Like all St. Vinnies, the employees just throw things in the glass display cases like a big unorganized jumble. Don't ask them to look in the cases unless you are wearing nice clothes because their corporate culture teaches them to run people off who don't look good enough to be in their stores. Compare the meticulous way in which the local Goodwill stores organize their items. And it doesn't matter how much money you spend over the years. They just ain't having it. They think that's going to prevent theft. They buy 4 million dollar buildings because it's such a wonderful charity, but when it comes to hiring security to keep customers safe, they ain't having it. They prefer chaos in their organization. read more

I've seen this new St. Vinnie's location several times on my way through Junction City, and I've wanted to stop. Usually I can't because I'm either on a schedule, or it's too late at night. So when I had the chance to a couple days ago, I jumped on it. Sadly, I was beyond disappointed. I walked in with my buddy, Matt and immediately I noticed that the store is huge. It almost had like a warehouse feel to it. There wasn't much in the way of household items, it was mainly clothes, and nothing great there. Normally, the stores are decorated, giving it a more welcoming feel to it, and the name brand stuff is on special racks toward the front. They are specially priced and more expensive, but they do showcase these items. I couldn't find that at all. Normally I look for Nike and Columbia jackets and clothes when I'm in these stores. Nothing. Shoes were just disappointing. The only thing I found were some fabrics that I'll make pillows out of. I only saw two people working in here, one was stocking and sorting books. He never said a single word when we walked by. He did stop what he was doing long enough to stare at us, like we were about to steal the entire store or something sinister like that. The only other employee was the cashier. I had to wait forever while she checked out the person in front of me. It was obvious she was significantly nicer to the customer in front of me than she was me. I have no idea why, but whatever works for her. She still wasn't overly friendly, but at least she made more of an effort with that customer. I get to the counter and greet her. I'm all for being a decent person to anyone who works in retail, and engaging in a conversation by asking how their day is going. This old woman wasn't having any of it. Literally refused to answer my question. She asked the customer in front of me if she needed a bag, which was for a book. Seems like a waste. I had my hands full of fabric, so the need for a bag would be obvious, right? She was so terrible and hostile that she wasn't even going to offer me one! I had to ask. Would I return here? Not a chance. The selection is terrible, and the customer service is even worse. There's nothing to make me want to drive 25 miles out of my way to go to this store. Review 166 of 2017. read more