I'm a local, and this is my honest experience…read more This place has gone downhill. What once felt like a nonprofit thrift store serving animals and the community now feels more like a for-profit or consignment-style operation, except the items here are donated, not consigned. Prices have grown exponentially. I've personally seen used Danner boots priced around $175 for used shoes, dish sets priced $50-$100, purses commonly priced $15-$100, and everyday household items priced far beyond normal thrift store standards. Cups that should be 50 cents are a couple dollars or priced much higher. Used shoes are often far outside what locals can reasonably afford-$10-50. Again for used shoes!!! This is not consignment. These items were donated by local people out of the goodness of their hearts with the expectation that they would stay affordable and accessible. Blairsville is still a lower-income area overall, even with tourism. Pricing should reflect the people who actually live here. They also removed the monthly $6 bag sale, blaming theft. From a customer perspective, this feels less about theft and more about greed. Locals have complained repeatedly and they ignore them citing their same excuse. I've been in the store multiple times and heard shoppers openly say things like, "That's outrageous" while looking at prices. I've also been informed that this store is generating millions in revenue each year in a small town. I can't confirm if this is accurate but there are some reliable sources that are getting very fed up with the greed from the people at the top and that work at the store. If that's even remotely accurate, locals deserve transparency. Where is the money going? The board members are reportedly not local, and it shows. The community connection that once existed feels gone. As a low-income local, I used to enjoy going into this store. It was friendly, welcoming, and community-focused. That atmosphere is not there anymore. If you want to donate to a place that clearly gives back and shows where the profits go, I strongly recommend: * Habitat for Humanity Blairsville-prices are starting to elevate to but staff is super sweet * Safe Thrift Shop * Empty Stocking Thrift in Blue Ridge, which actively supports their community and prices items fairly This community needs accountability and transparency. A nonprofit thrift store should not price out the very people who helped build it.

Very well organized place with lots of items to choose from. I also like taking my cast offs there…read moreto donate. It helps other people and also helps me get rid of things I am not using.

Last night at the store, a man who was clearly intoxicated was helping customers. I asked him for…read morehelp, not realizing he was very drunk. He stumbled over to me, but then a younger woman with blonde hair who works there took him away. This same woman apologized to me, but her approach was a bit aggressive, and she kept apologizing to the point where I had to walk away just to end the conversation so I could shop in peace. After the unpleasant experience with the drunk man, I felt uncomfortable, but I stayed because I needed to buy a few items. Things got worse. The same woman who had apologized for the drunk man made a joke about being a criminal and was acting very erratically, almost yelling at one point, which made me question if she was serious. It wasn't just her comment; her whole attitude was rude, aggressive, and frankly strange. The back of the store, where you can find books and other items, smelled strongly of smoke. The overall vibe was trashy, to put it mildly, and unfriendly. It was also uncomfortable to overhear the argument between the drunk man and his partner about how she doesn't spend enough time with him. The people working at this thrift store behave as if it's their own home, airing out all their personal issues. I was charged $1 for a stand that was supposed to come with my purchase, and I was told it was for display, which I don't believe. This place clearly doesn't respect customers' boundaries and can be very rude if you just want to shop quietly. I don't owe the staff any obligation to talk or interact more than I'm comfortable with. However, the younger woman seemed to have an issue with me, especially when I chose not to engage with her. Even when I was her age, I knew better than to act so disrespectfully towards others. The only good experience I had with the staff, or should I say volunteers, was with the cashier. Although she slightly overcharged me, she was polite and respectful, which is a refreshing change for this place. This isn't the first time I've shopped here and faced poor and unfriendly service, leaving me shaking my head. I won't return, and my advice is to STAY AWAY from this place!

Small parking area. Very cluttered, disorganized and hardly any prices on anything. Sizes were not…read morein the correct place for many items. The gentleman told me $3 for some pants then the lady said $13 (she stated it was for another item PLUS the pants). She clearly needs customer service training. Very disorganized and cluttered. I love thrifting but will not comeback or recommend.

