Jamaica Coliseum Mall has been a staple for as long as I can remember not just for Queens, but for…read moreLong Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx... honestly, every borough of New York. If you grew up in NYC, chances are you've been to the Coliseum at least once in your life. And if you haven't, you truly missed out. It's not what it used to be, and now it's officially closed but the memories will live on forever. I used to work at the Hall of Fame, where we sold magazines, CDs, and DVDs. If it was part of the music industry, we had it. Right next door was Julian printing custom T-shirts. Black house studios where music was created. There were sneaker spots, Sammy selling leather coats and clothing, jewelry vendors, perfume and cologne booths, and of course the food court. You couldn't walk through without hearing music, seeing fashion, and feeling culture. From the Jamaican beef patty spot to the hat stores, the Coliseum wasn't just a mall it was a community. I did most of my school shopping here because we were able to negotiate prices. It was a place where people hustled, connected, and created memories. It's especially heartbreaking knowing future kids won't get to experience what we experienced growing up. The Jamaica Coliseum will truly, truly be missed. There will be one last celebration on the Ave on February 21st from 12 PM to 5 PM. If you're reading this, don't miss your final chance to experience Jamaica Ave the way we all remember it. Thank you, Jamaica Coliseum, for everything.

RIP Jamaica Colosseum mall…read more I wrote an article about its closure. Growing up in Brooklyn, most of my mall memories come from Kings Plaza. From what I've seen and reported, that place always had a huge range--budget-friendly spots right next to higher-end stuff, tons of selection, and services that actually felt worth it. I talked to a bunch of vendors there, and they were straight-up neighborly and friendly. You had everything: the food court, fresh jackets, shoes, jewelry, you name it. A real wide variety of things all under one roof. And now it's all gone.

the zippers on the jeans are crap they need to invest in…read morebetter zippers that stay zipped

Really good customer service over there at vim.the young ladies that work at vims are very helpful…read moreand friendly. The store has some bargains on men sweat pants and t shirts,kids clothes, women clothes etc. The store has been on jamaica Avenue for decades. The store doesn't have as much as it used to have. But it still a decent Jean's and sneakers shop with 2 levels ,up stairs and ground level. You can find the sneakers upstairs. The store also have a walk of shame in front of the store with pictures of people who have been captured in photos stealing. You also have to check in your bags at the counter when you walk in.

Customer service is terrible. To big to fail mentality. Sad. They have good prices but are…read moredeceptive avoid

I ordered 2 pairs of sneakers. One were for a special event. I paid $40 for express shipping to…read morearrive at least a week before the event. The shoes ended up coming within the "free shipping" window but it is the holidays. The shoes arrived and the pair I needed was wrong. I contacted customer service and was fortunate enough to have Marianne assist me! While I was frustrated as it's a difficult time in life, she remained professional, courtesy and apologetic at all times regardless of my frustrations! While I was not able to find the shoes in time, She got the correct shoes sent out and also sent a good faith gesture for my troubles! She single handily changed my view on the company and turned a grumpy customer happy again! Thank you Marianne and I look forward to purchasing again in the near future!

It has party gear for women (not really for plus girls). But if you looking for an outfit to party…read morein they are an Option.

Would give 0 stars if I could. ROXX on Jamaica Avenue has the worst customer service, for returns…read more They are only super nice when you come in to purchase items encouraging you to buy more stuff. So greedy! BUYERS BEWARE: they only accept returns within a narrow 7-day window, you MUST have the original receipt--NO EXCEPTIONS, and there are absolutely NO REFUNDS!!--just store credit. This policy is so outdated. This further substantiates just how greedy they are!! To make matters worse, they don't even have fitting rooms, so you have to hope things fit or change in your car. I don't live nearby, so this was a hassle. Returning items is another nightmare: you're treated with suspicion, checked at the front door, and asked to leave your bags by security. They don't even give you a bag to put returned items in, treating you like a criminal for returning items because they don't fit. The clothes are cheaply made and tore when I tried them on. And to top it off, they have two stores that apparently don't communicate, so each one pushes you to the other, "HOT TOPIC" for exchanges, because one store doesn't carry much of my size when I attempted to exchange items, they have little inventory in one store, and more inventory in the other. This was hands down the worst shopping experience I've ever had in my life they need to stop being so darn greedy & nasty!! BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK because some of the clothes may be cute but prices are jacked up and the quality is worse than fashionova... good luck, with returns and having to travel to both stores to get your credit back and they will give you a major hassle if the item was brought in the other store to get credit causing you to be a human YO-YO traveling back and forth between their stores. Lastly, They open when they feel like it--Sunday? Try 1 p.m. or later! Honestly, ROXX, this isn't retail; it's an obstacle course. I had enough not worth the experience AT ALL, hated dealing with them.

great items really good customer service and good vibes yeah.......:$$;$:$:!.$:!:!:!:$;$;$:!:$read more

I just wanted to say Thank to all the salesmen that help me with my purchase for my son's prom I…read morewas a little apprenhesive about the shirt and the pants fitting. Well when I tell you he look like a million bucks . His shoes were just top off everything just a perfect fit.

