I was looking at a lot of reviews and I think you have to have the right mindset when you come into…read morethe store. It is a surplus store so yes, there are some food items that are slightly expired. However, most of the time these items are still safe to use or consume. They have a variety of different things that you find they have been cleared out of inventory at box stores. Overall, if you go in with a lowered expectation, you'll actually have a fun shopping experience. For example, on my first visit, I found violin strings that were selling for two dollar a box when they normally run $20. Now I have enough violin strings that will last until they finish playing musical instruments.

If you like to hunt for a bargain then this is the place for you! It's a lot of digging but you can…read morefind some real gems!!

Th prices are good on most items. You must be careful to check the expiration date on food items…read more There is not a huge selection of products. If you are thrifty shopper you might get more quality buying at goodwill. Only shop here if you have time to kill!

First time shopping here and it was a waste of time. Many items in the $10 bins are not worth that…read moremuch. Plus it's a mess of junk in the bins, broken items, stuff missing pieces. I don't get the appeal...

The future of shopping malls, is located in New Haven? 100%…read moreoccupancy rates, with a waiting list. Take that Glen-brook shopping Mall! Featuring The Family Dinner (doughnut shop). An O'Reilly economy auto parts store. Along the backside you will find a Big Lots, 24/30 surplus grocery store with a Rent-A-Center. Splurging with an occasional Friday night take-out pizza, from Papa Johns. Transportation is the main key to this location. Cars are too expensive; a bus can go to any of the malls. But here you can ride a bicycle, since the roads are wide enough. And with the connecting bicycle trails to Fort Wayne. Sorry Glen-brook you blew it. Lastly, the feather-in-the-cap for Meadowbrook is it's close proximity to the railroad tracks. People can ride them until the locomotives slow down right before arriving or leaving the railroad yards. Get off the cars and walk fifty yards? Then they can shop or rest, even camp out (in the wooded area between the tracks and the mall). Until the next morning and catch the train going the other direction, all for free!

This is a fun store located in Columbia Street. You will meet the owner Tammy. She is very…read morefriendly and makes you feel very welcome. She was also excellent at helping explain items, sizes and upcoming deliveries. The Urban Hippie has a nice mixed of fun and modest clothes. Lots of great colors, patterns, fabrics and feels. Swing into the store and check it out. You never know what you might find that meets your style!

The Urban Hippie is one of my favorite clothing shops in Fort Wayne. I always end up finding a…read morecouple items I love that become staples in my wardrobe. I found a tie-dye navy blue and gray sweatshirt here that I've been wearing for years. On my most recent visit, I got a long, whimsical kelly green skirt that's perfect for summer. The shop also sells hats, candles, and jewelry. What I enjoy most about shopping here is interacting with the staff. They are friendly but not overbearing, and very helpful. I liked their previous store location, and love their (somewhat) new location on The Landing. Across from the home décor store and next to a restaurant, The Urban Hippie's namesake fits in perfectly with this trendy area of Downtown Fort Wayne.

I love The Find. I'm surprised I haven't written a review about it before. This is my go to shop…read morefor finding gifts for my nieces. The Find has a nice selection of baby and children's clothes. There are buckets of Jellycat stuff toys and lots of books and toys. The Find doesn't just cater to children; this place has something for everyone. There is usually a nice candles, jewelry, women's clothes, and mugs. I also like their selection of notebooks and pens. They have also had some really cute and functional face masks here during the height of the pandemic. I purchased a couple COIN 1804 masks from them and those turned out to be my favorite ones. The Find also stocks some Fort Wayne themed items like magnets that say "Fort Wayne: It's not that bad," and postcards with drawings of downtown. Regardless of the reason I visit The Find, I usually also end up purchasing greeting cards here too. They have some cute ones for every occasion.

Quite pricey but you can find some really cute, unique, and fine items here. Hard to resist getting…read moresome of the things you see. Very fun to explore. Jewlery, children toys and clothes, womens clothing, soy candles, skin care, and accessories. There was a small sale rack. Associates were helpful and kind.

Found some maternity clothing for my daughter in law. Found out the organization helps some…read morebeautiful people and a great place to donate.

This used to be one of my favorite thrift shops, but apparently the trend of thrift shops charging…read moremore has also affected this one. Things that used to be a dollar are now four and five. It's very difficult to find something appropriately priced. This is getting out of control it is very unfortunate for people to shop at thrift stores because they have to.

Lydia's Closet is a local thrift & boutique store. The store is clean, well-organized, and loaded…read morewith great clothing at unbelievable prices. You should stop in and see all the amazing deals!!

From the owner: We specialize in great clothing at very reasonable prices. We have everything from casual to…read moreclassy. From infant sizes to plus for both men and women.

This resale shop used to be one of the best kept secrets in Fort Wayne. They carried target return…read moreitems that were essentially brand new. You could get anything from vacuum cleaners to home decor, toys, etc. Unfortunately, in the past few months, it has actually gotten significantly worse. I am not sure if they are about to go out of business, but most of the items in the store are holiday items from Halloween and Christmas. I miss the days where you could buy brand new toys for six dollars on the day they restocked. I also miss the old Manager lady who kept order. It's a good thing they don't have great stuff or else it would probably be chaos. I hope they turn things around, but it's not looking very promising at this time.

I love the concept of Falling Prices -- the rotating discounts and treasure-hunt vibe are great…read more But the manager at the Fort Wayne location completely ruins the experience. She was yelling at parents, demanding that our children be "attached to us" -- not a few feet away, not nearby -- attached. Her tone was hostile, rude, and incredibly inappropriate for a store that families frequent. The entire atmosphere felt tense and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, she was smoking right outside the entrance, forcing my 2-year-old and 6-year-old to walk through clouds of smoke. It was completely inconsiderate and avoidable. When I spoke with a cashier afterward, they admitted that she's a frequent complaint, which makes it even more disappointing that nothing has changed. This could be an amazing place to shop, but until management is addressed, I won't be returning -- and I won't recommend this location to other parents.

Darlington, was found on a fluke well searching for unique places to visit well in town, this past…read moreweekend. Amazing deals, and fun place to check out and get some early Christmas shopping done. As in any store, you just need to know pricing on items, and what your looking for, especially nowadays. Overall, grateful I had a chance to stop by this past Saturday October 19, 2024. From toys, books, housewares, health & beauty, Christmas, Halloween seasonal, something for everyone. Be sure to check this place out, as locals know, its only open for a short period of time. So if your in from out of town visiting, like I was its worth the experience. Loved the kindness, helpfulness of all staff that I had the pleasure to speak with and ask questions. Interesting tip: The nice lady at the door, where you walk in, and provide you with a clean cart, and entry drawing mentioned; how Darlington does warehouse shopping throughout the year, prior to open this location.

I like Darlington for the cool things that you find and the price is great. However, last year they…read moredid away with most of the toys and only had Melissa and Dough toys which I did not buy. But being able to buy their toys like slime and odd things was great. Now, I usually only go once or twice a year. But before last year when they only had a large selection of Melissa and Dough toys I only went once last year. Not as fun as it has been in the past.