Shopping in Virginia Beach, Virginia…read more.. I've known my friend since First Grade and I trust her totally. When she makes a suggestion, I listen and follow. She said that we should take a look at Ollie's. It's a discount shopping experience. There are all kinds of overstocked merchandise such as books, clothing, personal care items, pet supplies, gardening tools, snacks, beverages, greeting cards, children's toys, kitchen appliances, towels, linens, home decor items, etc. I found silicone gloves for cooking/baking, a shower caddy for my God daughter's bathroom, and gardening gloves for the beach clean up this weekend! Great deals! At checkout, the efficient cashier asked if I wanted to join the Loyalty Program - Ollie's Army. Sure! I'm looking forward to returning and getting more bargains in the future!

Okay first off, the countless images of "Ollie" hanging everywhere creep me out…read more Now that that's out of the way, allow me to begin my review. The claims of "cheap" stuff are only that.. claims. Just the condition of the store was questionable, as it seemed most stuff was just scattered around, aimlessly. There wasn't much I found to get, which was somewhat disappointing. It felt like a cross between Kmart, Rose's, Big Lots, Dollar General and your typical dingy little outlet store you see in 90s movies. The only thing I ended up with was a light blue bath towel. It's not bad, but I will admit that it's the only bath towel I own that had mystery stains on it after the first use. It's like it bleached itself. I didn't do anything different with it and it still rebelled for some reason. I'm not blaming Ollie's specifically, but it's still something to be aware of if you're in the market for one. Service wasn't bad during my visit. I would check other locations before I'd make a definite conclusion on the chain. However, in regards to this one?.. It's a "meh" at best.

This place is amazing I have found some great pieces. You have to be patient and comeback often…read more The staff is great. You might have challenges if your expectations is greater than what they offer so you can sell your clothes yourself. Remember there are young people working here and kindness is free. Jackie Army retired hoorah

I want to start with I was not please with customer service when walking in they dismissed me and I…read more did not greet like others who walk In. And when I was ready to check out I had to move around to get someone to notice me and ask me if I was checking out and when I did get check out the associate that assist me was short with me and was not really getting welcomed vibes and when she gave me my receipt I was expecting like a typical shopping bag but I guess they do not do that or at least told me they do not. And when she was done she just kind of walked off . Overall experience was not terrible but it wasn't the best customer service interaction and I feel like as a business that serves with intent to make people feel welcome and appreciate it to find nostalgic pieces or even fashion in general should feel equally welcome and it just felt divided there . And I actually only stopped by because I was near the area and I was recommended by this by vintage store nearby. The only good thing that I can say is that the clothes options were really good and the price throughout the store was good and the way there organized the store was nice where you had a variety to pick from and I was able to find a lounge beach top with a black top and cargo pants skirt a perfect outfit for the beach or lunch date and more. Again, I wouldn't recommend going to this establishment other than buying clothes, but I hope in the future that they work on their customer service skills and treats people equally

I pulled up for $5 day and found alot of good things. I know some people don't like to dig when…read moreshopping, but that's what you'll have to do in this store. Friday and Saturday seem to be more overwhelming for me as far as how crowded it is. So you won't catch me here on these days. But if you want good stuff that's higher value this is when it's available. This is definitely a get in where you fit in kind of situation. Everyone is doing their own thing and it's busy. There are bins in the center and off to the side they have regular priced items. You can literally find anything in here. From clothes, electronics, home decor, pet items, baby stuff. Some items are broken so pay close attention. I found a shiatsu massager, a speaker, a white noise machine, and so many other things. This place gets my adrenaline pumping. Definitely check them out!!

I went in, not knowing what to expect. Tables full of merchandise, ripe for the picking. People…read morewere everywhere grabbing at items in an orderly fashion. The items for sale were mostly boxed in their original packaging, but of course, some packages were opened with merchandise hanging out of them. I was overwhelmed at the process. There are so many people in there that it reminds me of a New York street flea market. The checkout line was long, but it moved well. There were store employees to help you if you had questions about the pick and pay process. My friends loved it and bought as much as they could. They were happy about the low prices, and they enjoyed the shopping process. If you are in the mood for pulling and picking for the best prices on clothes, small appliances, houseware, furniture than this store is the place to go to get great deals. Great for new homeowners, new apartment purchases, birthdays, holidays, etc. Please read the other reviews for more details on the daily specials and tips for picking. I was personally overwhelmed and had to leave them shopping. My friends were so happy that they took me to Krispy Kreme to repay me for the ride, so it was a win-win for all of us.

It's funny that people sleep on the Dollar Tree. I hit this place up weekly, mainly because of the…read moresnacks. Now some claim this place is expensive on some things. And that might be true. But there are treasures that you can't find in other stores. For instance, why do I have to come here to get some doggone Honey Barbecue Herrs Potato Chips?!?! What's wrong Virginia Beach stores? Sure, I can find Arnold Palmer Arizona Tea anywhere, but why can't I find the bottles? And why does the Dollar Tree have some frozen foods that are off the chain? This Dollar Tree has everything you need to stock up your grub pantry. It's clean, the staff is always friendly, and it's a cheap place to get fed. It may not necessarily be the cheapest "per pound" or "per ounce", but it will fill your belly "per hunger".

Largest amount of variety involving dollar tree merchandise. I go here to see stuff not found in…read moreother stores. It also has a Chinese market next door

Marshalls is always such a fun place to browse! This…read morelocation always does a great job with their displays & feels well organized. This location has great brands & is well stocked!

