Amazing service Wonderful down to earth. People…read more Family owned Very good quality items for the descent rate Recommend to the public Thanks to Arlene and her husband for everything. Definitely worth the time and effort More potential business in the future..

They don't answer their phone at their store in La Mesa, CA. Apparently, they are happy with their…read moresales from EBay. No customer service! I was going to drive over 1-1/2 hours to the store but after reading other reviews, I decided it would not be a good idea.

What a gem I'm already excited to come back!! We were out and about and randomly decided to stop in…read moreto check out the Consignment Shack and WOW! They house "East County Vinyl" inside which has such an extensive collection of both new and used vinyls that are all priced SO well - we walked out with 5 used vinyls under $30, SCORE (two of them were priced at just $2)! We've already tried playing all 5 of them and they were in pristine condition. Walked into the back and they have a really nice assortment of furniture, art, books, a small rack of clothing, vintage decor and collection pieces alike, all of which were priced very well!! Even though the clothing rack was small, I found this really cool Padres shirt :) The gentleman working today was also very kind and helpful, he even offered to hold the vinyls we found up at the register so we could continue perusing around the store. The consignment and vintage market, especially in San Diego, marks up prices but the Consignment Shack makes it affordable for all! Can't wait to come back!!!

This was a really cool store. I was in the area and decided to stop by. Very glad I did. They have…read morean extremely large vinyl area. It felt like the old school days browsing through old records and finding great deals... unlike other stores where they overcharge. The owner was sweet and very welcoming which was appreciated. I was able to find a few vinyls to add to my slow growing collection. The other side was more of the consignment area, offering a variety of items, from comic books, to vintage Barbie's, to furniture and more. When I make it back to this area, I will definitely stop by again.

Based on the photos on this yelp page, I was excited to check out this thrift store. This location…read moreis right next to the veterans thrift store. When I went here today I was very disappointed. This store is definitely not "quality" as the name suggests. The store appeared disorganized, dingy, poorly lit, and had a slight smell to it. I hate to say it, but it overall looked as though store owners and/or workers do not have pride in the shop's appearance. Many of the housewares were displayed on shelves so that you could see things, which was nice, though it was a totally different story for clothing. Clothing was tossed into big plastic bins on wheels, and gave the appearance of these items being things that had been narrowly saved from being thrown in the trash. Unfortunately I will not be coming back to this store until if/when the place gets some major upgrades.

Okay serious question that I really want you to ponder. if you run a "thrift store" that's not…read morereally a thrift store, because you price everything off eBay why would I come shop at your store? Instead of just shopping from home and getting what I need instead of the rare chance that it's at your overpriced junk shop.

It's now called BLACKBIRD. The owner knows her stuff! She's keeping stock on the same hard to find…read moregoods, i think its the only part steampunk part victorian supplier in east county. Defienetly love the vibe and all the metaphysical goods. I'm also loving the new inventory! I always drop in for a gemstone or the dried herbs and teas they have! Very cute shop to explore, its not overwhelming or mass produced like that generic metaphysical shop down the street. Its eclectic theres a little bit for everyone on the hunt for something unique.

My husband and I were walking around with his parents and happened to check out this place. I'm not…read morein on the whole steam punk scene or anything, but I can appreciate the awesomeness of the things here. We bought several gifts and spent a lot more time looking around. They have really unique jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. The prices were very reasonable, too. Apparently they do readings, and I think crafts and things too. This place is great if you want something one of a kind! Even if you don't think it's your style, you might find some cool earrings, a fascinator, or even just hair clips.

I love donating my old items I know longer need to this store. This Thrift store gives back to the…read morecommunity.

A group of wonderful volunteers run this shop and keep it open…read more Your donations go to making money to help out the La Mesa community. Full circle of life- reduce reuse recycle great selection and value for $. Love this lil hidden gem thrift store! Some fabulous ladies here- make sure to thank them for their hard work and dedication! They take donations on the side of the building. Parking is metered, park down the neighboring side street to save $.

