I think the owner caught a catchy name, Alibaba Liquidation. No kidding. They sell imports from…read moreChina I'm huge quantities. They don't have display cases, but huge boxes of merchandise as seen on Amazon (not TV). I don't think it's related to the internationally known e-commerce website. Alibaba is also the main character from the famous Arabian folk tale. Any ways, as I was saying, don't think all products from China look cheap. They're seriously made for high end consumers. Like cell phone accessories brand LeYi. I never knew this brand until I bought a cell phone case from Amazon. They got unique design and functionality. Yesterday July 31 was their first day. I arrived around 3 pm. They were busy unloading and setting up the shop. There were few customers. Employees greeted everyone as we came in. Prices are still handwritten on the crates. I saw $1, $2, $3, $4, $5... But I saw nice stuff in the crates. Oh, they take cash and credit cards. I wasn't planning to stay long because I could overspend for trinkets. Some items can become customized gifts for businesses. I'll be back when we can safely meet in person. Because I will buy a bunch of stuff for my meetup giveaways. **Updated after my second visit and chatted with co-owner Jason** They have plan to expend this operation to 10 stores in Houston. I think it's a great concept. I wish them luck and I will be back every month to see new products.

Very happy with my purchases , you can find good items with affordable prices. Definitely…read morerecommend to everyone !

This place is huge! Half is discount jewelry and hair bows and the other half is home decor. The…read morejewelry is 1-4 dollars! There is absolutely no jewelry over 4 dollars and it's a steal! They also have the cutest accessories for little girls for only a dollar (bows, necklaces, bags)! And there's amazing stuff in the home decor section for more than reasonable prices. Crosses, wind chimes, huge Texas stars, and various signs to decorate the home! Oh and they also have cute masquerade masks!

I didn't get any pictures because I was too busy shopping!! If you're a crafter you have to try…read morethis place. They had the largest selection of blank shirts I've ever seen. They also had some really cool HTV vinyls I've never even seen. It's definitely worth the trip!!

Oh my head hurts. Why didn't someone recommend me to come to Aviva Wholesale. I needed to get some…read moret shirts made for my group. I spent about an hour looking at those colorful shirts and tank tops and sweatshirts. OMG. Thinking what I could do with them. My friend took me here because he knew about Aviva from when it was located in the other side of Harwin area. He bought shirts in multiple colors to match his outfits. I bought 2 of Gildan long sleeves white shirts at half of retail price. One medium and one large. They both fit fine. I also bought Gildan white t shirts compared to the store brand Laviva t shirt. I wouldn't buy that brand again because it's a dollar more and not much difference. I would go back to get some more once I find a good printer to produce the shirts for my next group.

This place used to have great deals. It has changed a lot, different concept, still liquidation…read moreitems, being sold at retail prices with a minimal discount or not at all. It is not worth or fun anymore!

Don't let those business pictures fool you. This is just a space they rented with big bin tables…read morewith bunch of stuff thrown in there. Most of the stuff is missing part because it came out the box. I don't even dig in there because it was such a mess and dirty. And all the stuff they "advertised " in those pic those items were blocked off so you can't even get to those item they always post in the stories on their social Media where is nicely stacked. DONT BE FOOLED!!

This is my new favorite thrift boutique for work clothes. They have the best sales and quality…read moreclothing. The closet also have designer and in all sizes. I definitely recommend if you're in Houston/Heights/DT

It's hard to find a thrift store that sells high quality items AND a large variety at the same…read moretime. This place has both, and despite its impressive array of goods from clothes to furniture, it's well organized and easy to navigate. I'm normally a neutral-color dresser but some of the clothes encourage me to step out of my comfort zone into some louder designs. Additionally, the walls are all lined with non-clothing items for sale -- books, movies, glassware, water bottles, and more. I don't think I've ever come a cross a thrift store with this much versatility. Out of the Closet is serious about HIV/AIDS advocacy and they prove it by putting their money where their mouth is. Like many other thrift stores in Montrose, you can expect marked up (but still fair) prices compared to the larger ones with piles upon piles of clothes to sift through. 96% of all proceeds at this store, however, go toward supporting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Free condoms are offered near the cashier counter; free HIV testing and a not-for-profit pharmacy sits in the back. The roots of thrifting inherently lie in supporting the community. This is usually accomplished through the affordability of everyday items, but this shop takes it to the next level by showing their dedication to safe sex and access to healthcare. Give this place a visit the next time you cruise through Westheimer -- they deserve your time more than you know.

