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    Empire Thrift Store

    3.5 (33 reviews)
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    Always looking for treasures

    I love spending time at thrift stores. I like to dig through and find antiques or just cool stuff. This place is ok. Very big and open. They really did not have antiques just mostly junk items. Prices were slightly expensive. Not sure if they had AC in but it was stuffy and a bit uncomfortable digging around. The 2 employees seemed nice. That just sat at the counter and asked if we need any help. Over an ok place to dig around.

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    8 years ago

    One of the best thrift stores ever. The staff is amazing and always there to help and they have great stuff.

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    6 years ago

    Over priced on all their stuff. But the crystal meth behind the store was great.

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    8 years ago

    Came in with my daughter and I liked what I saw well organized decent products good prices.

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    Sold my used college books here, and walked out with a great summer hat. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Would do business with again.

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    Oh my gosh...so much cool stuff to look at an electric mix of modern, thrift and collectible. I will definitely be back.

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    10 years ago

    What a load of junk. This is really more of a thrift store than an antique store. And way overpriced!

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    Collectiquity - New Location!  8600 La Mesa Blvd on the corner of Rosehedge and LM Blvd.

    New Location! 8600 La Mesa Blvd on the corner of Rosehedge and LM Blvd.

    Collectiquity - Beautiful glassware.

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