I always enjoy coming to this goodwill. They finally started sorting the clothes by sizes and not…read morecolors. What a relief. Of course some things are overpriced but overall I can always find something here. Staff are friendly.

Every so often, Lion and I will have days where we're going on 'road trips'. One of these days…read moreinvolved him attending a professional group meeting, leaving me with a couple hours to kill in Elverson. I consulted my handy dandy Yelp app and found that there was this Goodwill right nearby! Awesome! So off I go This Goodwill is in a larger shopping center serving a more rural area. There are some larger/big box stores, some smaller stores and this Goodwill, which was a good sized store. It was pretty easy to find and there is parking right out front, which was extra good as it was a rainy day Inside the store was easy to navigate, with good sized space in between aisles and you don't really have to go through one section to get to another, which is super nice. For example, you don't have to get through clothing to get to housewares. I headed over to the housewares, which was as typical arranged by color. I found a mix of things I was interested in and things I was not, however there were no broken items or things in poor condition. I then cruised over to clothing, where there were some nice pieces, however as it seems to be with the Goodwill stores in general in our area, I found the pricing was a bit high for the items they had. Still some bargains to be found, if you want to hunt I found checkout to be quite easy, and the staff to be pleasant and unobtrusive. The store was clean and well lit I am certain that should we be out in this area again, this Goodwill will be on my list of places to check out.

After being introduced to it on the other side of the state, it was fun to check out a local…read moreversion. I always look quickly through the book section and usually manage to come away with something. My only quibble is that the type of stickers they use really take some doing to come off of books, and often leave a mark. Otherwise, the deals are not as apparent as you're led to believe. A bit like the Costco model: a few big deals to bring you in, and everything else is regular-priced or higher. Don't get suckered...find your deal and get going.

Elderly not respected. They do not have a "public" restroom…read more They have a sign that says it's out of service, but it is for the employees only. I asked if I could use a restroom because I am older and disabled. They said no, go to McDonald's! I said I hope I don't have an accident on the floor. Then the "Sales Supervisor" said that would be assault! How is having an accident? I was threatened to be thrown out of the store and was harassed by employees following me around. WAY TO GO OLLIE'S, YOU HIRE THE BEST! This happened at: 3240 North Fifth St, Reading, PA 19605

I just read a review of The One Dollar Zone, which was written 6 months ago, and if I had read the…read morereview prior to me visiting the location a few minutes ago, I wouldn't have gone in. . With that being said, I ventured in, and was blown away. The place is clean overall, and the shelves are stacked neatly and organized, and the deals are beyond crazy. The staff is friendly, and helpful. I walked out with 10 bags of Herr's chips that would normally sell for $2.49 to $3.49 a bag, I paid a dollar a bag. So, with that, ten varying bags for me lol. After I wrote the above paragraph, I went back in to take a look at the carpets, and they are in dire need of replacing, as they are stained, worse in some aisles than others, along with the rips. I still give them 4-5 star ratings, because, although the carpets are in need of Replacement, the functionality of the overall business is beyond reproach. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous, and the products, besides the boxes left on the sales floor, with what looks to be overage, is exceptional. It's a great deal, so visit them, and overlook the carpet until they get that together. Till then

I really prefer this store over dollar tree! They have so…read moremany unique items that you can't find in any other $1 store! Some items are hit & miss when you arrive. I bought some really nice thick quality socks here that could of easily been sold at Boscov's at $5.99, I paid $1! The food section has most of there items from other countries which to me is very refreshing. In their pet area I bought 18 artificial plants for my 75 gallon fish tank at $1 each! Most of them were the 24 inch long plants! In a pet store I would have paid at least around $10.99 each! Another area I love here is their hardware isle! For $1 each they have amazing tools and accessories for home projects! The light bulb selection is great too! Their small night light packs are 4 bulbs for $1 like the old days, now dollar tree only offers 3 for $1. Their electronics section has a variety of audio cables that sell at Walmart for around $6.99, here they are $1! They also have a freezer cooler section. One reviewer on here complained about the dirty floors and posted pictures, well, there is now new owners and the place is clean and friendly.

