Love this place. So many cute clothes and name brands at AMAZING prices. Quick cashiers too.

I can spend hours here. Found great deals. The staff is fine and they aren't strict about the dressing rooms, I brought a whole cart in there lol. Thanks Kalihi Savers! read more

I bus here so can't speak to vehicle security or anything. When my friend drives me there though there seems to be adequate parking. I think it's a pretty good community except sketchier at night and the bus stops in the neighborhood can get a little weird. The thrift store is open later and earlier than most so you get a good pick of when to go. In the daytime though the bus ride has some good stops along the way: Costco for lunch, Thanh's in Chinatown for cheap boba tea as well as two McDonalds along the way. As a shopping plaza there's some good shops (Foodland, some fast food chains and Korean bbq) to offer, although I never go to them. The one thing that bugs me is the lack of bathroom facilities except for at Burger King, where I think you may need a key (it's a recent thing). So plan on holding your liquids. If you're looking for WiFi I haven't really found a consistent spot except for right outside the store by the benches. Burger King WiFi isn't the best. I've been going here for the past couple years and I've had consistently good experiences with the staff. The cashiers are firm and efficient without being stern or rushing, and they seem to joke around with customers and each other at times too. The dressing room people are pretty easygoing too. They allow for more than the limit often, and seem trusting. They're my favorite dressing room people actually. The rest of the staff seem also very efficient and upbeat and don't seem a little bit miserable or guarded like some thrift store workers do. Savers doesn't feel like a thrift store for the most part--the air is overall cleaner and the light is brighter and the space is vaster. This kind of means the price is higher too but they have good stuff. I go to thrift stores a lot and volunteer some and I would say the prices vary. Some good (I bought a nice material, non-brand shirt for $5 today), some really high (a very worn plain men's T-shirt, $7.99?), some like understandable but extreme in context ($19.99 for name brand used exercise pants, Zella brand?), and others like standard discount store price ($13.99 for new Calvin Klein shirt). Being a thrift store volunteer I sort of know prices might be inflated for sale days, and everything eventually moves. I find jewelry to be reasonably priced here but like other thrift stores, they are final sale. I have for the most part bought costume jewelry for $2-$6, although of course there are your $25-$45 ones in the case. Savers has a good amount of half off days throughout the year, but you should know the discount doesn't apply to jewelry or to housewares or to like, most other stuff besides clothing and shoes. On those days lines can get really long, like all the way around the perimeter of the store, but they do have a higher amount of cashiers than most other thrift stores, like around six vs one or two. Savers is a much bigger but much better staffed thrift store than most. Monday is also a 20% off day for most if you sign up for the Savers card which is free and easy. There are sale days for seniors and military and the like. In addition to more cashiers there are more dressing rooms too, and they're nicely lit as well, with benches too for the occasional sit down. In terms of sitting areas in the store there's not many at all, except the benches by the dressing rooms and one bench trying on shoes. The rest is outside. In this thrift store you are able to check in your bags at the counter up front if you don't want to hold anything while shopping. You get a number which you keep the double of. Small pull or carry carts are available and also the large grocery shopping cart too. Both very handy and the wheels are good. Clothing is separated by size which is a luxury for thrift stores, and the increments are smaller. So if you're searching for size 12 pants you can go to the size 12-14 pants section rather than just "large" or "extra large." If you really want to dive into a thrift store this is a good place to do it, overall. You can bring cash or card. They no longer accept checks. Try going for a sale day or plan to drop anywhere between $20 and $60 for four to eight moderately priced, non-sale items. Thrift stores that use credit card machines do have to charge tax. Also, bring your own bag, or maybe two. Also an umbrella because while there are easily accessible bus stops around there's not too many natural areas of outdoor shelter. Keep in car if you like. read more

There is no changing room to try on and also unable to return the item if it doesn't fit, you can only exchange for sale clue or higher price. This is is wasting a lot of my time also there are roaches all over the store they need to fumigate it! read more

I have to amend my previous review. I have been to this Savers many times since my original visit and bought lots of clothing. One issue I do have is the pricing of clothing. I do feel they are a tad higher priced than Goodwill or Salvation Army. However I consistently find tons of clothes here. And I mean giant duffle bag sized to take back to the mainland. I get all my black gothic clothing here in Hawaii. Things people must buy on a whim and then donate because it is inappropriate to wear on the 'aina. And thank god for that!!! read more

Savers is a great store to find secondhand goods. The products are in good working condition and the stores have a good variety. They have monthly sale days and promotions. Their staff at both locations (Dillingham and Waipahu) are friendly, and always provide great customer service. Great store hours and locations! read more

I find a lot of vintage things, I like a lot of high waisted things for guys, and tshirts are good. But I noticed that the aisles have been cramped so only one cart can fit. Pretty good though read more

As far as second hand store goes, this store is relatively clean and organized. Their household items were a bit dusty and a better job could have been done to refurbish many of the items. The prices were reasonable for most of the clothing and I did not find any damaged or stained items. The higher end designer bags were in a glass case and from what I could see the prices seemed reasonable, but I did not inspect them. There is no dressing room so many people were trying on clothes over their clothes. There was a diverse mixture of shoppers and it was quite busy for a Saturday afternoon. Shoppers should be prepared that due to the to the location, there are more than a few transients hanging out in the front. Obviously this isn't the fault of the store or the unfortunate souls that are suffering from homelessness and mental illness; however for those shoppers not familiar with these situations in their community-they should have some understanding. read more

