"I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up what I…read moregot To catch you, I'm gonna run and never stop I call that a bargain The best I ever had" (The Who) Man, oh man, do we love the bargains at Ollie's. This was our first visit to Newington's Ollie's, and we scored a fantastic deal. I am the Committee Chair for a convention next month, and one of the participation activities for the conventioneers will be assembling kits to donate to a Boston charity for children in need. We are set on the school supply side, but we are still a little short on the socks and underwear side for 50 boys and girls. So, when I saw a "15% off" email from Ollie's, it seemed like a divine sign to make a pilgrimage to the new Ollie's in Newington. And guess what we found? How about 5-packs of boy's underwear marked down to $2.99? BEFORE our 15% discount. Thank you, Lord Ollie. Ollie's was stocked to the gills and very neatly shelved. We bought this eclectic mix of goods: a big bag of Dot's pretzels, five boxes of K Cup coffees, a bottle of shampoo, a jar of pickled zucchini, a jar of salsa, and 20 of the aforementioned underwear 5-packs for just a shocking $88. Ollie's is a fun store to browse around in, and today we made out like bandits.

If you're a bargain hunter, this is a great place to check out! What surprised me was their book…read moresection. We were on a time crunch, so I will definitely be back to check it out, thoroughly. They had a great selection, and I was impressed with the children's section. We also found a great selection of old school candies, and brands I haven't heard of since the 70s, lol!

A very oddly shaped interior, but well laid out. I found almost everything on my list easily. The…read morestaff was friendly, and there were a couple of registers open, which made check-out easy (usually, I have to stand in line for quite a while). While not my usual store, I would come back here if I were in the area.

Purchased a Garden Light House. The Solar Revolving Light…read morestopped working. I was willing to purchase a new part. The manager said "I probably won't be able to get the part because they're made overseas, China of course! These places are all about taking your money, but when there's an issue, you're SOL! I spend plenty of money there! I'm not looking for something for nothing! Not Happy at all! Calling Corporate tomorrow!

Nice hidden gem. The selection is always changing so you never know what you will find. The prices…read moreare generally good. Triple check sizing on clothes as hangers don't always match and once you buy the clothes you can't return them. Kids selection of clothing is not large but there are plenty of toys.

I bought a pair of sneakers for my father, I asked if they didn't fit, if they were returnable, I…read morewas told Yes by the cashier and when I went to go return them the manager told me no. There's no signs for the no return on sneakers just on clothing and food items. I have a second look on this store now. If I could give them no stars I would, just for this

Bristol Bazaar is an overstimulation for all of your senses. There are sparkling lights to see,…read morethey have plush things to touch, they have handmade soaps to smell, they have tasty samples to taste, and of course all of the excitement to hear. Bristol Bazaar is a collection of vendors selling their handmade merchandise at the same place. They are open all year, six days a week. With the holiday season in full force, you will find ornaments and tree toppers galore. They have screen printed and embroidered t-shirts and hoodies. There are toys, keychains, jewelry, plants and more. The best part about shopping or browsing at Bristol Bazaar is the checkout process. There's no need to make an individual purchase at each vendor, instead you can collect all of the goodies in your shopping basket, then cash out at the register. This helps keep things moving, and less people standing around. The items are marked with barcodes, so the makers receive their portion of the sale. If you're looking for a unique handmade gift, Bristol Bazaar is the place to go!

"What of the neighbours and the prophets in bars? What are…read morethey saying in our public bazaars?" (The Clash) The Bristol Bazaar is one of the most colorful and visually appealing marketplaces I've ever seen. It was a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and patterns. What a cool concept - a rotating ever-changing roster of over 65 local makers and artisans in a beautiful space with a built-in coffee bar and cocktail lounge (Yellow King Bristol). And if that isn't enough, they also offer crafting workshops, special events, and a classroom. Their website summarizes their mission - "We are looking for entrepreneurs who make their products by hand and are looking to make their side hustle, a full-time gig". Well said! We had a blast strolling through the Bazaar and marveling at the creativity and talent of the local makers. Everything here is made by hand by the sellers- no reselling is allowed. We walked out with a jar of caramel sauce from La Famiglia Tedesco for a certain caramel loving grand-daughter and a jar of Bloody Mary mix from Bloody Good Mud for a certain Bloody Mary loving Yelper. Because the roster of makers can change every month, you'll never really run out of new stuff to look at.

I love this store. I…read morehave never had an easier time placing orders for something not in stock or a large order of items. I have always been greeted professionally and asked if I needed assistance. When I did need help , I was king. Thanks guys.

