Worth a long drive and rush hour traffic if the timing is right. Everything depends upon random…read moresearching among scrambled items, but our first visit was productive. Thankful for electrical testing tables and lack of obnoxious music (like Gadsden Bargain Bins had before their sudden closure). First choice values start at $8.

If you love the thrill of being a thrift shopper or bargain hunter, this is the place for you…read more Prices are by the day and new inventory for the week starts on Thursday. Each day after that, the price drops on what is left in the bins: Thur $8 Fri $6, Sat $5, Sun $3, Mon $1, Tues $.50, Wed Closed for restock. Thursday's are the best day for the deepest discount and new product but the deals just get better daily yet $1 and .50 day can't be beat.

The last time I went they had a great selection of fabric, furniture and rugs. I found the perfect…read morefabric to make my bed skirt.

Friendly service, very helpful and a large selection of fabric. We are an hour or so away and I…read morewould recommend the drive.

Well, I revisited Sozo Trading Co. today and I was greeted warmly again when I entered the store…read more The clothing selection looked just as great as it did the last time I was in the store and I also noticed other things such as beautiful glassware, dishes, sturdy furniture, electronics, a variety of linens plus several light fixtures and nice lamps. And then I noticed the jewelry, because the last time I visited I was looking for mystery jewelry jars and today I was happy to see five or six baggies absolutely full of costume jewelry that appeared wearable along with beads and watch parts and just everything I could use for crafting and repurposing with jewelry. So, I purchased two jewelry bags and the contents did not disappoint me when I opened them at home. So, it was another productive and great day shopping at Sozo Trading Co. In addition, there is always plenty of free parking and if you have the time there are a couple of restaurants nearby.

Sozo Trading Co recently turned 10!!! I can't believe they have been around this long already…read more This is one of my favorite thrift stores to visit. At their 10 year celebration, it was such a fun environment! They had raffles , special pricing and even had a coffee truck on site. I really enjoyed coming here to celebrate with them! The staff is hardworking and seem to enjoy their jobs.

First time thrifting at this store. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of people in the store…read moreat 2:30 on a Friday afternoon. The store was very organized and the staff was friendly and seemed familiar with the customers. There was a variety of things to shop and look at. I heard one customer say, "this is my happy place." Great vibe in this place! The prices were comparable to other thrift stores but they did have discount days on items in the store. Great place to thrift. I would go back.

I have always enjoyed looking around in this store, and really enjoy talking to the staff. I always…read moresay that this is my therapy! I especially enjoyed talking to Margaret and Ian. As far as staff being rude, just remember that everyone has bad days and you never know what is going on with them until you walk in their shoes! Be kind, respectful and considerate, you might even change their day from a bad day to a good day!

I heard lots about this store. There are a variety of items. Most seem to be overstock from well…read moreknown retail brands chains. I saw many items from Sam's. The $5 clothing is cool. Good luck finding your size. I had no such luck. Some items here seem overpriced to me. If you like hunting for a deal, you may enjoy a visit to Mike's.

Warning: Be careful of buying electronics, tv's, coffee maker, etc. from this place. I bought my…read morehusband a Cuisinart coffee maker there at the end of May for Father's Day. I gave it to him on Fathers's day in June. By July 1st, it was no longer working. I take it back to Mike's Merchandise not to get a refund but get a store credit or another coffee pot. I showed them on my Region's debit card transaction where I bought it. It stated Mike Merch. I had thrown away my receipt. Had I known the coffee maker was only going to last a couple of weeks, I would had kept it. They would not get me store credit or another coffee maker. They just said we can't do any thing. I told them I had been a customer for years. They did not care. Please do not shop with them. They have bad business practices and do not care about the customers!!! I lost $71!!!

Ooooweee! Best dang gone burger ever!! Please believe the…read morehype. Facts. First time visit on a Friday went right back on Saturday and it was just as good or even better!

Still the best burger in Birmingham. Onion rings are on point also. Always quick to order and…read moreserve. The epitome of a hole in the wall. Love it.

Extremely expensive and not very inspiring inventory. Stacked to the ceiling. The people were very…read morenice.

I saw on the "net" a rare, expensive designer table lamp identical to one I had recently acquired…read more What a find! I phoned and spoke with the owner, and was informed she still had it, and - not requiring card payment over the phone, she decided to hold it for a couple of days until I was free and my wife and I could drive 200 miles to her shop on a Saturday. We arrived, paid her, and while there I saw and purchased a beautiful, quality onyx lamp my wife fell in love with. What great finds. The owner is very gracious and just a knowledgeable and lovely person. It has been over a year now and We are still pleased. I will recommend her to anyone. Do yourself - stop in and look at the good, quality items at reasonable prices. Hon. K.H.Goss

I don't come here often, but I have family members who love this place and shop often…read more It reminds me of what Big Lots used to be. I do recommend knowing your prices, as they aren't always better than a regular store sale or even everyday prices.

I love Ollie's bargain outlet. It is one of my favorite places to go and shop. You never know what…read moreyou're gonna find. You can get some really good deals on some really great name brand products.

Prices to high disappointed in store value no reason for the prices charged for used clothesread more

I like to stop by periodically and have been lucky to snag a few good finds. They have a color of…read morethe day that's has an additional discount, but I apparently don't seem to find anything that falls into that category when I go. I do like that they have a loyalty program that lets you collect a rebate of sorts every time you spend with them. You can apply it to your balance, or save up for something big. Might feel really good to either get a small discount each time you go, or get that hidden gem for free later.