Bargain World Thrift Store

2.1 mi

Selection is in abundance, the sale going on today is amazing and so worth the trip. Staff was…read moresuper helpful and were more than willing to negotiate on all prices. We believe this will be a great addition to the area.

Goodwill

2.2

(6 reviews)

2.8 mi

We enjoy "Goodwill hunting" when we travel, making it a point to stop by the local store. We are…read morealways amazed at the cleanliness of the stores, the friendliness of the staff, the quality of the clothing, and especially the price. These are the things that keep us coming back! This store met all the marks and we will definitely be back. Check it out!

I have visited Goodwills all over the south and this one is nothing more than a turd. Terribly high…read moreprices, disarray inside, lack of decent merchandise and employees who don't give AF. Don't waste your time. Drive on by and say a prayer for these sad folks. Bless their hearts.

Accessory Zone

3.8

(10 reviews)

1.4 mi

I had a great experience walking the facility. Taking in all their offerings and finding great…read moregifts. I like that they carry unique items, some of them customizable. Several staff members are on the floor and will assist in locating that special gift. Accessible parking and entrance.

The staff is very attentive here. I love the gifts and clothes that are available. The prices are…read morereasonable for seasonal gifts. I have purchased clothes and jewelry here that were a little on the high end with prices but I always get compliments when I'm wearing them!

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The Emporium

2.3

1.3 mi

As a buyer of vintage/antique items, I thought the Emporium (both locations) And their sister store…read morethe fair would be a great place to shop. Boy I was completely wrong. The owner has stuff so overpriced that I wouldn't recommend anybody purchasing anything from the store. Most items you can find on eBay cheaper with shipping. I went to the fair and there was a Virgin Mary marked for $30. Yes, she was vintage. However upon closer look her head was decapitated and glued back. Not even a smooth glue job noticeably broken. I offered 5/$10 for it which is reasonable for a significantly damaged item. The owner's response was it was originally $75 so he would only go down to $25 seriously? Go ahead and keep decapitated Mary and I wish you the best on selling it for $25. Owner is obviously just in it for the money Or completely delusional you pick. Support if you'd like but Buyer beware! Make sure to check Google lens before you purchase.

As Lake Charles residents, homeowners, and supporters of local small businesses, my husband and I…read morewere excited to check out The Emporium's new spot on Common Street. Unfortunately, our visit was overshadowed by one of the most uncomfortable and baffling customer service experiences we've ever encountered. While browsing--calmly and respectfully, I might add--I was simply checking out a stack of pots, one of which appeared to be a Magnalite. I wasn't throwing them around or causing any damage, just moving them to see the branding. The shop owner approached and commented that he "heard all the ruckus" and wanted to "see what was going on." I let him know I was just inspecting the brand and restacked everything neatly before walking away. A few minutes later, my husband and I, an Army veteran, were looking at a military medical transport box. We were discussing its potential use for hurricane evacuations, and yes--it's a metal box with latches, so there was a bit of sound when we checked the seal. That's when the owner stormed over and abruptly told us, "Don't touch that,". Did he think a) we would break it b) we didn't have the money to pay for something we broke? It was then followed by an aggressive, "You two are the loudest people I've ever encountered." We were stunned and frankly confused by the hostility. We paid for a vintage Coke crate we'd picked out and left. We will not be returning, and we'll make sure to avoid supporting any future ventures tied to this owner.

Plato's Closet - Lake Charles

2.6

(10 reviews)

3.1 mi

I had a terrible experience at this place and if I could, I would give it a zero-star rating. I…read morebrought in some stylish, clean (freshly washed clothes) to sell or exchange, but after waiting over three hours, the staff refused because of a "strong food odor." -the clothes had no sent what so ever. - They claimed the clothes weren't really cleaned, and I always feel unfairly treated and scrutinized as a Black woman at this establishment. I have friends of color who have had the same experiences and been given similar excuses by the staff, so I'm not surprised by this revelation

