I have always loved shopping at the various thrift stores in Birmingham, way before it was trendy. This one happens to be one that's close to where I live, and one of my favorites. Over the years, I have found some really great pieces-from clothing and shoes, to handbags, to furniture...I've found treasures! If you go and don't find what you're looking for, stop back another day. If you see something you want, get it then because someone else will beat you to it! Prices have gone up over the years but you're still saving money from what the item originally cost. Lovelady Center, located not far from the store, helps women get back on their feet after going through tough times. They turn your donations into profit that helps them support their residents. In fact, most, if not all, the ladies that work here, are connected to Lovelady in some way. They are either current residents or have been helped in the past. You should really look up their story. If you like to shop, especially in thrift stores, you must check them out! read more

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I have shopped in this store several times and I will continue to do so, because the service is very, very good. There is a wide variety of donated items to choose from at reasonable prices. And the positive impact of the Associates working as fast as possible to replenish each section of the store is heartwarming. I made two purchases the day I was at Lovelady in Irondale, and Good Lord Willing, I will be back soon. read more

Got to give this store a 5 star simply because it's serving women that are in need of some sort of help. I have been to LoveLady Center with my church and we mentored to them and they are wonderful ladies. This store has some nice items. Come and spend some time browsing through the store to find hidden gems. Today, I came for a specific item and I got a great deal. Tuesdays are senior citizens day. Go by and check your deal out. read more

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Probably the biggest thrift store I have ever been too with great selections for reasonable prices.

Extremely disappointing and frustrating experience. I've been a loyal customer here since I moved to Birmingham 10 months ago. On my last trip, I wanted to purchase two bags and neither had a price tag (one had a tag attached by no price written on it.) The sales associate said they could not sell me the bags since there was no price tag, which I understand but then I was told there was no policy in place to hold the items and no timeframe or any sort of solution. I was told I would just have to take my chances and come back another day since the people who price the items get off at 3 pm. I came back TWICE the next day at 11 am and 6 pm, hoping to find the bags that I really wanted to purchase and they weren't there either time. The sales associates were unwilling to go to the back to check and see if the bags were still waiting to be priced or any sort of solution. I'm disappointed as I loved supporting the mission of this store, but this experience has been very frustrating and I won't be shopping here again. Is this how business is usually done? read more

I love thrift stores. I went to this one looking for a blender. Didn't find one but they had a lot of stuff and it was fairly organized. The staff was lovely and I found a couple of cute items that were really well priced. read more

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I stumbled into Lovely Lady Thrift Store thinking I could find some hidden gems, but I was sorely mistaken. The place reeks of mothballs and despair, like it hasn't seen a cleaning crew since the Reagan administration. The clothes are so outdated they could double as costumes for a 1980s horror movie. I wouldn't be surprised if I caught something contagious just by browsing. If you value your health and your sense of smell, steer clear of this biohazard. It's called Lovely Lady, but there's nothing lovely about it. Signed Boss & CEO. read more

Whenever I travel, I like to check out the local thrift stores. This one was near my hotel, so before leaving the area I checked it out. This is a large store with lots of stuff. I bought several shirts. If I had not been flying home I would have purchased a couple large items. It's worth your time if you're in the area. read more

This is my favorite thrift store to visit in the Greater Birmingham area. I feel like I always find something and now that I work within a few minutes of the place I have to resist the urge to go every other day. Great deals on clothes, used furniture, and knickknacks. read more

We were in the area and found this great store! We found great clothes. Polo shirts for my friends husband for $2-$4! Jeans were fairly priced and a big selection. We will be back! read more

Huge store! I didn't see any problems with the pricing. They had all kinds of clothing for adults and kids. Some kitchen appliance, pianos, furniture, dishes. It was fun to look. My teenage daughter bought 3 t-shirts for about $8. read more

Prices are way too high here. I saw some things I could buy at walmart for cheaper. Don't come here expecting a deal.

This store is in serious need of new management. I've shopped here for many years and now my pleasant shopping experience has turned to frustration. The prices are jacked up much too high. Management needs to be reminded that this is used clothing! Name brands shouldn't matter when it's in a thrift store. Also the dressing rooms have been closed for 2 years and going into the 3rd year now. I believe this is laziness that the management doesn't want to put the items back on the racks. No one has ever caught the virus from trying on used clothes. Furniture is seriously over priced as well. read more

very large store ! childrens and womens sections were large, mens didnt have as much but not terrible, and they have many different furniture/misc pieces as well ! very friendly workers too read more

I have shopped here for YEARS! They have a great selection. BUT the prices have gotten way out of control. While this is a ministry set up to help people, it is also a service to the community. People shop thrift stores because they need thrift store prices, not sale prices at new clothing stores. They price clothing according to brand. It is still USED clothing. It is really sad when someone comes to a thrift store and can't afford the prices even there. The prices are my biggest complaint. I used to spend so much more money here when the prices were right. And now the dressing rooms are closed. Also a preventative from buying. They have loyal customers like me, but I don't really feel the loyalty back. read more

Ok. Good cause but the prices- seriously? Too high. And long drive from where I live so it's not worth it to me.