Are you new to Hawaii and have limited funds? Go to Savers. First, if you are a guy, hit the Aloha shirt rack just as you come in the entrance. Since you are likely job hunting, skip the tie and the button down oxford and get a name brand Aloha shirt. There is usually a good selection of Kahala, Tori Richard and Reyn Spooner shirts. Stay away from the Hilo Hatties shirts unless you want to look like a tourist. Go to the shorts section to right on the wall. You'll need more shorts here. A lot of the clothes still has tags on it or are very new donations from tourist who left them in their hotel rooms. Their loss is your gain. For women, there is a giant selection of tops and bottoms, but being a guy, I didn't spend much time there. Next go all the way to the left side of the store and pick up towels and sheets. There is always a great selection. Move up a few aisles to pick up some plates, cups, and silverware. This is about as cheap as you can find it. Just make sure you bring your own bags or you'll have to buy one from Savers. You'll be happy you can start your life here economically. read more

I love savers! It's a bit expensive in my opinion for some items. I saw a toy from Ross that still had the sticker and was $4.99 at Ross but $7.99 here. A little crazy but overall I love savers. The amount of Sanrio and Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals they have makes me super happy. read more

When my wife and I are in Kalihi for business, we enjoy stopping by the Kalihi Savers. Their selection is quite the same as the Waipahu location, however the Kalihi location is a little bit bigger which my wife and I enjoy since the aisles are bigger for us to push our son around in his stroller. The Kalihi Savers is very clean, the staff is kind of friendly. My wife and I will be definitely back when we are in the area. read more

I always donate here and browse for stuff every time, I enjoy the 50% off sales and I also go to the one in Kapolei, this is donates to a different foundation tht the kidney foundation which is the one they donate to in Kapolei, they have a Rubber Ducky race every year to sponsor that. I bought so many things at both locations and always donate to get a bigger discount, the locals are very humble and subtle with me at both locations and see me often, lately they just reopened but I am no longer in Hawaii and hope everyone working here is doing well, Mahalo for all you do staff members! I miss you all and love you very much~ read more

Unfortunately, crime has hit our family as well. My 86 year old grandmother's purse got stolen from Savers in Kalihi. She won't be shopping there anymore and replacing her ID's, cards, and bank account has been upsetting to say the least. I'm surprised that nothing has been done by the store as this has been a regular occurrence according to the employees. read more

Trying on pants in the fitting room and the worker unlocks the fitting room door and doesn't knock. The fitting room opens up to the whole store. There was the worker and 3 men standing outside the fitting room staring at me in my underwear the worker doesn't apologize or nothing! She holds the door open just staring at me until I slam it shut. I talked to the manager. The worker was right there and admits to not knocking and opening the door on me. The managers excuse is the worker is new and doesn't need to apologize to me because she's not trained to knock! Do not use the fitting rooms here. read more

I had no idea Savers was nationally spread across the country and Canada until I literally searched for other locations on the island. I wasn't an avid thrift store shopper until I met the better half. With a smarter way to shop, I gain more treasures. Savers is easy to find on Colburn St., across from Burger King in Kalihi. Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged in a shmorgishborg of things at a thrift store. I've learned to breathe and take things one at a time or I'll never find what I'm looking for. Walking in, an attendant is readily available to grab any donations people may drop off. You will receive a slip for tax deductions. Glass shelves containing random women's jewelry, coins, designer glasses, handbags are kept locked and located towards the entrance and exit. Ask a service staff and they'll allow you to hold them for further examination. Fitting rooms are located immediately on the right side of the store where mens clothing are ready for perusing. Towards the back on the same side are shoes and other random bags. Some days the selections are good if you search hard enough. Centrally located are overwhelming selections of women's, pants, jeans, tops, sweaters and dresses and kids clothing readily up for grabs. Kids toys are located on the very back of the store along with bedding, transitioning into home decors and appliances. I love books and I love having a mission to find things for my collection and a list to complete. Savers keeps a constant changing collection of children's, junior, adult books and DVD's. If you have ample time, you will find lots of great things. I've been lucky to find rare items and I've returned several times at a different day to see if anymore would turn out. So far I've been successful. Frequency is key to finding some great things you never know you'll find at a thrift store. Signing up to their email list will keep you in touch with their special promotions. If you're a frequent shopper don't forget to ask the cashier for a Savings Pass. They're good until a certain date; however, if your stamp card is filled quickly you can redeem them for a 30% off your next purchase. Savers have an overwhelming rush of Halloween and Christmas items during their rightful seasons. Mondays are 50% off on clothing, shoes, and bed & bath only. Seasonal items can sometimes go as low as 75% off. Books can be as cheap as .99c each. Savers acquired a Super Savers Club Club for members. Sign up at the cash register to get on this perk. For every 100 points earned, a discount will go towards a future purchase. If you forget your Savers Club Card, a phone number to verify the account is just as good. Random discounts are also emailed to club members with participating locations. Their IG is well maintained for daily discounts and endless promotions as well. Among many of the thrift stores I've seen, Savers is one of my frequently visited. Staff are present throughout the store in case questions arise but not always friendly especially when there are price discrepancies. During a good day, I've spoken to a few that are helpful and will go above and beyond. Lines can be extremely long on a promotional day but goes fairly quick. Parking is ample but also shared between other businesses. Reserved labeled stalls are open on Sundays only, otherwise; your car will get towed. Social Media: Website: savers.com IG: savers_thrift FB: Savers (Honolulu) Twitter: SaversVVillage read more

