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.

This is a great pseudo thrift store. The front portion has crafts made locally! They range from…read morebaskets, wood chairs and benches, quilts, and art. The back portion is the thrift store. They have gently worn women's clothes organized by size. They also had a small housewares section and records. We hit gold with Elvis Live from Hawaii. The prices are a bit higher than other thrift stores, but profits go towards the Assistance League of Birmingham's Operation School Bell and literacy programs. Also the ladies running the store we're so happy and friendly, which is not always the case at a thrift store. I would have to say this place is a real gem.

I absolutely love this store!! The ladies are always so friendly and helpful. It's hard to know…read morewhere to start in providing a review of this store. First, I love the fact that the proceeds are used for the Jefferson County Literacy Program. The front half of the store is filled with unique and high quality crafted items made by those that are 50+. They even take special orders on items. The back half of the store is an upscale thrift store that consists of name brand clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry. They often place the clothing items half off to make room for more donations. You can find everything from casual shorts and tops to suits and evening gowns for ladies. They do carry baby clothing up to a size 5 or so, shoes, toys, along with items such as strollers, high chairs and playpens. I'll try to summarize all the hidden treasures you can find from time to time with this list: books of all kind (I personally love the children's selection and old cookbooks), albums, dishes like China tea cups and place settings, serving pieces, small appliances, comforters, curtains, furniture, holiday items and various furniture pieces from from time to time. I can't say enough about this place!! They receive so many unique whatnots and unsold items from estate sales as well. The store is well kept and has great prices. Periodically the clothes are marked down to half price and everything is always in great condition. I hope everyone will remember them when having items to donate. I just hope I haven't limited myself in finding great deals now!!

I never get pictures in here because I purposefully like to be present in the discoveries I find…read more The ladies here were very busy today cleaning up clothing racks and make sure things were presentable, and had friendly customer service. They are great about having things in season, although prices have gone up a little in clothing. Lots of name brand items with major savings if you take the time to look. Still, for the last 3-4 visits I have been able to easily snag around 7 items in a haul every time for around $30! They also have a Clover rewards system to get discounts after you purchase a certain amount of items.

Ms. Barbara's service at the jewelry counter was outstanding. She went out of her way to answer my…read morerequest and I purchased the requested item immediately. I value genuinely kind people like Ms. Barbara and I will be back to see her again! :)

My two year-old daughter needed some new shoes so we stopped by here. The employees inside were…read morevery helpful and friendly. They had a great selection of shoes in her size. The prices were very reasonable. I'm sure I'll be back here soon.

Gabby and Michelle were absolutely amazing at helping us with our granddaughter. She LOVES to shop…read moreand they catered to her like she was a queen. It was wonderful. Tytyty I tried to click all Service, Selection AND value but it only let me close chk one ALL went well

How could this store have been here 34 years and I had missed it? This is a unique jewel for a…read moreMother/Daughter shopping: reminded me of Smiths that was next door to Western grocery so many years in MtnBrook Village. "Fun Stuff" is not what I expected. They do have a few toys, a little candy and some cute clothes for kids, but it's mostly special fun stuff for adults. This is the perfect place for a very cool wedding gift! A huge monogrammed cutting board with initials on one side and the couples portrait on the other was pretty reasonable! Monogrammed towels in a million color threads, monogrammed water pitchers, glasses, stationary, and lucite napkin holders, heirloom monogrammed scrap books or baby books, serving trays, snack bowls of various woods, college or sorority items, a few ladies coverups, seasonal decor and more to choose from! I ended up with a darling gold ice scoop & towels with our 3 initials! Friendly service tops it off! I'm returning for my favorite unique gift under $30: a tea towel with a copy of a fave family recipe, in Grandma's own handwriting! So here comes "Nana Kathy's Bourbon Sweet Potatoes" made famous!

