Generic 99 Cent / discount stores are as typical in in the borough as every neighborhood laundry, deli, and/or grocery. 99 Cent & Gift lacks the refinements of the mega mind blowing corporate discount store in the rest of Woodside, but it serves Skillman just fine.
For this hood, they're usually Indian / Korean run, but this one is exclusively Chinese and very limited staffing. This leads to messier than usual aisles and harder to find items, but the folks that are usually more than willing to help people locate what they need. The Chinese woman at the counter is sharp and usually alone, save for the lone helper in the back.
inventory wise, the selection is pretty typical but as expected: varied. From generic greeting cards to random glassware or pet food to NYC branded hats for the tourists, the store really does have a little bit of everything. I wouldn't go as far as expecting to find gems or items of high value here, but I would say that it should meet everyone's (generic) needs.
Unless your total value exceeds $15, this place is strictly cash only. They do have an ATM on site, but it's better to come with some dollars and a quick idea of what you need. read more