All devout thrifters will be happy that this store is en route from the airport to Waikiki (especially if you have a husband who is happy to nap in the car while you shop). Packed, incredibly organized like most Savers, a mask czar at the entrance (thank you!), and the first thing I saw was a brand new unworn pair of Taryn Rose suede chunky heels for $18. Alas, they were a half size too small or they would have been in my luggage for the return trip. Undeterred, I also found a great red patent leather Latigo purse, a pair of almost unworn NAOTs and a new pair of Gaimo espadrilles. Worth a stop! read more

I like shopping solo at Saver's so I can spend an adequate amount of time shuffling through the rows of tightly-packed racks. They've got racks on racks on racks of stuff. I've had great finds on brand name tops with the original tags still attached from brands including Banana Republic, BCBG Maxazria & Express among others. I see it as clothing that people intended to return, but procrastinated & missed the 30-day return deadline. So here it is at Saver's. Keep in mind the prices may be a bit expensive for a thrift shop, especially since its brand name with original tags. My advice--come in on a Monday when it's 25% off storewide. For more savings, sign up for free to become a Super Savers member which allows you to save 50% on random sale days which are periodically emailed to you. I signed up online at Savers.com & brought my printed confirmation to the customer service desk to retrieve my member card. As a side note, in-store membership registration is usually not allowed on the day of the sale. Expect long lines on these days, but the turnaround time's quick. It's advisable to try on clothes prior to purchasing because of the exchange only policy. Exchanges may be made within 7 days of purchase with a receipt & tags attached. Although I'm constantly enticed by the affordable prices, I do go home empty handed sometimes. For donations, designated drop off unloading zones are marked on the ground right in front of the store. If you need a cart to pack on piles of stuff or assistance in carrying the goods, inform the donation attendant at the door. They're always available to help. You'll also receive a tax deductible donation receipt to keep track of your donations & a sticker card to get a percentage off on your next Saver's purchase. read more

One evening my husband and I took a premarital quiz for fun. Yes, things are always popping in the Young household. "How much should a pair of jeans cost?" I answered $120. He answered $7. $7? Yes, because the man only shops at Savers. Once during our decade together I convinced him to purchase a pair of jeans from the Gap ( I had a 50% off coupon) and it was like taking a country bumpkin into the big city. "Wow, it's really bright in these dressing rooms! Whoa, what's this button do?" and so on. Ever since I had stumbled across my own used clothing at Savers as a teen I had looked upon the store with disdain. It took my husband years to convince me that shopping at Savers didn't mean I was a failure at life. Though for a time he regretted his victory as, drunk with "it's all so cheap" I had a phase during which I brought home armloads of uselessness including six garish prom gowns and nine pairs of worn stilettos. I have since become a more discerning shopper with rules such as "only buy a wedding dress that fits you, not one that ALMOST fits you" and "entertain the possibility that you absolutely do not need a wedding dress as you are already married." This particular thrift store sometimes seems a touch overpriced. For example, I very rarely purchase kids clothing as I am usually able to find NEW kids things at the mall (during sales) for less than the used kids thing at Savers. However, if you choose wisely and use one of the coupons they give you in return for making a donation of items, you can sometimes score some decent hauls. We do the majority of our Saver's shopping during the 50% off almost everything sales because everything become dirt cheap. Should you want to brave one of these events I have a few suggestions for you: 1) Use the bathroom before you go as there is only a solitary one-stall for which half the county will be waiting. The other half of the county will be in a line that literally snakes around the perimeter of the ENTIRE STORE. 2) Bring some reading material for the snaking line. 3) Arrive EARLY so that as soon as the doors open you may secure a cart and begin the mad dash around the store knocking over Filippino grandmas and muumuu clad aunties. 4) You can only take six items into the dressing room. After six items you then have to go to the back of the line and wait another forty-five minutes. I suggest you wear a leotard and try on clothes in front of any random mirror in the store. That's what I do. Well, not the leotard part, I just thought of that. Also, this place is not particularly clean and there is even the occasional gigantic roach running about. If you have a child who has an oral fixation and does things like lick public floors, I would leave her at home. With someone to watch her, of course. The law, apparently, does not smile on the "put-out-a-bowl-of-cereal-and-play-a-movie" approach. This entire paragraph bears no resemblance to my parenting skills or my daughter. Right. read more

