All dollar discount stores are not created equal, there are many similar products carried by most…read morestores, however; you will find certain stores carry items the others do not. After the holidays these discount stores provide good buys on wrapping paper, bows and ribbon and it is a great time to stock up on those items. Ammonia at a $1.00 for a 2 quart bottle is a hugh saver, use it for clogged drains rather than Draino that sells for $5/12oz bottle. Guys that shave with a safety razor, dollar general is a good place to by your shave cream. Shampoos are a $1 for a 12oz to 16oz. bottle. It pays to shop wisely though not everything at a lower price is a value.

Wasn't sure how I felt about this place opening right down the street from my quiet little…read moreneighborhood. But after realizing its potential and utilizing it when last minute items were needed but no time was available to run to stop and shop, I've come to appreciate it. Very very friendly staff. They're not your typical dollar store. They have frozen foods and the majority of their stock is name brand items. So far so good!

Thank you friends and family event and 20% off on July 17, 2011!!!…read more We got a breakfast table with two chairs (stool height) for $183.99 which is normally $229.99. On that Sunday, you could get 20% off your entire purchase. Not too shabby! I don't normally shop at Big Lots, but a friend told us about the sale, so we decided to check it out. We mainly looked at the furniture, sofas, and table/chairs. Big Lots is like a lot of other bargain stores and has a few great finds there. This location seemed about average in size and the guys who helped us were friendly and helpful. Not much else to add. Xie Xie!!

While making our rounds looking for additional Christmas decorations for our house, we decided to…read morestop in at this Big Lots store. It had been a while since we had last been here and when we entered the store we were surprised to see how much they had in stock. The store itself had a ton of items but some aisles were a bit disorganized. That being said, we found everything we wanted which was really exciting. The only issue that we have when we come to this particular location is that the checkout aisle are horrendous. Quite often we have to wait forever to check out which can be a pain. In the end not a bad spot to shop and Big Lots usually has some pretty good deals!

Last week I bought a few packages of Walker's shortbread. They were marked at $5.99. In the past…read morethey've been $3.99 Today at Big Y, the same package is on sale for $5.49. When did Home Goods start selling products at over market value?

Today, shopped at this store, and purchased a number of things for a home I just purchased in…read moreSuffield, CT. Upon leaving, and about to collect a large rug, a woman with a stern face and defiant attitude said, "Did you okay for that rug?" And turned to the cashier who had just rung me up and asked her the same question. The cashier seemed startled and said that she could remember. I had to verify that in fact I had paid for it. I felt humiliated. Thus, I have been told us a common racist reality for brown people like when in that region of Massachusetts. Too bad. I love Homegoods, but won't be going back there again.

Went to one in Boston and this location blew it out of the water. Racks stocked of clothing, easy…read morefitting room service, checkout was fast. This location has done a good job since my last review cleaning up the store. Parking lot still dangerous with drivers flying through at 30mph. Didn't see any glass this time.

Visits to this Marshall's is super hit or miss…read more Pros: -got a lot of my Christmas gifts here (for 7 people) for about $110. -lots of designer women's clothes (in current fashion), which I will likely go back and peruse pre-vacation -great selection of women's shoes, accessories, etc. -decent prices, designer products marked down approximately 50% or more off retail prices -lots of small gift-y items around the holiday (got a cute Calvin Klein small wristlet for $20) Cons: -some areas (namely kitchen/food aisles, journals/books section, beauty/bath aisle) are terribly disorganized and messy. Products are getting damaged or opened and nobody's doing a thing about it. I mentioned it to one employee and she said they were too busy to organize. -cashiers seem pretty off-put by customers in general, heard one complain about the people in line. -certain items (kitchen and gift items) really aren't marked down that much from retail. $4.99 for a small 4 oz bag of chips? No thanks.

Poor customer service Rude employees…read more I believe that you should not be rude to customers no matter how wrong they are and when i asked for assistance it took them about half an hour to assist me

I go here quite a bit because it's kind of on my direct commute home between Windsor and Simsbury,…read more I usually look for one thing and one thing only -cheap "prizes" that I give out in class as a reward system for the trainees that answer questions, make presentations as their table's spokesperson, and share their estimates and policy analysis with the class. I get cool things like coloring books, super hero band-aids, sticker books, light up bouncing rubber balls, emoji bouncing balls, and all kind of fun trinkets that really make our last day of class enjoyable. The competition gets quite heated for these prizes ! Some dollar stores are in a messy unkempt state, but this one is pretty neat and organized. The staff is pretty OK too.

Great store! I love that there is always something different when I come in!…read more The seasonal items are great, and they have great prices on blankets and cookware. I almost always get lucky with Nordicware Bundt pans and cakelet pans.

Pleasant associates Accommodating dressing room rules…read morePrices better than many other stores Fun time looking through the racks A pocketbook for every occasion If the choices are sparse, just wait a few weeks and return Fun jewelry as gifts for granddaughter Educational toys for little ones

Fairly decent Kohl's location. Since most Kohl's stores have the same layout, brands, etc., I'll…read morejust hit what's better and what's worse at this location. Pros: -great clearance sections (especially men's) -quick checkout at cashiers -parking lot is clean and large (no worries about finding a spot!) -tidy dressing rooms Cons: -more than once I've been hassled by security (for what reason, I can't explain). Perhaps they've been plagued by shoplifters, but there's nothing more annoying than profiled as a thief when you're legit trying to shop; no need to follow me around, sir/madam. If you're going to have security, keep them at the entrance/exit. It's rude and uncomfortable for them to profile your shoppers and follow them around the store. -seasonal items don't stay long. Went shopping for a swimsuit in September, and everything was already gone (not even in clearance!). Was told I'd have to purchase online. Close to home, good for the basics.

This Kohl's location has to be my favorite one. The clothing is always well organized and their…read moreshelves are always well stocked. They tend to have a fairly large selection unlike some Kohl's locations, and their staff is always willing to help you find specific items. This location also has a large clearance section unlike some other locations.

I ordered a NAS record for my son online and visited the store on a busy Saturday, just before…read moreChristmas. I took some time to look for books on cloud computing, but I found the technology section to be somewhat limited. When I wanted to find another book, I approached the customer service desk, where a young lady was very helpful in assisting me. The checkout process took a bit longer than I anticipated, which was understandable given the holiday rush. I did feel that the prices were quite high, especially compared to what I usually find on Amazon. However, I would consider returning if I need to make another purchase.

Store is neat and clean. Typical Barnes and Noble style. Laid back and relaxing. Service was…read morepretty slow. Value is that you can do better online. Selection is good.