One Star - Very Disappointing Experience…read more Unfortunately, my family and I had a very unpleasant experience at Treasure House Mall, and we will not be returning. When we first entered the store, we were warmly greeted by a sweet elderly woman who welcomed us, held my daughter's tiny dog, and even encouraged us to explore downstairs. Based on that interaction, we believed having the small dog was not an issue. Shortly after, another staff member approached us. This staff member was very heavy set Hispanic man. He so very rudely told us we had to leave immediately because of the dog. His tone was smug, dismissive, and completely unprofessional, which was especially upsetting given that we had already been welcomed moments earlier. There was no polite explanation or attempt to resolve the situation--just an abrupt demand that we leave. This incident was even more frustrating because just a few days prior, the same employee told us we only had 15 minutes to shop when there was still over an hour left before closing. At this point, the repeated negative encounters with the same individual made us feel singled out and unwelcome. As Black customers who live in Barstow and have shopped here frequently, it's incredibly disappointing to feel treated this way. Whether intentional or not, the inconsistency and hostility in how we were handled came across as discriminatory and left a very bad impression. Treasure House Mall seriously needs to address this employee's behavior. Rudeness, inconsistency, and lack of professionalism drive loyal local customers away. Sadly, our family will no longer be supporting this business.

3.7 stars. The thrift store portion is unattractive and messy. We didn't make a purchase. The…read moreantique mall next door is very interesting and thoughtfully merchandised. I would have loved to stay, shop, and drop some cash but it was 108° outside and these businesses do not have adequate cooling. It was absolutely awful. I usually take lots of photos in antique malls but I wasn't enjoying myself this time due to the discomfort, so I didn't take any. Me and another person in my party got lightheaded and left. It was a bummer. Like, how are you in the middle of the desert without proper air conditioning for your customers, let alone your poor employees?

The Helendale community is a small one but a good one…read more In a small community, where does one donate their goods? Of course, your neighborhood thrift store. Which happens to be the Helendale Thrift Store. Anytime I am in the neighborhood I stop by at this quaint wonderful thrift store. I am a professional thrifter who buys mass inventory. (Usually books) The owner of this thrift is a very nice gentleman who honored a previous deal that I had with one of the staff. He didn't have to but he did, which made me want to come to this thrift store anytime I am in town. I felt respected and appreciated as a customer and enjoyed the pleasant smiles and stories from the staff. Fantastic deals at a great price. Parking is never a problem as the location is very customer friendly. Come in for variety of great items and you won't be disappointed. This place is GIGANTIC! You might get lost in a clothing rack of treasure, or sit on your next new couch, nonetheless you will be walking out with something great.

Great service to our community. They take care of more than recycled merch. So grateful they are…read morehere.

Worth the stop on Highway 247, old Woman Springs Road, in Lucerne Valley. This town has a handful…read moreof thrift stores. This one is worth stopping at. They did just recently moved from across the street and down a little ways. Mid January, they are still sorting and setting up, but they have a great selection of furniture, clothes, household items, and more. The owner is very kind and super helpful!

Area 51 is a local store in my location. The owner is kind and generous even though it's a…read moresecondhand store if somebody's in need the owner is always glad to be helping out and taking care of special problems so thanks for being in our community and doing such a wonderful job and your store is always clean and awesome.

- great volunteers/staff. They are always so nice and helpful when I go in…read more- excellent spot for treasure hunting. I've found everything from antique Fiestaware to a huge glass and wood display hutch - prices range from fair to really good - HUGE craft section that always seems to have fabric, notions, and paper craft supplies. There are always other misc craft supplies, too. - tools are vetted before being put out for sale, and the one time I brought a drill home that didn't work Dove's very kindly gave me store credit, which I promptly used to grab a different drill that did - Dove's will deliver furniture and other large items for a very reasonable fee, and even place it where you want it in your house - local's discount day every week - sales support the local women and children's shelter

The outside of a Thrift Store is supposed to look Vintage, and a little shabby chic too. This place…read moreis a favorite of my friend, so this is the only thrift store we stopped in. I loved that they also had a considerable amount of stationery products. Vintage books (1st edition), Cookbooks, DVDs, and most of their items were in excellent condition. Including their linens, which were 50% off, Duvets, Coverlets, etc. We will return. Respectfully Reviewed.

