Most malls are dying. This one doesn't seem to be with the usual anchors and in between stores and…read morevery few cell phone repair shops. I only noticed one or two storefronts "in transition" and that's unusual these days. Charlottesville Fashion Square is the town shopping mall. Shaped like a large plus sign with the anchors at the main four points. JC Penney, Belk (times two) and Sears. The mall is on one level and is surrounded by parking. Most of the entrances will be through one of those anchor stores and there are three others that are not. There is also a spot in the back for local bus service. Other than being very well populated, the mall is in good condition with good lighting, smooth floors and lots of spots in the middle to sit and wait for your wife to buy her stuff.

As far as malls go, Fashion Square is pretty fair. It seems better already (as far as available…read moreshops) than when I originally moved to Cville three years ago. There are still a few vacant storefronts which always feels a bit sad, but at least one or two of them have signs that something is coming soon. There is a decent selection of restaurants, though I've never eaten at any of them. I do usually prefer an actual food court, to keep the food and eating folks separate from the clothing shops, maybe just because that's what I'm used to, but it feels weird to have all the tables with people eating right outside other kinds of shops. I think Fashion Square just isn't big enough to have a full designated food court area. Otherwise the main mall areas, bathrooms and stores all seem clean and well-kept. I have only visited the mall maybe 3 or 4 times, and usually for one or two specific shops, but it's always a kinda fun blast from the past to wander around a mall for a bit of time.

Don't bother with Goodwill... There is not goodwill in their mission objective, just greed and pay…read moreout for the executives. The idea and intent of Goodwill started good enough but that is no longer the case. There's no 'profit' per say, because of accounting practices and distribution of unused revenue amongst the upper level executive. The clothes are no longer a good deal, nor does the business exist to transfer the goodwill of those that donated the items. They get it for free, why sell them at eBay prices? It's becoming a scam really... The following numbers are a couple of years old, it's expectingly higher now. Key Employees and Officers Compensation Mark Barth (President & Ceo) $411,189 Desmond Carter (Coo) $267,017 John Leopold (Vp Enterprise Support) $219,372 Take your items to those that give them out for free or actually sell them at prices that is befitting a store set up to help tie the less fortunate over. Goodwill is BS. Don't do it.

Easy drop off thanks to clear directions, helpful staff immediately came out to assist with moving…read moreheavy bag from our trunk. Very convenient to have Goodwill accept donation that Vets group never picked up!

The top of the $400 dresser I bought was covered with a runner and on top of the runner was a…read moreselection of several large lamps for sale and several Knick Knack/tchotchke items for sale. Although I looked over the dresser, opened the drawers, etc., I did not move all the lamps and many assorted knick knacks. I then paid for the dresser and made arrangements to pick it up the following day. When I returned to pick it up, there was a VERY LARGE split in the wood, ALL the way across the entire top of the dresser and way too wide to repair by any method. This major damage had been covered by the runner, the lamps and the knick knacks. So . . . Usually, normally, sellers will be transparent about damage, flaws, chips, cracks etc., and then it's up to the buyer to move forward with the purchase or not. Because the damage was so extensive, I did not think the dresser could be transported without breaking completely in two. Because the damage was hidden/concealed, I felt deceived. I pointed this out to the staff, who launched into their "no refunds" spiel before I could even finish my sentence. I was rather abruptly offered to the "opportunity" to leave the dresser (and my $400) behind if I no longer wanted it. Still, I extend Kudos to Twice Is Nice for serving seniors in need!! Thank you to the volunteers who offer their time. Thank you to the folks who donate. If an item is damaged, you don't have to attach flashing lights or a neon sign, but it's not "nice" to cover it up, then pile it high with multiple heavy items making the damage almost impossible to detect until too late to make an informed purchase decision.

Wonderful finds in excellent condition! I always spend too much, but come home with great things!…read more If you make it to Charlottesville, I highly recommend this place look out because Twice is Nice has two stores in the same general vicinity.

I haven't used this particular store but I love Habitat stores. Great deals and usually much to…read morechoose from...plus a great charity. Don't have what you need? Just Must check back soon.

Great store, love their mission and products. Kind staff and an array of furniture/misc. home items…read moreto check out.

