Bridgett was very kind and welcoming she did an amazing job helping me find everything I need and…read morewas very informative about the Ollies discount card program!

The greater Reading metro area has two nice Ollie's? Yes, it does. This store is located in…read moreShillington Square Shopping Center, a shopping center with significant vaccines. The whole complex looks dated, but don't judge this location on it's looks from the outside. Inside of the store is nice, clean, organized, and well stocked. There were very few empty shelves. This Ollie's has one major issue: Store is WAY too small. There is nowhere near enough space between any of the aisles, with most being only one cart wide, making the shopping experience difficult. There is nowhere near enough queue space behind the registers. Ollie's needs to lease the vacant 13,000 sq ft storefront next door and expand into it. Overall, this could be a standout Ollie's if it had more space. Still worth a stop.

If I had to describe Ollie's, I would call it a warehouse style, discount, department store…read more A bit like a scaled down Walmart combined with a box hardware store that has products like flooring tile that you might not see at Walmart. There's bedding, some electronics, housewares, a pretty large book section, and a lot more. I found some great savings in the non-perishable food section. Probably can save between $2-$3 per item depending on what you need. That can really add up to big savings if you buy 10 or 20 items. One of the things that's a bit more interesting about Ollie's is their "as seen on TV" section that has a lot of discounted, fun and quirky items - such as a night light for inside your toilet bowl.

After being introduced to it on the other side of the state, it was fun to check out a local…read moreversion. I always look quickly through the book section and usually manage to come away with something. My only quibble is that the type of stickers they use really take some doing to come off of books, and often leave a mark. Otherwise, the deals are not as apparent as you're led to believe. A bit like the Costco model: a few big deals to bring you in, and everything else is regular-priced or higher. Don't get suckered...find your deal and get going.

There are some good deals to be had in here but you need to know what you would pay elsewhere…read morebecause not everything is a deal in this place. They have these funny signs that say what you would pay elsewhere but some of them are so outrageous I don't know where they are comparing themselves to. The brands they carry change constantly so you can't really count on going to this place if you need specific items. The store is clean and not very crowded though.

Great deals. The produce is fresh and has longer shelf life than other local stores. There's an…read moreabundance of quality items that are unavailable elsewhere. Aisles are always clean, organized, and well stocked. Stock rotates frequently, but I can always find family favorites and essential items at reasonable prices. The store is well maintained and has professional staff. I always recommend shopping here first to save money and for a more relaxed shopping experience.

I love to pick an area and literally "pick" my way to and from by hitting up all the thrift and…read moreantique stores. It's a huge part of my life and thrifting is an inch I always need to scratch. Found this thrift shop while heading to Pottstown. At first glance it doesn't appear to be much but once inside you're transformed to a very nicely decorated and organized retail space - at least in the first few rooms. As you stroll thru the building the organization and display become less and less enticing into you reach the back which is literally like an unheated warehouse with stuff everywhere, somewhat organized. I did enjoy myself digging thru and discovering cool things but was deterred by the pricing which was more in line with an antique store than a thrift store. However quality for the most part (with the exception of those back rooms) was decent. In one of the rooms were handpainted portraits on large canvases, tons of them of different everyday, ordinary people. I enjoyed looking thru them to see if it was anyone I knew. Literally there was tons of them! Upstairs you'll find clothing and shoes, which felt like raiding a nursing home closet but not in a cool vintage way. Very matronly and not of current styles. Also clothing was very limited, probably primarily because of lack of space as the upstairs is a loft like area. There is a room for boutique items - with prices to match, only the brands were mall brands and nothing special. It is hard to maneuver in those rooms, and especially to social distance. I didn't feel comfortable up there at all. They did have some good stuff, but again nothing I was willing to pay that much for so I ultimately left empty handed. I will say this, don't let the run down, drab exterior fool you, if you're into the hunt like me this is one place you'll want to explore.

