This is a fantastic store and I'm very grateful that our new apartment is close to one - especially…read morewhile the country is experiencing the heaviest inflation we have seen in forty years. While it might not look like much from the outside and the inside is a little dreary...there are deals aplenty if you're willing to concede on frills for the sake of a bargain. I've seen other posters state that they didn't find any discounts on name brand items, however, I have snagged pantry items (including gourmet imports from Europe) on sale, Dawn dish soap on sale, and a whole slew of other items. My two main points for anyone shopping here are these: 1. Name brand does not always indicate best quality. There are plenty of imported brands, small artisan brands (I'm talking to you, peanut-butter aisle..), and less well known brands that are equally as good - if not better. Don't be afraid to actually take a chance on something that is unfamiliar. You might surprise yourself. 2. Check the expiration date on food products. While I am not so picky about best-by dates for certain products there have definitely been products that have been expired and/or past their best-by date sitting on the shelf. While a best-by date is a simple recommendation for best flavor, in some cases, in other cases it can directly impact the quality of the item. Use discretion and if you aren't sure - google it. :)

I worked at this place over the summer, and it was the worst decision ever. Please do not ever come…read morehere, the place is disorganized, the employees are rude and condescending. One of them dress coded for wearing a crop top that wasn't cropped. There also items on shelves where the packaging is just damaged. This place is a nightmare, and would never come back there.

This is just an update on my previous review…read more I have no idea why I only gave them 4 stars initially but his is a 5 star spot for the amazing deals. The customer service is amazing and the girls that work here are just awesome. They always have a bright smiling personality and are always so kind and helpful. The products are the best, nothing beats their prices. Beware: it's a warehouse not a department store so expect to dig around for the good treasures. They're also on Facebook marketplace where they'll post many of the stuff they have available. Again, pics don't do justice you just have to come here and find all sorts of goods.

Save majorly but you never know what you'll get. Items rotate regularly. Amazon, Target, Waifair…read more Most things are marked in box with photos of item. But they are kind enough to hold something if you call ahead.

Come here if you're looking for shein in real life. Super low priced trending items. The store is…read moreso clean and in order. Dressing rooms are clean, large and easy to access. They even have a children's and men's section. My toddler got a few pairs of shorts and they really are cute and decent quality. I love that they are not the mainstream look that we always see in all the other children's clothing's store. I'd stay away from the shoes. Lots of cute imitations but super uncomfortable.

My four friends and I drove over an hour away to Danbury to check out Primark. I have never been…read morehere before, this is the only location in Connecticut. Primark is an Irish retailer of affordable fashion for men, women and children. Other locations also carry home items, but not the Danbury location. They are very popular across the British Isles as well as several countries across Europe. The Primark in Danbury is part of the Danbury Fair Mall, the good news is you can access it as its own store, no need to go through the mall. This store is massive, there were so many shoes when we first walked in. There's hair accessories, purses and other small knickknacks. The clothes aren't super organized. The hangers are marked with various sizes, but they are actually all random sizes hung on random hangers. This was everywhere, same with the shoes. I am a bit selective when it comes to clothes shopping, I prefer my items to be mostly cotton. Cotton items were difficult to find or non existent at Primark. We spent two hours here and all I found were two items. Keeping in mind that they are a fast fashion retailer, the quality isn't always there. Loose strings, uneven stitching, unavailable sizes are all a part of the gamble. The wait to access a fitting room was surprisingly fast and efficient. The line to check out was long but moved fast, due to several open registers. I'm glad I experienced Primark, while they aren't for me, they might be for you. Marshalls, Target and Amazon are more accessible for me.

Very cute secondhand clothes. A little overpriced but still always below retail price.read more

Adorable gem of a shop run by it's very helpful and lovely owner and her daughter. Bohemian chic…read moreat fabulous prices. My favorite spot for a bit of retail therapy. I can always find something at this go to shop

Thrift adventure on a large scale! This is a pair of large shops on their own campus off the main…read moreroad. One shop is all clothing, nicely organized in an airy, bright space with dressing rooms. I'm a weird size, so I didn't linger, but in general, selection looked "nice," more consignment-store style than down-and-dirty thrifting. The other shop is simply made of awesome. The main area is a pleasant selection of furniture, linens, and "better" decor. Then there's The Little Shop off through a doorway, which is crammed with so many bargains, experienced thrifters will whimper. This section has all sorts of things (toys, decor, china, useful household stuff). These are paid for separately from the main store, and you find out the price by asking. Prices turn out to be low. It's much more compact back here, so don't bring a huge handbag and do pick up a shopping basket if you start seeing temptations.

