Great selection of used stuff from UT Austin , great people working there …read more Good place and plenty of selection of items, used desk , books , furniture, etc

The selection was cool and some good gems. My problem was with the staff. They instruct you to pull…read morea tag from an item if you want it. So we did and they still sold it to someone else while we were still shopping. If they have a tag system that the customer is expected to follow then the staff needs to also be aware of it.

The place was packed. Should have known not to come on a Sunday. I literally had 2 items that I…read morewanted to get, but to stand in a line of 20+ people, wasn't worth it to me. I'll come another day. I did come here in a mission though, and that was for a new luggage bag. I didn't want hard case, and I didn't want expandable. I just recently flown to California and to Maine, and on both trips, I saw people having to rearrange their bags to zip up the expandable part of their luggage, and that the hard cases don't fit in their luggage sizing at the gate. So I want something thin that has some wiggle room to flatten out. I saw only 2 that I liked and fit the sizing I liked, but they were still $80. I think I'll keep looking. I still have time before my next vacation. Since I was there I wanted to walk around and look at their holiday decor. They do have some cute things for wall, and for Halloween. But for me. I'm done decorating for the seasons and holidays. But still like to look at them.

Worst customer service experience in years. I entered the store with a defective suitcase. There…read morewas a huge line. So before wasting my time, I asked an associate if I could return a carry on suitcase that had not worked (defective rollers) on the one trip this month it had been used on. She said yes. I waited in line 25 min only to have an unfriendly manager tell me I couldn't return it or even exchange it because it had been used and was scuffed from its one airline trip. I travel once a month. My last carry-on with roller lasted 13 years! No scuffs, btw. This one was junk, even if a Samsonite. This experience is exactly why I shop Amazon. Easy return system. I'll never shop at a TJ Maxx again. Certainly not the one in Great Hills! Terrible service. The manager wasn't even polite, just rude about it. Didn't even have a minute to talk about it in a civil manner.

Wonderful curation of china, vintage furniture, and groovy clothes. Would visit again!read more

As someone who goes thrifting every weekend, Next-to-New is one of my regular stops. It's a…read moreconsignment shop rather than a traditional thrift store, so the initial prices are set by the consignors, not the shop. What keeps me coming back, though, is the pricing system. Every tag shows when the item will be marked down next, so if something is a little too expensive for my bargain-hunting budget today, I can either look for older tags that have already been discounted or make a note to come back after the next markdown. It's such a smart system, and it makes shopping here a lot more fun. I also love that the store is staffed by volunteers and that the proceeds benefit local charities. It's nice knowing that my purchases are helping support good causes. For me, though, the biggest draw is the selection. They consistently have a great assortment of vintage glassware, including Early American Prescut (EAPC) and other beautiful older pieces. Since my goal when thrifting is to find things I couldn't otherwise afford, Next-to-New gives me a real chance to do exactly that. Their clothing section is another reason I keep coming back. They always seem to have quality pieces at fair prices, often from really good brands. I especially appreciate that everything is organized by size instead of just by type of clothing, so I'm only looking through items that might actually fit instead of wasting time digging through everything. If you enjoy the hunt and don't mind waiting for markdowns, this is one of the best places in Austin to shop for secondhand treasures.

Look, I'm a Nordstrom gal through and through. I don't buy Rack lol. However, sometimes I do…read more It's crazy because there are times that both stores have the same merchandise. Quite often. This Rack location has a decent selection. Most recently went shoe shopping with my boyfriend and he found exactly what he needed. Sometimes the store seems a little messy and chaotic with merchandise not displayed properly. It seems customers and employees just kind of let merchandise get tossed about. Other than that, good place to shop for better quality clothing and accessories at discounted prices.

I actually go to this location a lot... more than I like to admit. The people here are nice and the…read morestore is spacious. One week I went somewhere and liked something but waited and the next week it was on sale. Yippee!

Hands down the BEST thrift store in Austin!!! Like seriously thank you so so so much for…read moreexisting!!! I am a commercial actress and a stylist on set put me on to Heartening. I'm always on the hunt for commercial friendly clothing to add to my acting wardrobe closet without spending a ton of $$$ and I always have great luck here. The main section of the store, everything is $3!!!! Yes, you read that correctly: $3. Clothes, shoes, accessories/jewelry. $3. Everything is very organized & there are dressing rooms with amazing lighting. The workers are super friendly! They also have a big premium section with things ranging $15+, but items that are worth it! I found so many amazing unique pieces, including very flattering extra long vintage 90s jeans on the baggier side (I'm a tall girl) for $15 - I was SHOOK. I went there again yesterday and found amazing pieces! There is also a free section outside in the back (for those in need). Thank you for making a difference!!! This is what thrifting is about and way too many thrift stores in Austin have completely lost the plot. 1000/10, recommend Heartening!

The Heartening is an absolute Austin gem!I've been a regular for about a year and it's my go-to for…read moreeverything from everyday wear to event-ready outfits. What makes this spot a "must-visit" is the two-store setup at one location: The $3 Store: Almost everything is a flat $3. I love that I can build a full outfithere for less than the price of a single $10 item at places like Goodwill. The Premium Section: Located in the former warehouse, you can snag brand-name pieces for a tiny fraction of retail. They have an amazing selection of clothes, bathing suits, pajamas, shoes, accessories, and bags.They even have a free section outside for extra finds and fitting rooms on-site so you can make sure everything fits perfectly before you buy. Here are a few outfits I've found here: Customer service is great as well. A total win for the community!