This is a very large thrift store with many sections inside containing a wide array of house hold…read moreitems and decor! There is also an upstairs level which is filled with ladies clothes and accessories. Menswear can be found upstairs as well. There is something for everyone here including children, as there is a section for them filled with toys. Everything associated with homes can be found here including furniture, glasswares, housewares, kitchen items, sporting goods, light fixtures, washers, dryers, books, pictures and practically anything else you can think of involving homes, including "The kitchen Sink". I personally have been coming here for 4 years and have purchased many household items here as well. There are also some furniture items that I have found here that I am purchasing too. I have met one of the owners here who run the business and I have found her to be a very sincere and kind person. Check out my pics to see the inside of this place and all the merchandise!

My husband and I like the big bags of cereal, and the prices are good, for what we get.read more

[903] 4/22/2019…read more I was in the area so I decided to stop into this discount grocery store to see what's available. Plenty of parking outside. Tons of items to choose from as they had a few nice aisles which included bulk items. There is a produce section. A nice cheese selection The "Bargain Bin" is their area for deep discounted grocery items. I found a few good items. I'll be back.

Good selection but a bit pricey. Was looking for HO gauge train equipment. They had the…read moretransformer I needed but it did not come with the 16 volt power supply it needed

I have visited this hobby shop more than any other for the past 30 years. It has stuck tenaciously…read moreto its downtown Reading location, which is both admirable and somewhat concerning. I suspect if it moved to the suburbs it would have more patronage, more room and could carry a broader range of supplies It generally has what I need, which is N scale model train supplies. As with most bricks and mortar hobby shops I have visited, the selection consists of the most obvious ready to run equipment, without the depth and breath of specialty goods available online. Prices are fair, without the steep discounts seen online, but without gouging. It seems to have a large selection of radio control airplanes, vehicles etc., and a good selection of plastic models. The owners are very knowledgeable however in all fields of the various hobbies.

Amazing service, the two gentlemen helping me pick my shoes out made it feel they genuinely wanted…read moreme to find a pair of shoes I liked, not just make a sale off me. They also gave sound advice and were knowledgeable.

Seniors, this store is a rare gem for remarkable service even for us seniors and not just runners…read more The amount of time I was given to help select the best sneakers for me just doesn't exist much today. Jason a manager spent considerable time with me. My husband and I plan to buy all our sneakers there for now on. It is important to keep such a store in business by supporting them.

Good prices, never know what you might find. Here. Not consistent, in the products for example,…read moresometimes the have Blue Agave and sometimes they don't, wish the store carried this all tge time.

Always stocked with items at reasonable prices. Watch dates as some things may be nearing or are…read morejust past sell by date. The customer service is always pleasant and the store has never been overly crowded. I verbally refer and frequently recommend others to shop here. It's also not incredibly large inside which is perfect for the in/out focused type shopping trip.

