The way they "staple tags" onto the clothes makes holes in most of the material and you don't see…read morethe holes until after you carefully remove the tag. Most of the clothes you buy will be ruined by the tags the put the pricing on. I bought over $170 of clothes and more than half was ruined by holes made my their tagging system. They should really make an effort to only place tags on the original tag of the clothing item instead of randomly throughout the garment, what a waste. And there is nothing you can do about it because all sales are final. So beware of buying any fabric good from the Salvation Army!

Amazing media section in this store. They have a wall of DVDs and a good assortment of CDs at this…read morelocation. Single CDs and DVDs are both $1.99, what a great deal! Pros: -great selection of DVDs, CDs, and Books -free parking lot -donation center in parking lot -well organized Cons: -check your CD and DVD cases. Some were missing items inside Overall, love this location.

Excellent Customer Service!!! Shout out to the young man…read morethere named Jaden. He helped my wife and I find clothes for a party.

If I could rate 0 stars I would. I called to see if they take commercial retail clothing racks and…read morethey said yes bring them by. I packed up a whole truck load of retail clothing racks after spending days moving my business to another location. I get there and I get an immediate attitude and said "we don't take bed frames" I said these aren't bed frames they are multiple racks worth $$$$ and he said hold on my boss wants to "look at them" I didn't call and pack up a whole truck worth of racks to just be looked at. That's why I called in the first place. She didn't want them because they had slight wear (not even rust) obviously they would have some wear. Everyone was rude and didn't even take in to account our time loading these when they said to bring them and they accept them. Honestly so disappointed and I definitely won't be donating there ever again. Which I feel is disappointing for them because I donate so much vintage/collectibles. Will be going to veterans from now on!

One of my favorite thrift stores of all time. I always find something cool here, the employees are…read moreall very welcoming and friendly. Otto has been especially helpful the last few times I've been here! Unfortunately no fitting rooms or public restrooms but if you buy clothes and keep the tags they will let you return for store credit (I believe within 7 days of purchase) if you decide you don't love them.

Cutest and newest(ish) thrift store in Spring Valley/ La Mesa/ Casa de Oro area…read more It took me a minute to realize it was a real thrift shop when I saw signs from the freeway. It's in its own little corner, so understandably, you wouldn't know it's there. Now it's one of the go-to shops my sister and I frequent. They always have something good to find! Definitely check it out or donate some items.

As the kids would say: Buzzin. Plenty of gems to be found…read more All sorts of clothes and items for the fam.

The Goodwill in Chula Vista was a solid stop during a quick visit to the area and a fun place to…read morebrowse. It's a fairly large location and felt pretty well organized, which made it easy to look around without feeling overwhelmed. There was a good amount of variety, so it worked just as well for a short walk through as it would for a longer treasure hunt. Even though I only stopped in once, it was still enjoyable to browse and see what unexpected finds might pop up. It's a good option if you like thrifting and happen to be nearby.

I'm not even an entitled person like that but Ralphie the balding guy and Belsie the girl with the…read morecurly hair (or However you spell her name) offered some of the worst service I've ever received. Ralph just doesn't care and Belsie left my girlfriend and I waiting to be rung up. We waited over 10 minutes before we decided to just make like again. The guy with glasses could've helped us too, but I don't hold him accountable; at least he was doing his job and attending people! Belsie sucked like fr and she just stares you off as you wait in line I'm very disappointed with the fact that I gave you guys money, you guys don't deserve it. I hope you guys get your act together

I bought a table and it was filled with roaches( $150) went in and out the house the same day …read more Very disappointed. They dont even bother to clean or check for anything.

I was thrilled this became the South-bay permanent location as for years they were rotating places…read more The staff is very welcoming as soon as you enter the door. I am a regular here and everyone knows my name. They will make you feel special each time you donate. The process from start to finish doesn't take long. They always have good snacks and sometimes ice cream.

The staff here is always friendly and caring. They always want to be sure you're comfortable and…read moresafe too.

This has been one of my favorite thrift stores in Chula Vista! I always find amazing clothes here…read moreand they even have a fitting room to try on first! The staff is amazing. The Cashier "Blanca" is always happy and greeting everyone that comes in! Her smile and great customer service is top tier This makes all the difference anywhere you go. Thank you! Will definitely keep coming back!

Blanca and Jamie are awesome happy cashiers. The place is so organized and clean. Everyone very…read morehelpful. The best thrift store I have seen and shop. Always finding great deals pans name brand clothes.

This is one of the most organized thrift stores I have ever been in…read more All the clothing is organized by size, type, color. Everything is in good repair, there are dressing room rooms, and they have a great selection of not only clothing, but shoes, accessories, housewares... I got a really great picture frame that had someone's diploma from divinity school in it. Not a fan of the LDS church, but they do run a good thrift store.

This is my new favorite thrift store! The employees were really nice, the clothes were so well…read moreorganized by size and color and the prices were great! So much better than other thrift stores that charge close to retail. I got a dress for myself and a bunch of toddler clothes (about 2 bags worth all together) and it was $34! New kids clothes can be so expensive. I happened to find an Eddie Bauer toddler rain jacket for $4 and it's listed online new for $60! Highly recommend.

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store has a beautiful selection, and I have come across some real gems…read morehere. The quality of the items is impressive, and the store is well organized, which makes browsing enjoyable. That said, the pricing feels more like a boutique than a thrift store. While I understand that proceeds go toward a good cause, I often leave empty‑handed because the prices are just too high for what I'd expect at a thrift. For me, part of the joy of thrifting is finding something wonderful and feeling like I scored a bargain -- not like I overpaid. If you don't mind paying a lot more, you'll likely find unique and quality pieces here. But if you're hunting for that classic thrift‑store bargain, be prepared that prices may not match the typical thrifting experience.

I'm a long-time supporter of Father Joe's Villages thrift store at the Washington Avenue location…read morein Hillcrest. Recently, I drove to the La Mesa store with a car full of donations during a very heavy rainstorm. I pulled up to the marked donation drop-off door but was told I could not park there and needed to move across the lot, get a cart, and bring everything in myself. I explained that i was not parking, I am handicapped and offloading since it was pouring rain, but was still told no. I ended up leaving without donating or shopping. As a loyal supporter of FJV, I was very disappointed by the lack of understanding and outright rudness.