This place is right on my way to Webster Lake, so I stop in occasionally for random boat and seasonal items, things like grill tools, floats, beach towels, swimming goggles, paper goods, and kids' water toys.
Ocean State Job Lot is definitely more about value and bargain hunting than curated selection. The inventory is all over the place in a bizarre way, from coffee and pickles to patio furniture, clothing, pool chemicals, cleaning supplies, cast iron cookware, and inflatable pools. Some items are lower-end closeout merchandise, but other deals are genuinely very good if you shop carefully.
One thing they do well is their "Crazy Deals" promotions. I recently bought a Crazy Deal item for about $60 and received a $60 store gift card back. As long as you plan to shop here on occasion, it can work out quite well. I plan to use the gift card on things I'd buy anyway for the boat and summer season, like paper towels, paper plates, cleaning supplies, and other odds and ends.
Overall, this is not the place to expect premium brands or perfect organization, but definitely worth stopping in if you like bargain hunting or practical seasonal deals.
Tip: You need to enroll in their free awards program to qualify for "Crazy Deals". read more