I had a few gifts to purchase and purposely visited Pilgrim Candle…read more There was no shortage of gift variety. From candles, jewelry, ornaments, household decor, custom dips, beauty products, cards, and so much more. The owner was in and just so kind. Warm mulled cider was available and it was delicious! Price per item was very reasonable. You can opt for a meaningful gift at a very effective price. Gift bags were lovely as well. Parking is at no cost and on the side of the building.

I had the most positive experience yesterday. Went in to pick up a couple things, the lady helping…read moreme was so nice And helpful. I really felt appreciated as a customer. I have not been in this store for a while. They have a lot of nice things. I was telling my co-workers how great it was to shop there. I didn't want to leave. I will be back and thanks again for making my shopping experience so nice. See ya soon for more Amish popcorn. Lenny

Building 451 is a nice discount store with many interesting items and a large card selection. They…read moreare currently open seven days a week. Their inventory changes frequently with new deals. The store is similar to the former Final Markdown! It is worth a look...

This place is DISGUSTING. Dust EVERYWHERE, horrible service, awful musty smell. I felt a dyer need…read moreto wash my hands twice when I left that place because you can just feel the layers of dust sitting on their merchandise. I went there 2 times and both times when I walked in, the lady just looked at me and turned her head. I asked if she could help me grab something on the top shelf and she sighed, grabbed it for me and then when I asked a simple "wow, this is different! have you tried this?" She said in a very irritating manner "i dont know anything about that. I just sell it so just leave it there if you dont want it." All while walking away from me, no eye contact. I then stood in line waiting and waiting to be checked out while she was having side conversations with someone she knew. Conversations about grandchildren even though shes only in her 60's and how she wants one, how she doesnt want to wait till shes "10ft under" (thought the saying was 6ft under but anyways), talking about a restaurant near by, etc etc ALL WHILE SHE KNEW I WAS WAITING TO BE RUNG UP. As soon as I was about to put my stuff down and walk out, she goes "you need something?" I told her "yeah I'm waiting for you to ring me out." And she took my stuff, rang it, took my money AND THEN CONTINUED HER CONVO WHILE HOLDING ONTO MY MONEY!! She didnt put it in the register, she didnt get my change, she just held onto it and carried on with her conversation. I then wanted to take the money back and leave, thats when she opened the register, got my change and as I held my hand out for her to hand me my change, she just laid it on the counter for me to pick the change up. She didn't put my things in a bag, she didn't say thank you nor did she say goodbye. She just put my change on the counter and continued her conversation with the other person. I don't ever really see cars parked on their side of the parking lot and My mother and I were the only customers. No wonder why! I have a business of my own, my whole family does. That is not how you run a business. I felt SO disrespected while shopping there. I was not rude, I was smiley when I walked in and I always try to speak politely and professionally. If that lady isnt the owner then that place needs a new employee or new staff members. Someone who can utilize the down time to tidy up the place and can offer decent customer service. Completely unacceptable. I would give it 0 stars if I could, shame to this business.

It seems that there are two different stores, one that sells home goods and gifts, and then the…read moreFashion/clothes store. This review is about the Clothes store. I needed a dress, and while I could've gotten something at marshalls or burlington, I wanted something well made that didn't look cheap. Something unique, and I found what I wanted here. Good quality fabric, well made womens attire that looked great and got me compliments. The best part of it was that they had a sale section that made my shopping experience very affordable so I walked out of there with two dresses! Staff was helpful, and I know this is going to be a place I shop at every time I visit.

Ooh this place was so cute! We visited the home goods section and I loved looking around for gifts…read more I ended up finding some great ones in the clearance sections, which were scattered around the store on the outside shelves. My friend picked up some nice bowls and a few other items, and I came away with a book, some air fresheners, a pack of car stickers, and a puzzle, all for about $10. What a deal! I only wish I would've picked up a few more items. The cashiers were friendly and efficient. I would recommend this shop for anyone looking to buy gifts or items for themselves!

UPDATE: SECOND CHANCES HAS CLOSED. This store is no longer around…read more ------- (My original review below. Leaving it for nostalgia's sake.) I have been a customer of Second Chances for years, and keep coming back. The owner Leandra is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and in addition to quality used clothing, baby slings, and shoes (affordable, quality used shoes!) there is always a good selection of used toys. There is also a large selection of new toys, mainly the Melissa and Doug brand. If you like that brand, as many do, you will be pleased to find the largest selection of their products I have seen anywhere. As far as bringing things in to consign in the shop, I have had no problems. It helps, I'm sure, that I don't expect her to take everything I bring in (far from it--usually about 20%?), and also, I am not looking for top dollar so much as I am looking to get rid of things. If I am looking for top dollar, or am really attached to something, I post it on eBay or Craigslist--but that goes without saying, I think. It is a great store. Kid friendly to the extreme --Leandra has never been the least bit phased about my kids running around and playing with the unwrapped toys in the store, of which there are plenty, while I shop. I always feel like they ransack the place a bit, and she never seems to mind in the least! (Of course I keep an eye on them as I can, and always tidy up afterwards.) My kids beg to come here! One day when it works out with our schedule, I intend to sign up for the weekly music class offered in her spacious and sunny community room. Or one of the other activities; there are several offerings. I've heard good things about the Spanish class. Second Chances is a true gem, and a fantastic resource for parents in South Amherst! Definitely check it out if you haven't!

