I like to browse collectible stores, but unfortunately there seems to be a dearth of local places…read morethat have toys from the 90s and 2000s that I usually look for. So, Symbiote was such a lucky surprise! I didn't expect to find this figure here! I collect toys of this one specific character so I couldn't pass it up. They even gave me a small discount which was cool. Totally worth going to if you're a collector of more niche stuff, you never know what you might find. It might be the only place in the area that has a good selection from the timeframe I'm interested in.

Awesome customer service, and a great variety of collectibles. My kid loves looking at all the…read moredifferent toys, and I love seeing the toys from when I was a kid.

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.

Barnes & Noble are currently the 'king' of the Big Box stores in the books and literature field…read more It's a great place to hang out for a bit. They have a wide assortment of new books. Plenty of journals, multimedia and other entertainment products as well. They also have a cafe in-store for patrons to rest at. My only gripe is that the workers there aren't exactly the nicest. I've been to this store many times and several of those visits including rude customer service and abject apathy.

Open floor plan is easy to navigate for all patrons, including in wheelchairs. There's an endless…read moreselection of options for everyone. It's not just for book readers. There's books and magazines of all genres, movies, games, toys, greeting cards, journals, a Starbucks to sit and relax in, a children's area, special events and so much more! Prices can be about average for most items, some in a higher price point and others (especially on sale) are great deals. It's best to price compare prior to hitting the registers. The layout can be altered frequently which makes it seem difficult to find specific items- but the staff is always there to support and provide guidance. I love that they will personally escort you through the maze of aisles directly to what you're looking for. They are knowledgeable and professional. My biggest complaint is the unkempt restrooms. The trash cans are frequently overflowing onto the floor and it's always advisable to check stalls for toilet paper availability as there are many times that it was necessary to find an alternate stall due to unkempt and poorly stocked stalls.

This target always has a high traffic volume. The good part is if you shop inside you can find…read morewhatever you need. They have all the essentials plus a cooler with food you can actually cook. We get essential stuff there while shopping (ie. Pet food and supplies). I don't care that we might pay a little more for the products. The best part is just an employee saying "may I help you?" They know we don't want help but I still appreciate it. But I have to honestly say that I love just ordering things for pickup. I just want to say if you do t give that person a cash tip there is something wrong with you. We ordered 20lbs of dog and cat food plus 40lbs of litter. I picked up everything heavy placed it in the car and might have slipped the kid a few bucks. They are basically your new waiter.

I wish we could get a super target in the area. I usually go to Target in Heights but sometimes go…read moreto this one in Temple. It doesn't seem a whole lot better. The parking lot is easier to navigate (not sure why, both are nice). The selection seems a little better here than Heights for most things except kids clothes although I like the layout of it here better. The organization doesn't seem as good here. Weird mix of people here. I prefer Heights.

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.