Terrible. For the first time I went to that store the other day and regretted it. Beware of that…read moremiddle aged guy, the store manager or whatsoever. First the guy was nice and helpful, they didn't have the model of pants I was looking for and he gave me two similar models. I tried them on but didn't like the look of them on me and returned them to him. He said ' where are the third pair of pants? ' I responded that he gave me two pairs, and that I tried tried them on and didn't like them and then gave them back. There was another pair I only looked at and not tried on, but I folded and put them back on the stacks while he was standing by me. And I reminded him that I didn't even try them on and he saw me put them back. He repeated, "Give me the third pair back." I calmly repeated that I tried only two pairs on and I just handed them over to him and as for the other pair,I didn't even bother to try on. He said," give me the third pair back or I'll call the police" . I thought maybe he is a special need person and can't get things easily and I showed him my bag that there were no pants in it and I even took off my coat to show that there was no third pair whatsoever. He still insists , give me the third pair or I'll call the police. At that point, I said, "Now I do want you to call the police, what you're doing is unacceptable and you can't treat me , your customers like this." And he started to back off. I looked in my bag for my cell phone and it wasn't there, probably left in my car. I asked the other two customers in the store to please call the police for me but they didn't want to get involved. The younger shop attendant preferred to stay out of it, too. And I said to that pain guy ," I can't find my cellphone, it was in my bag, did you take it? Give my cell phone back". He said, he didn't have my cell phone. I said, give it back or I'll call the police, just like the way he talked to me. He backed off and disappeared in the store while I was asking the others to please call the police. And I left the store in total frustration. So, NEVER AGAIN. if you, no matter what want to buy cheap jeans and go to Irving's, BEWARE OF THAT STORE MANAGER.

Is this the same Nordstrom Rack I've experienced online? If it is, stay away from their online…read morewebsite. Fashions look beautiful, fairly priced. However, takes weeks and weeks to receive it and when it does show up, it's nothing at all what I ordered. I never knew there was a brick and mortar location. (I'd really love to know if they're connected.)

"Keep on sending your love In the heat of battle…read moreYou've got something that'll save us Save us now!" (Paul McCartney) Nordstrom Rack sells discounted high-end products in a multitude of categories such as men's, women's and children's clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, home and kitchenware, and health and beauty aids. They claim you can save up to 70 percent off regular prices. The store was well stocked and very neat when we shopped today. I didn't find anything I wanted, but my wife did. We'll be attending a Charity Banquet and Ball in a few weeks, and she was looking for a dress to wear. She found a beauty - a nice red Calvin Klein dress stickered at $134 but tagged at just $49.97. That's 62% off. Customer service was great. When we went to the register to pay, we saw a minor stitching defect at the back of the dress. Our cashier arranged for a runner to head back to the rack with us and we found the exact same dress in perfect condition. No complaints at all.

"Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise…read moreRaise up a multiplex and we will make a sacrifice" (Billy Joel) We used to love shopping at the Outlet when their Canton store was open, but they closed it a few months ago. So, we made our first visit to the Outlet in Southington today. The differences between the two locations were striking. Southington is much larger and seemed to have a greater variety of products. It was more like a mini supermarket complete with produce, frozen goods, refrigerated goods, and a dairy case. Another difference is their 50% off room, where all sorts of non- foods items were half price. We used to pick up coffees, teas, frozen goods, and boxes of cereal at the Canton store. Just like Canton was, you have to check the pricing carefully because pricing is a real mixed bag. The Outlet is lower on some items and quite a bit higher on other items when compared to supermarket prices. We did find a few good buys- two squares of frozen jalapeno cornbread and two mini packages of frozen chocolate chip pancakes. How does $1.16 sound for all four? Yes, I thought you'd be as pleased with that as we were.

The low pricing on products that are normally very expensive at other stores. The staff are very…read morepolite, helpful and welcoming, never had any issues with them. They have very unique products, and have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options for inexpensive pricing!

This is a great used bookstore. It is almost a literal hole in the wall, located in an old factory…read moredown a long hallway. The books are used but all in fantastic condition. The aisles are narrow so only one person can occupy the space at a time, but it just means you have to look at other books waiting your turn. The prices have a range depending on type, age, and genre but are pretty easy to figure out. Those that do have special pricing are also clearly marked. The shop doesn't have set hours so definitely follow on social media. Not only is it fun to see all the new books that come in, they're very clear about when a sale will come along.

Great used book shop. They're done an expansion for add to their overall are which allowed aisles…read moreto be expanded for easier movement. All books are in great condition and very from an average of $2-$10 with children's books at .50, occasional $1 finds and signed copies or harder to find/newer books being over that $10 average, which is perfectly fine. Still a great overall discount usually and the experience is always great. Always busy!