Worth a long drive and rush hour traffic if the timing is right. Everything depends upon random…read moresearching among scrambled items, but our first visit was productive. Thankful for electrical testing tables and lack of obnoxious music (like Gadsden Bargain Bins had before their sudden closure). First choice values start at $8.

If you love the thrill of being a thrift shopper or bargain hunter, this is the place for you…read more Prices are by the day and new inventory for the week starts on Thursday. Each day after that, the price drops on what is left in the bins: Thur $8 Fri $6, Sat $5, Sun $3, Mon $1, Tues $.50, Wed Closed for restock. Thursday's are the best day for the deepest discount and new product but the deals just get better daily yet $1 and .50 day can't be beat.

Well, I revisited Sozo Trading Co. today and I was greeted warmly again when I entered the store…read more The clothing selection looked just as great as it did the last time I was in the store and I also noticed other things such as beautiful glassware, dishes, sturdy furniture, electronics, a variety of linens plus several light fixtures and nice lamps. And then I noticed the jewelry, because the last time I visited I was looking for mystery jewelry jars and today I was happy to see five or six baggies absolutely full of costume jewelry that appeared wearable along with beads and watch parts and just everything I could use for crafting and repurposing with jewelry. So, I purchased two jewelry bags and the contents did not disappoint me when I opened them at home. So, it was another productive and great day shopping at Sozo Trading Co. In addition, there is always plenty of free parking and if you have the time there are a couple of restaurants nearby.

Sozo Trading Co recently turned 10!!! I can't believe they have been around this long already…read more This is one of my favorite thrift stores to visit. At their 10 year celebration, it was such a fun environment! They had raffles , special pricing and even had a coffee truck on site. I really enjoyed coming here to celebrate with them! The staff is hardworking and seem to enjoy their jobs.

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

Mac's One Stop is a full breakfast and lunch diner located inside of the Chevron gas station near…read moreUAB hospital. They serve breakfast like various breakfast biscuits, grab and go options and cook to order breakfast. For lunch, they offer grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders cooked to order. Sides include French fries and onion rings with deli food like chicken salad is available. On every Wednesday, the chef offers a Southern cuisine menu that changes week by week. They serve the special from 11-2 or until they sell out. They provide the option to call in, stop by to prepay, or walk-in based on what's available after pre-orders. Today's soul food menu consisted of baked chicken over rice, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and cornbread for $14.99. The portions size was huge, enough to eat twice from the plate. The food was served in Styrofoam plates with dividers with individual wrapped utensils and salt & pepper packets. Condiments were available as well. Drink was not included, but since the location is inside a gas station, there was many options to choose from. The baked chicken was a chicken breast that was bigger than the size of my hand. The chicken was so moist and tender, which made it easier to chew. Gravy was poured on top of the seasoned, fluffy yellow rice and went perfect for the entire dish. The greens are full of flavor and pair so well with the semi-sweet cornbread square. The macaroni and cheese was not as moist and cheesy as I would like but I eat it and enjoyed. Overall, the place receives a 5/5 for me. I'll be back to try a grilled lunch item next! -DASC

Mac's One Stop is such a hidden gem!! We tried the BLT, Jalapeño Burger, and Onion Rings all were…read morephenomenal!

Five stars I love it! Always well organized and well stocked with a very friendly staff…read more Maybe one of the best flower selections at a grocery store. I bought my wife "garden roses" one time and she has not stopped telling people about them. Hint hint guys. Frozen food selection is one of the best I have ever seen. My wife loves the beauty and skin care products especially the body butter, the moisture surge that is just like Clinique but much more affordable, and the vanilla lip mask. Check out the candles! In the frozen food section the Indian food such as paneer masala and butter chicken are our go to buys. And again, the staff is awesome. So, ask them for suggestions or where to find something or for something you can't find.