Savers is one of my favorite places to go to. But you cant come here expecting to find the same thing each time. What I mean is, say you are looking for a great pair of pants. You can find them one day and the next time you come they don't have as great of selection, but then you could find a great pair of shoes! Overall you will always find something awesome, just might not be in the same category/department each time. One thing that really stuck out to me, being as I am pregnant, is they have no restrooms. Now I know my fellow other ladies who are pregnant or have been pregnant tend to learn where all the bathrooms are whenever going out shopping . We pee every 5 seconds so it's good to know these things. We have a map of all bathrooms logged into our heads. When I asked an associate where the restrooms were she said they no longer had any. She said they have restrooms at the fast food joints across the street but you have to buy something. I looked at her like I was about to explode and looked over at the fitting rooms stalls and replied with, "Or maybe I should just pee in there since I cant make it." I said it with a genuine small laugh and she responded with a hard frown and turned around and walked away. Clearly, someone doesn't have a good sense of humor. I ended up paying $10 for a meal just to go to the bathroom. So for those of you that pee a lot, go to the bathroom before hand or come in wearing a diaper. Then again you can just pay for food that you might eat but then have to go to the bathroom yet again while shopping after it digests. That's the biggest problem Iv'e found coming here after the no restroom problem. Customer service. It's terrible! How have I been here so many times and not once do I come across any nice associates? Did the employees also not have a restroom? Impossible. But if that were the case I understand the 24 hour grumpiness. Also, don't waste your money buying the expensive Hawaiian Mugs at the Swap Meet if you are looking for souvenirs. They sell them here all the time. Then again, I find it hard to believe tourists will come here while on vacation. But just in case any yelpers that are visiting the island happen to come across this review, just want you to know. Pros: Always plenty of parking Always great finds Great Prices Better then Goodwill Cons: Bad Customer Service NO Bathrooms read more

Savers - These stuffed animals are so cute and cheap, in perfect condition! What to expect in hard cover! Sorry for pregnant belly lol - Thrift Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are a boy, go to #1. If you are a girl, go to #2. #1. If you enjoy cool, one of a kind t-shirts go to #3, If you enjoy electronics and/or sporting equipment go to #5, if neither apply to you go to #8 #2. If you love Fighting Eel dresses or True Religion Jeans go to #4, If you have a passion for books or cooking go to #6, if neither apply to you go to #8 #3. Savers has one of a kind t-shirts that you can guarantee nobody else has in their closet. From an old "Save the Whales" shirt from the 70's to a mint condition "Aloha Airlines" tee from the 80's, you can stock up on vintage shirts for as cheap as 50 cents! If you like saving money go to #7, if you like burning $100 bills with strike anywhere matches go to #8 #4. My GF has literally filled her closet with Fighting Eel dresses from Savers. "So what, I have Fighting Eel dresses too..." but if you bought yours from their headquarters, my GF has got you beat. @ $14 or less per dress you don't have to be a mathematician to know that her 10+ dresses cost as much as one of yours. She also scored a couple real True Religion/Seven jeans, but you have to have a keen eye and know what you're looking for (there's a crap ton of fakes in there). If you like 10 for 1 deals go to #7, if you have a sugar daddy, a "too good for you" attitude or are in such denial that you accept paying $100+ for a dress go to #8 #5. On any given day at Savers you might find an original xbox, old Nintendo game cartridges, MP3 players or Bluetooth headsets. If you have the patience and a little luck you can score an expensive high tech gadget for less than half it's retail value. The trick is to plug it into the socket, which can be found near the registers on a pillar, to see if it works. Savers is also stocked with used softball bats, golf clubs, running shoes and a huge assortment of balls....enough to fill a jockstrap. If you like having money in you wallet so can throw dollar bills instead of nickels at the strip club go to #7. If you go the strip club and spend your entire paycheck on a 20 minute lap dance go to #8 #6. The bookshelves at Savers are stocked with almost every topic imaginable, from Harry Potter and Twilight hardcovers to "Bangkok on a Budget" travel books. For you aspiring Rachel Ray's or Paula Dean's there's a bevy of pots and pans, bakeware, food processors, juicers and knives with brand names ranging from KitchenAid to Calphalon. If you enjoy letting your imagination run wild or making tasty food at home go to #7. If you are as boring as bat shit and consider the microwave your "cookware" of choice go to #8 #7. Savers is your one-stop shop where you can fill your closet, stock your kitchen cabinets and make use of that bookshelf you have that doubles as a hat rack. Bring your fashion radar and spidey senses because the quality items you seek won't jump off the rack and snuggle in your bosom. No, you have to put in work...actually search for the hidden riches, but once found they are yours to flaunt in front of your friend that just paid retail for the same items. Get the goods. Get thrifty. Get to Savers. #8. GTFOH : ( #Yelp 365 - 017/365 read more

