Spacious and bright HMV store that stocks a range of CDs, DVDs, games, electronics and electronic…read moreaccessories. The store is large and easy to navigate, with wide aisles and products organised into clear sections that are well stocked. The queues are often short except during peak shopping times such as Saturday lunchtime. There are a number of good bundle deals and offers available, and reductions on higher priced items such as box sets.

Large, bright store that is well laid out and where items are relatively easy to find. Knowledgable…read morestaff who will help you, if you need it. Sections of dvds, cds , gaming and other bits n bobs (t-shirts, books etc) Gift certificates available Prices not bad either, but I always check in Zavvi as well to see who has the best deal!

Just the same as "TJ Maxx" in the States, we have TK Maxx over here. They sell the same stuff, some…read moreoverpriced and some quite reasonable. I was able to pick up a jumper ('sweater' in American) and browse through some of the other menswear. Some fashionable, some quite picked over. There are also the usual other departments you would expect in a department store - shoes, women's clothing, boys and girls, gifts and housewares. Paying for your purchase is always a bit of a challenge, especially in a country that doesn't really have a service industry. A few tills ('registers'), but always a queue ('line'). There are a few good bargains here and there, but a lot of it is crap. It's all up to you and your fashion sense.

A few years ago you wouldn't have seen me dead in this place. However, I have to grudgingly admit…read morethat the range of clothing and household goods are staggering and the prices even more so. Be prepared to battle with every chav that Reading possesses as you wade through all the clothing chucked on the floor. And be prepared to queue for a very long time at the check-out. All said and done though, you will get some serious bargains here.

Just been in here to buy a screw driver set, its a new shop and is well spaced out. The service was…read morequick as i already knew the item code of the product i wanted. There was not much staff behind the counter but the shop was not that busy anyway. The actual store is small but the stockroom is large, so what you are looking for will most likely be in stock. There is also a customer car park in front of the shop. A very convinient store in terms of location for me.

Great shop. I buy my books here and for only 1£…read more The location is great and if you can get outside if really good just to pop in. The selection varies but always a good choice and the staff helpful.

The Helen & Douglas Charity shops are all merchandised in a similar way which makes the shop feel a…read morenotch above the average charity shop. Clothing is grouped, there's a child friendly children's section and the books are cheaper than those sold in many other similar shops.

Nice, tidy and well laid out shop. It has a large selection of used goods which are displayed well…read moreand are not too expensive. I have managed to pick up some good bargains here. There is also a good range of new items, which includes some very good cards, and at christmas some nice gift items. Always worth popping in, if you have time.

Some really good second hand children's books can be bought here. They also have new things here so…read moreit's not all second hand gear. It's good to support these places in my opinion and they will always have my custom.

This is a great shop with lots of cheap items and a fantastic charity…read more The staff are all lovely and very polite and chatty. There is a great selection of books - hardback and paperback and all cheaply priced. They sell mens, ladies and childrens clothes and shoes and these are in nice condition and a good price. There is a good selection of ornaments and handbags and the stock if updated regually as they do get alot of donations which are dumped outside the shop!. After Christmas there was a lot of unwanted gift sets which were unopened and alot cheaper than in the shops. There is also alot of bedding and curtains as well as material. Lots of toys as well as soft toys which are in good condition. Worth a browse.

This second hand shop at the top of the high street opened a few years ago. It is fairly small…read moreinside the actual shop but has been quite well designed. I always enjoy looking in the large windows at the shop front, whenever I pass by, as it has a really good displayof items for sale. There is a small selection of books but they are well priced, especially those that are for children. There have been several new items of clothing in the store in the past that have been great bargains as they can be purchased complete with the original tags.

The range of toys and items in this shop is very varied - you can find things here you never knew…read moreexisted before. All very fun and entertaining. The building is welcoming and brightly coloured, and the staff are entertaining and friendly to customers. The items range in price from 40p erasers to more expensive toys and oddities, but all seeming reasonably good value.

Very quirky shop with great staff who are playing with the items on sale…read more The things on sale are different to most shops. Chocolate mushrooms and chocolate potatoes!! Toy fluffy cats and dogs that look like they are breathing! Staff were great, one spent 10 minutes changing a battery for me.