I LOVE LOVELADY!!!! Awesome bargains, friendly ladies and I enjoy every visit! And a very good cause too!

This is the one of the few thrift stores that's tax free. I tend to stop here every time while shopping in the Crestwood area. The place do a good job on keeping things organized and every time I'm here, there always a fresh scent in the store. They should update the fitting room just because one of the dressing room didn't have a lock to the door. I appreciate the kindness from the cashier while I was getting check out. read more

Lovelady Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

This thrift store is my favorite in Birmingham because it's the best. It's so large! The building used to be a circuit city, so there is plenty of space. They fill the space with a large selection of used stuff, and most if it isn't even broken! Lovelady thrift store supports a great cause, so prices may be slightly higher than other local thrift shops The employees are kind and helpful. You can tell that they enjoy assisting customers; they don't drag their feet while doing so. There are never long lines. When they need to open a register somebody steps in and helps out instead of hiding. I only rate this location with 4 stars because the dressing rooms need an update. (1 door had the lock missing, and they get skipped when cleaning) For the record, some Birmingham thrift stores don't even have bathrooms. (Americas Thrift Store : Centerpoint) I love the selection, I love the people, I love the cause. You can find me here about once a month fighting my compulsion to hoard. Today I came in with 20 dollars in my pocket and left with a broken keyboard and R Kelly's sheets. read more

Lovelady Thrift Store - In the old circuit city shaped building - Thrift Stores Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

I always loved thrift stores in college because they were a great place to find attire for theme parties. But my theme parties are not able to be tallied by semesters anymore. They are now seen with years in between. So the thrift store clothes are not something that I am super interested in. Perhaps I should look again with a thrifty, adult point of view. But I haven't reached that point yet. All that to be said, if you are a thrift store clothes kind of person, you should look no further than Lovelady. The racks are sprawling throughout this enormous space. If I do have an interest in thrift stores, it is the other "stuff" that is fun to restore or repurpose. The selection of these items are not quite as bountiful as the clothes. But you never know when you might fight a gem. Housewares are another thing that fascinate me. But my wife has a much stronger fascination with organization and lack of clutter that I probably don't want to rock the boat on. Plus, how much of it do I really need. Here is where I sit at 3 stars on my review. But this is our primary drop off spot whenever we have donations. And the fact that this thrift store serves a meaningful purpose with jobs and its finances, gives it a big boost. The ladies that work here are always very friendly and they have very convenient drop off hours and accessibility (a pull up loading dock with plenty of spaces). Four stars for my experiences all around. read more

Pricing is atrocious. Not thrift store prices at all. Even if I end up finding something I like occasionally, I end up not getting it because the prices are so high. read more

While I found a couple of nice things, they were overpriced for thrift store shopping--some of the things I found were priced more expensive than I could have found them new at TJ Maxx, and they're used! There's also no fitting room and their return policy is for store credit only. If you're going to charge that much and not give returns, you really need fitting rooms. The store is also a little chaotic and racks are not consistently well labeled. read more

I feel like I'm writing a lot of reviews about mid-level department stores and thrift shops. I look back at my life two years ago when it was all champagne and Barney's and guess what? I don't miss it at all :) Embracing the "kirppis" or "flea market" lover inside me, I spend a lot of time digging for gold in all kinds of places around Europe. I spend a fortune Monday, and repent on Tuesday by shopping secondhand. It all works out. While visiting Birmingham, I've hit up a number of these larger thrift shops and this is by far my favorite. I have a kid. I know, I know...I mention him in every review but I have to because he has completely dominated my life with his pesky need for things like food, clothes, and shelter. Oy! So while he has a lot of designer labels, I buy a lot of them second hand. He's a year old. He doesn't know the difference. Yet. This is a wonderland for scavengers. It's huge. I personally have not found many things for myself, but I haven't really looked. I come for kid's clothes, books, and other accoutrements. I've totally scored new or almost-new Gymboree, Janie and Jack, BabyGap, Tea Collective, Converse, Nike, Stride Rite for my son. I don't think I've dropped more than $3 on a single piece or pair of shoes for him. Kid's books are 4 for 99 cents. That's insane. In a good way. I can say that there are a lot of designer labels here for adults, too. Everything is very clean, newer, in new or close to it condition. Not anything like some of the nasty places I've been to. Come for the kids clothes (the girls' clothes are BEAUTIFUL! Everything is immaculate) and books. Maybe find something for yourself (?). Super clean for a thrift shop and not smelly, musty, or disorganized like other thrift shops. Four big shiny stars!! read more