My favorite thrift store on Oahu BY FAR! Sure, it is still a thrift store so it can be dirty/messy/chaotic at times, but you cannot beat the selection and the prices! They also have so many coupons, special sale days, and random discounts (Mondays 25% off for everyone, plus every day there's some color stickers that are 50% off) that you are pretty much never paying the true sticker price -especially if you go there regularly. I honestly cannot even understand why people prefer Goodwill or Salvation Army to this place! For one, the quality of the stuff for sale is no comparison to Savers. Pretty much all the clothes I end up buying from Savers are Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, etc. - high-quality stuff is more the rule than the exception here compared to other thrift stores. And yeah, sure maybe you one time found a Coach purse for $3 or something crazy at Goodwill or SA, but how much was the tetanus shot you needed after digging through all the crap to get it? [Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration, but I seriously walk into those places and need a Benadryl just to browse.] I might be a bit biased though since I finally stopped even donating to the Goodwill on Young Street after I was verbally accosted by an employee for what felt like the 100th time. I have never in my life written a letter of complaint to a company before - but I did after that incident! Yes, I understand that many of their employees have issues and I am very sympathetic to the cause, however a person can only take so much. When you are being yelled at to the point that you start crying - while you are trying to DONATE - something needs to be done. Anyhoo, this review is not supposed to be about how much Honolulu's Goodwill sucks, but how awesome the Kalihi Savers is. So... Kalihi Savers rules and those other guys totally drool! Savers for life! read more

Tis the season! Came here looking for ugly Christmas sweaters. Found ugly Christmas sweaters! Unfortunately, the handful left were among the ugliest, and I could not commit to buying any. Besides this, the store has a large selection of pre-owned clothing. I like the size of the store. There are so many things to choose from. Men's clothing, women's clothing, accessories galore! There are even fitting rooms to try things on! Right when I stepped in, I asked the first employee I saw if they had Christmas sweaters, and she was so nice, polite, and quick to direct me to the Christmas area. Because of this, I will definitely be coming back when I am in need of clothing in the future. Her attitude was top-notch. Parking was rather tight today at around two in the afternoon. There were not many stalls open, and a some of the ones that were open were marked "Reserved." Overall, I see myself shopping here again if I'm in the neighborhood. I always love a good deal. Gotta love your local thrift shop. read more

Hey, I'm giving this thrift store 5 stars, because God bless 'em, thrift stores like Savers give cash-poor folks a place to shop; it keeps otherwise usable and functional items from ending up in a landfill; the profits they make go to social service programs; and makes guys like me happy that I can find vintage stuff locally without having to haggle on eBay or Craigslist. I can understand why some people complain that Savers charges more for stuff than say, Goodwill or Salvation Army. But hey - it's all still waaaay cheaper than new; most of what Savers sell is in pretty great shape; AND the money is going to a charitable cause (Kidney Foundation, I think). Now I myself don't shop for clothes at Savers (or any thrift store, for that matter) - the reason being, I do find NEW stuff at say, Ross, or Waikele Outlet Mall, at just a little more than what Savers charges for used clothes. Maybe I might fancy go looking for an old Waipahu Mauraders shirt, but that is once in a blue moon. No, at this particular Savers, I go peering into the glass cases for vintage cameras. (some I'll keep; others I'll flip on eBay). Then I'll hit the back wall where they have all them various little knick-knacks bagged up where I occasionally find photo paper; or a box of fluorescent bulbs; or some cutesy pencils and notepads that i'lI give to my nieces. Just last week I went back there to hunt for some cabling for my a/v system ($3.99 for heavily-shielded gold-plated Monster cables? Shoots brah!). I myself work with the homeless population and I'll sometimes stop by this Savers to go pick up a backpack, or some belts, maybe a nice warm waterproof jacket, or some boots for someone in need. My apt is decorated in post-mod mid 20th-century furnishings, and there's always a fair collection of 1950s-1960s vintage stained-glass and tinted vases; crystal ashtrays; and beautiful china to serve as my source. All my pots and pans are Anolon or Calphalon-branded. I have brass cutlery I use daily. Guess where I got them? This is also a place where I pick up a lot of my DVDs (I would love to pick up a lot of books as well but dammit I am running out of shelf space in my apt to store them all). On occasion, a computer will show up in the Electronics aisle where I'll pick it up and fix it up to give away to some needy group (a church, usually) or person (usually a high school or college student). Savers Kalihi is very clean, unmessy, well-organized and nicely laid-out. The friendly doorman Cliff is a permanent fixture of this store, as are all the Filipino women who run the registers. Don't forget the token haole regional manager that stops by every so often to see if things are running well - and they are. // read more

I visited Savers by request of a friend visiting Hawaii. I didn't even know we had a Savers, but she googled it and insisted it existed. We all piled in and low and behold, there really is a Savers in Hawaii. I mainly browsed through the book section and the housewares. The selection for clothes is fairly decent from what you'd expect from a 2nd hand store, but the prices didn't seem all that great. $30 for a pair of used Lucky jeans?? I also found it odd that they sold underwear. I'll keep that in mind the next time I make a pile of clothes to donate. I do have to give them props for maintaining the store; it was very neat and tidy inside. Another plus one for the benches in front of the cash registers; I made good use of those. It was definitely entertaining people-watching here as well. I thought Waikiki had all kinds; who knew I just had to kick it at Savers for half an hour? read more

