We found several wonderful buys for my 17 year old son who was hesitant to even go in. He found…read moreJordans for $60.00. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Racism is alive and well at Style Encore in Birmingham, AL…read more Brought in a few items to sell. They didn't even look at my clothing before denying it. It wasn't until I insisted that my clothes are just as classic as the White woman basket full of dingy old clothes. I do not purchase from consignment shops or thrift stores but if I did I would not frequent Style Encore.

This is a great pseudo thrift store. The front portion has crafts made locally! They range from…read morebaskets, wood chairs and benches, quilts, and art. The back portion is the thrift store. They have gently worn women's clothes organized by size. They also had a small housewares section and records. We hit gold with Elvis Live from Hawaii. The prices are a bit higher than other thrift stores, but profits go towards the Assistance League of Birmingham's Operation School Bell and literacy programs. Also the ladies running the store we're so happy and friendly, which is not always the case at a thrift store. I would have to say this place is a real gem.

I absolutely love this store!! The ladies are always so friendly and helpful. It's hard to know…read morewhere to start in providing a review of this store. First, I love the fact that the proceeds are used for the Jefferson County Literacy Program. The front half of the store is filled with unique and high quality crafted items made by those that are 50+. They even take special orders on items. The back half of the store is an upscale thrift store that consists of name brand clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry. They often place the clothing items half off to make room for more donations. You can find everything from casual shorts and tops to suits and evening gowns for ladies. They do carry baby clothing up to a size 5 or so, shoes, toys, along with items such as strollers, high chairs and playpens. I'll try to summarize all the hidden treasures you can find from time to time with this list: books of all kind (I personally love the children's selection and old cookbooks), albums, dishes like China tea cups and place settings, serving pieces, small appliances, comforters, curtains, furniture, holiday items and various furniture pieces from from time to time. I can't say enough about this place!! They receive so many unique whatnots and unsold items from estate sales as well. The store is well kept and has great prices. Periodically the clothes are marked down to half price and everything is always in great condition. I hope everyone will remember them when having items to donate. I just hope I haven't limited myself in finding great deals now!!

I'm not sure why I don't come here more, but it was the perfect place to pick up some items for a…read moretoy drive I'm supporting today. They have toys associated with brands I'm familiar with so I think the kids will like them. They had everything from dolls, board games, balls, remote control toys, and a lot more. I'm coming back soon.

I have been to many discount stores in my time. But I have to admit, that this was my first time at…read more5 below. I wanted to go because my twins were turning 5. And since brand names/electronics/anything too expensive are not on their radar, we wanted to just get them a bunch of stuff we knew they would like at a reasonable price. Overall, I was very impressed by my first 5 Below experience. Everything was really clean, very well organized and a good step up in quality for the dollar stores (obviously for good reason). The staff was really friendly and I ended up walking out with 12 items for less than 60 buck including tax. Can't beat that. As for the products, again, it was for five year olds. They absolutely loved some stuff but weren't super impressed with others. That is to be expected. I look forward to many more trips here in the future. It served its purpose and served it well.

I never get pictures in here because I purposefully like to be present in the discoveries I find…read more The ladies here were very busy today cleaning up clothing racks and make sure things were presentable, and had friendly customer service. They are great about having things in season, although prices have gone up a little in clothing. Lots of name brand items with major savings if you take the time to look. Still, for the last 3-4 visits I have been able to easily snag around 7 items in a haul every time for around $30! They also have a Clover rewards system to get discounts after you purchase a certain amount of items.

Ms. Barbara's service at the jewelry counter was outstanding. She went out of her way to answer my…read morerequest and I purchased the requested item immediately. I value genuinely kind people like Ms. Barbara and I will be back to see her again! :)

Better late than never. This review is really overdue from a month ago. I know I know …read more.... We were looking for a specific item but it wasn't here . I really enjoyed browsing the different rooms . They all were arranged nicely ... some nicer than others. Overall, the prices were reasonable. The staff was warm and welcoming. Even though I didn't buy anything on my very first visit here , I plan to come back soon to browse some more.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place as we were walking out of Big Lots. It's Sunday and we…read moredon't have much to do so we decided to venture into this store. The assistant manager immediately warmly greeted us and gave us some direction in regards to the different sections of the store. She also gave us a card that is stamped each time you make a purchase. After ten stamps, you get $50 off your purchase. As we walked through the store, we saw many interesting items, from furniture to jewelry to real fur coats. There was an African section and we knew right away that we'd be purchasing something from this section. We decided on an African djembe that was the painted with bright colors. It's going to look great in our living room. At check out, they request to see your driver's license if you're paying with a card, which is something I like. I definitely see myself coming back to this store. You should check it out!

Homewood Toy and Hobby, 2830 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209…read moreWe have been going to Homewood Toy and Hobby for years, and it continues to be one of those special local stores that is a pleasure to visit. One thing we noticed right away is how convenient and accessible the store is. There is plenty of parking, and they have both a front and back entrance, along with a handicap ramp. That may sound like a small detail to some people, but for someone using a wheelchair or needing easier access, it makes a big difference. The aisles are also wide enough for a wheelchair, which is not always the case in small specialty stores. The service is prompt, friendly, and genuinely kind. The employees are wonderfully nice and helpful without making you feel rushed. My brother enjoyed looking around, taking his time, and selecting what he wanted to buy. That kind of patient, friendly atmosphere means a lot. The store has an amazing assortment of hobby items. They carry model railroading supplies, model airplanes, model cars, military miniatures, radio-controlled vehicles, helicopters, cars, and many other hobby and collectible items. It is the kind of store where you can go in for one thing and still enjoy walking around just to see everything they have. Homewood Toy and Hobby also has the feel of a place that has earned loyal repeat customers over the years. That says something good about both the store and the people who run it. We are thankful for a local hobby store like this and appreciate the kindness, accessibility, and great selection they offer. God bless! Mark and Tim Elders

The cashier did not know how to do returns. There was basically a bunch of expensive crap you could…read morefind at Walmart for 5 bucks. A lady came in saying that her 1 year old son did not know how to use a Nee-Doh squishy and that she had won it at an auction. I asked to the cashier if I could buy it and she very quickly said (in an angry tone) No YOU CANT HAVE IT! and then proceeded to stuff it under the counter, Horrible service.

I like to stop by periodically and have been lucky to snag a few good finds. They have a color of…read morethe day that's has an additional discount, but I apparently don't seem to find anything that falls into that category when I go. I do like that they have a loyalty program that lets you collect a rebate of sorts every time you spend with them. You can apply it to your balance, or save up for something big. Might feel really good to either get a small discount each time you go, or get that hidden gem for free later.

The prices have gone WAY up at this store to the point of being ridiculous! $10 for a used t-shirt?…read moreThey would sell much more of their DONATED products if they weren't trying to be so greedy. I will not be back to this thrift store.

Every time I come to this location, there hardly anything in the men's section which is a shame…read morebecause I love shopping at thrift stores. My mom on the other hand always be finding different clothes at a great price and with her being a senior citizen, she always gets even more saving with them offering discount for senior citizens.

I came here recently for the first time. The location is well organized and clean. I found a few…read morepieces and a pair of shoes. The prices were reasonable on most things. This location does not have bags so that is kind of odd. They have reusable bags for sale ... like Aldi! lol Overall, this is a cool Goodwill location. I enjoyed coming here and plan to visit again when I'm in the area again.