Nice that they have Daiso in Austin. Makes sense since newly built housing developments have…read morelimited square footage plus there are plenty of students attending UT Austin. Austin is an affordable city and lucky for people living here they have access to a discount store that sells quality merch. Daiso stores are clean, bright, and organized. It's definitely a step up from Dollar Tree. Free abundant parking in this strip mall as this city is car dependent. With comparison to the Daiso's in the Puget Sound region, this store is larger than the one in Southcenter Mall but smaller than the one in Federal Way. A good thing about shopping in TX is that sales tax is less here than WA.

Daiso is a Japanese home goods store. They carry Japanese-inspired household items like dishes and…read moreglassware, bedding, cleaning products, window treatments, stationary, party items, and more. Think TJ Maxx meets Dollar General. The selection is pretty large with everyday household needs to toys and snacks as well. The store is organized and the aisles have signage to let you know what department you're in (ie bathroom). Very clean. Great place to pop in and grab those everyday needs. Fair pricing and affordable. Friendly cashiers.

Easy to walk in to and look around , easy enough to read most price tags on each item. Got a jacket…read moretoday . Easy check out short line was . Nice staff enough to check out didn't have problems. Lady checked me out just did her basic job didn't ask anything beside did I find everything today . I said so far yes . Easy to find the parking lot and one fitting room was closed.

This was one of the worst and most unsafe shopping experiences I've had at a Ross…read more During a single visit, I was physically hit twice by an employee pushing one of those huge black stock carts through the aisles. Instead of yielding to customers or waiting for space to clear, employees were plowing straight through crowded aisles, repeatedly bumping into shoppers and then apologizing after the fact. The employees pushing the carts spoke Spanish but no English and appeared unable to clearly communicate with customers, which only made the situation more chaotic and unsafe. The aisles were extremely cluttered with merchandise and carts, to the point where there was barely room for customers to walk, let alone safely maneuver large carts. Stocking was happening aggressively during peak store hours, not before opening or after closing, and it made the store feel dangerous rather than just busy. I felt rushed, unsafe, and completely disregarded as a customer. After being hit twice and seeing no effort to improve the situation, I finally gave up and left without purchasing what I came for. Ross is supposed to be a place to browse and find deals--not a place where customers risk getting hurt due to poor staffing practices and lack of aisle management. This store seriously needs better training, safer stocking procedures, and basic awareness of customer safety.

Never been in a Habitat for humanity stores. Curious what they had. Maybe I'll find something maybe…read morenot. As I walked around. Everything is pretty organized. They have a little of everything, but mostly what I could see it was items for home improvements. Cabinets, counters, sinks, toilets, tubs, bed frames, paint cans, kitchen tables, entertainment stands. Loathed with doors, window, flooring, wood and tile. There's a lot in this store. Didn't se that big from the outside. But it's big inside and they pack a lot in. I wasn't coming here with any expectations. I just wanted to poke around and see what they weee about.

this place has gonna seriously downhill the last few months. the prices are so jacked up its…read moreabsolutely insane. they are getting just as greedy as goodwill at this point. i cant even believe my eyes on the prices on most of their items. you cannot charge retail price on these items when mostly everything in here NEEDS WORK to bring them back to life. i can go to home depot and lowes and buy brand new with a warranty for the same price. this place is full of junk and thats the point.. i want to come here to buy junk at junk prices and then make it my own. This is what this place has always been about... not buy junk at retail, then have to put in extra labor and money to install/renew the item. as i was walking around i could literally hear other people gawking and talking about how bad the prices are. one couple played a guessing game with each other and were also astonished when they would reveal the price. this is how bad it has gotten. i will maybe give this place one more chance in a month but honestly, id suggest everybody try elsewhere if youre looking for someplace affordable. im so incredibly dissapointed as i used to really vouch for and love this place.

Truly magical place where you can find so many things you didn't know you needed…read more Can you image? I found some matching urns for my bf and I, yay! But did not hear enough of "omg this is so cute!"

Read the labels careful. See photos below. One Cookie cutter set contains lead, cadmium and other…read morecarcinogenics. I was going to use them to bake Christmas cookies, damn! Found a stainless steel set instead.

This will be my main Marshalls! I like the other locations, but this location is better. I don't…read morelike saying that, but it's true. The selection of soaps is plentiful! I l love the Castelbel brand soaps, and I was able to get all of my favorite scents. Plus, the popular clothing, purse, and shoe brands were here too. I was also searching for some furniture pieces, and I have my eye on three different sets. Now I have to decide which one. That's a nice problem to have. Also, the wide range of colorful pots and pans caught my attention, too. I moved over to the comforter and sheets; they were very pretty. I like the prices on the sheets; given the high thread count and the fact that they were sateen, the prices were pretty reasonable. I even saw some candy I really like. But most of all, I found my soap. I even convinced the cashier to try it. Yes, this will be my go-to Marshalls!

I was looking for some summer tops to wear to work, and also a valentines blouse. I think I nailed…read moreit. I didn't want anything that was too valentine-ish. Cause you can only wear it once and then what? I did like this black and white top with the hearts on it. Not too valentine, just enough. I think I could wear this again, say on Ash Wednesday or something. The store is really neat and organized. I browsed around for quite some time. I stood in line with my purchases. Even though there were a lot of customers in line, it did move rather fast. My cashier was nice and helpful. She offered me a credit card and told me how much I could save on this purchase. But I declined the credit card. I my total for 3 blouses was $50.00 which I think was a good deal. They are very nice tops, if I do say so myself.