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.

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.

The absolute best place to shop thrift/antique/consignment style in Austin…read more For one, it raises money for good causes. For two, the prices are reasonable and go down each month. You can find some very good deals here if you find the item at the right time. The selection is really good, not a $4 yogurt glass like at a thrift store, but really good quality items.

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.

Larger location than the north Austin location. Lots of selections on clothes it's overwhelming!…read moreClearance section was available for shoes, clothes and skin care. Location was great it's next to Whole Foods and other shops. Place was busy! Carts were available and clean.

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!

I contacted the owner to bring my Girl Scout troop to Heartening (7 middle schoolers and 2 adult…read moreleaders), who were interested in learning about community giving and local donation resources. I reached out to owner Kelley Rytlewski in advance as a courtesy, when we could have simply walked. Her response was to tell us not to come to her store. Her reason was that she didn't want us taking up space for "real" customers. No explanation beyond that, no alternative offered, even after I responded to her question about whether or not the Girl Scouts would be spending money at her store. (Yes, she actually asked me that. My response was that they were all instructed to bring $30 but it was up to them to choose to spend it at her store or not.) As someone who reached out in good faith, I found the interaction dismissive and unwelcoming. The customer experience was a stark contrast to the warm, community-focused image the business owner projects. If you're a school group, troop, or youth organization looking for a welcoming community partner and experience in Austin, I'd look elsewhere. Imagine being a female owner of a community-focused business and NOT partnering with Girl Scouts. Mind blown. Note: My previous THREE reviews of my experience with this business have been removed by the owner.

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.

No issues with this Ross. I walked out of the storeo dressing for less. Found just what I needed,…read moretried it on, and walked out with $27 less in my bank account. Staff was super friendly.

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 is mostly a second hand store, so don't expect everything to be complete. But I've found…read morenumerous useful items there at a fraction of Lowe's cost. The cashier this week - a young Black woman - couldn't have been nicer.

Definitely one of those stores where you need to search for that diamond in the rough. It's a…read morecombination of brand new butcher block countertops and a ton of random other things.

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.

Went to Marshall's for the first time and was impressed by the great customer service.read more

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!