You have to be in the mood to shop here. You have to be willing to dig, especially for fashions. You have to be willing to endure crowding, messy aisles, and frustratingly long lines at the checkout, especially on weekends. It's definitely downscale. But there is a place for this type of shopping. Granted, it's not as satisfying as a good day at the thrift store, but some things are better found here than at a thrift store, especially if you are on a tight budget.
For example, I would hesitate to buy sheets and towels at a thrift store, but would not hesistate to buy them here. They have a good selection of sheets, towels, and window treatments here. Same with socks, underwear, sleepwear.
Their "gourmet foods" section has a lot to be desired, especially compared to other Value Cities I've been to. Overpriced, bad selection.
Sometimes I can find clothing and shoes, but the brands tend not to be very cool, unless you are a teen. They have lots of cheap styles for teens. The shoe selection is good, but tend toward the really cheap and not so current styles. Though you never know. Once in a while you find a great deal. I have found some nice clothing bargains here, like a wool coat for $39.00 or two pairs of jeans for $30 (buy one, get one half price).
I wouldn't go out of my way to shop here, but when I need just that kind of shopping fix, this can be the place. read more