Writer Friend lives for thrifting. She had been trying to get me to go with her to check out STS…read morefor a while. Well, she got the chance, and dragged me through the shelves, stacks and racks one morning. I will say this: you really need to know what you're looking at, and it's general worth. There are a few gems hidden among the dross, so it's important to be able to tell them apart. WF found a couple of candlesticks, that looked the same to me, and each priced at $3. She looked at both, picked up one, and explained that one was pewter and probably worth $50-$100, and the other one was cast aluminum, and not even worth $3. It seemed that these difference were all over the store; similar things priced the same, with one being a bargain, and the other being a waste. One thing that I didn't appreciate was one of the old ladies shadowing us while we made our way through the shelves; she was always within a few feet of us. Maybe she wanted to be close by in case we had questions, but it made me feel like a criminal she wanted to catch in the act. When we finished exploring this room, we headed over the other one, which was primarily clothing and textiles. WF was looking for curtains that she could repurpose for another project. This room was bright and cheery, as opposed to the other one, with windows covered and few lights. The clerk in this area barely noticed us when we walked in and didn't leave her seat behind the desk the entire time we were there - she didn't even respond when we said "Good morning!". We didn't last long in here, since there was nothing WF saw that met her needs. If I had more room, and a better grasp of antiques, I may come here more often, if for nothing else than to find those hidden bargains and resell them on eBay. Right now, with limited storage and a hatred of dusting, I'm just going to limit myself to browsing.

Ridgefield Thrift Shop is GOAT. They carry an amazing variety of home goods and fashion that…read moreincludes Hermes scarves and YSL shoes. I proudly decorate my house with treasures discovered there, as well as add to my wardrobe. I also happily donate there. The only disclaimer is that in recent years, you won't find many bargains on anything higher-end. As most thrift stores do these days, they price high to keep the resellers from getting bargains. Unfortunately, if you are on a budget, you might not be affording the Hermes. It's an issue without an easy solution. But the great news is that Ridgefield Thrift Shop does a lot of good for the community, donating to all the local organizations and employing genuine volunteers rather than exploiting underprivileged groups for labor while overpaying a CEO. The hours are limited, so it can be crowded. People literally line up outside to wait for opening time. But you don't need to go through that trouble. If your treasure is there, you'll find it.

Wow you would think it's a Black Friday sale. It was packed. A hidden gem. Worth the drive.read more

Shopping at Wild Birds Unlimited may be the most wonderful shopping experience ever, especially if…read morePhilip is providing his expert assistance. He knows everything there is to know about the products Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU) sells. What you need to know is that Wild Birds Unlimited sells bird feeders and lots of other assorted related items. As Philip eloquently stated, he is selling "non-essential" items. Well, I will tell you who thinks these things are essential, the birds in my backyard. I have been feeding my backyard birds for years using two wonderful bird feeders called the Eliminator. The Eliminator is specially designed to prevent squirrels from eating the bird seed. Let me tell you, the squirrels in my back yard have complained very loudly about this. When birds sit on a ring surrounding the bottom of the Eliminator, the weight of the birds opens small doors at the base of the feeder just large enough to allow the birds to feed. But, if a squirrel climbs on the ring, the weight of the squirrel activates springs causing the doors to shut. This bird feeder is an outstanding example of sophisticated engineering. Bird watching is a fascinating thing. I watched the birds who were watching the squirrels trying to eat their birdseed. I swear I saw the birds laughing at the squirrels who were too stupid to figure out how to open the doors and eat their birdseed. Anyway, one of my bird feeders broke which is almost impossible because the Eliminator is extremely well constructed with space age plastic. Most birds will go extinct before this bird feeder will wear out! The Eliminator comes with a guarantee. If it breaks, Wild Birds Unlimited will fix it. A year or so ago, a bolt of lightning hit a huge tree limb hanging over my bird feeders. A two ton limb fell, striking one of my bird feeders causing the plastic bird seed container tube to break and separate from the base of the bird feeder. I immediately rushed to my nearest Wild Birds Unlimited to find out how to fix this problem. WBU instantly honored the guarantee. They replaced my broken tube with a brand new tube and I was back in business in no time. Let me tell you, my backyard birds were thrilled about the great service provided by WiBU. They "cheep" about it all the time. If you want to get into backyard bird watching, I highly recommend Wild Birds Unlimited in Brookfield. Tell them Henry sent you. It will not get you a discount or anything else for that matter except to know that I will think it is funny that you mentioned my name. Seriously, if you shop here for your bird watching needs, please ask for Philip. He will provide all the hardware and all the advice that you may need for successful bird watching. Best wishes to all of you. Henry Pearlman Hpearl5@aol.com

