MY HAPPY PLACE!! Every business owner should be like Talia. She's so friendly, inviting and excited…read moreabout every customer who comes into the store. It's so obvious that she loves and cares about her work. This store is adorable - always a solid offering of trendy and timeless clothing, quirky/fun gifts, plants, accessories, etc. Sort of like Target x10000 (you go in for one thing and walk out with 30). So much thought has been put into each product and detail of the store itself. I normally have to steer myself away from boutiques because I'm a poor young person and can't afford boutique pricing, but everything here is fair, affordable, and (yes it's true) high quality. I've been shopping here since it first opened and this place has always been quality/lovely! Whenever I'm back in Ames I have to swing in. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and visit :)

Although the owner is very kind, after my best friend made a purchase, I searched for the brand,…read moreand they sell the clothing for less than half of what it is priced at in the store on amazon. I only hope my review can help other college students be smart about their money and realize, as my friend did, that instead of supporting a small business that she thought she was, it still supports unethical fast fashion. I also know how hard my friend works for her money, which is why I was prompted to write this. Even if it is legal, I find it wrong to upscale and mislead college students.

This store is great! They do their best to keep it clean and organized as well as keep the prices…read morereasonable. There's quite a variety of items to choose from and you can even bring in your own for consignment. The only downside to that, in my opinion, is how picky they are with what they will and will not accept. That's ok though, the rest gets donated, so no harm done :) All of the staff members are very welcoming and helpful too. Worth the stop to shop :)

A nice little store with a good selection of lightly used children and baby items. The prices were…read morereasonable; certainly much cheaper than purchasing things brand new, but not dirt cheap.

5/21/26 1:00 p.m…read more Shopping This location is pretty amazing. The staff informed us that this is the original location, so it's the smallest of the three in town, but there was so much to look at! I can't wait to check out the larger locations! All of the staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. Everything was pretty well organized and not too overwhelming. There is definitely a lot inside, but in my opinion, you don't feel crowded and can easily look around for hours in here. All of the prices are wonderful as well! Everything is so affordable as well, and in great condition; some items are even brand new! Overflow beats Goodwill any day of the week! It's a relaxed environment and they give back to the community; win-win! Anything we need to donate will be donated here from now on :) Absolutely worth the visit!!

I found some really great deals on quality items today. I was really surprised to find them giving…read morehow much is going straight to their old online eBay store these days. The prices were great too. Other prices also looked more reasonable than in the last few months. Today overflow felt like the thrift store that I grew to Love six years ago. Thank you for some great items at very good price prices. As always, the staff is great.

A consistent brand that has quality merchandise at highly competitive prices…read more This Ames store is the closest to Ankeny, so we made the half-hour trek to Ames to do some shopping in the midst of their post-holiday sales. As usual, they had good pricing on a number of items, so I was able to nab a couple of joggers and long sleeve shirts at a great price. Customer service was very good.

Good selection of clothes, workers were all really nice. I just wish we weren't hounded so much at…read morethe cashier stand to open a credit card or use one. I know it comes from corporate quotas, but just let me buy my clothes in peace lmao.

Love this little thrift store! Affordables takes donated items from area residents, and it also…read morebuys truckloads of new merchandise, so the store is about half new and half second-hand. Money raised through sales of that merchandise is used to help the residents at Bethany Life in Story City, at The Households of Bethany and at the independent- and assisted-living facilities. Clothing, household items, antiques and collectibles. You can find everything here. The inventory changes often. We drive up from the Des Moines metro every few weeks just to visit Affordables and a nearby consignment shop in Gilbert.

Service is good, selection varies, alot of vintage, some things are overpriced. Not as good as it…read morewas in the old location. Not as organized as it was before.

As an out-of-state student at ISU without a car, it's tough to go shopping and find good quality…read morestuff locally. When my parents came to visit recently, we stopped by Emerhoff's Footwear to get me a new pair of sneakers (mine had holes in the heels) and also to find a solid pair of shoes for my upcoming internship. The service was amazing--from the wide selection and quality brands to the genuinely helpful staff. I was able to try on a bunch of different sneakers until I found the right pair. Then, when it came to the work shoes, they helped me test out insoles and different fits until we found something that worked perfectly. A special shoutout to Chloe--she went above and beyond. They ordered the work shoes in for me, and instead of making me pay a ridiculous shipping fee to get them to my dorm, Chloe personally delivered them. Amazing service and knowledge of their customer base, I am proud to say that they value quality and service in high regard. Huge thanks to both Chloe and the store owner for the top-notch service, not just during the purchase, but all the way through until the shoes were in my hands. I HIGHLY recommend Emerhoff's if you're in Ames or anywhere nearby. You won't be disappointed.

As good a shoe store as I have ever visited, and I am not exactly a connoisseur of footwear!…read more Was visiting Ames for an extended period on both work and personal time, and I was amazed at the level of customer service and kindness of this Ames landmark. Staff members Amanda and Michael were so impressive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I love their huge selection of shoes, and their pricing is superb. BTW, great socks, including a new Florsheim model that both recommended and I now love. It's fun to go to a great store where the staff is elite. Now I know why one of my favorite people loved it so much before she passed.

I've shopped at Oak Lane since they first opened and love them. I finally did a pour party with…read moresome family and friends today and it was so much fun! Highly recommend!

This place is really good! While it is more expensive than other options it is way better!!! I got…read morethe wax melt and it's so much stronger and makes my whole room smell amazing! I really recommend all of the candles and wax melts. Will have to go back and buy some more!

The selection just keeps getting worse in the toy department. Anything good is being auctioned off…read moreon their website at eBay prices online. More and more I do not even bother going to Goodwill. I feel like it is either junk or overpriced. There are branches where two years ago I bought something almost every other day that I cannot even remember the last good thing at a real thrift store price that I have found there. Very frustrating.

Thrift stores are awesome and this one is a 10! Soooo many cool things for cheap. Housewares,…read morebooks, clothes, furniture, and cool knicknacks are all over this Goodwill. They also frequently have tag sales where stuff is even cheaper. It's also great to drive around back and donate clothes you don't want or need anymore and you can get a tax write off. DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, ties....screw Walmart, shop Goodwill!!!!