Well stocked .well displayed.friendly help. Good parking. Great location. Would recommend.read more

I did not know that this store was managed by a mission. The manager and staff above and beyond…read moretheir duty to help me purchase and deliver furniture to my handicapped brother. The furniture was on a half price sale and in good shape.

Playing hooky from your life can be so much fun! FDC and I took advantage of a beautiful spring…read moreday while the kids were still in school. We took days off our jobs and headed down the shore. We discovered the St. Damien Thrift Shop by accident, we were on our way somewhere else nearby and we saw a plain black & white sign draped on a building proclaiming it to be a "THRIFT SHOP". We love thrift shops, so this was a must-stop. The shop is on the first floor of a commercial office/retail building. It doesn't look like much on the outside but like many treasures the best is hidden behind the doors. I knew it was someplace special when, as we walked in, there were Pfaltzgraff "Gourmet Brown/Brown Drip" pattern serving ware and plates on display, and memories of my childhood flooded back. FDC and I gasped, and quickly selected some of our favorite pieces - they were in pristine condition. From there it just got better. This shop benefits the ministries of St. Damien, and the people of this congregation have clearly generously donated to support the effort. The store is chock full of items - kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, clothing closets, books, CD, DVD, VHS, decor items, artwork jewelry, tons of items to outfit yourself and your home. Another treasure found by FDC was a perfect-condition Roseville Pottery planter. It was, of course, among the pricier items, but given it's relative value was also quite a bargain. The volunteers working at the shop were all quite lovely, helpful, cheerful and knew just where things were (which, given the amount of stock, was pretty amazing). This place was very definitely a 'find', and I look forward to more treasure hunts!

This store keeps weird hours, and are run solely by volunteers so even the posted hours aren't…read moreprecise. I arrived 20 minutes after their posted open hours on Friday and still had to wait outside a few minutes while they got things ready. The store is located on the second floor across from the bus depot. A pay lot and metered street parking but no private lot. Inside the place is extremely tight with little rooms separating the various departments. Lots of nick nicks, some vintage all displayed nicely on wicker shelving units I would have wanted to purchase. I felt very uneasy walking through as it's very hard to avoid knocking items down. I did not look at clothes. Prices were higher than average and more in line with an antique store. There's good stuff here, but not anything that had to come home with me. Honestly I didn't spend too much time here as I was feeling claustrophobic.

If you go with a specific author or title in mind, be prepared to find a substitute. But with an…read moreopen mind and a sense of adventure, you surely will find something you like! Take advantage of the book credit for turning in your already-read books, and it's cheap, just got 5 books (2 Scottoline!) for $12 and change!

Well organized, pleasant store. I selected two paperback books in good condition and was shocked…read morethat my total was over $18. I said that was a lot for used books. She said they charge half of the original price. No way were these paperbacks pushing $20 new. I declined to purchase. I looked up the prices when I got home and NEW the books were in the $7-8 range. Nor sure what is going on there but I won't be back.

Craig was a wonderful help on a last minute order. His knowledge and confidence helped me figure…read moreout what to wear for a special occasion. I'll go there for all my formal wear needs after that experience.

Nasty attitude, horrible service, went to look for a suit and my opinion was shut down every single…read moretime. I did not like any suits they looked mediocre at best. Prices are horrible $1000 for a suit is ridiculous. I tried to be non-confrontational and I told him(the guy that appeared to be the boss) that I would be back tomorrow instead, he borderline kicked me out of the store. Also my girlfriend said "that looks a little too long" nothing confrontational she was just letting me know and then he rudely said out loud "if you do not know anything about clothes don't talk". Do not recommend. Save your time.

My girlfriend and I decided to go on a tour of thrift shops in Ocean City and we happened to see…read morethis one while we were walking by. They have a small selection of refurbished furniture and few piece of really funky art. I have a feeling that they would restore your own piece if you brought it in. This stuff was not my taste and seemingly overpriced. I suppose that restoring something by hand does take time and skill but I would not pay north of $500 for a restored dresser or bookshelf. They also had some dinnerware and gifts that were equally funky but more more reasonably priced. This would be a great place to get an uncommon gift for a friend or to find your next conversation piece. They are right in town, although off of Asbury Ave. It's a quick walk so definitely stop in to have a look!

We bought a beautiful refinished pice but needed another to compliment it. They said if we found a…read morepiece they could make it match and they did. They went out of their way to make us happy and I LOVE both pieces. I also attended a class there - it was fabulous. Definitely recommend

if I could give a zero I would. I had a bulk of the work completed. they only needed to focus on…read morecleaning up and setting up a small portion of the basement. So much was thrown out. antique rocker my husband pulled out of the dumpster. Antique Chinese urn broken and its base thrown away. 2 days before Christmas was the sale and they did not unpack 60 years of Christmas decorations. said they set up as sale is going on. fired them.

Did not show for appointments. Only advertised three days in advance( only because I kept asking…read morewhen the would post the sale) They over priced everything, and said they would donate the items that didn't sell. Yes, the thrift store for donations is owned by them!!! I had a full house of items three sets of bedroom furniture, all kitchen appliances, three sets of China all tons of Christmas decorations,, hunting,ski suits, clothes collectibles etc...all they gave me was $700 In a check form after telling me they would give me cash. I tried to talk to owner who lied and lied....NEVER use them and also if they say leave don't! Watch them like a hawk.

Alcove is an amazing place that can help with a plethora of issues. My children and I had our first…read moreexperiences with The Alcove a year after it was founded! I lost my husband in 2001, when our sons were just 3 & 6. Grief is such a difficult thing to navigate, especially when you are going through it with your kids. Alcove supported me and my boys with love and kindness. We were separated into groups according to age of children and then parents are separate. At that time, Alcove primarily used art therapy as a way of helping children heal from their trauma. Art therapy accesses the same part of your brain used while dreaming. By creating art, while talking about something, we heal a deeper trauma I didn't think I needed help until I had help. My children are well adjusted men now. I am so grateful!

The thrift store is a worthy spot for donations. The cause is what made me switch from Goodwill…read morewith its rich CEO. Staff is friendly and it serves the community in two ways. My favorite place to drop off donations and then shop for treasures.