Second Chances has been a life saver for my family!!…read more As a working mom with a growing 8-year old daughter I've been able to find age-appropriate clothing here since she was a baby. Leandra, the store owner, helped me navigate choices of baby carriers and baby slings, snow suits, buying baby utensils, lunch boxes, books, pieces for school costumes and Halloween here, birthday trinkets for my daughter's friends and when your child grows mid-season, this store can help with season-appropriate clothing when other stores are selling bathing suits in the middle of winter! Second Chances has helped tremendously with my clothing budget for my daughter as well. I have been a consigner there for a few years now. I bring in clothes, shoes and some toys. Leandra has high standards in selecting pieces that she'll take on and re-sell. (This is *not* like going to any thrift store like the Goodwill or Salvation Army. She won't just take bags of clothes.) I appreciate her care in selecting the items because when I, in turn buy pieces that other moms/dads/grandparents have brought in to consign I know I am buying gently used quality piece that will last the season for my daughter. New clothing and toys are also sold at this store. We get art supplies and travel toys here for our road trips every summer. Money earned through consignment can be used toward purchasing new items as well as the consigned items. Second Chance also has become a communal hub with their community room that offers play groups, yoga for moms and kids, activities for after-school and a drop-in play space for toddlers. It is a nice offering in the South Amherst area for the neighborhood.

My wife was super psyched on her gear with our dog on them…read more Was easy to communicate with as well Thank you!

Great selection of clothing that the owner designs prints and sews himself plus other cool socks,…read moresunglasses and nick nacks. But the best for me is he does custom embroidery of kids drawings on shirts and hats. I got one for a gift for someone else and I now I want my own!

One of the least friendly shopping experiences in the area. Every time I walk in, it seems like I…read moream bothering them. Today, I said hello and the woman behind the counter didn't respond. Never asked if I needed anything. I will not return.

A delightful store filled with just the right gifts!! A special friend, wedding, hostess gift, your…read morebf you can always find just what your looking for in a gift. Denise is very friendly and wraps your special gift in a simple bag with colorful tissue. I'm a big fan of Miraposa and they have a great selection in a range of prices. I'll be going back next week to take advantage of the stationery sale!!

I totally heart this place! Very homey, welcoming attitude and really neat things at ridiculously…read morelow prices. I saw a beautiful raku(?) vase and figured it would be way out of my price range, but I couldn't resist carefully lifting it to have a look. It was under $50! I seriously was expecting the sticker to say something like $350, it was THAT gorgeous. They always have special pottery pieces here, and they have some fantastic jewelry. All right alongside a plastic sushi that will crawl across the table when you wind it up, tie-dyed infant onesies, and... chocolate-covered sesame seeds? Weird and great mix of stuff, and the people who work there will tell you the story behind each and every thing they have...who made it, where it came from, etc. Seems like they carry lots of things from emerging artists, which is something I love to support. I get how it got its name... it's impossible to leave there not feeling happy!

What an adorable store, with so many beautiful things to admire! We stumbled in here on a Saturday…read morenight when almost everything else on this street was closed (around 9:20 pm). We were so excited to find a store that was open and had such interesting items for sale. Tons of local art including pottery, paintings, jewelry, children's clothes, toys, art for your garden, etc. They have something for anyone in this store. I ended up finding and purchasing two small bags of seeds, in which a local woman had spent time gardening and developing unique versions of plants and then collected the seeds to sell. What?! So cool! Not only does the store have the most unique and beautiful items, the woman who owns the store could not be more friendly and sweet! If you're in the area, make sure to stop by this shop!

Amazing shop!! Full of interesting vintage and new items. There are paint nights and interesting,…read morecreative offerings. I purchased a couple of "mystery books" which are packaged so cutely- can't wait to gift them! Check it out, really great shop and owner of so friendly and helpful.

This place is really cute. They have some great bath bombs in here for a decent price. They also…read moresell an organic bug spray which worked way better then the name brands. Some of the items are a little pricy but very cute and one of a kind. There were 2 sweet gentleman who were there when I was and they were vendors for one of the rooms. They had some really wonderful and unique items in there from movie sets. Everyone working was so sweet. I will definitely be back.