Actually, just stopped in here to see what they had in case I'm back in the area with my wife. This…read moretype of store (outside curb appeal) looked like a place she would really enjoy. Confirmed, first step inside and it was exactly the type of home décor store she likes. All sorts of things --- really so much stuff packed into this store, but not cluttered, just really good use of space. Really cool feature, they offer monogramming, engraving and vinyl services, so if you are looking for a gift for somebody (or something for you) and you want to personalize it, they have the ability to make that happen for you. Prices seemed to be good and on par with other home décor stores. The store is split kind of into two halves - to the right is home stuff - to the left is kids stuff - clothes, toys, etc. Staff was really friendly and helpful checking on me a couple times while I was in the store to make sure I didn't need anything. Great little shop in Vestavia Hills, check them out!

Homewood Toy and Hobby, 2830 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209…read moreWe have been going to Homewood Toy and Hobby for years, and it continues to be one of those special local stores that is a pleasure to visit. One thing we noticed right away is how convenient and accessible the store is. There is plenty of parking, and they have both a front and back entrance, along with a handicap ramp. That may sound like a small detail to some people, but for someone using a wheelchair or needing easier access, it makes a big difference. The aisles are also wide enough for a wheelchair, which is not always the case in small specialty stores. The service is prompt, friendly, and genuinely kind. The employees are wonderfully nice and helpful without making you feel rushed. My brother enjoyed looking around, taking his time, and selecting what he wanted to buy. That kind of patient, friendly atmosphere means a lot. The store has an amazing assortment of hobby items. They carry model railroading supplies, model airplanes, model cars, military miniatures, radio-controlled vehicles, helicopters, cars, and many other hobby and collectible items. It is the kind of store where you can go in for one thing and still enjoy walking around just to see everything they have. Homewood Toy and Hobby also has the feel of a place that has earned loyal repeat customers over the years. That says something good about both the store and the people who run it. We are thankful for a local hobby store like this and appreciate the kindness, accessibility, and great selection they offer. God bless! Mark and Tim Elders

The cashier did not know how to do returns. There was basically a bunch of expensive crap you could…read morefind at Walmart for 5 bucks. A lady came in saying that her 1 year old son did not know how to use a Nee-Doh squishy and that she had won it at an auction. I asked to the cashier if I could buy it and she very quickly said (in an angry tone) No YOU CANT HAVE IT! and then proceeded to stuff it under the counter, Horrible service.

Worst Experience. Ever. I brought in a $140 Graco swing that my daughter never used and it was sold…read morefor $59 and a Graco stroller retailed at $180 and it to was sold for $59. Both items were less than a year old too. First off, both items should have been sold for more than $59 a pop but I guess with a retail analyst degree, I don't know what I'm talking about. Second, the owner is not the most welcoming and, the contract that you sign doesn't say that you get charged a surcharge of $10 when you pick up your check. So after all is said and done I dropped off $320 worth of stuff and walked away with a check for $37.10. If I knew that that was going to happen, I would have just kept everything. Oh and don't even think about walking a stroller in the store, it's a fire waiting to happen. I'm surprised the Fire Marshall hasn't shut down the store!!

I love this store! I have shopped there many times for my grandson. I have purchased clothing,…read moresmall toys, books, and a ride-on fire engine scooter. They only sell things in excellent condition and the prices are very good. I know that I will continue to be a regular Wee Peat customer for many years and grandchildren.

I really enjoyed my visit to Annabelle's Southern Boutique. Annabelle allowed us to host a birthday…read moreparty at her store. We were able to bring in our own food and drinks which I really appreciated. The store itself is beautiful. It has a great selection of clothing, accessories, and hats. For the party, we actually purchased some hats then we were able to accessorize them. The staff was simply amazing!! They were super friendly and very patient (her mom included)! As you can imagine, we had a party of about 13 women, so they did very well balancing all of our personalities and gave us some great suggestions when decorating our hats. And to top it off, she gave us some wine glasses! 10/10 I would definitely recommend you stop by and support this business!

Friendly service during my visit…read more I was helped by a young woman at checkout and she seamlessly took care of us.