Don't let Steve Mattson's low key manner throw you off into thinking that he may not be the man to…read morehandle your family's estate sale. My mother had lived in our family home since 1950 and my father had spent years collecting everything from African masks to Asian art to beer steins plus many other odd items that stuck his fancy. Steve said this was the biggest job he had taken on, but this did not slow him down for a minute. From start to finish he methodically researched, organized and priced items for sale. I do not live in San Diego, but friends reported that on the day of the sale the line was out the door and the traffic in the house carefully controlled. The sale was a fabulous success netting more that the amount Steve had hoped. After the sale was complete Steve gave us a fair price for the remaining items that had gone unsold. He also gave us a reasonable price to totally clean out the house leaving it ready for the painters who would begin work the following week. It is normal for the person holding an estate sale to have to deal with more than one family member and navigate delicate family issues in preparation for the sale. I cannot say enough about how Steve was able to answer all questions in preparation for the sale patiently to everyone's satisfaction. No down sides to hiring Mattson Estate Sales! Steve and his team are the best and I cannot recommend his company more strongly.

We previously worked with Steve Mattson's Estate Sale & Liquidation Service and even recommended…read morehim to a neighbor, so we expected a similar level of service this time. Unfortunately, this experience was very disappointing. About three and a half weeks before we needed to be out of our rental, Steve came to review what we had available. We showed him many higher-priced, quality items and asked specifically about everything -- including food, supplements, furniture, a heavy fountain, and more. He indicated he would take it all and that we had enough to make it worth his time and effort. As agreed, five days before the scheduled pickup, his employee did a final walkthrough. We provided a detailed list of items we had already discussed with Steve and had even added additional items he had previously said he would take. Then, just two days later, we received a text saying this was now considered more of a cleanout -- and that we would need to pay him over $1,700. During a follow-up phone call, he said the items we had previously discussed were not worth his time to take. This was especially frustrating because we had offered to let him take only what he felt was worth selling. This sudden change completely disrupted our timeline and plans to be out of the rental by the end of the month. We feel the expectations set at the beginning were not honored, which put us in a very difficult position on a tight schedule. Based on our experience, I would advise being very cautious when making plans, especially if you are working within strict deadlines.

A great thrift store in the heart of La Mesa! Run by volunteers, there is always lots to choose…read morefrom. Also, they have great sales. The housewares section always has a treasure! They have a furniture section and art room also.....The staff is great!

Very sweet staff! Prices are hit or miss but I've had good luck here. Somewhere between Salvation…read moreArmy and Goodwill in terms of pricing.

I used to go to the Team Amvets on Sutherland but they have taken a major turn for the worse by…read moreconverting to bins, so this Cardiff location has become one of my thrift go-tos. Bonus points for two other good thrift spots that I can hit in the same area. Parking here is a breeze, as there is a nice and spacious lot. Setup is similar to the Sutherland Amvets, and the store is large. Things are sorted by clothing type, not size, so be prepared to spend a good amount of time going through the racks. I have found many gems here, though there is also a good amount of Shein and stained/ripped items. Prices have been creeping higher but it's not as bad as other thrift stores in SD. They do military discount and 50% off on certain color tags daily. Overall this is my go-to thrift store and I look forward to discovering what gems I can find here.

It can get busy here! I've been coming for many years. They sell so many things from shoes to ski…read moreboards lol. Come check them out, you'll find unique items and I'm always surprise at what they have. They occasionally sale brand new items too! Great prices and they have specials everyday from 25-75% off a color tag.

Can't believe this store is closing!!! Opened through the weekend 40% off everything in the store…read more All of San Diego County will surely miss the lemon grove location, the service from employees, the Great selection of items being sold and the value of items and greay pricing we have come to love.

If you like bargains, and are an adventurous eater, check this store out. They cull the shelves…read moreof stores like Costco, Sprout's, and Whole Foods and present odd lots, stuff that wasn't popular (but is still interesting!), overstocks, seasonal, and who-knows-why-they-were-taken-off-the-shelf items. Sign up for texts and emails and you'll be showered with coupons. Although I shop mainly for food here, they have everything a variety store has: clothes, perfume, toiletries, household goods, school supplies, furniture, cleaning supplies, loads of holiday items, etc. The two main downsides for me are that some of the food items are close to expiration date, and sometimes the lines to check out take a long time. The helpful staff will try their best to give you all of the discounts that you're entitled to. I shop the Santee store as well as the Lemon Grove, which frequently have some interesting finds, making my trips there both fun and productive.