One of 2 of my favorite thrift stores in Birmingham. Usually, I can find 1-3 articles of clothing that are reasonably cheap and pretty nice to wear. Each department is very spacious and overflowing with stuff for the entire family. One can really find some cool stuff as long as you search through aisle you're interested in. Unfortunately during this visit, the jeans I wanted were a size too small, the sweater had a hole, and the pajamas set (only $3 and cheetah print!!) was too small, so I walked out with nothing. However, my girlfriend got a jean jacket for a couple bucks and some pants. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be visiting again. read more

While I believe in the mission of the Lovelady Center, I sadly have to rate the thrift store with only two stars. This use to be the nicest thrift store around Birmingham. Upon entering I knew something seemed a little different. The fresh scent that usually welcomed you was no longer there. It was dim. The clothing did not have the same organization that you could usually find every visit. Employees are no longer all wearing pink shirts. While I was a bit disappointed that the store had declined, the worst part was when I walked into the restroom. As I entered, a texting employee exited. Usually no big deal but I looked over and both toilets were both unflushed and seemed to have been that way for some time. Their restroom was the only thrift store restroom I would use. The only reason I ended up making a purchase was due to needing the item that night. When I checked out, I asked the cashier if management had switched hands. She replied yes, can you tell? My response was yes, but it's not a good thing. read more

I have visited this store regularly for a while. I'm mainly looking for small furniture to restyle or housewares to use for decorating. Today I decided I really don't need to return--prices are way too high. China cabinets and old tv cabinets for $200 to $300. Small chest and coffee tables for $100 to $150. A set of wine glasses for $25. read more

This store has a variety of clothes, shoes and purses. It's pretty clean and organized

I think this is my second favorite thrift store overall experience in Birmingham. They have a great staff that is very friendly and open to helping out. They have pretty good options of stuff all around the store. Check this place out for a good cause. read more

I love browsing thrift stores, because you never know what you may run across. This store offers a large selection, and can be browsed for quite a while. I almost always find some sort of glassware or barware that I end up bringing home with me! The ladies who work here are always friendly too, and I like that the proceeds go to a good cause. If you love thrift store shopping, definitely don't miss this place! read more

One of the best ways to make a direct impact on your local community! What they do here is nothing short of amazing

Hit or miss. Found some great finds. 2 issues i have. The smell and when you purchase items the cashier asks if you would like to donate money. If im buying im supporting your organization. read more

After years of shopping at loveladys, I went by July the 6 2019. I was amazed at the High very HIGH prices will not be shopping here again!!

Lots of clothes, other stuff as well. Decent prices and mostly organized. Sometimes I get lucky and find good stuff, it's just a toss up. Still a good stop. read more

Clothing quality is still the best in town but prices are going up and customer service is pretty bad. Also the last few times I have gone, the parking lot is really dark and just not a safe place at night. Go back to the store I loved 2 years ago please!! read more

I found some real gems here. The staff was friendly and patient with some difficult customers. I look forward to returning.

The clothes here are pretty nice however, the prices now compared to the prices in the past are significantly higher! When I went the other night I was looking for shorts for work and the mens shorts were in no particular order the sizes were all just mixed together..... Hopefully they will bring back this place to its "glory days" as one of the best thrift stores in the area. read more

This is one of the larger thrift stores in our area. I use to find all kinds of great items at great prices, but they keep going up on their prices. Things will still be sitting there a month later when I come because they are priced too high. Some of the racks you can hardly go through because they are so full. Lovelady supports women in our community so I like that I am helping support a good cause, I just wish they would reduce their prices a little. read more

Nice large store and I found a great thousand+ dollar couch for $150. The only thing I don't like about it is that there are no exchanges or refunds on their clothing, which most thrift stores do allow. I blew about $25 on clothes I can't wear. read more

It's ok ,their biggest sales is electronics,furniture,and any house hold stuff but overall it's an okay thirft store.

This is a excellent thrift store. I love it. Well organized. Nice people. I found out that the have "99 cents day" on Mondays.... love it!