see if it was as ghetto as it seemed like it would be. I live a few blocks away and i shop 99 cent stores often. I was not surprised that it was as bad as i had imaged.
The primary complaints is all the shady people hanging out in the parking lot and outside the exits. I felt like they are just waiting to car-​jack someone.
The inside is average and they have good stuff. However, the food area smelled badly. The place also has heavy people traffic primarily of local «ghetto» people from the Altadena /​Pasadena area.
I will not be returning, I would rather make the extra miles to the better one on Colorado or the best one in Arcadia.

Pros: I’ve found stuff here I’ve never found anywhere else. High-​value items 5−10X higher at Target or the grocery store.
Cons: As others have said, it’s not in a great part of Pasadena. The random homeless person doesn’t bother me, but it seems like there are shady characters hanging around the front for «other» reasons. I don’t feel 100% safe especially because it’s the only store in this complex and there’s no security or anything. It’s not about being better than anyone, but if I’m with my kids, I’d rather be safe than sorry.
Worth it if you’re in the area and alone.

Damn, you guys love calling areas south of the 10 and north of the 210 «ghetto.» Why is that? Take your fucking silver spoon and go buy your Cheetos from Gelson’s.
Anyway, I go here often after my stuck-​up, non-​ghetto workout at Equinox. You know why? Because it’s the «scary» north of the 210 location and cenophobes leave all the good shit for me. Things I buy here that I could pay more for at Whole Foods /​Trader Joes:
*Seaweed Snacks (3 pack for 99 cents!!!)
*Watermelon
*Strawberries
*Live plants
*Real meat (not rawhide) dog snacks
*Cat food
*Clothes Stain Remover (LA’s Totally Awesome Brand is the best — seriously, read the amazon reviews.)
*Incense
*Bath Fizzies
*Tom’s Shoes. (Okay, just kidding)
But seriously, crazies and dirt are everywhere in LA not just the ghetto. If you’re afraid of this location — thank you. My clothes, cupboards, and lawn look amazing and my dogs are well-​fed.

Lots of name brand items for a buck along with many foods, soft drinks, and snacks for also a buck. Yes, it’s ghettofab but it’s always been ghettofab, so there’s no need to be surprised at how ghetto it may be. you don’t like it then there’s always the one on Colorado near Allen.
I made off like a bandit for about $ 10. I am a fan.

This has to be the armpit of 99 cent only stores. Filthy, beggars and they never seem to never have the items I seek. I only came here because it was on my way home from the gym. UGH!

ghettofabulous!
but i do get to catch up on my kenny loggins and linda ronstadt songs!

I usually don’t shop at 99 Cents stores, but I like this one because it is literally right around the corner from where I live. The store is relatively clean and they even have fresh produce. The boyfriend and I stopped by here for cheap beverages and will probably but more odds and ends on the next trip.

It’s not as cute and charming as Daiso and not everything is 99 cents but there are some real bargains to be found. This location is in a former supermarket (some of the signs are still present) in a dumpy shopping center. The store gets messy. The lines are usually long and slow. While you’re waiting in line, you’re likely to observe some interesting human behavior (I’ve encountered homeless people, stinky people and people who talk to themselves). There’s a security guard by the door, presumably to ensure no one goes too crazy.
Like any discount store, it’s best if you don’t come looking for something specific. They don’t have everything. For example, I couldn’t find sanitary napkins or squeegees. But they do have lots of food (packaged goods that didn’t do well in regular store, knockoff brands — instead of Pop Tarts, you’ll find Toast’em, candy, fresh produce), toiletries (cheap toothpaste and razors), vitamins, cleaning supplies, toys, gift wrap, and batteries. For 99 cents you can get umbrellas, clothing, laundry detergent, ice cream, Aziza cosmetics, and security. For 39 cents, you can get a roll of toilet paper. The milk is not cheap here and it’s not 99 cents.
My picks:
* Three flavors of Rocky Road, two flavors of Abba Zabba, and Big Hunk (59 cents each)
* Jelly Belly flops
* Almond Roca factory seconds
The tagline is confusing but memorable, open 9 to 9, 9 days a week.

Janelle B is right! Shame shame on some of the reviews!
This IS a little gem!
This particular location has great stuff that the other locations are sometimes out of. Its a very small store. The girls that work there are awesome! You can ask them whats the extra good deal of the week and they will share! Frozen Wild caught salmon, Sopporo Beer, Pasta from Italy, Capers from Spain and Wolfgang Puck pasta sauce .My purchase this morning… Im in love with this store!
BTW the ghetto comment by one of these reviewers is shameful! There are many multi millionaires who own vintage victorians and craftsman homes within walking distance of this store & shop there too! .Thats what makes Pasadena so diversified and wonderful …

On a clear day you can see the ghetto Fahevah!
Recently one of their 9’s stopped lighting up at this hopelessly ghetto nightmare store. So now they are the .9 cent only store. Feel free to feel like a millionaire!
Please be aware there are a lot of transients parked right outside the store and there’s been some violence there — also there is a homeless guy there who’s very loud and colorful from Tennessee I believe and he probably will pick up on any halfway decent looking woman and call her «darlin’».
Here’s where you may or may not find items worth .099 cents. Known brands and off brands. It used to be good for 99 cents padlocks which they don’t sell anymore. I like to get batteries here because packs of batteries shouldn’t be more than 99 cents anyway.(those highway robbers, everywhere else) the homeless and drunks will be cheered to know they sell liquor at some of the 99 cent only stores.
Here is where u see displayed the 99 cents condoms next to the 99 cents pregnancy kits. Which really makes you question the quality and safety of the condoms.
You can get, at times, high quality non prescription glasses for 99 cents. They also offer 99 cent only GIFT CARDS for the cheap ass who will believe this is a good gift to give someone. It may even make you appear generous when you realize if you put 50 dollars on a 99 cent card, that’s FIFTY PRESENTS!!! Wow! Lol
Last but not least, there’s no starbucks here, and it’s not known for ambiance. I truly believe one of the cashiers is an illegal alien, she doesn’t speak a lick of English. If you ask her a question it’s as though you just asked your dog to explain the theory of relativity.
If you never need to go to these stores, you will have at the very least 99 reasons why you don’t, and a whole lot more money than 99 cents. WIGGA PLEASE.

I make it RAIN when I’m at this store. Like seriously this place is a gem, a tiny magnificant gem to all the struggling people who got bills to pay nd low paying ass jobs.
Seriously this place is BOMB. Where else in this universe can you find shredded cheese, a plunger, some animal cracker and dish rags for only 99 cents!!! Thats right BITCH the 99 cents store!
Shame on you ppl who gave this place a low rating. WTF DO YOU EXPECT??? This isn’t a fucking Macy’s or Saks u are at the 99cent store for Christ’s sakes be happy that there aren’t feces in the aisles! Take y’all bougie ass to Target if you want good customer service. I am just so blinded by the cheap prices I dnt care if they cashiers are rude and disrespectful. They don’t sell blow jobs here for 99cents people. If you want someone to pamper you then go elsewhere and pay $ 3 for your shredded cheese! Ima continue to make it rain: D

Ghetto… so so so ghetto… I seem to get hit on every time I come here. It’s walking distance from my work and I always wish I drove…
They have everything for 99 cents that I need but the area… the parking lot is even messed up.
Go on the one in Colorado… that one is cleaner and less ghetto.