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.

I was given a gift card to this place by a good friend. I had never heard of this store, but my…read morefriend knows me well because when I entered last week, I was so happy to see all the different items made by people all around the world. I was able to talk with the manager (or maybe owner) and she told me they work with 400 cooperatives in 59 countries across the world. The first time I went, I didn't buy anything because there were so many different things and I wanted more time to really look at everything. There were household goods, instruments, shoes, blankets, jewelry, art, and so much more. Prices range from low to high, but all are fairly priced to help promote economic development in the countries that send the goods. The second time I went, I took my husband with me. He settled on a Gourd Shaker made in Peru and I purchased earrings made in Kenya. While we were there, we saw a djembe that we will probably go back and get. I highly suggest you stop by. You'll probably find several things you like! Oh, this place is great for finding unique gifts. I'll be a repeat customer.

I was working in the area, and browsing Yelp for a gift shop downtown, as I don't often make it to…read moredowntown Birmingham. I discovered this place and checked it out because they offered a 10% discount on Yelp. Anyway, I was looking for a cool Valentine's Day gift (plain old roses and chocolate covered off-season strawberries just don't cut it for me), so I checked this place out. I found a great gift for my lady, as well as a pair of silver earrings for my mother for Mother's Day so that shopping is done :) ! I will need to remember to come back next time I need to find a unique gift and I don't know what to get.

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

Quick update. Did you know that Five Below now offers next visit discounts? Stopped by to look for…read morean item and picked up a few things. At checkout it's asked for my email. Did that and got a email with a 10% discount. That's saving to me. Just wanted to share. Also the clerk scanned her barcode so I saved this visit too.

More like $5 and above. This is a cool spot for uniques toys, stationary, exercise equipment and…read moremore. They sell anything you can imagine in this place...most for decent prices. A lot of items are actually more than $5 now so keep that in mind. I don't like that there aren't prices on many items so you have to ask a worker for a price check. Don't trust that it's going to be $5 or below because, well, that's just not what's going on here anymore. Some items are $8, some are $10, even $25. There are tshirts, cell phone chargers and covers, beauty products, birthday cards, headphones, speakers, books, Christmas bags and wrapping, exercise stuff, candy, chips, drinks....sooooo much stuff! If you have the time (and patience), go visit the store. Everything is organized well and that I can really appreciate. You are bound to find something (or a lot of somethings) to buy. Pro tip: It's easy to go over budget here. Have an amount in mind or an idea of what you want before you get in the store and firmly stick to it.

Very professional! Super clean. Appreciated the consult before the piercing. Will be back!read more

Once again, excellent experience with this business. I had my right conch pierced and my second…read morelobe piercings downsized by Karri. The jewelry selection and pricing was reasonable and the piercing experience memorable. If you read their rules thoroughly at time of scheduling and follow them your experience will be a good one.

Well, the store is exactly as described…read more The shop has some cool and weird stuff. the employee was really helpful and friendly. Was a great distraction from a rainy afternoon.

The name kinda says it all, not really sure how this has evaded me for so long and why I didn't at…read moreleast just pop in to see what was up with this place. Small store front with extremely obscure things on display/for sale. Everything from skeletons to animal heads (taxidermy) to jewelry to books on science ..... a collection of art ... you name it, if it's kind of strange (or in this case odd) then it's got a home here. I don't really know how to approach pricing to say if it's good or bad ... I guess if you feel good about the price you're paying, then it must be pretty good. If you are wandering around...looking to kill some time .... may be worth a quick stop, you'll either like it or not, I don't think this is a place where there is an in between.

I have always loved shopping at the various thrift stores in Birmingham, way before it was trendy…read more This one happens to be one that's close to where I live, and one of my favorites. Over the years, I have found some really great pieces-from clothing and shoes, to handbags, to furniture...I've found treasures! If you go and don't find what you're looking for, stop back another day. If you see something you want, get it then because someone else will beat you to it! Prices have gone up over the years but you're still saving money from what the item originally cost. Lovelady Center, located not far from the store, helps women get back on their feet after going through tough times. They turn your donations into profit that helps them support their residents. In fact, most, if not all, the ladies that work here, are connected to Lovelady in some way. They are either current residents or have been helped in the past. You should really look up their story. If you like to shop, especially in thrift stores, you must check them out!

Prices are ridiculous. At this point it's greed. 400-500$ furniture when it's free is ridiculous…read more Clothes are also way overpriced. A t shirt should not be $8 when a polo shirt is $5. Workers are nice but where is all the money going?