I have to admit, I judged Ollie's before I ever walked through the front door…read more When I hear "closeout" or "bargain" store, my mind immediately goes to digging through disorganized mountains of who-knows-what, wondering if I'll find a bargain or just leave needing a tetanus booster. So I walked in expecting one thing...and left wondering why I hadn't shopped here years ago. The store was clean, organized, and packed with recognizable name brands at prices that honestly made me do a double take. Every aisle seemed to have another great find, and instead of feeling like I was on an episode of Storage Wars, I actually enjoyed browsing. The employees were genuinely friendly, smiled, and seemed happy to help. That alone sets Ollie's apart from a lot of retailers these days. And I have to give a shout-out to whoever curates the music. Instead of the usual elevator soundtrack that makes you wonder if time has stopped, it actually made shopping enjoyable. Then I found out they have a 30-day return policy. That completely caught me off guard. I honestly can't remember the last bargain or closeout store I visited that confidently said, "If it doesn't work out, bring it back." Great prices are one thing, but standing behind what you sell says a lot about a company. The biggest surprise wasn't how much money I saved--it was how much confidence I had shopping there. Ollie's doesn't feel like a place that's just trying to move leftover inventory. It feels like a company that genuinely wants customers to come back. Needless to say, they earned a new customer. I can already tell this won't be my last trip.

A friend recommended this place and just wanted to check it out and see what they have. This place…read morejust reminds me of another big lots store. The items are a bit cheaper and they also have a rewards program too. But that's pretty much it . The cashier was very nice and friendly too.

I'm a fan of Ollie's Bargain Outlet from visiting their stores in Ohio. I love their comical…read morethemes. Tons of great items that are absolutely bargains from cheap snacks, even liquid death cases! There's books, automotive, suitcases, bathroom, kitchen products and so much more. It's a newer store with tons of customers taking in this exciting new place but I will say one of my complaints is that me and my wife experienced lack of toilet paper in their restrooms. Not the cleanest store nor are they as humerously engaging like their Ohio stores. Wouldn't mind coming back again!

Good golly, Ollie. This store is just fun. Dig in isle by isle, end cap by end cap. A lot of…read moremerchandise. From bakeware to potting soil, to garden flags to shampoo. Ollie's has seasonal items, to discounted past holiday items. Much to look at so take your time and stroll through. Lots of odds and ends. A giant selection. Sweet cashier name Laura and ample parking. It's near Berkots.

Aurora Discounts is a good place for cheap crap. It seriously has some pretty amazing deals…read more Quality of products can be questionable but still has plenty of good stuff. Household items for cleaning or anything else. The prices are cheap for most things. Hispanic and Latino owned business. It mostly caters to this population that lives around here. There's lots of items in Spanish but most are in English too. Find cheap liters of pop for a buck. There's also snacks like big bags of nuts for a dollar or more. Cleaning supplies and other household goods can be found. These are mostly for cooking and kitchens. Credit cards are mostly accepted. It has surprisingly good stuff even though it's cheap. There's a small parking lot but it's shared with a bank so be careful to be in the right spot or you could be towed.

They're really nice! The prices reflect a nice yard sale, but I'd say it's good bang for your buck!…read moreThere is SO MUCH to look through I didn't even look through anything besides the jewelry because I got so overwhelmed but if you like scrounging around I'd definitely come here. They're also reasonable with their prices, they'll meet you in the middle but remember they do have to make a profit so don't expect to come in here, grab 10 things and walk away with everything for $7... everything in the picture I got for $40! They even threw in the little butterfly for free!

Me and my wife accidentally stumbled here to see what this place offered. The man at the front told…read moreus that nothing here is priced but everything here is negotiable which I thought was pretty odd for the store concept. Basically you're just playing Pawn Stars haggling with the man at the front (probably without any experts involved.) Don't get me wrong this store got plenty of business and customers throughout our visit here. The store itself is chaos and unorganized. In the men's restroom it's absolutely awful because they have stuff thrown and shoved all over the bathroom and around the corners it seems like it's definitely a fire hazard just walking around. One of the weird things I found was a checkbook from many years ago. Nobody should be selling that that thing needs to be sent to the fire. They do have some decent finds but nothing out of the ordinary.

Finally! They've filled the void in the shopping center on Ninth street that the old Kmart left…read morebehind. Lockport is beginning to show signs of life again in the business community and I, for one, am grateful. I'd been in a Big Lots (once before) in Joliet and found the prices to be quite reasonable, but the store kind of dingy and picked over. However, the minute I'd walked into the new Lockport location, I could see that this store was much lighter and better laid out as well. It simply "felt good" to shop there. Plenty of merchandise to cruise through and if you're not careful, you just may find yourself filling up your cart with things you didn't plan on buying beforehand but discover you can't afford to pass up! The employees are a delight to deal with, too, and I've never had a sour experience with any of them, even during the busy holiday season. I can actually say that I enjoy coming here and from time to time, find myself wandering in just to see what's new. Right now, holiday decorations are dramatically discounted, so I know I'll be heading back again real soon. You should, too!

Big Lots is the best store ever! All of their staff are kind and helpful, they will show you a big…read moresmile and a cheerful greet "Hello! Welcome to Big Lots!". They always do that once the customers entered their store, all of them are willing to help and assist their customers, also you can come to them anytime if you have something to ask or if you are looking for something around their store. Their store is always clean and bright, lots of decoration around the place, organized, and well-stocked. They always have great deals, promos, and even sale products. You can buy anything here at Big Lots without breaking your pockets and also save lots of money compared shopping to other stores. They are so affordable and maybe that is the reason why many of their customers are going back again and again. Lots of people really love their place and I am one of those people. I was really amazed with their place and products, I will definitely go back here and shop. Thumbs up Big Lots! I will recommend this store to all of my friends and family. Thank you for such a wonderful service and great experience Big Lots!

Very friendly staff. Found some cool stuff . Prices are going up a little bit but still not bad…read more Customers are also friendly and polite. Definitely going back.

They sent any good products to their Indiana store. Used to have great stuff. Now not muchread more

BUCK THE TREND $1…read morestores can be small, dirty and dimly lit, but this Dollar Tree is newer, and therefore somewhat nicer. What used to be a Walgreens on Boughton just west of Schmidt Rd is now yet another discount store for Bolingbrookians to enjoy. It's been in business less than six months in a quiet area opposite a defunct Family Video. Walking in, it looks like they have WAY more space than they know what to do with. A few seasonal aisles towards the front couldn't do much to fill up the large empty spaces left by the previous tenants. The tall ceiling and mirrors on the walls (still leftover from when it was a drugstore) make this place feel cavernous and surreal. I will say that this -- or any $1 store -- is the best place to stock up on candy for Halloween. Bags of mini Snickers, Twix, Reeses, Airheads, Blow Pops, everything's only a buck so go crazy. Protip: set aside all the chocolate stuff you like and give the crap you don't want to the trick-or-treaters (I'm told this is "mean" and/or "selfish behavior"). Have to say I'm surprised they decided to open a dollar store so close to two others; there's one 2 miles west on Boughton as well as another one south on RT 53.....also 2 miles away from here. I'm all for cheap stuff, but three Dollar Trees within five miles seems a little unnecessary. * TL;DR * Recommended buys: seasonal single-use items (fake cobwebs, deviled eggs trays, plastic syringes for party shots) Not recommended: fish (either frozen OR fresh), toilet paper (just spend the extra $$ on some Charmin for your heiney) If you live in Bolingbrook and appreciate a bargain, look no further. You've got your pick of Dollar Trees in the area, so yay?