I'm gonna pop some tags, got $20 in my pocket... I started going to thrift stores about 15 years ago and have not looked back since! Whether it's finding just what you were looking for, something you never knew you needed, or what the heck is that? All at cheap discounted prices. I have found so many nice things here at this Savers. - big coral pieces -handmade quilts -vintage Pyrex -seven for all mankind and Joe's denim jeans -Swarovski turtle and snowflake It's just a matter of spending some time and looking through the items. They occasionaly will do savings passes where they stamp a card for every $5 spent. 15 stamps will get you 30% off your next purchase. Every day they have a 50% off color which changes every week. Returns are only allowed 7 days after purchase with original tags and receipt. There were a couple of instances where the original tag was attached to the item and it was priced higher than the original price. In those cases they will generally offer half of the original price. Staff is pretty helpful and they're quick to react when the lines get long. read more

Savers - Buttons for my glass jars - Thrift Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my all time favorite place to go shopping. I hope that by me writing this review I won't let the cat out of the bag but I love going here. You can always find a deal no matter who you are, where you come from, or what price range you are looking for. I purchase all of my play clothes, going to dinner clothes, work clothes, shoes, accessories, purses, and all my kids clothes and shoes from here as well. Originally i would always wait for Macy's to have a huge sale and then go there and think i was getting a deal when something was marked down 5 or 6 times. However, once i stepped foot into Savers my shopping life changed forever. I was in shoppers heaven and could not wait to get a deal on everything and anything in the store. True, if you don't like searching for clothes this is not the place for you. However, if you have a few hours to kill and don't mind getting lost in an air conditioned used clothes paradise then this is definitely the place to be. If you go in on Monday you can get 25% off of everything except red tags in the store and 50% off certain colored tags in the store. If you go on Tuesday make sure you bring someone 55 and older and their can get 25% off of everything except red tags and if you go on Wednesday make sure you bring someone in the military because then they get 25% off everything in the store. Also, every time you donate clothes to Savers they give money to UCP and big brothers big sisters and they give you a coupon for $5 you next purchase of $25 or more so its a win win situation. Make sure to sign up for the Savers club card because then you get exclusive deals and purchases that people who don't belong to the club don't get. So get out there and happy shopping and I hope to see you diving in clothes racks with me at Savers. read more

Legally, they covered their butts, but the lost a customer. I had never been inside this place before and wasn't aware of their "no refunds / no returns" policy. I was wandering around, and saw a brand new HP scanner/printer, out of the box, but obviously never used, for $35. I bought it, took it home, it was defective (always showed "paper jam") and the next morning I returned it. Manager laughed at me, asking if I was aware of their policy? Basically, I just screwed myself out of $35, as everything is sold "as is", untested, and I would only receive Store Credit. Well, I argued, but like I said, hey had their butts covered. There was a little sign up by the cashier that I didn't notice or see, stating their policy. I spent the next hour i this dump walking around, looking for anything to use my store credit on. Despite being called a "thrift" store, their prices are actually pretty high for 2nd hand clothing. $7.99 for a used t-shirt? Used blue-jeans for $15.00? Used cargo shorts for $9.99? Insane. Even now I realized that scanner could have been brought new for only $50 at Walmart. I eventually picked out 3 T-shirts and 2 shorts which came out to $32, but I told them to keep the extra $2 and just let me out of that madhouse. Babies screaming, obese people blocking entire aisles, very long lines at the registers....never again. read more

Helped homeless looking uncle with the copping of a Crooks and castles tee that usually runs $30+ for $2.99..he was super happy I told him about it because he was showing it to his homie and put it back on the rack..you're welcome yeahhh youuuu. read more

Issues NO REFUNDS, NO STORE CREDIT and expects you to exchange the items on the spot? In addition rude workers (Amelia) who think they are managers? I realize this is a "thrift" shop...but where on the receipt does it say no returns? The receipt does state NO CASH REFUNDS...but no store credit??? What a rip off! read more

I love Savers! I go through a wardrobe overhaul several times a year, where I feel like changing up my look, while ignoring the current trends. This store makes it possible to find unique, interesting and basic items to add to your collection at a cheap price. On occasion I've even found brand name items, such as Lululemon and Juicy Couture, for under $10! The rewards are all in the fun of the scavenger hunt! They have clothing, footwear, handbags, toys, books, music, videos, fabric, and housewares. Every day there's a sale based on the color of the price tags. During Halloween season, they have new and used costumes. There's two locations on Oahu. The Waipahu stores tends to be a little cheaper, but there are great finds at both. read more

There was a couple of months where my mom was ADDICTED to Savers. Every time she came home she would bring me some kind of clothing that I wouldn't be into like "2CUTE4U" on a hot pink shirt. After complaining about her poor choices, she just told me to come with her. I'm very impatient, I have a difficult time looking through racks to find what I want so I go to the sections where everything is out for you to see. The shoes and books department. After looking through the shoes section and not finding anything to fit my gigantic size 10 feet...I migrated to the books. Who knew that in the rough, Savers' book section would be the hidden diamond?! I bought so many books from here even though they weren't recent publications, I didn't care. Books were so cheap usually $1-5. Yes! I can extend my V.C. Andrews collection! This worked out perfectly with my mom because she'd spend hours going through racks while I sat on the park bench (right? in the middle of Savers?) they had right next to the books and just read. Perfect :) read more