I want to start out by saying that I don't go out of my way to write reviews for many things, but…read morethis experience was so horrific, I want to make sure it's publicly communicated to others. In November, my husband and I went to Feceras to look for a new couch. We previously bought a couch here and went back again. We were so happy to support this small business that we were willing to rent a UHaul to come pick up it up since we were outside of their normal delivery zone. Our sales person, Jade, helped us order a custom layout with a custom fabric in the layout that we had in mind. The key word here is custom. Jade showed us a handful of layouts on a piece of paper. The furniture was made by Lazyboy, and you could pick a layout and also interchange pieces that were on the opposite side of paper. Being a salesperson and supposed product expert, we trusted Jade and Fecera's to design a piece that would fit our space. The layout decided was a cuddler piece on the left (that would sit flush up against the corner wall), a love seat, followed by a corner piece, and an extended chaise. Fast forward to the week after Christmas when the real nightmare began. My husband went to pick up the couch from the warehouse in the rented UHaul that is close to an hour away from our new home. There was no QA or inspection done by them, and when this was brought up to Fecera's after the fact, I was told that it was our responsibility to check for damages before we left the warehouse. Makes sense when an item is already securely wrapped for transport, right? Once we began unwrapping the couch pieces, starting with the cuddler, there was immediately noticeable fabric damage on one side. After all of the pieces were unwrapped, it was the same for the chaise, which also had a broken leg that was unable to be screwed in correctly to the bottom of the couch. It looked absolutely ridiculous and didn't fit our space, it was completely the wrong layout. I called the store and spoke with Jade. Initially, she was very apologetic and was willing to try to make something work. However, we were told on multiple occasions that since it was a "custom" piece, we'd be subject to the 25% restocking fee.. Even though THEY ordered the wrong layout. The conversation went back and forth with Jade for about a week discussing options, where I also received some not so nice messages. She expressed that I would need to pay the restocking fee and I wanted them to come pick it up so they couldn't say it was damaged anymore, etc. and they wanted to charge us $149 for the pickup fee since we're outside of their delivery zone. Even though we spent $150+ on a UHaul to come pick it up initially, they wouldn't give us any kind of compensation for us going out of our way to support their business. I wasn't satisfied with this resolution and I called the store to speak with a manager. There was no manager in the store (which is funny because I called on multiple occasions and had family members call and there seemed to never be a manager available) so I left my name and my number for them to give me a call back. I've paid the restocking fee and the delivery charge just to get this off my hands, even though we're completely unsatisfied, losing out on almost a thousand dollars. If you're considering making a large, expensive purchase and going out of your way to support a small business, take your business elsewhere. The way I was treated as a returning, loyal customer is absolutely disgusting and they should be ashamed that they refused to admit their fault and reach a resolution that would make me happy. I'll be sharing this experience with all of our friends and family in the area so they avoid this business too.

We purchased a Klaussner sofa and oversized arm chair with an extended warranty on March 3,2018…read more Our first issue arose when delivery was not recieved within 4-6 weeks as stated. It was nearly the end of April before our set was delivered. Management was responsive to this issue. They cited an issue with the fabric being out of stock and refunded our delivery fee. Within a few months of delivery we noticed that the seat cushions no longer had any support. In addition to this the back pillows were rolling down and no longer looked nice. Shortly before Christmas of 2018 we discovered that two of the throw pillows were shredding apart revealing the stuffing inside. Around the same time, my husband went to adjust himself in the chair and felt the arm crack and break. We initially contacted the warranty company shortly after this incident. At that point we were told that our extended warranty didn't cover much more than the fabric. At the time of purchase we were assured it would cover everything. My husband then contacted Fecera's.A repairman came out to look at our issues. He claimed that the arm broke because too much weight was place on it. No one sat on it or jumped on it, my husband (who is not a large man) simply adjusted himself while sitting. He claimed the couch had lost support because people were lying on it. We rarely, if ever, lie down on the sofa. He told me I should be fluffing the back cushions every couple of weeks, which seems ridiculous. In the end he told me he'd put in a claim to have the pillows replaced and would have to come back at another date to repair the arm. Soon after the visit, we recieved a phone call from Erica. She informed us that the two pillows would be replaced, but they would not be repairing the arm since it was not meant to hold any weight at all. Our pillows arrived, I'm sure they'll shred again. I ended up turning to Facebook where I wrote a review for both the manufacturer and Fecera's. Initially the manufacturer deleted my post. After I called them out on it they contacted us and have told us that they told Fecera's to send someone to fix the arm. Fecera's seems to have deleted their entire Facebook account. We have not heard from them at all. Avoid this company. We are now stuck with a sofa that looks several years old, despite being less than a year old. Our Klaussner sofa set is poor quality and Fecera's is simply unwilling to back up the furniture that they sell. We will never buy another item from Fecera's and will encourage our family and friends to do the same. The sofa set we were sold is not meant to be used at all. It is such a disappointment.

Family Dollar is closer to my current neighborhood. No real bad complaints; just a cultural and/or…read morelanguage issue when asking for an item that wasn't in stock nor in the back room. I think I'll continue going to other corner stores in the area.

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