This place is a little hidden gem that many locals don't know about…read more It's a little difficult to get there since it's tucked away in a spot that's difficult to see. It's somewhat like Costco, just much smaller and more food-oriented. You can really find some amazing deals here. I can see why small restaurant and store owners like to shop here since a lot of stuff is in bulk. It doesn't have a lot of frills, so don't expect it to be like Sobeys, but if you know what you want when you get there you're bound to be impressed.

The Real Canadian Wholesale Club is the Canadian equivalent to Costco…read more You do not need a membership to go here. You will be able to find all your regular grocery items in super-sized. I have gone here to buy boxes of chicken breasts. They do have a great selection of the everyday stuff, nothing special. However you do not have to pay extra to shop and it is centrally located for you. Cash and Carry. Not a lot of staff to assist you. Prices are comparable, remember nothing small is bought here. Every time I have been in there, there has been a lot of customers.

This is a wonderful discount store. The building itself is quite large and the selection of…read moreproducts is equally grand - sewing notions, craft supplies, pet products, cleaning supplies, canned goods, bath products, party gear - you name it, Payless Dollar Deals has it. As Krista mentioned, not everything is a dollar or two, but comes pretty close nonetheless. All staff members I've encountered have been pleasant and there's lots of parking. Nothing but good stuff here.

Who would have ever thought that the day would come when you'd find telephones and art at the…read moreDollar Store? It's true! I actually bought my home telephone there. Okay, so not everything is a dollar - but it's still exceptionally cheap. My basic hand-held phone I bought from there was $4 and it works fine. I was also delighted to discover that the store sells mats/ rugs and wall pictures as well, for various prices under $10.

I never walk into a Giant Tiger brimming with huge expectations, because let's face it..some Giant…read moreTiger stores are ghetto enough to be scary. So I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into this location and found it to be very spacious, clean and well laid out. I bought a huge bag of low quality socks for $10, which made me pretty happy. Of course, there are the usual rows of low quality, low nutritional value food items...but at those prices its to be expected. They had a few different nick nacks that I found interesting, but they looked very poorly put together, and I'm pretty sure if some of the items you buy cost even 1c, you still wouldn't get your moneys worth. But all of that is just the nature of the Giant Tiger chain and brand, and not the location itself, which I really liked for it's clean, welcoming feel. So if your budget is on a shoestring, I really recommend this GT location.

I haven't been to a Giant Tiger in almost 2 years, I never much liked them but did like some of the…read moregrocery items and the prices are usually much cheaper. I went to this brand new Giant Tiger location and was very impressed. It's a very nice store, very big and bright. You don't feel like your in a Giant Tiger. I will defiantly be back here and recommend if your in the area you should stop in and check it out.

This has always been my "go-to" Sobeys grocery store since it's the closest to home, and also easy…read moreto get to on both the Bedford Highway and Hammonds Plains Rd. Also just a short jaunt off the 102. I am, however, re-evaluating my choice to pick this branch as my default place to buy food, and have found myself more and more using the larger, newer and better stocked Sobeys at the Larry Uteck exit off the 102. But back to this location, access can be a bit of a nightmare during rush hour since both HP rd and the Beford Hwy can get super backed up, and the surrounding intersections become hazardous to say the least when traffic peaks. The inside of the store seems new and bright, though the layout is a bit more confusing than other Sobeys. This could possibly be due to recent renovations, having to overlay a new layout over old infrastructure. Other than that, the staff are super friendly and seem to enjoy working there, which is always a good sign.

Everyone has their own Sobeys, and this one happens to be mine. It's not the biggest or newest…read morebuilding, but it's well stocked and the greens are fresh and usually pretty varied. The seafood and butcher's area is always clean and well presented, and the meat is delicious. They also have an excellent "Hippy Section", as I've always called it, full of healthy foods and ethical household supplies. I can't think of anything majorly wrong with this location. Sometimes they dont have everything I need (Artichokes, why are you never here?) but they come pretty darn close. It can be a bit tricky to finds things sometimes, but if you've ever played a point-and-click game, you can usually deduce where everything is. No basil in the the herb section? Check with the tomatoes up front. Can't find the pancake batter? Check with the syrup, not with baking. It's either a fun brain teaser, or a deeply frustrating exercise, depending on your mood. Plus the cashiers are always hilarious, which is always a bonus!

I've been to this location a few times, and am always struck by how much merchandise they can cram…read moreinto one place. On the one hand, that means huge variety in products to choose from, but on the other hand it also can make it difficult to navigate the store. Or if you went for one specific item, it can be overwhelming to find. On my most recent visit, however, the gentleman working at the cash register seemed to have a cab driver-like memory and sounded like he knew the store layout like the back of his hand. Iheard numerous customers approach him to ask for random items, and he could give spot on directions right off the bat. This was very impressive, and I could tell he really cared about his job. I also like how clean the store is, and how well organized. Even with all the merchandise loading the shelves, everything seems right in its place. Would definitely recommend.

Nothing against dollarama but the customer service at this location was extremely poor and I was…read moredisappointed with the level of help recieved. The manager at the store was no help at all seeming to care little to none about me and my situation. She seemed in a very bad mood as she responded in a rude way.