My other half and I love Savers. We just discovered its super-neat factor about two months ago. After that first visit, we were going to the Waipahu location and then back to this Kalihi store in less than a month. I guess we were hooked. I'm not sure what took us so long. I guess it was that "used stuff" stigma that has kept us away. A few friends kept telling us about how much they loved Savers but we just weren't receptive. Silly us. Finally, I guess our curiosity gave in and we went to the Kalihi location. Ended up spending almost $200 on stuff. Seriously. But it was fun -- like treasure hunting. And the kids had a good time making a mess out of their toy section. Haha, sorry Savers employess -- yes, those were my kids. Sorry 'bout that. Savers is definitely priced a wee bit higher than Goodwill (especially the shoes) but if you look good enough, you'll find some good stuff. Plus, I think the quality of the goods is much higher... and you don't get that weird, stuffy, used-clothing smell that permeates ALL Goodwill stores. Some of the prices are questionable: I'll look at something and think that the original owner prolly paid less and put it back on the rack. Some other stuff, though, I just gotta have. Found a Michael Kors top for $12.99 and it was beautiful. Will prolly wear it tomorrow, now that I think about it... The kids stuff ranges from $4.99 to about $9.99. It could definitely be cheaper. But the selection is good. Just make sure to go on a Monday... entire store is 25% off! It's so much fun. It's like we're under a spell... we think we're getting great bargains (which we are, mostly) but when we spend $182 or so, it's like, whatthehell did we just buy?! Haha. Still, not afraid to say it, no shame: we are Savers fans. read more

As far as thrifting goes, this is my favorite. You don't have to go through piles of junk to find something good. The majority of the clothes are either name brand or still really nice. I have a closet full of Roxy, Billabong and O'Neill dresses and tops that were all less than $10. My kids have the coolest t-shirts in class, for sure. Aisles full of curtains/drapes, table cloths, and miscellaneous fabric = happiness. Huge book section = major bonus points!! I really don't bother with Goodwill anymore. It's always somewhat of a disappointment compared to my Savers adventures. read more

Halloween was looming right around the corner. A friend and I both had a solid idea of what costumes we wanted to don for the holiday, but were striking out at a few places. We decided to meet up at Savers to check out the selection. Savers is a pretty standard thrift store - they have goods of all kind that have been donated mixed in with some new things specifically for Halloween. There was a huge selection of wigs, masks, and accessories. We spent an hour perusing the store and I was able to pick out a wig, a pair of stretchy shorts, leggings, vintage jewelry and other accoutrement for a total of $30. I could not believe how affordable they were. The store is spacious and clean. They offer four to five dressing rooms for clothing like a typical big box store. That made editing down my items fast and easy. After locking down things for Halloween I did a lap of the store and found some great button downs and housewares. I'll definitely keep this spot in mind for my next shopping adventure. read more

There is no shame in thrifting! Wee. I like Savers. It's my favorite mainstream thrift store on the island. Goodwill is too expensive for what they have. I mean, $9 for a pre-worn shirt?! NO. Saver's prices are decent, and I usually find better vintage finds here. I feel like fashionable grandma's donate their stuff to Savers, to be bought by teen wannabe-hipster-grandmas. The customer service is lame, but I don't expect much. It must suck working there. The return policy is for exchanges only on the same day you go to return your stuff. So if you don't find anything worth swapping for, you gotta come back another time. No refunds! Main concern is that it's pretty dusty. My poor nose and throat hate me every time I step into the store. read more

For those of you who live in Hawaii, you probably already know how awesome Savers is. It's the best place to get all kinds of stuff. I shop there mostly for clothes. It's well lit, VERY well organized, clean and easy to comb through or just grab a few things on the fly. If you're from out of town, and you're looking for clothes, especially for souveniers - like shorts, T shirts, tank tops and Aloha shirts - this is the ONLY place to shop! The shorts, T shirts and tanks tops are more than just what you can get at the shops in Waikiki, here you can get shirts from local events that have happened through the year so you can look like a Hawaii resident when you're back on the mainland. For example, how about a T shirt as a participant in the Honolulu Marathon? Or any number of concerts that come to the Aloha Stadium. And local sports teams, schools like Kamehameha. Or outer island events (if you're super lucky you may score a shirt from the hula festival on big island "The Merrie Monarch"). And the shorts are casual, surfer or more formal in design so you'll be covered whatever you're shopping for. They particularly excel in the Aloha shirt area. To start, 95% of all the shirts on the rack are made in Hawaii (check the tag!) and that's a big plus for me. Most range from $10.99 (some even cheaper) - $19.99. They are are every color, style, brand name, material type from sizes S - XXXL. Compare that with the few at Walmart down the street for a minimum of $25 and that's for their store brand. Savers has literally hundreds on the rack of gently used to brand new Aloha shirts (some still have tags). Additionally, on Mondays, everything in the store is 25% off, Tuesdays is Seniors discount day and Wednesday is for Military personel. Don't be shy about this thrift store. If you visiting, you already know how expensive everything is. So save big bucks here and get your keep sakes where the locals shop everyday. You'll be supporting an awesome cause! read more

