Friendly service great prices better value then all the thrift store around the area it all depends on what your looking for

This store is under new management, but for the WORSE! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING was double or triple the price. I cannot even fathom my experience. It was very messy too, not as clean and organized as the old management had it. The back area of the store looks like a dump - a fire hazard for sure. I will not be back. I will definitely miss coming here and Miss the old cashiers. read more

I hadn't been here since they got new owners. I was disappointed. Been shopping here for over 30 yrs. Was 1000% better before. Store was a mess,not organized by szs. Got a headache trying to find my sz. Why fix something if it ain't broke!! Sadly I will have to cut down the times I shop here. Personnel before were amazing!! I looked forward to coming here,no more. Wish it would go back to the way it was read more

WORST EXPERIENCE under the new management!! I've been shopping at Value Village for years and this new management is overpricing everything, used donated clothes more expensive than at a retail store. I took a jacket to the register priced at $4.98 and the woman at the register tells me "wrong price" "this new" "DKNY is $29.98 brand name" I'm trying to understand what she's telling me but she rips off the price tag, which is actually stapled to the garment, she crumples up the price tag and puts the jacket behind her. I told her that item is absolutely not new bc it looked used but she said "it's DKNY it's $29.98" at this time an older gentleman comes and tells me the prices seem high but everything is 50% off so I asked isn't that price gouging and then advertising 50% to attract customers but he wouldn't let me talk. Then I asked where is the profit going from this new management and he said "schools and churches" so I asked which ones and he told me "that's private and we cannot tell" at this time the cashier at the other register (a granddaughter I believe bc she kept trying to get his attention while he was talking to me calling him "babba" and something in another language I couldn't understand but she was basically trying to make him stop talking to me, so rude she could've said whatever she wanted in English so I could understand what she was saying but she chose not to) while I talked to the older gentleman she was butting in saying their prices are not high and that they price their items according to what they sell for ONLINE, I said well this is a THRIFT STORE and the items are donated so why are you going by online prices?? She rolled her eyes and started ringing up another customer. When I was exiting the store a woman told me "I'm glad you stood up to them, I can't believe their prices I'm never coming back" I told her I just wanted to understand why their prices are higher and where is the profit going bc maybe it's worth my while but their answers didn't seem satisfactory to me so I'm ALSO NEVER SHOPPING THERE AGAIN!! I also noticed they had racks full of brand new clothing from Costco and maybe Target, like the pallets of overstock or salvaged items that many "bin stores" have so I dunno if they're using the thrift store as a STORE FRONT for their own business of selling pallet items. I will take my business elsewhere. Not a true thrift store anymore, STAY AWAY!!! Ps. Also the nice older lady cashiers are gone as well and it seems all members of the same family run this "business" now read more

AR&C Pink BellFlower Value Village PostCard Donations Truck: Does not pickup.My items were curbside, labeled, before 9am, out for 2 days. No one came. This is the second time--Long Beach Location Same thing. Don't leave items for ARC Pink postcards. They don't pickup. Donate to other reliable organizations. read more

This place is so over priced. I use to shop for my kids clothes here years ago. I had not been here in maybe 10 years. I stopped by and I could not believe the prices. I was looking for frames and everything was over 10.00, used, old, smelly, faded... all of it is overpriced. All this stuff is donated, who's pricing these items? read more

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This place used to be my favorite thrift store but the customer service is absolutely the worst. There's this lady who's cashier with a condescending voice and always has an attitude. I asked for help on an item & she was so unhelpful & i don't know if it's the tone of her voice but she was not helping out in any way. Instead of her assisting she would call any one else to help while she stands there doing nothing... Not only that but the prices here have spiked up. Items that are 2nd hand should not be this expensive.... read more

Big store with lots of selection. Really good prices. Friendly staff and helpful. The store pretty busy too. Good location plenty of parking behind the store. read more

****Buyers beware**** This place is an absolute rip-off! My mom purchased a microwave from here, and she checked it through to make sure it worked before she bought it. It powered on and the light worked, but when she got home to heat up her food, and the damn microwave did not heat up. She is now still without a microwave and paid for a piece of junk! And the store won't even give a store credit or anything. All they could say is sorry for that! I gave that junk back to them, and no doubt they will just resell it again. So sad and disappointed this place has no consideration whatsoever. They don't give a rats ass! Smh! read more

This in my opinion is a very underrated spot in Bellflower/Downey area. If you look hard enough you'll find some really good value. I resell and always come across a great selection of things whether it be vintage band shirts for $2, Sony cameras, and much more. The service and ladies who run the store are very nice, and always tell me crazy stories and stuff. I highly recommend this over your good ol goodwill or savers. read more

Ladies at the front were kind and friendly. Pretty wide selection and was reasonably priced. Went around 3pm on a Saturday and it gets busy and crowded but managed to fina a cute shirt for $3! They accept cash AND tap!! read more

Just a waste of time, which is surprising for me to say about a thrift store!! They price their shoes as if they were new!! The workers are nice though. read more

One of the BEST & Affordablee thrift stores you can find. You and your friends will definitely find something worth buying, most of the time all clothing is on sale. The location is not bad, there is plenty of parking and coffee shops nearby . Great prices and good finds. Not a lot of "vintage" more modern vintage but none the less great finds, good luck 1 read more

This is a true thrift store. Prices were ok, not great. Nothing really caught my eye.

