For what it is Big Lots can add up in the savings department. There name brand bread products are at least $1.00 cheaper than any supermarket.I love Wasa and it is almost $2 cheaper.
They also carry name brand items you will not find in other stores, I recently found some red pepper spread for my wasa or to put sandwiches or in other dishes you make. This spread is not a fluke, it happens all the time and you can'y find the product anywhere else.
The return policy stinks, often it is over 30 days before I even try a product I bought. Cashiers are not friendly and usually not even polite. There are signs everywhere if you can't reach something, ask for assistance. LOL, you can ask all you want, but if you want the product you have to climb a bit to get it.
At times they have some great door busters, if you are lucky enough to get there in time to get 1 of the 10-or 12 they have to offer. If you really shop the store you will find savings in every department: cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, hair and beauty products, beverages and even furniture. About every 3 years my cordless phone set needs new batteries and they start going dead very quickly. I priced the batteries at a local wholesale battery store and Walmart and it is always cheaper to watch Big Lots and get a brand new, brand name set for less money, than it would cost me to replace all the batteries.
They also have their club, where you accumulate points every time you spend $20 or $25, I don;t quite know all about this but there are time frames involved and just too much for me to bother keeping up with, except when you make a large purchase, you would like that added discount.
They also have many electronic add on gadgets, that I love. I have a cylinder battery that charges off my USB port on my computer and is great if you have a long day with your smartphone. While browsing I found a wall plug with a USB port on the other side, so great for traveling, when you leave your laptop at home!
Yes, I secretly love Big Lots, but let's not tell anyone. Every time I go into the store, I loose track of time and spend an hour or more seeking new treasures to find. Now I didn't say it was the cleanest or most organized store, but it's Big Lots!
What's a girl to do? I am sure I was born to hunt for treasure. read more