A couple weeks before this past Christmas I stopped by to look around and was warmly greeted with a huge smile by Mary, who said she was the manager. I found lots of unique and vintage Christmas decorations for the front of my house, plus a beautiful Nativity set for $22 that my grandson found on Ebay selling for $78! The best part of my shopping experience besides the great finds, was knowing that the dollars spent were going to help people find homes or have enough to eat. read more

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The CRC store in San Marcos got an interior upgrade, so it was closed for a while. It has been open for business for 3 or 4 months, 7 days a week too! They no longer receive donations on the side of the building facing the car wash. Same good people keeping the CRC store in good shape, clean and tidy. Ask the staff about donations as their methods sometimes change. It's a fun way to shop, you never know what you will find and the good deals too! read more

I went to this store for first time today. I thought they were definitely way over priced! I thought the lady working there was not happy being there. When I asked her if they had any discount days, she said every weekend, then I asked her what percentage, she said 10%. Then I asked her if she gave a senior discount she said yes, I had to ask her again. What's the percentage then she, replied, 10%. Oh my gosh, it was like pulling teeth trying to get some answers from her. Not a way to run a business if you can't communicate properly. I won't be patronizing the store. read more

I'm a thrift queen! Mary and Roseanne are a gift! They helped me find what I needed, they were so friendly, and they made me wanna come back. I traveled far to be here and I will do it again. Thank you for hiring such incredible people, who know how to make a customer feel important and welcome! read more

CRC Resale Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love this local thrift store of mine, they always have the best finds!! Staff is always friendly and helpful too! Start shopping and start earning points for money off!! read more

Truly horrendous pricing. Who is responsible for pricing here? Everything is double, triple, quadruple what it should be for a thrift store. It's just as expensive to go to a department store. Don't waste your time. read more

Decided to pop into CRC Resale Store on my way home from lunch on a Friday afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and prices. Lots of great books for great prices! I spent about 30 minutes browsing, and the staff was quite friendly and helpful. I even got to chat with an older customer about true crime and the state of the world today! What a treat. :) read more

Second time in this shop. First time was over a year ago and I thought prices were high then. Wow, I know the sales go towards a good cause, but $5 for a used mason jar? Prices on most things were higher than Goodwill. Sad what's happening to local nonprofit thrift shops. read more

CRC Resale Store - Wow, I know the sales go towards a good cause, but $5 for a used mason jar? - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Marcos, California

Don't waste your time. For a store that's recently been closed for renovations it's horrible. I definitely recommend the one in Encinitas over this one. read more

I am updating as the last time I reviewed there was also a store in Oceanside which has since closed. NOTE there is also a store in Encinitas near the sprouts on El Camino. I wanted to put in a good word for the staff as in my opinion they are awesome. As to "sketchy" people well maybe but I dont consider myself high on the sketch-o-meter and have shopped and purchased routinely. As with ALL thrift stores it depends on when you are there as to what you find. One of my favorite and very NON junk or sketch was a handbag I bought about a year ago right before my birthday - an Isabelle Fiore from a very hard to find line of Horoscope bags - was $34.99 and I know there was a discount I believe 25% at the time. Note they do re organize and change discounts but if you know how to look and go regularly trust me you will find a hidden gem... or 2....or 12. read more

CRC Resale Store - isabelle fiore purse leather painted - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Marcos, California

June 16... still requiring customers to mask so bye crc. Long term shopper but not going to comply with over reaching rules.

I have mixed feelings about this shop. Pros: - It's packed with merchandise - The employees are super friendly - Thursday is 25% off all clothing - Good selection of mid-range jeans (Hudson, 7FALM) - Some cool furniture Cons: - Jeans are expensive; $20+ - The store is a bit dark - It's packed with merchandise- you have to really dig for that special piece read more

0 STARS Caucasian lady whom i assume is the owner is RUDE! Had just walked in with my two year old and he was finishing his last bite of his snack when we make a turn and i hear "excuse me excuse meee My store is no food and look at his dirty little hands i dont want him touching my things Plus he isn't "contained" Contained??? Like wtf does she mean! He wasn't running around, touching things or screaming. And " isn't contained" ??? I'd use that more towards an animal. The one who needed to be contained was her. I simply rolled my eyes, said peace out and walked out. As i was leaving i hear "sorry" And i said "no you're not so save it" Funny how as i walked out, another shopper asked the cashier if the price would lower any more on an item and she said "NO, we need to make money " Thought to myself: well y'all sure as hell wont with that attitude. Clearly did not want my money. Never going back! Plus i hear everyone complain things are overpriced read more