I fell in love when I walked inside. Lisa was so lovely. I ended up getting some vintage combs…read more Really glad I stopped by. There was a lot of choices of everything. Definitely the place to come to if you love the 70s. Could decorate my place like this. The value of talking with Lisa about it all is worth the visit.

The coolest little store to stumble upon. Depending on what time of day you stop by, you may have…read morebetter luck finding parking in other lots nearby. Walking inside transports you to another time, all of the items meticulously placed. They have a wide variety of items & if I was balling I would've absolutely left with a truck full of things. I wanted to support the business regardless so I searched the books and the cd collection. I was pleased to find a journeys greatest hit cd & it was an extremely reasonable price. The shop owner was very kind to let us explore all the nooks and crannies of the shop & very helpful in checking out our items. A nice little stop if you're in town!!

Retired teacher who needed a place to donate school supplies. They gladly took every item I…read morebrought. They made it super easy to donate. They helped unload. Note to others who donate... they don't have a place for books. Lucky for me that was not a problem.

What a gem to find such a small thrift store, but Big Bear Valley Hummingbird project is not…read moresomething you see out of Big Bear Blvd., named as such since the signage outside is not easy to read. I am so glad that I dropped in, and honestly I could have been here for awhile. The minute you enter, there are tons of clothing, but when looking for specific items that are antiques (ish) then you are in for a treat. People might think the thrift store is not organized but honestly they all have the same look to me & the scent of old bookstores/garage smell. But when I am in the mood to look for old cast iron objects specially old soap dishes, or anything that appears retro, this place has them. And the man who was helping me was quite nice and lucky me 50% off as it was labor day special. And I liked another item, that I came back to purchase the Native American Headdress (war bonnet). I was lucky it was still there because it caught my attention, hesitant because it is definitely an honor to find it and my hands drew me to the item when I was purchasing a cast iron bird/fountain. Also awhile back I did come down a few years ago and a lady who worked there was giving us free books. Also showing off the items that I was happy with! I went to Doves and the Fun Stuff thrift store and could not find anything remotely close to what I found at Hummingbird. There was also Mountain Mod and that place was cool but only if you want to spend $25-maybe even $500+ for things that probably can be found in estate sales. Definitely checking out Hummingbird on my next trip!

This place is a SWEET find in an industrial building in the middle of nowhere. Tons of cool random…read morestuff. Definitely more than I would think in an antique shop. Super friendly worker. Good prices. Check this place out!

The woman at the counter was very polite and had good service, but the items were far from how they…read morewere priced. I was looking at a snoopy stuffed dog, and it was way overpriced...

If you're looking for antiques, collectibles, anything really... this is the spot. Entering this…read morestore makes you walk down memory lane. You really have to spend some time to see each and every thing. You could practically decorate your home with this store if you like vintage and antique furniture. I love the selection of games. From the classics like Nintendo up to the newer games, they have them all! The media section is noteworthy as well. Records, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, even dvd's. I plan to visit next time I'm in Barstow.

Love this store. They always have such adorable & affordable clothing along with great customer…read moreservice!

Love this boutique! They always have on trend clothes at prices you wouldn't expect from a…read moreboutique. $19 for a pair of paper bag style shorts just in time for summer. Rebecca was very helpful and so sweet while my daughter ran around the store looking at their kids clothes.

Stopped in here today after being pleasantly surprised at other thrift stores in the area. As soon…read moreas you walk in you see disarray, it's a thrift store it can't be that bad. It was! Nothing is organized there is just stuff everywhere. Finally found something I would be interested in and saw a price tag of $9.99. I had my husband ask if this was correct as it was a plastic windmill for 4th of July that I had bought at the dollar tree the year before for $1.25. My husband found it very hard to interrupt as the man and woman had been talking loudly to each other since we walked in, not stopping even to greet is. The man turned to my husband and rudely for interrupting his conversation and says there is price tags on everything and its 50% off and continues his conversation. We put the item back and walked out. Will never return.

It's honestly disappointing to see such a lack of organization and care in this place. The store…read morefeels cluttered, unclean, and poorly maintained, which makes it hard to enjoy the shopping experience. For a thrift store, pricing should reflect value, but the prices here are unreasonably high considering the condition and presentation of the items. This business has so much potential, but it needs serious attention--better organization, cleaner spaces, and more reasonable pricing would make a huge difference. Take pride in what you own and create a space people actually want to come back to.