I love going to Marshalls to look at the facial products and food items. The clearance section is…read moremy favorite. But I didn't find many things I liked on clearance this trip. They have a wonderful section of different flavored syrups for coffees and drinks. The seasonings section is my bestie because I always find good stuff there. Smoked paprika, Thai seasonings, and more. They have different types of candy that you don't find in other stores. The home section has great decor, kitchen gadgets, and much more!!! The kids section has cute clothing. I enjoy looking in the checkout aisle because it's so much to look at. It keeps you busy while waiting. All in all I enjoyed my visit. Check them out.

My daughter introduced be to Popshelf over the weekend and I was shocked with how cool this store…read morewas. They literally sell practically everything. I loved how each section in the store was labeled. There is a Market section that sells snacks and drinks, a Party Supplies section, a Crafts section, Haircare, Home Decor, Household and Electronics just to name a few. It's literally a one stop shop and the prices are very affordable. I purchased a super cute can opener, two beautiful kitchen bowls and some snacks for a little over $20. At the front of the store was a 4th of July display so if you're looking for affordable decor, definitely check them out. This store practically has it all and the associates working there are very friendly.

First time at Popshelf a d walked away impressed! It's better than Dollar Tree, or 5 Below in my…read moreopinion, but they are in that similar category. No issues with parking at Birchwood Mall Center. The lot has been newly paved and no debris in sight. I was greeted upon arrival into the store. Displays were attractive and the store clean. They have been in business for three years this location. They really are a one stop shop with just about anything you can think of

What can I say about Kool Bins other than this was a very " different" type of shopping experience…read more After hearing so many wonderful things about this business and finally decided to join my mother of age 74 and her Bestie Ms Mary of age 84... I am thinking to myself as I walked in that perhaps this way of shopping may not be my cup of tea but boy oh boy was I mistaken. I normally do not Thrift Shop but Kool Bins is very organized and clean.. Kool Bins buys large quantities of packages from places like Amazon that have been returned or never reached their destination and allows their clients to sift thru all sorts of undelivered of packages and purchase the items for a VERY LOW PRICE. Rummaging thru huge bins you can find packages that have a variety of items such as supplements, costumes, household good, accessories such as cell phone covers and even higher ticket items like laptops, etc. They offer daily deals such at $2 Tuesdays where each item that you choose to perchase will only be $2!!! One of the strict codes of conduct while shopping at Kool Bins is to not open packages that are sealed. If you wish to see any of the items that are not clearly visible thru the packaging, you are I trudged to take your package to a viewing table in the back.. here a very lovely representative will open ALL the packages of choice so that you can actually see and inspect your new findings because actually commuting ti purchase. I only went to Look and I left with 15 items . So I think it's worth to check out if you are in the area. Please note that if you followed their social media page, one can see when they receive a new shipment and more or less see what Kool Bins will receive in advance. Overall I will be returning to see what other great finds I can scoop up.

Kool Bins is a cool and fun place to check out! I believe it's only one of a few places like this…read morein the HR area that offers product returns for a cheap price. I believe that most of the items available here are mainly Amazon returns that they buy in bulk and are looking to offload. They provide preview pictures of "big ticket" items a couple of days before MEGA Sunday which is the first day of pickings/savings. They will typically have electronics, kitchen items, etc that normally retail in price of more than $100. But obviously these are returns so there is no guarantee that they work and that they are flawless. Each item on MEGA Sunday is $7 which is an amazing deal! Starting Monday and every day after that, it's $4 for each item, then $3 and so on. I've been a few times now both on Sundays and on a weekday and I would recommend getting there at least half hour early on Sundays and on a weekday, you don't need to come too early at all. I have found some pretty cool items to either to keep for myself or to resell online. Even if you're remotely interested, you should definitely check this place out! Inventory changes every week so you may find something you may like for a steal! SN: they give you a bag, you can fill it up with items you want and anything in a box they will open for you so you can see what's inside before purchasing. Coming with multiple people will allow you more chances to find the "big ticket" items and maybe you'll come home with something amazing!

I do enjoy shopping at five below . They have a lot of items at reasonable price, staff is…read morepleasant, and store is clean. However, What is the point of self checkout if all the self checkouts are constantly all closed. If self check out is an issue, please have enough staff for regular check out. Waiting in line is longer than expected with only 1 worker checking out multiple customers

My daughter wanted to come here for her birthday, to pick out a few sweet treats, and we were more…read morethan happy to take her. Honestly, we really only come here for their candy section, since it is plentiful. Lots of variety and lots of candies you don't see at other places. They always choose something weird or new my kids want to try. While we have a five below in Georgia, it's mediocre compared to this one. They also have chargers that we grab when we're visiting. My hulk handed kids can be too strong sometimes and they break cords. Most of the time the chargers work fine, but obviously at $5 they don't last. Sometimes when browsing we find cute and nifty Knick knacks and we'll occasionally buy those too. There's really something for everyone here.

Big Lots has some great deals. It's probably been 20 years since I've been inside one…read more I saw snacks, housewares and tons of outdoor and yard deals. I came bc I saw they had some great deals on pool items and other outdoor decor and topiaries and wanted to check it out. I was not disappointed. Some awesome deals to be had on outdoor furniture, pool floats and towels, and outdoor planters and yard maintenance and decor. They also have a rewards account where you can join and accrue points and get emailed coupons and sale updates.

Just want to give a special shout-out to Anthony in the furniture department! Between my mother &…read moreI, we've been going back and forth about which couch to purchase and making sure we got the right deal. I had stopped at a different location to which they said only two other stores possibly had one in stock. We immediately called and got everything set up for delivery. I was a bit concerned that they outsource their delivery service, but it was an affordable price and a super smooth delivery. I must say I am indeed in love with my couch! Big Lots can be a hidden treasure for some things.

This Marshall's is located in Brenneman Farm Marketplace. This discount store has a nicer look…read morethan other Marshall's stores that I've been to. There are plenty of clothing for men, women & children at a discount. Worth checking out.