I called prior to going here asking if they have children's clothes and they told me yes we have a bunch. I walk in a they have a 3 ft rack of kids things that were a hot mess and I didn't even want to touch because it looked messy. This place is borderline scary to walk into. read more

Small shop with a very friendly staff. Free parking lot just outside the shop. This shop is part of a strip mall. Not a lot of furniture, but lots of clothes. There are a few art pieces and the back and side wall has shelves of household goodies. There is a small jewlery case by the cashier too. read more

The CRC Resale Store is a lovely little shop to visit and support. The staff is very kind and helpful if you have any questions. The store is organized and each area is clearly labeled. There is a lot to look through, including men and women's clothing, kitchen supplies, and home decor, but if you take the time to look through their items you are sure to find some gems at a very affordable price! If you enjoy thrift shopping, this is the local spot for you. For a small store they have a lot to offer, so you should peruse their selection, but there's a good chance you'll find something memorable. The staff takes good care of the products and seems to constantly be adding items to the store. I spent around an hour in there and I'm sure I didn't explore everything. The friendly staff, lively music, and wide selection makes this thrift shop worth a visit! Here's some gems we found while there! read more

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I thrift at this store regularly and the staff are always so rude.Angry about opening the dressing room, roll their eyes if you ask to check out... It's wild! The pricing has gone way up as well. Bummer because it's a great little shop. read more

absolutely loved this place. kind of hesitant to write this just cause i don't want everyone infiltrating it and taking such beautiful clothes but it's lovely. i went with my best friend and we were there for over an hour despite the small size. there's one tiny dressing room and it's well organized. there's a specific rack with designer brands and more pricey items also which i found to be a plus. however they do in fact have discounts on specific days. i usually thrift for clothes but they've got a pretty big bookcase and some other smaller furniture along with toys. would mostly recommend just for all of the clothes. so many cute things, although there's not much in terms of shoes or bags. the staff was also very nice, and the atmosphere was calm and quiet. you'll get a discount if you sign up (no fees) + there's student discounts as well so bring your id!! super peaceful shopping experience and i went home with two huge bags of clothes. lol. read more

Manager was so kind and they had some cool thing! Neat little thrift store. Definitely coming back

Overpriced and the workers take their job way too seriously. Smells like horse manure

The whole time they make you feel guilt, because of their cause. Over priced items for low income population.

Well no reason to come here anymore without the 40% off discount they used to give everyday. I was "okay" with their prices before because I knew I would receive 40% off. But now ... are you kidding me? This is a thrift store... their prices are absolutely ridiculous. Like insane!!!! 45$ for an outdated women's plus size 2 piece. Good luck selling any of your items!!!!! Give the people a reason to come in! read more

This is a small thrift store just down the street from Grocery Outlet. Knic knacs are overpriced. Clothes selection is small. Overall, things are overpriced and they just don't have good stuff. read more

Found some shits here. It's small and has fantastic prices. Well organized although the selection is sparse I'm sure it is a hit or miss but worth checking out if near by read more

This is actually a thrift store with good prices and quality stuff. Tweekers and mental patients shouldn't be allowed to post reviews, just saying. read more

Not actually a thrift store. Just a donation drop off. They should change the name! Just a heads up, don't waste the trip over like I did if you are looking to buy! :) read more

A quality place to donate. I'm only writing a review because some nut job rated this 1 star because she made a mistake. Your donations make a difference. read more

My husband and I loved their Oceanside location, and since it's closed now we've been visiting their other locations but unfortunately this one isn't their best. Some pretty okay stuff, not super well organized but friendly and helpful staff. Would still visit sometimes but don't think I'd go out of my way to go there. read more

Great place to shop! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! The items I find here are clean, beautiful, and great prices! They even have a discount day where you can get your items for up to 50 percent off!!!! Sometimes, I even find designer items here for a great price. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

I overheard the Hispanic lady be extremely rude to a customer. All the items are junk... and overpriced. Don't waste your time, go to the DAV in Oceanside instead. read more

Rude staff, Overpriced garbage, was a great place to shop before, they provide no incentive to donation and EXTREMELY OVERPRICE everything. Stay clear of this sketchy shop for not only are the staff rude but the customers that shop here are equally sketchy. 0/10. read more

If you have items to donate I would suggest someplace else that is appreciative of your donations. The staff here are very unappreciative and unhelpful. read more