Trader Joe's is one of those stores where you plan to grab three things and somehow leave with ten…read more The selection is fun, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is always incredibly friendly. I especially love browsing the snacks, wine and frozen section...there's always something new to try. The store has a relaxed, neighborhood vibe that makes grocery shopping feel a little less like a chore. This one doesn't have as many wine options as the one at The Summit but this one Is still my fav!

I often shop Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack online. I love that I can return anything that doesn't…read morework to this location of Nordstrom Rack. Returns are always easy, and the cashiers are efficient and pleasant. I do shop this location periodically. It's about a 50/50 chance on whether the stock is orderly and organized. The worst area is usually the cosmetics and accessories (to the far right in the store). If you like to dig through the additional markdowns, it's not unusual to find items broken, sampled, etc. Same for the additional mark clothing; every once in a while those racks look more like thrift racks than clearance, but once you find that diamond in the rough it can be worth it. I do wish this location got more of the special occasion pieces, but either I always miss them or they go to different Rack locations. If you've got the time, it's a great place to find great prices on everything from budget-friendly brands to designer brands.

While I frequent this Nordstrom Rack when visiting my hometown city, I know that have need to have…read morea tank full of patience! Nordstrom Rack has discounted designer and popular high end brands that haven't sold in their Nordstrom stores. It's not uncommon to have difficulty finding assistance, finding sizes in the wrong place - specifically shoes, messy racks, clothes left in changing rooms, and a long checkout line moving at a snails pace. When shopping here I expect at least a 50% discount, but it's not uncommon to only find 25%-30% on discounted items. Even with these negatives, I've found great shoes and some clothing. I will return because I love the thrill of a good hunt!

Vapor is an excellent thrift store! My recent visit was successful. I found some really cute items…read morefor reasonable prices. The color of the day was blue, so those items were half off. I highly recommend Vapor if you enjoy thrifting. I typically don't like thrifting but I always enjoy coming here! Friendly service every time.

If I could give zero stars, I most definitely would. When it comes to showing the love of God, the…read moremanagement department falls very short. I went through the interview process and was offered the job the very next day. However on what should of been my first day, after having been there for 4 hours, I was fired by the store manager for being gay. They knew I was gay when they offered me the job.

Well, the store is exactly as described…read more The shop has some cool and weird stuff. the employee was really helpful and friendly. Was a great distraction from a rainy afternoon.

The name kinda says it all, not really sure how this has evaded me for so long and why I didn't at…read moreleast just pop in to see what was up with this place. Small store front with extremely obscure things on display/for sale. Everything from skeletons to animal heads (taxidermy) to jewelry to books on science ..... a collection of art ... you name it, if it's kind of strange (or in this case odd) then it's got a home here. I don't really know how to approach pricing to say if it's good or bad ... I guess if you feel good about the price you're paying, then it must be pretty good. If you are wandering around...looking to kill some time .... may be worth a quick stop, you'll either like it or not, I don't think this is a place where there is an in between.

I love to shop at one of the 5 or 6 Ollies as selections can change often and bargains can be…read moregreat. Owning Air BnBs, Ollies provides great shampoos and soaps like Dead Sea brand from Israel, or Pantene or even Head and Shoulders. Their towels, sheets and blankets are often great quality for a steal. Coffee pods and a large can of ground coffee are almost 30 to 50%?off normal price. Just check dates. This store in Trussville was not as big or quite as nice as the Galleria one but it was fine. You don't get Macy's or Nordstrum atmosphere at these prices! Join their army for free and get great discounts and special sale hours. We had one tonight from 4 to 7 pm with 25% off holiday & toys plus 15% off everything. Turns good deals into fabulous!

Lately, I've been coming here more often just because Ollie's has great bargains that you can't…read morepass up compared to other retail stores. The products I mainly buy are chips, candy and washing detergent. What I also like is the fact that Ollie's always gets new products so it's never the same experience when shopping. Customer service is always great and I never had no issues with any of the products I bought. If you have to return anything, just make sure you have your receipt and don't open the item.