I don't think the owner understands what a bin store is. Everything in the bins is nothing but…read moreopen, broken, missing pieces, garbage. They take all the good stuff out before putting items in the bin and they put the good items on shelves with outrageous prices....this store is disgusting in its prices and even more disgusting to think people are going to buy junk.

very good and affordable price. it's a best store for a lot of branded products. highly recommend…read moreto every novascotians

This is a wonderful discount store. The building itself is quite large and the selection of…read moreproducts is equally grand - sewing notions, craft supplies, pet products, cleaning supplies, canned goods, bath products, party gear - you name it, Payless Dollar Deals has it. As Krista mentioned, not everything is a dollar or two, but comes pretty close nonetheless. All staff members I've encountered have been pleasant and there's lots of parking. Nothing but good stuff here.

Who would have ever thought that the day would come when you'd find telephones and art at the…read moreDollar Store? It's true! I actually bought my home telephone there. Okay, so not everything is a dollar - but it's still exceptionally cheap. My basic hand-held phone I bought from there was $4 and it works fine. I was also delighted to discover that the store sells mats/ rugs and wall pictures as well, for various prices under $10.

Cheap, well stocked and easy to navigate. It might look small from the outside put like a tent…read morefrom Harry Potter, once you enter it's amazing how large the store is (tucked away in the corner of Tacoma Plaza in Dartmouth). This dollar store is our go-to store for all out cheapo needs. I'm a little weary of the grocery isle (expired cans, etc) but you can't beat the price on some of their kitchen and glass wear. Wheelcair accessbile (though the doorway is a little tight).

Tacoma Dollarama used to be my go-to dollar store prior to the Portland Street location's…read moreappearance. It's still largely a great location, and here's why: Pros: - Appearances can be deceiving - this store is actually quite large, so you'll undoubtedly find what you're looking for. - Excellent selection. - Decent customer service. - Within walking distance of lots of other stores (Sobeys, EasyHome, RBC,etc.). Cons: - This is a very, very busy Dollarama, which means long lineups and jam-packed aisles. - Parking is dreadful. The Tacoma Plaza parking lot is an accident waiting to happen. If you've not visited this location yet, I do recommend it - but I'd advise you to shop on a weekday/weeknight to avoid the crowds.

Kept is one of those places where as soon as you walk in, you know you could spend hours looking at…read moreall of the things they have for sale. Tea, chocolates, fancy paper, cards, hand bags, home wares this is a "get all of your gift shopping done in one place" kind of store. The store is nice and spacious with a good flow to it, and is packed with goods without being over packed. It's definitely full, but not so much so that you have to sort through piles of things to find what you're looking for. Whoever does the merchandising for Kept knows what they're doing, I'll say that for sure! If you're looking for local gifts, they've got some local products in here too. I noted some local card makers up on the second floor - if it can be counted as a second floor? - and Rousseau's has chocolates there, for instance. And in the not local category, they have Rifle Paper Co. here. I'm completely in love with the Rifle Paper Co. art style, so that made me incredibly happy!

This is such a cute little shop. I could definitely spend a fortune in here. Lots of cute…read moreknickknacks, kitchen gadgets, gift ideas and so much more. I was particularly fond of all the cat themed items, being a crazy cat lady, I approve. I forsee myself doing holiday shopping here. Plus there's a squirrel on the sign and I love squirrels. Nope doesn't take much to win me over. The new location is more spacious which is great!

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

From the owner: We take used and new donations and resell them at a discount retail price that is always tax-free…read more DIYers, renovators and everyday shoppers always find home improvement items at a price you can't beat. All proceeds go towards improving access to affordable home ownership in Nova Scotia.

I visited the store last night, July 6, 2021around 6:30 p.m. I have a medical mask exemption, and…read morehave no issue shopping at the other dollar stores in my area, as they respect the exemptions in the provincial guidelines. But after being in the store, spending about 20 minutes filling my cart, a woman comes rushing up to me, yelling, "ma'am, ma'am! You can't be in here without a mask or a shield!" I told her I have a medical exemption, and my husband tried to tell her that the guidelines allow for exemptions, offering to show her on his phone, but she was having no part of it. She kicked us out, making us leave our cart full in the isle. Disgusting customer service, discriminatory behavior, making me feel like I was some type of lesser person, and my money was no good there, due to a medical condition I have no control over. Horrific treatment.

I love dollar stores as a rule. It's a veritable cornucopia of random odds and sods, from the…read morethoughtfully useful to the perplexingly amusing. I dare you to walk into a dollar store and not walk out with something you didn't know you needed. Like that hose nozzle for the backyard garden, or that broom for the garage. Or that cute dog statuette for the office. I'm happy this one opened, as it's in spitting promiximity of my weekly shop stop, so I can often stop in to pick up my monthly supply of plastic cutlery or get that Christmas collar for Murphy that just can't wait while I'm out getting my groceries. It has a really good selection of household items, party supplies. candy and food for the junk basket at home, and seasonal items on the cheap. I often go here to re-stock my Party Kit (a bag of steamers, balloons, and hats for whipping out for co-workers' or friends' birthdays at the last minute). They also have a good selection of chips and chocolate bars you can't always find at the grocery store (nacho Bugles are my friday night kryptonite!) For the most part, staff has been efficient and the store is clean, and very early in stocking up for holidays and such. For instance, in mid-January's cold snap, they're busy stocking up their seasonal aisles with camping gear and pool toys. Perfect for that February pool party theme party?