Do not ever buy an appliance from here. We purchased a dishwasher on Jan 21 online. The purchase…read morewas supposed to include installation and removal of old appliance. On Jan 31, a delivery person came with the dishwasher and said all he does is delivery. None of this was explained to us when we did the purchase. We assumed delivery and installation were to be done on the same day. They outsource the installation for our dishwasher to Stephen Peterson of Express Installations if you are in Charlottesville. This person does not answer the phone. Costco has told us that he will reach out to us. We are still waiting on 2/20. Now Costco said they will reimburse us up to 200 if we get our own installer. This has been the biggest hassle. We are going to return the dishwasher and go to Lowes, which is what we should have done in the first place.

Best store in cville and best all around. Argue with a wall of you will…read more Hot dogs gotta be the best deal going in this economy.

this store is great! as someone who gets all of their hiking and outdoorsy gear second hand from…read moreonline stores, it was great to go in and see everything they had. compared to the condition of the items, i believed everything was fairly priced. there are tons of stickers and other accessories they carry from local/sustainable business. i was able to pick up a bracelet made from old bike parts and i've been loving it ever since! super chill vibe - the employee had a great conversation with my partner and we left very happy! it's also located near a few other consignment and antique stores, so i thought it was worth the 2 hour drive!

I was excited to here that a secondhand outdoor gear store had opened in Charlottesville, and when…read moreI checked it out yesterday I was definitely impressed! The store was laid out very well and upon walking in you wouldn't have any idea it was a second hand store. They do stock some shirts and clothing etc that's not used, but all the major gear is. They also have lots of nifty stickers for sale to jazz up your car or water bottles. I was really impressed with the selection and quality of the gear they had and it was all at a price point I can get behind! I didn't make any purchases that day because we're about to move and the last thing I want is more stuff to pack, but as we have a baby boy there's a few gear additions we need to get for successful family outings, and so I'll definitely be back to high tor soon for those! Can't wait!

This Marshalls has the lowest of choices. And the store was a mess. Hardly any shoes to choose…read morefrom. And the clothes were not good either. I've been to many Marshalls and I usually like the choices it has . This one has really nothing to choose from unless you want toiletries, gift wrap etc. Perhaps the homeless guys outside were a give away to what I might expect inside...

This Marshall's location is currently located next to a COVID Vaccination center in…read moreCharlottesville, Virginia. The store was very clean and in very nice order. The employees were sanitizing shopping carts wearing masks and providing hand sanitizer. I brought my husband in with me, he usually doesn't like shopping at these type stores but he walked around and had a good time while finding some new pants! I have visited this location once before this trip and I will be back again and update with photos! Cons: Some more typical shoe and clothes sizes were not available. More cashiers at the front would have prevented an almost empty store from having a waiting line at checkout.

I really liked World Market a lot! Although they did not ultimately have what my daughter needed…read morefor UVA move-in we were impressed! Surface parking was nearby and lot clear of debris. Signage is excellent. The store is not a mega square footage space, but it's large! They don't have WORLD in their name for nothing. They really offer an amazing amount of goods that are eclectic. From furniture, to food, to alcohol. Some much more. The floor staff was helpful when looking lost. Merchandise was neatly displayed and overall store layout made sense. I will come back.

always super nice and super cute stuff! one of the best places in town for gifts and trinkets!read more

Carhartt, North Face, Levi's, and Hunter are just some of the name brands you will find in here. I…read morecan't believe I've never been in here before, always going to TJ Maxx when right next door Sierra is sitting there, with cheaper prices, and a better selection!? Wow. The store is HUGE, and there really is a great variety of items in here for all your outdoor (and indoor) needs. I recommend coming in here before you go to another sporting goods store or TJ Maxx etc. Impressive selection!

We went for a duffel bag. Then kid #1 saw the fishing rods. He has fished once. Now, seven hours…read morelater, all I hear about it his fishing plans and revised list for Xmas ... in August. Sierra is this kind of place. You go in for something specific, they don't have it, and you come out with a cast iron pan, cell phone case, a dog chew, and some candy. Of course, they didn't have a duffel bag.