Writing this as I'm literally in the parking lot bc I just had the most wonderful, helpful, kind…read moreexperience! Extremely knowledgeable staff, excellent selection of products, and even carried everything out to the car for me. I wish I lived closer, but I will definitely be back whenever I am in the area!!

I would recommend buyers come prepared. You will need some sort of bag to store your finds. After 2…read morepm entrance is free but most vendors would be packed up and gone by then. We got here at 12 and many vendors were beginning to shut down tables and starting to pack. I would recommend getting here before 11 to properly get your moneys worth. I would return earlier. They have food trucks and tables in the front to eat. They offer wagons to wheel items throughout the field (note: they will need to be returned prior to the parking lot). Ages 12 and under are free.

What can i say? The traffic was backed up for a mile and there was a bad accident at the U turn…read morejust to get into this place! I went Sunday morning and have to say that parking was easier than i anticipated based on the volume and no one directing the lot. Positives were the layout pretty much made sense so you could go up and down each aisle in order. Also i like how the food was arranged around the perimeter. Tons of port a lets also! Reasonable $4 entry fee. This particular Sunday just didn't seem to have an interesting selection. But i guess thats what keeps people coming back!'

Great overall selection. Very little to no help other than pointing out the area of the sizes I was…read morelooking for. Considering I was the only person there I expected to actually be helped.. I was digging and digging through piles of rugs which I eventually found one. No Kids under 12 allowed... that's just ridiculous. We're in 2022..You shouldn't have to hire a babysitter to go rug shopping.

This is a huge place with literally thousands of rugs to choose from. Make sure to check their…read moreschedule before visiting, cause the warehouse is open for the public 2 days a week. Prices are great and much cheaper than in retail stores. Sales stuff is great, very knowledgable and helpful. I would definently recommend this place if you are looking for a fine quality rug at a bargain price.

This Plato's Closet is awesome! They're always stocked with great finds and now that they've…read moreexpanded the store is even bigger. It's so convenient to make "selling" appointments via calendly on their website. The process is super easy and you get in and out in no time. During covid social distancing and masks are required. They're also limiting capacity and having hand sanitizer stations available.

I highly recommend you DO NOT WASTE your time with this joke of a store . I brought in 48 pieces of…read morefemale clothing they only offered to buy 3 pieces for 10.40. I asked, what about the other clothes - they claim they were not interested in it . When I walked in - the sales girl thought a bin of sneakers belonged to me - I said that's not mine . So to think if they are organized ? THEYRE NOT . If you donate $1000. 00 Worth of clothing - you get to write of approximately 20% . Stick to donating rather than getting $20-$30 for your items . Gift it to savacenter before giving it to an organization that makes 60-80% return on the items . Further , in order to get a decent evaluation - they want the items dry cleaned , ironed and on a hanger (new) so they can just take it , tag it and put it out to sell without any additional work for the 10-12 girls that work there . That's how they keep them all employees . I wish there were zero stars unfortunately I have to leave one since zero stars is not an option . DONT DO BUSINESS WITH MIDWESTERN RETAILER THATS MSKING A FORTUNE - billions on your donations . Once upon a child and Plato's closet are both owned by the same Corp in Minneapolis.