COMPENDIUM is a hip new clothing boutique that has opened in staid Swarthmore and it's about time!…read more What drew me in today, 4 days before "Small Business Saturday" was the sandwich board sign outside stating they had " American made gifts under $25". Ecstatic and energized was I traversing the store seeing locally designed and hand made items and additional handmade items from across the United States. Everything here is American made. Everything I saw there was pretty and of high quality. Amazingly,I left there with a still heavy wallet even after purchasing 4 Christmas gifts at surprisingly reasonable prices. Kudos to the owners for taking a leap of faith in opening something contemporary and hip in this usually conservatively dressed part of the Philadelphia burbs. Shaking things up !!

Wonderful shop in the heart of Swarthmore! Super convenient for out of owners as it is just steps…read moreaway from the Septa train line. I love that you will always find something new, fun and made in the USA. The owner, Emily is also ready to help answer your questions or to help find the right outfit for your body shape. It's a must visit!

I was pleasantly surprised at this store when I walked in. This store is very bright, well stocked,…read moreand has a variety of styles. They even have quality underwear and accessories. The staff was warm, welcoming, and helpful. They also had a good amount of sale items that were in season and very colorful and cute.

amazing customer service and amazing quality clothes. the owner is very helpful and kindhearted…read more the older woman was not very helpful

What an absolute pleasure it was to be in the store! So many…read morelovely handmade/ made in America/made local items! I loved the exceedingly adorable cards and jewelry and pottery, for example. Purchased: I have a most beautiful clay vase . I'm smitten. Absolutely.

Really cool gift shop in downtown Swarthmore. The curated collection of goods is creative,…read morewhimsical and appeals to a wide variety of tastes. I can certainly see lots of Christmas shopping here. Really, stop in and you'll love it!

While the location leaves a bit to be desired, I managed to get two dresses for $24 bucks here last…read morenight. Yes, one of the associates was on the phone having a screaming argument with a customer who had recently left the store, but that same associate was sweet as pie to me. I'll be back to get more part-ay clothes (because that's what they're really good for, duh).

You get what you pay for. Disrespectful associates who are lazy. Couldn't even put a smile on…read moretheir face. Refused to give me name of associate. The clothes are cheap, we know that, last about two washes, we know that too. Three associates, packed register, only one person ringing out. Terrible sale signs but again, my fault for not reading the "fine print". Revolving door with the associates. Not surprised by how rude they are. I'm sure if I go back in a month they won't be there.

There is a variety of clothing and wide selection of gift ideas. Prices are very reasonable and…read moreaffordable.

Gotta love the ego posturing reviews busting on this place like y'all are too good. Please. Get…read moreover yourselves. You went in for bargains; they're there, pretty much every visit. None of the other reviews mention any actual experience or give photos. Why even post something? This is the "hole-in-the-wall" dive bar version of shopping. They have $5 authentic MLB gear because they're not making the store all posh. Get it? Economics 101. Want to pay $32 for the same MLB tee? Go to Kohl's. Certainly Kohl's is not posh, but I doubt these other reviewers really know posh anyway. Come here expecting dive bar ambiance, dive bar staff, and dive bar ghetto chaos. Prepare to work for your bargain by digging through racks, and you'll find them. I've gotten great deals on Gildan hoodies. GoldToe mostly-cotton athletic socks, auth Philly team gear, and tons of kid clothes for $0.50 to $5/pc on Lands End, Children's Place, and a variety of sporty brands like Champion/Adidas/Puma etc. Shoe section is normally low quality but occasionally I'll find something good. The staff is always friendly to me. I don't treat people like servants or expect the worst. I am polite and respectful of hard-working human beings and I generally get kindness reflected for that outlook. All in all I love this place for the money it saves me. Not worth the gas from my home to go if I'm not nearby, but almost every time I visit Heinz Reserve I stop on the way home. And almost every visit, I leave a few bargains richer!

This place is disorganized... Even for a Ross store. Many items were not labeled with prices but…read morewere sitting out for sale. When asking for a price check on an item I was told a really good price so I asked if I could buy a few more of the same item but was told No. Lol. Really? Aren't you wanting to see your goods? It's Ross, come check it out but don't bring a shopping list, you'll have to wait and see.

Hit or a miss when it comes to items. The staff are unfriendly and obviously hate their job.read more

My (now) 13 year old loves it here and I don't. Cheap (everything is $5 or $10) disposable, often…read moresee-thru clothing. Can get very crowded and they only have 2 or max 3 gals running the store. Be prepared to wait for a fitting room (they are locked) and wait to check out. Not my choice - but for middle-school grade clothing it's fine. I can not believe that "grown-ass" women wear this stuff. Oh - and there are no public rest rooms so be prepared to sneak into Panera or Pei Wei nearby.

Mike is incredible! So honest & trustworthy! He always gives me top dollar for the stuff I bring in…read more& has also hooked me up for bringing other people in there to conduct business which is such a great thing to do especially nowadays!? He is a gem! One in a million! They don't make em like him anymore!? Very few & far between... I couldn't possibly give him enough kuddos!? & if you don't believe me, take your items elsewhere first & get a quote, as a matter of fact, get 2-3 other estimates, I guarantee you, His will top them all!!

I was searching for a place to get rid of a chain I had unpacked, that was from an ex. Anyway, I…read morestarted search for places and read reviews. When I saw 2 specific reviews I was like okaaay, I'm going to check them out. Gary is awesome and God fearing. He is honest and my husband and I got share who we are in the Lord. When I say this man is very good to deal know that he has the Lord in his life and therefore he operates with integrity. I hope you take a moment to read some of the reviews because as they in each review "He will not CHEAT YOU" nor will allow you to be taken advantage of. To God be the glory, we were meant to go there and nowhere else. God made some other things happen in that shop today. And I'm telling when I unpack more stuff that's straight where I'm going back to and referring everyone and anyone I know wanting to cash in their scrap gold. Gary is absolutely an awesome and kind person and honest. Which is rare in these time. May God continue to bless this man his life, his business and his family in the mighty name of Jesus Christ