This Savers is okay. The prices are higher than other thrift stores I go to and their used book prices are high. They are the same company as Value Village. I prefer the Salvation Army on Nimitz and the Goodwill in Kaimuki and Aiea which price things more in line with those who are unable to afford to buy new and/or those of us who do not want to buy new. Savers seem to price thing as though we are rich. Do we look like we are rich? haha USED purses for $29? No thanks. I buy most of my clothes at thrift stores but not at this Savers. I can buy new clothes at Ross for similar prices. One plus is men's t-shirts and long sleeve shirts. They price some USED shirts at $7.99 which is so high but if you HUNT you can find some for $2.99 each. Better to go to Goodwill where they are close to $1.99 to $3.99 each. Both companies are privately owned but Goodwill in Hawai'i seems to be more HELPFUL to local people who get hard time. Savers pricers price their aloha shirts so high too. So out of reach out of customers who cannot afford to buy new ! Why do they think people shop at thrift stores? To save money not to buy USED aloha shirts for $20 LOL I shop at thrift stores all over. This one is not on my top ten list. If you see the high prices... you will know why LOL read more

Yelp 365 Challenge 2015 #54/365 There's something about thrift shopping that adds some thrill and excitement to your day. You never know what you're going to get. Most of the items are used, but once in a while you could find that gem, a gift that someone didn't want so they donated it, tags on and all. Brand new! Someone's trash could be YOUR treasure! That's what Savers is all about. Sure, you can spend hours in there looking through old, stained clothes that makes you say "who would ever buy this?" but it's the time that you spent, and anticipation, that adds to the experience. Not like you won't go back because you didn't find anything. When I walked in, the store didn't smell great. It smelled like a public bathroom that had just gotten cleaned, and I don't mean that in a good way. Not like Wal-Mart or Costco bathrooms smell, because those smell great, but then again I'm talking about the store itself, not about its bathroom. After a while I couldn't smell it. Either that or I got used to the smell which is just bad. I usually go to Savers when I need some new pants for work. I don't want to spend full price on pants that I'll use for work, that could get dirty and faded easily, so I come here. They have a pretty big selection of all types of clothing, for men and women. They have a decent amount of fitting rooms as well, and I've never had to wait to try something on. They do have a footwear section, but I don't really check that out, especially after you can smell those stinky shoes. I always like checking out the electronics section, as I've seen things like an original Xbox and an original Playstation. Pretty cool. They also have a section with books and board games. Their bathroom is kind of... meh. No paper towels, the toilet paper isn't inside the holder, instead it's on the top of it. Not the best bathroom ever, but definitely not the worst. They only had two registers open when we went to check out, but after a while a third cashier came up and grabbed us to check out, so that was cool. I ended up with a pair of jeans for work, while Rachel found a nice little top. I have to say it was a successful trip. read more

This is the best thrift store on the island. It's more organized than some Ross' (dress for less) I've been to; definitely more organized than any other thrift store out here. There is a little chemical kind of smell to it, kind of like sizing. Probably whatever they use to clean all the clothing or something. I have to mention it is a little more pricey than the other thrift stores, but I'm willing to pay because it is still way cheaper than Ross, it's so organized, and all the clothing I buy is in better condition than other thrift stores. * Speaking of price: They do have sales. Mondays are 25% off for everyone, Tuesday 25% off for seniors, Wednesday 25% for military. Occasionally they have 50% sales for Savers club members. Or, if you donate a bag of anything, they do give you $5 off purchases of $25 or more, but waiting for a 25% off day is a way better steal! * Take my advice: Don't buy baby clothes or any bedding here. I did a little browsing when I was waiting to use the restroom one day and noticed the high prices. One bedding set was something like $80 (used), but I had seen the same exact brand new set at Ross' for $45. Baby clothes are practically the same price as some retail stores. I recommend purchasing those sorts of things at Ross. I mostly wear used clothing, and while some of my friends turn up their nose at this, there are times when they stop to ask me where I got that top, skirt, dress, etc...Still, I've only been able to turn a few of my friends onto wearing used. Hey, the money I save on clothes and stuff, the more I can put toward having a beautiful home, and necessary expenses in general. I'm not having to live paycheck to paycheck after buying that $70 pair of jeans, $50 top or $400 handbag. At this particular store I make a lot of great finds in clothing. More than half of the stuff I grab are barely used or still have tags. Boyfriend, who will not go clothes shopping, appreciates the things I bring home for him. At first he used to act like his old clothes were better, but once he saw the quality of the clothing, I saw the old clothes hidden away in the closet until I dug them out to donate, and he never even noticed. They do also have other odds & ends, but I rarely need to shop those areas. read more

My gosh, I can get NEW stuff at another store for the price they want here. That is crazy to ask someone to pay $8 for used shorts. Are they crazy??? I know the money is going to the good, but I would go more then twice the year if the prices was better and I would buy more then two items. If you like good prices and want new items, go to Ross's. I can find clearance items at stores cheaper then this. I went the first time, because a friend wanted to go and had never be and neither have it and then went the second time to show a friend, have NO MORE plans on going back. read more