Sunday night. I've arrived in DC and don't have a belt for work the next day. I quickly searched for places that could have belts: thrift stores, clothing stores, etc. On my way to a thrift store on Georgia NW I pass this little hole in the wall. The store is far enough south of the Georgia-Petworth Metro Station that the street starts looking a little sketchier. Many vacant buildings surround the store, but there are still several businesses within sight.
I enter the store hoping for a belt and much to my surprise I spot them immediately. Really cheap belts, made in China, with no size indicated, and several options to choose from. The standard black belt, brown belt, blue belt, yellow belt, USA belt, bald eagle belt, woven belt, any kind of cheap belt you could ask for were all there.
After running the belt around my waste to get an approximately correct size I go through the store looking at their selection of items. The store has some party supplies, basic laundry and household needs, and even balloons and a helium tank. There is an awkward ramp under the carpet that sneaks up on you when going to the back of the store.
There is nothing special about this place. But at $2/belt and several items for dirt cheap, it isn't bad either. Solid dollar store. read more