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

From the owner: We take used and new donations and resell them at a discount retail price that is always tax-free…read more DIYers, renovators and everyday shoppers always find home improvement items at a price you can't beat. All proceeds go towards improving access to affordable home ownership in Nova Scotia.

This store has been going down hill for at least several years. From high prices, chaotic messes,…read morerampant drug use outside of the building during work hours. Multiple workers complained about being underpaid and being poorly treated by management. I recently had a bad experience prompting me to voice my concern. I was outside the front door where a lady was yelling and screaming. She was smoking a pipe. Employees just stood by. The fact that this is just so normal to everyone there scares me. I am 78 years old. I will not be returning. Buyer beware!

This thrift store has the friendliest staff - they seem to genuinely be happy to be there and eager…read moreto chat to you. It makes a big difference when you're looking through the racks to have a friendly face telling you about the deals rather than feeling like you're in the way, which I've experienced at other thrift stores in the past. There are two floors to this shop - today the second floor was wedding themed, which was amazing. There were also formal dresses, jewellery, handbags and suits on display upstairs - anything you might need if you were going to or planning a wedding. It was fun poking through the wedding dresses and seeing right in front of you how much styles have changed throughout the decades! Downstairs there is a "front" that has racks of clothing and some jewellery and in the back, you'll find some homewares and yet even more clothing. Shoes, winter coats, and kids clothes are back there. The prices at Hand in Hand are amazing!! You won't find any almost-full-price goods here. If the item wasn't priced it was $4, and Friday's are student discount days! (Good to know!) We found an amazing hot pink pineapple print dress...definitely not for me, but one of our friends was so excited to be getting it. This is the kind of thrift store I enjoy being in - it really feels like you could find rare treasures here if you just had enough time.

Frenchy's This…read morelittle gem of a location was told to me by my hairdresser when I asked where she got her slamming purse. She told me Frenchy's $30 bucks. Well you know I was going to check that out. Normally I do not like Frenchy's stores as I really don't like going through tables of cloths. She told me that this really not like that they actually have new items, tag's on as well used. Well off I go right after I get my hair done and to my surprise I see racks of cloths along the sides, off I go. As well there are table of boots still with the tags on for like under $15 bucks nice ones. Purses displayed at the front counter, some of the names are coach as well as XO and reasonable prices. Wallets and even some jewelry. This is a must for all you that love to shop. Big bang for your buck.

This Frenchy's is pretty good. They have boots galore - from winter, to cowboy, to super sexy - I'm…read morepositive that you can find a boot for any occasion at this little thrift store. Their prices are good, often better than Value Village and even the Salvation Army. The selection varies and you'll have to bin-dig to find that buried gold, but they have something for everyone. From coats, pants, dresses, to jackets and odd & ends. If you like thrift store hopping, you should add this shop to your route map. It's pretty fun and you never know what you'll discover on your treasure hunt through the bins.

Kept is one of those places where as soon as you walk in, you know you could spend hours looking at…read moreall of the things they have for sale. Tea, chocolates, fancy paper, cards, hand bags, home wares this is a "get all of your gift shopping done in one place" kind of store. The store is nice and spacious with a good flow to it, and is packed with goods without being over packed. It's definitely full, but not so much so that you have to sort through piles of things to find what you're looking for. Whoever does the merchandising for Kept knows what they're doing, I'll say that for sure! If you're looking for local gifts, they've got some local products in here too. I noted some local card makers up on the second floor - if it can be counted as a second floor? - and Rousseau's has chocolates there, for instance. And in the not local category, they have Rifle Paper Co. here. I'm completely in love with the Rifle Paper Co. art style, so that made me incredibly happy!

This is such a cute little shop. I could definitely spend a fortune in here. Lots of cute…read moreknickknacks, kitchen gadgets, gift ideas and so much more. I was particularly fond of all the cat themed items, being a crazy cat lady, I approve. I forsee myself doing holiday shopping here. Plus there's a squirrel on the sign and I love squirrels. Nope doesn't take much to win me over. The new location is more spacious which is great!

I got a bunch of stuff of good quality here. I even found two nice pairs of jeans for 6 bucks each.read more

I love Frenchy's. I was brought up on Frenchy's. Frenchy's is in my blood. I'm also half French,…read moretherefor basically the truth. So believe me when I tell you, I know a good thrift store when I see one. This place could be a 5 star location if it had a better shoe and bag section. You can tell these two sections are always small, not a lot of space was designated for them. I was so excited to visit a Frenchy's.. A true Frenchy's close to home. I had amazing luck in the sweater department, and honestly it's where I concentrated most of my searching. So I can't tell you how good the shirts or skirt bins where. As you can see from my photos, I found many of my favourite brand names. I was pumped! I went through the dresses and jackets, but came up empty handed. The selection was there, lots to choose from, just nothing to my taste. The store is large enough to keep me coming back. Although it's close, it's not that close. A bit of a drive from downtown to lower Sackville, but I would say it's worth it. The upside is there is lots of parking, I also like that the price of the clothing is listed on the bin labels (see photos). The complete price list is in the fitting rooms Incase you're wondering. Also, the dressing rooms are clean and very large. Large enough to try on the whole store if you like! The whole store is very clean! I can't wait to go back.