The merchandise is for the most part junk. Items that are worth buying are ridiculously overpriced. The place is musty with a sour and cynical staff. Avoid. read more

I bought this sweater in March from this same thrift store. I know it's mine because I changed the buttons. I donated it two weeks ago. They are no selling it for $39.98. This place is terrible. They get everything for free then price it at outrageous prices. Quality thrift on Artesia has better prices. I'll be donating there from now on. read more

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Many families we know, including ourselves, have been donating to this store for a while now and we absolutely love the representatives and staff. For those that believe pricing to be too high, please consider doing your research about locations and their causes first. They are part of a larger organization that helps persons with intellectual disabilities as well as their families. Proceeds go to that cause and we 100% stand behind it! Thrifting is suppose to be fun, if you didn't find something this time around, try again! (: read more

Im so sad to leave this review because its a good thrift store with good finds but the cashier with short hair/straight bangs is so rude to me acting like she hates her life or something. I am not sure if I want to go back to thrift here as she ruined the thrifting experience. Granted people go through personal issues but at least try to work and be pleasant for customers. Just horrible customer service and bad vibes read more

This place is an absolute rip off!!!!!! I can't believe these prices! A VCR $48.95!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Are you serious!?!???They sell merchandise from Walmart! And mar it up! Come on!?!?! Unbelievable. This is an absolute disgrace to true thrift shoppers! We live in a city that has thee best thrift store in town! I will not mention where! Bellflower too bad so sad! Checking this place OFF our list. read more

Thrift stores can be hit and miss ...if you don't have the touch!I use to be able to spend hours in the thrift store . Today I thought I would pop in to try to maybe find a Halloween costume. Some thing original. None of these pre-fabricated costumes that you'll probably see 10 people wearing on Halloween. That's actually how I started going to thrift stores in the first place. Our neighbor from across the street. Took us to the thrift store to get western outfits. Thats the moment right there when I fell in love with vintage clothes. Fascinated by the idea of wearing something that nobody else had. My mom was Not impressed . From then I was constantly going to the thrift stores buying stuff from every era. Big eye art ,vintage shoes, vintage gloves ,vintage toys, vintage jewelry , vintage furniture, vintage decor , and of course homemade pattern outfits! Absolutely no better feeling than finding a one of a kind Vintage item that fits you for $7 ! I remember in Hollywood all my friends were bragging about how expensive their clothes was . I was so stoked because I always had better style than them. I was bragging how my outfit was under 25 bucks that's the true flex . They were wearing Ed Hardy and juicy couture. I was wearing the most darling two-tone 60s mod outfit you've ever seen. You tell me which look stands the test of time. LOL well I guess both. The 90s and 2000s are making a come back . Just today I see a teenager pulling out some thing from the 90s saying it's vintage . Rolling my eyes! I guess full Circle, . Today the prices aren't the same. I saw dresses for $35 $75 and $100. Inflation at the thrift store People. read more

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WOW. Ridiculous prices, shoes were priced higher than new ones , glassware is overpriced! And clothes..... you guessed it, OVERPRICED. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this nonsense . I recommend you shop On poshmark or eBay. Had to leave a star so I could post this review and inform others read more

THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH!!! the store stinks and the clothes aren't even that good but the price aren't even that bad most clothes that i saw were less than 5 a jacket was 25 tho kinda of threw me off but the store smells bad not even worth going the cashier was also kinda rude. The store isn't really that big. i feel bad giving a two star since it's a small business but they need to fix the smell and prices read more

Used sport shoes used $39.99 and that's the cheapest video games $40?- and up when price charting has them for $5or so . Too expensive read more

I had to post this review as it has disturbed me for the past few days. Not sure why it's an ONLY CASH place but not sure I saw a not on the door saying cash only; there was a sign that read "no bills over $100" but that doesn't specify it's cash only form of payment. What pushed me to write this review was the rudeness of the MANAGER. I walk in and saw a suitcase. Keep in mind there were no sign stating "Employees Only". An old old lady comes yelling at me saying I am not supposed to be there. I ask her can I purchase this suitcase; she says the "guy" in charge of that item comes in at 11am. I then go to the cashier and purchase something else and kindly ask the cashier if she can help me with the suitcase I had saw. Out of nowhere that manager lady pops up and says it will be available after 11am (in a rude tone). Keep in mind I come back at 12:30pm and ask the cashier if she can help me purchase the suitcase; the cashier brings in the manager and I mention to her she told me to come back after 11am. Her rude response is the guy in charge is busy. Wow where did the respect to help the customer. The bare minimum would have been the manager goes and tells this guy that I have a customer interested in such item. Sadly this experience has lost a customer and really hoping the MANAGER learns to treat all who enter with respect. Honestly had way way better experience at Affordable Treasures Thrift Store in Bellflower heck even Goodwill provides better services. read more