Ok. I've read some of these reviews and I'm bewildered to what they were talking about. I went…read morethere skeptical and expecting the worst but that's not what I got! The floor manager/ salesman invited us with a warm smile and was very accommodating. In fact, they gave me some of the best service I've ever had! Let's talk about what they have. They have items that other store are coming there to buy and resale at their stores. I know they got a low rating but try them for yourself. Understand that other vendors that don't want these guys around. They're cheaper and better than the other stores because I've been to most of them. They all told me that they can't compete with this place and they don't know how these guys can have prices so low. What does that sound like to you? C'mon man, I went to this place and I've dropped thousands of dollars but what I bought cost trible from what I spent. I'm a big skeptic but I'm making this my go to spot! I'm just putting everyone else on point.

Fast service Great service would definitely come again Got a brand new toilette at a great price…read moreand also was easy to point out where was located in store

This Daiso is so cute! Every time I am in an area that has a Daiso, I have to go. This one also has…read morea self check-out area, so it's nice if there's a rush of people. Daiso has a lot of items that are super cute, such as plushies, stationary, makeup, pet toys, household items, and more. They also have an awesome snack station and a good amount of electronics accessories, so there's usually something suitable for everyone that they might find interesting/ useful. I have a lot of the kitchen items such as their dishes, stovetop liners, and chopsticks, but I also enjoy their home accessories such as their house slippers, plushies, and stationary. The snack area always has a lot of fun options to munch on during my trip back home! They also have excellent car accessories, so I have even purchased car cushions from here (they're pandas!). Overall, the items are usually in the $1-3 range, but some items may go up to about $10 based on what it is!

Where you can buy all the stuff you don't need but desperately think you want…read more I only allow myself to come here a few times a year (if that). It's Japan's version of $1 store except in the US, it's $1.75 and up. The quality to me is better than the regular dollar tree or 99 cents stores. The store is very clean and organized. There are some basic items that they carry all year and then specialty things that come and go. Some of the sections: gardening, toys, makeup and hair, electronics, storage, kitchenware, pets, snacks, camping, etc. You can grab some necessities as well as whimsical things. The staff are very friendly. Def one of my fave spots.

This place has plenty of stuff for below a dollar, but then if they didn't it'd be pretty below the…read morebelt, no? This is a good Dollar Store that is not related to all the big chains as far as I can tell. It's smaller and more clustered and less organized, and you'll definitely find some good deals in here. The one problem with dollar stores - which you might agree with - is that you go in here looking for one thing and come out buying 15 things, so you don't really save money unless you come for specific items and leave with those specific items. But when does that ever happen?

What does this name remind you of? King Dollar. Its slogan "Nothing Over $1.25" and the merchandise…read morehere has close resemblance. Except, Below Dollar got a lot more stuff. The look from outside has an attractive white window sheer with English phrases in red and hours in bilingual. When I walked in, it was like wall to wall of stuff to choke me. I wouldn't want to be in here when earthquake happens. The aisles are narrow. It reminds me of a third world country. It's definitely not a place for claustrophobic. But for me, I'm a dollar store junkie. This is a shopping heaven. If this is your first time, plan to spend a half hour to browse. My first visit was short. I only wanted to capture the essence of this store to add the biz on Yelp. Since it's right next to Fiesta Mart, you'll find me digging though the piles of goodies often. Here's an advice from me - shop with common sense. Not everything at a dollar store is cheap. Compare the prices with other retail chains. If you regretted with a purchase, no worry. It's just $1.25. Return policy is exchange only, no refunds. **55th review of 2017**

Online it says they close at 9pm but at 8:40pm they were…read morealready kicking us out and they were being really rude about it never coming here again .

Very good selection. Most prices about $1.50. Bought a bag of decorative rocks that would have…read morebeen $5-10 at Michael's but here only $1.50. Good toy and game and party selection.

More like 7.5 below, but that's another story for another day…read more Barbie is a big fan of the store and how can you not be. They have a bunch of stocking stuffers and tons of great deals on tons of great stuff. It's basically a dollar store but then some. The problem is that you end up spending a lot more money than you want to and buying a lot of things you probably don't need. So 5 is reduced to 4.

Avoid at all costs. I bought a speaker in Austin and lost my receipt. When I got back to Houston…read morespeaker did not work. Went to exchange and treated like crap. Told me they were not going to do a thing without the receipt. Did not tell me they could have looked it up on line. Called headquarters twice with a promise of a call back which never happened. CEO quit, stock is about half what it was. Hum wonder why with crappy service and rude employees.