BD's Discount.. what can I say about this place.
It's dark, it's musty, it's full of cheap Chinese-made products... but it's hella cheap.
BD's is similar to an Ocean State Job Lot, where some of it is closeouts, some of it is new merchandise, and they have a wide variety of products. BD's carries furniture, beds, housewares, bedding, kitchen stuff, hardware, food, electronics. A real mix of products.
Most of the stuff is cheap knock offs made in China, but hey three bucks for a 6ft HDMI cable. Yes Please.
I typically just go in there and look around as they are adding new products, so it changes from week to week what they have in stock.
Pro's
1. CHEAP. If you're strapped for cash and you don't care that it might break in a year or so. then this is the place for you.
2. Furnture. Yes they sell furniture. Some of it isn't all that bad. They also sell beds too
3. Convenient. This location is located right on Broadway in Chelsea. So its walkable from anywhere.
4. Selection. Lots of a variety of products to choose from.
Con's
1. CHEAP. This is a Con too. Because "you do get what you pay for" when you shop here. I bought a cheap set of knives for 10 bucks and two handles have already snapped off!
2. Chinese Made. A lot of the products are made overseas in China, Taiwan, etc, so its very cheaply made. And The toys are not kid-friendly as they may contain lead in them.
3. Messy. Some times the store gets messy (if they were busy). Since it is 3 floors of stuff, I'm sure its hard to clean up all of it. I've just seen entire aisles just torn apart by someone who was looking for something.
4. Selection. This is a con too, as it isn't Target or KMart where they have just about everything, BD's items are 'off the truck" so one week they may have something, and then not have it again.
As far as the staff.. I've never really had a problem except with a language barrier (where the cashier's English wasn't as proficient as mine). BUT Staff are always nice and polite and are willing to help you if you need it.
Other than that, I like BD's, I'm sure I'll be back soon. read more