This store is fantastic! A sizeable, gorgeous selection of gowns at all price points. Akhila and…read moreher family were incredibly communicative and helpful. I had to jump in quickly to find an outfit and they helped pick things out ahead of time for when I arrived. This store sets itself apart from the others by being one of the few that has a functional and informative website that shows their beautiful inventory --- though keep in mind, the website only has a portion of what they actually have in store. Highly recommend this business and even more so if you are able to stop by in person!

This place is literally one stop for all your desi collection for the entire family!! The owner…read more(Akhila) is one of the most sweetest, professional and sincere person I ever met. She truly cares about her customers and their needs. The prices are very fair when compared to similar vendors in the popular desi areas. It's located on Hillside Ave easily accessible via public transportation (bus and train). Surely can drive as well there's paid street parking and lucky enough can find a spot in the residential area. I've visited the previous shop and now they took over the store next door to make it into a one big shop. The store is beautifully renovated with modern sleek design and I love the flower wall as soon as you walk in on your left. Compared to the previous store this is a huge upgrade not only for the space, decor but as well as the collection of goods. The store has been divided into 3 huge sections (one for men's and kid's wear), women's collection and more women's + kids collection in the back of the store along with some Islamic home decor items). Let's not forget the flower wall it's great for selfies post trying out some beautiful outfits. They offer gorgeous bridal outfits, saris, lengha's, hijab, dupatta, salwaar kameez, desi jewelry sets, nose rings, earrings, anklets, bangles, desi shoes, desi purse, tailoring services on premises, customization for any outfit, entire section dedicated to men's desi wear and kids for matching outfits. The kids attire is absolutely adorable I love how beautifully they can be paired with their parents for any occasion. Not only they specialize in desi collection but the owner of this place is an amazing henna and makeup artist. Her prices are very fair and the service she provides is totally worth every dime you spend. This place offers an outfit for any occasion you can further compliment your entire look accordingly with their accessories. Highly recommend this shop!!

Pretty Girl is your one-stop shop for cheap clothes. Not that it's a bad thing but you get what you…read morepay for. The quality of clothing is not the greatest. The thin material used on the clothes is of the cheap variety. Please be advised that 'one size fits all' is not necessarily true. You can find shoes, jewelry, perfume, bags, cell phone cases, lingerie, blouses, sweaters, jeans, lounge wear, outerwear, activewear, club wear, and seduce-your-boss-for-the-raise-you-deserve wear. You name it and more than likely PG has it. There's some items in here that you can dress up to make it appear that you've spent a pretty penny. It's all in how you carry yourself. Be confident in your 96% spandex dress with the high split that comes up to your navel. May the hooch be in you.

This place is DISGUSTING!! This place is REPULSIVE!!! The…read moreclothes are dirty, smelly (like rat pee), torn and defective. You wash them once and they fall apart. The store is grotesquely dirty ---I mean trash on the floors, filthy. The store opens & closes when ever they want. They don't adhere to there posted store hours. Their employees are all undocumented & can NOT speak English & if you speak Spanish they will tell you that they work like slaves, always get ripped off on their wages & are treated inhumanely. The owner doesn't provide them with toilet paper so they often use the clothes the store sells to wipe themselves off. THIS PLACE SHOULD BE CLOSED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT!!

I normally go to this thrift shop to drop off items that I want other people to have that I don't…read moreneed anymore, on this day around 2weeks ago I was also looking for something else , I saw a Spanish woman who was an employee, I respectfully asked her to assist me with some things. She said she didnt speak English, I ask her to pleases get me an English speaker employee. she totally ignored me and continued. working , A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! I then went to the front & asks to speak with a manager , when the manager called her to ask her what happened she still was unprofessional speaking in her language and being disrespectful!! I ASK THAT THE EXECUTIVES PLEASE FIX THIS SITUTATION , to ensure proper customer service.

One thing is I love is a good thrift . I love their selection and all the vintage goodies . I am…read morealways in the hunt for vintage kids clothing for my son and I always find a good selection here . It can be a hit or miss sometimes but I always feel the nostalgia when I visit . The store is organized and well stocked and the employees are constantly stocking the shelves with new merchandise and the staff are very nice and helpful