Store at bellflower is alright but the cash register gal is rude. I was at the counter waiting to look at jewelry, gal was busy at the register. I was going to ask for assistance but I didn't want to interrupt her focus with $$$. Then another gal walked up and asked also to see jewelry. Gal at register said she wasn't going to assist me first because I didn't ask even though I was standing at the counter first, then talking about me right in front of me. Haven't they heard of first come first serve!. I bet if the shoe we're on the other foot she would feel different!. Shoppers beware!. read more

Great place. Although cashiers are not so vocal as i had been visiting the place 3x. Prices are pretty high. But watch for their days or colors for discounts. Happy thrifting. read more

100% always on point ! great customer service , satisfied prices , been coming here since i was a kid and theres always something you find . and i love shopping here !!! happy thrifting!!! read more

This place must be a biohazard. It's beyond gross. The location is poorly lit, cluttered, and grimy. Sure, your average thrift store is dirty but this place is filthy. The kind of place that you don't want to touch anything. On the day I came, the ladies at the register were being rude and obnoxious to the customers. One lady was literally yelling at a woman that she was the manager and that it was cash only. It is cash only, but the prices are ridiculous. NO ONE carries that much cash. I wanted a cute green glass bowl that I thought would be a great catch all tray. It was marked $27. No thank you. I stayed a few minutes and then left. read more

Best thrift store ever, The staff , the prices and there stuff is great! They make you feel welcome read more

They helped me find what i liked! I enjoy shopping here. Thank you to the people who helped me! I appreciate it

Been here twice and I gotta say, I LOVE this place! Definitely recommend! I do most of my shopping here and always find a lot of cute clothes! I don't really care if I shop at the thrift store, this one is the best! I get lots of clothes and pretty inexpensive worth the price! (': read more

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I overheard the cashier repeatedly and loudly stating as the manager was called over that the customer they were helping didn't have enough money to pay for their stuff...I don't agree with how blatantly obvious the cashier was making the situation. I understand not having enough, but why be so rude about it? I would imagine already having to put items back to compensate for the cost while the line behind you watches was embarrassment enough. Really disgusted seeing this. read more

I mostly go there to drop off items but the staff is very helpful and friendly. When they are able to take items I'm happy with the service.

The staff was friendly and this review is not for them. But this place is borderline criminal with the prices they're charging. Regular old Converse shoes in great condition? Thinking they'd be $10-15 at a place that gets everything donated? Nope $50. Not even kidding. Saw an 80s sequence jacket for $50. Adidas $39.99. And that theme carried through out most of the store. Who is pricing this stuff? And the best part? It's cash only. So they don't have to report all the money they're making from their absurd prices? Who knows. But if you're looking for an true thrift store, I recommend Affordable Thrift just 10 min away. read more

I've been trying to check in here, but it's not on Yelp, but I thought it was. Because that's how I found in the first place. CASH ONLY! I have scored on some items here. Dresses ($3-12), cardigans, skirts, coats, shoes, and tops. Arranged by size then color. If there is no price tag, they will not sell it until the following Monday to re-tag it. Friendly staff, usually crowded, small parking lot behind the building, and benefits ARC (Assn for Retarded Citizens-Long Beach). read more

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Been going to this place for years, there are some employees that are nicer than others, but for the most part, all have been friendly to me. Seen this place with a boarded front door because it was burglarized and the employees say it's happen often. I love the prices, have purchased so many items from here for such good prices and the daily specials of 50% off are fantastic. Clothing is so poorly made nowadays but older pieces, from say 15 years ago, were so well made. Well made clothing today is so expensive but you can find lots of it here . Even when I purchased from retail stores I washed my clothing before wearing it, so here it's no different, so why pay lots more at a retailer. You do have to sift through rack and racks of clothing, so just take some hand sanitizer or handy wipes . You can find something for every room, from housewares, bedding, furniture for indoor & outdoor, handmade crafts, toys and lots of unique stuff. I go often, sometimes I get nothing, sometimes I find amazing pieces. read more

Great customer service. Friendly atmosphere. A lot of good choices in clothing and other accessories.

I went here last week when thrifting around the Cerritos, Norwalk, bellflower area. Unfortunately everything is pretty overpriced and it just feels and looks dirty in there. $40 for a faded and sun damaged Disney poster. Like what? I hope noone ever buys that because they're getting ripped off with prices like that. If things were presented really nice inside with good lighting and a fresh coat of paint the walls, I might be able to understand the prices, but it literally feels like shopping in a messy garage. read more

I've been going here for over 15 years and I've found many treasures! Im on my way there now!

This place is unorganized, over priced, disgusting and disorderly. For second hand items that you can get at home goods or hobby lobby. A ceramic teapot and Noel was priced for 69.00, China saucer and tea cups 45 and up. I would recommend people go to BTS Thrift Store In Culver City great prices an polite staff. I was shocked that a second hand glass vase was 10.00, this place is not worth the effort or time out of your busy schedule, dark no lights just a disappointing experience. FYI management check your prices, clean the store. Your a second hand thrift store not Macy or Nordstrom. Disgusting read more