I can give this business NOT ONE STAR. SEE THE BOTTOM PLEASE. I HAD TO GIVE IF ONE STAR TO POST…read moreAD. It is absolutely not as advertised on the website. The website is under a business umbrella and has 4 different business that are listed. Plato's closet at 2902 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 700601 is the location I am addressing. They were dishonest, said some humiliating remarks, and profiled you by age and only the beginning. The stock was horrible and very worn looking even though the website says "gently used". That would be funny if not so untrue. The clothing was faded, shrunken and VERY used looking. A complete tour of the store was done. I spend weeks going through clothing, shoes, jewelry, and scarves. ALL were neatly done. We went to the store and was turned away because our items were in plastic bags. I did not know that. I was told they would have to be in tubs or bags to be recycled. So I said I had 2 pairs of boots in my car in their boxes and asked if I could leave them. I did. I was texted about 2 hours later. Here's the kicker. I had seen a faded yellow t-shirt on display in the window. I bought that and took to the counter. I have names and texts still until now. I bought this old faded looking yellow t-shirt for $8.00. What did I get in return for the 2 expensive pair of boots. I got $4. and some change. I was SHOCKED. The young lady was stone faced. So I went home and redid all of my clothes and put them neatly in tubs that I have. I had 2 paper handle bags with scarves, shoes, a couple of hats and a few miscellaneous items. I have pictures of ALL. The jewelry was all done in separate jewelry type plastic bags and then into a larger Ziploc and all sealed, plus were all lableled on the outside of the Ziplocks. I put 3 layers of tissue paper on the top of each tub before I left them. I also told them if they would rather I break up the amount of items I had and leave them at different times I would so the amount would be less to go through. I was told no, it's fine and left them. Please view the pictures I will attach. Obviously they were mostly undisturbed. One tub had a tear in the top tissue paper and one was gone through to some extent. The final tally after going back when texted I received $42.71 cents. I WAS BEYOND SHOCKED. My clothes never see the inside of a dryer. They are hung to dry and then put in a fluff cycle. I only dry sheets, bedding and towels. SO I ASK YOU DID MY CLOTHES LOOK GENTLY WORN? Absolutely and some were EXACTLY NEW, NEVER WORN. I repeat new and never worn, never dried, were not faded and shrunken. I had been PROFILED because you are made to SCAN you DRIVER'S LICENSE THROUGH A DEVICE BEFORE LEAVING ANYTHING. They texted me in about 2 hours again and I went back to find out the huge amount of money she begrudgingly gave out. I turned around and asked the person with me "Do you believe that". "I can not believe it". I WAS MORE THAN SHOCKED. They just shook their head and said "Let's get out of here". All the tubs were taken back out and put in our truck and we left with all of that MONEY. Another kicker here. All the young lady said was "Some of the men's shirts were kind of older." Let me give you an example of where I buy some of my clothes. I am a very small person. MAURICE'S, CATO, AMERICAN EAGLE, BUCKLE, LIFE IS GOOD, MARSHALL'S, DILLARD'S , KOHL'S PLUS MOSTLY FROM BOUTIQUES FROM DOWNTOWN AREAS WHEN WE TRAVEL. CHEAP? NO SO NOW I WILL ATTACH PICTURES. PICTURES SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. ALL ITEM LISTED ON WEBSITE ACCEPTABLE. SOCIAL MEDIA IS ALSO VERY USEFUL. NO STARS

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Melanie F.

3 years ago

The staff are always helpful and friendly. Everything is beautifully organized as well. I love donating and shopping here because all of the proceeds goes to missions! Over 10 churches have been built across the globe thanks to Bargain World You can score some very unique finds, and sometimes reserve/claim an item via Facebook when it's posted. They also have great sales too! It really helps to follow them on social media so you don't miss out read more

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(9 reviews)

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This is a hidden gem! They sell designer clothes, shoes and home good at a discounted rate. The…read morestore is clean and organized. Most of the staff have been working there for years. There's a sale each time that I visit. Join there email list and receive the sales before you go. Accessible parking and entrance.

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TJ Maxx & HomeGoods

4.0

It's definitely a busy store. And it's crammed, packed with merchandise overflowing in the aisles…read more It's difficult to maneuver at times. However, there is something that grabbed my attention on every aisle. The staff there was willing to assist with finding products. Some of the items are highly priced, but you can find a deal if you're persistent. Check out was easy. There was a long line, but the it moved fairly quickly. There is accessible parking and entrance.

Style Encore

4.7

This is essentially a Plato's Closet with a little less Gen Z and a little more Gen X in mind. In…read moreother words, it's Plato's Closet, but geared more toward 30-50 year-olds rather than 13-30 year-olds. The biggest difference between the two besides the generational shift is that there is no men's section. Prices are about the same, perhaps slightly higher than Plato's Closet. They had a decent clearance going on when I was here, so that was nice. Overall, I wasn't blown away and I thought a lot of the items were overpriced, but it's a clean, pleasant shopping environment and they actually let you try stuff on which is a big bonus during these icky times of Corona. Nothing stood out for me but it's worth a stop if you're looking for a Plato's type of resale clothing experience (and you're a female).

It was time to clean out my closet. Brought a bag of items to Style Encore on Saturday. The process…read morewas super easy. Jessica was kind and provided me with a good timeline on when to return for my sale. I was fairly compensated for my clothing items and it was a LOT easier then coordinating a garage sale!

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4.0

All kinds of awesome finds!! Great deals! Huge selection, and wonderful customer service.read more

If you like to sift through stuff abunch of stuff that have missing pieces, small unlabeled…read morepackages, questionnary things(more like when someone has stuff they need to get rid of so they just put it at the road) that depending on what day you go price goes down, I went on Wednesday and things in the bins were $2. There was so much stuff I didn't find anything. Now they have like bigger boxed items like tools, electronics, home appliances etc but those don't go down in price depending on the days and are sold at basic retail value. So although I enjoyed the concept I didn't find anything but might have to try again on another day.

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