We shop here often . Staff are super friendly and will negotiate price . I bought a great retro…read morestereo for 25 dollars , a rotisserie chicken cooker made by Cuissinart , a painting . Always lots to look at this large store .

Stopped in here to check out their Christmas and was a little disappointed. It was all right out of…read morethe 1980's-1990's, which maybe perfect for someone else. It was a large shop, the man working was really nice, he let me look through some totes full of Christmas things that hadn't been put out yet. I'm know they don't have any control over what they get in. I would definitely return.

Upon my arrival in the thrift store, I was instantly amazed and very impressed by the cleanliness…read moreand organization of everything. I found it to be a very inviting and comfortable place to be. The prices were excellent, the items of good quality and condition and I will definitely return. There is not one negative about shopping there that I can caution a reader about. Also, there is a table behind the store (outside) where donations can be placed. I will be making good use of that in the near future and will return to the store to shop.

Just exactly what you'd expect, except the money isn't going to some giant corporation millionaire!…read moreThis was a really nice place with a TON of great finds!! There's so much to look at in every direction! The prices are a steal plus they benefit the animals. We were even allowed to bring our dog in! I highly recommend checking this place out and spreading the love!

Prices here are awesome. I got jeans for $1 and adorable mugs for $.50. They also have a huge…read morerecord selection for only $3 a record. The staff are also extremely helpful and well versed on their case item's history. The treasure chest really is a gem!!

This place is amazing! Last time I went it was in a much smaller place. You can get just about…read moreanything...furniture, small non-perishable groceries, DVDs, cassettes, clothes, electronics, even comic books!

I loved this business. First and foremost are the owners who are local and extremely nice! There…read morewere so many items that I could not take it all in! Items including new household, clothing, collectibles in addition to consigned items like vintage collectibles, vintage household, furniture, clothing, baby items, and more. The prices were very reasonable and encouraged my future shopping visits. The business has a circular drive and very organized traffic and parking.

Great little place and so helpful, clean and organized! Definitely worth stopping in!read more

Worst service ever! Clerks were not friendly. they kept running back into a back room after…read morechecking customers out. They were not around if you had questions. if you did have a question, you had better catch them before they disappeared again. AWEFUL! AWEFUL! AWEFUL!

From the owner: The SAFE Thrift Stores exist as a means to support S.A.F.E. (Support in Abusive Family Emergencies,…read moreInc.) Through purchases and donation to our thrift store, we're able to provide services and products for victims of domestic abuse, child abuse, and sexual assault.

Small parking area. Greeted upon entering and told about the discounts for the day. As veterans we…read morelove supporting fellow veterans as much as we can. This is a small shop but pretty well organized. Good selection of items. Highly recommend.

Great thrift store with a good variety. Lots of clothes, some kitchen items, and excellent books…read morefrom which to choose. Folks are friendly and helpful; this seems like a community staple, where people meet and converse. Prices are terrific, and you can't go wrong by visiting!

Absolutely gorgeous home decor and high quality clothing, Shoes, accessories. Hard to believe these…read moreitems are consigned and not brand new. Loved meeting and chatting with the owner who was a gracious hostess to a new girl in town! Look forward to many return trips.

What a FIND! This is a rare gem of a consignment shop. Everything was extremely neat and very…read moreclean. The staff in the shop is so sweet and helpful. They carry designer brands like Chico,Coach and lots of others. After Christmas they had a 70% off sale!!!! I loved their selection of clothing and their shoes were very nice almost like new. They also have furniture. All in all it's definitely worth a stop in!

Great thrift shop! Elaine is the backbone to this shop! Many kudos to all her hard work! I always…read morefind something on each visit. Prices are awesome and thrift shop worthy!

The best prices in the town. The shop offers clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, seasonal…read moreitems, books, knick knacks, some sporting goods. This is my favorite shop. Very good prices in a neat and clean shop. It seems to be operated by volunteers who are very nice and friendly (except for one older shooter lady...always one!) Most employees are older and are so kind and helpful, they really keep the place clean and organized. I can not find any website for the store but it's there and it's a great little shop. They also have two bins out front of free clothing and a rack usually with free books and videos.