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Big Lots seems to be like a downscaled superstar but with a boosted focus on furniture…read more They have a section for bric-a-brac type stuff that cute and funny - kind of like "as seen on TV" items. I liked the pricing and quality for their home decor wall decorations. They also had some cute items for tableware items like bowls and cups. They have a lot of the standard department sections like home goods, bed wear, small kitchen devices, children's toys, pet's items, bathroom stuff, food, etc. There are some noticeable savings available for some items but most things in the store are pretty standard pricing - perhaps a bit higher than average. It seems like a good idea to visit their website or scope out their weekly circular savings for best savings. The store seemed pretty understaffed. There was one person at the checkout registers and she was very friendly but obviously swamped with people ready to pay for items. They should give her a raise and also hire an extra person for the registers.

This place is a hit or miss to find things that you want/need. There are great prices on some…read morethings, but others are on par with any store that you go to. I almost bought a couch there and decided to check Unclaimed Freight just in case and found a leather sectional that was just a few bucks (literally $7) more. Glad we checked! You'll want to check the expiration on some of the food items since they, though not expired, can tend to be a shorter shelf life than at a grocery store.

This store is interesting - it truly is like a legitimate "general store". There's a bit of…read moreeverything here like cramming a major department store into the frame of a dollar store. They have socks, underwear, pillows, food, etc But for anyone that assumes that it's another dollar store - don't. That part of the stores name might be a bit misleading. A lot of items range from $5-$10 but I definitely saw some items listed around $30 - so pay attention to the prices when there. A lot of the item prices weren't impressive and there are many local options to get most everything that's there for a better price. Several of the store's letters in the exterior sign were not illuminated when I approached the building so I might have walked through the doors with a bit of bias but I was impressed with the variety and inventory on the shelves. Most everything was well stocked and there was a good selection of items to choose from. One thing that was odd was the lack of any music in the store. I didn't think too much of it at first but then I realized that it was eerily quiet. For most of my shopping trip, there were about 4 or 5 people in the store - but you could have heard a pin drop with the silence.. personally, I guess I prefer the silence to xmas music or religious music that I've heard at other local stores but maybe something over the speakers would make for a better shopping experience. I found some cool and unique items at good prices but I'm curious about this business in its location. It would make a lot more sense in a remote and rural location than this shopping center near many other department stores.

First time here after hearing good things from a friend, so expectations were cautiously optimistic…read moreand overall, this place delivered... with a few caveats. Let's start with the good stuff. This store is absolutely massive. And the carts? Chef's kiss. Smooth, solid, high-quality carts that roll like butter. Think Target carts, not the janky, squeaky chaos you usually get at thrift stores. I appreciated that more than I expected to. Prices were mostly average. Not amazing, not outrageous. Vans were around $14.99, which isn't great but also not the worst I've seen lately. Home goods weren't huge, but the section was decent and worth a look. I didn't find any jaw-dropping designer labels, but I did find some solid pieces for myself, so it wasn't a wasted trip. Bonus points because they were running orange tags at 75% off, which definitely helped soften the pricing sting. Would I come back? Yes, if I'm already in the area. Would I make a 45-minute drive just for this store again? Probably not. Overall, CommunityAid Temple is clean, well-organized, easy to shop, and way less stressful than a lot of thrift stores. Not a holy grail, but a solid stop that's worth checking out especially during tag sales.

The people who work here are so kind and helpful. I was moving and needed to do a cleanup and took…read moremany trips there. Every single time I went to do a dropoff, the employees were amazing.

Barnes & Noble are currently the 'king' of the Big Box stores in the books and literature field…read more It's a great place to hang out for a bit. They have a wide assortment of new books. Plenty of journals, multimedia and other entertainment products as well. They also have a cafe in-store for patrons to rest at. My only gripe is that the workers there aren't exactly the nicest. I've been to this store many times and several of those visits including rude customer service and abject apathy.

Open floor plan is easy to navigate for all patrons, including in wheelchairs. There's an endless…read moreselection of options for everyone. It's not just for book readers. There's books and magazines of all genres, movies, games, toys, greeting cards, journals, a Starbucks to sit and relax in, a children's area, special events and so much more! Prices can be about average for most items, some in a higher price point and others (especially on sale) are great deals. It's best to price compare prior to hitting the registers. The layout can be altered frequently which makes it seem difficult to find specific items- but the staff is always there to support and provide guidance. I love that they will personally escort you through the maze of aisles directly to what you're looking for. They are knowledgeable and professional. My biggest complaint is the unkempt restrooms. The trash cans are frequently overflowing onto the floor and it's always advisable to check stalls for toilet paper availability as there are many times that it was necessary to find an alternate stall due to unkempt and poorly stocked stalls.