Always a great selection of cotton, great staff. I sometimes have to callabout fabric orders…read more Everyone is patient

I am the buyer for a historic costuming company in Halifax. I have been to Atlantic Fabrics more…read moretimes than I can count and have always had great service and am met by a pleasant staff. I know that it is cheaper to buy from suppliers, yet many times I need a small amount and I know where to go, Today, we were served again by a former Dalhousie graduate from the costuming studies department. She was efficient, courteous and very informative. If they don't have what you are looking for, rest assured, they will go to great lengths to find it for you in one of their other stores or in the warehouse. Compared to their competition, which is not an equal by any means, they are far superior in customer service and customer satisfaction. We usually buy entire bolts, rather than small amounts, yet it is not a problem. There is always something to be found that is of interest and there are usually hidden treasures among the bolts. Wish that there was a store in Halifax, although I will happily go to Dartmouth or even Truro to experience excellent customer service and a great selection of products. Once a customer, always a customer. Here, the customer is Queen or king, which is an old philosophy, yet one that still rings true.

The Real Canadian Wholesale Club is the Canadian equivalent to Costco…read more You do not need a membership to go here. You will be able to find all your regular grocery items in super-sized. I have gone here to buy boxes of chicken breasts. They do have a great selection of the everyday stuff, nothing special. However you do not have to pay extra to shop and it is centrally located for you. Cash and Carry. Not a lot of staff to assist you. Prices are comparable, remember nothing small is bought here. Every time I have been in there, there has been a lot of customers.

This place is a little hidden gem that many locals don't know about…read more It's a little difficult to get there since it's tucked away in a spot that's difficult to see. It's somewhat like Costco, just much smaller and more food-oriented. You can really find some amazing deals here. I can see why small restaurant and store owners like to shop here since a lot of stuff is in bulk. It doesn't have a lot of frills, so don't expect it to be like Sobeys, but if you know what you want when you get there you're bound to be impressed.

Being a teacher's spouse means getting dragged from educational bookstore to educational bookstore…read moreon the regular for pretty much the rest of your life. Sometimes this is a good thing (see: Woozles), sometimes it can be so boring you'd rather repeat the second grade than have to weigh in yet again on which 'Foundations of Reading: An Instructional Text' series looks more interesting. Tattletales is one of the few spots that does a great job of balancing booksmarts with bookswagger. Sure, there's plenty for teachers looking to stock up on new strategies but there's even more great books, toys, and activities to keep kids of all ages (and grown-ups who turn into kids when shopping in kids book sections) entertained while they do so. There's plenty of space outside for parking and inside for easy shopping - you don't have to awkwardly dance with other shoppers as you cram into the same aisle. Staff are smart, helpful and really know their business rather than just minimum wage earning teens who text from behind the cash as you ask them questions. Whether you know what you're looking for or not, they can help you out. While I don't know much about their special events, I do know that during my visit, Sheree Fitch just happened to be there for a reading - a favourite from my childhood ever since being given a signed copy of Toes in my Nose. Very cool!

Tattletales is an independent Dartmouth bookstore that has been around since 1995. First in Penhorn…read moreMall, and now in the newly opened Penhorn Plaza. They're a good mixture of a children's bookstore, a toy store, and an excellent resource for teachers. The new store has a spacious clean setup and the displays are an inviting feast for the eyes. The toy section has a wide array of educational and just plain fun stuff. There's a great selection of Lego and Playmobile with some sets I haven't seen elsewhere. They also stock board games and puzzles. This is a toy store I could spend quite a while perusing. I don't have any children, but I adore this store with my childhood heart and love of whimsy. I've found the prices to be fair and often less than the big competitors. They also offer orders on any book or product they don't have in stock. The book section is exactly what a children's bookstore should be. There is a ton of variety in titles and the layout offers a much more intimate setting than the big box stores. The displays offer suggestions on the best pics for books and prominently shows what's new. In the exploding market of youth books they seem to carry everything. Not just Twilight. They shelve all the top titles along with little known gems. Tattletales' staff are friendly and helpful. They give you that local feel only an independent bookstore can. A definite must for book and toy lovers.

I love shopping at this store in particular. So many new…read moreitems added daily. It's quite exciting to shop here. I always leave with a few more gifts/treasures. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the items the hard working staff have selected. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I have moved from the province now it I always spend a few hours in the store when I return for a holiday! Happy shopping! Aurora

I heard they were having a half off menswear sale so I got to the store as early as I could. Had…read morenever been before. It's not the cleanest or most organized store in the world, but the potential bargain finds are unparalleled. I got a whole bunch of nice t-shirts, mostly designer brands, for under $3 (quite a few were a dollar or so). Since it's almost summer, now is also the time to get the lowest prices on winter wear. I got two brand name trendy light winter coats for $6 each and they both looked brand new. One of them retails new at well over $150..so I feel I got good value for money. Much better prices than at VV that's for sure. Highly recommend!