We had our first visit at the SA thrift store today located on N Illinois in Belleville. To say we…read morewere sticker shocked is disturbing. We understand prices at all retailers, thrifts, etc have increased. But when the majority of almost all the clothing is priced higher than purchasing brand new at a retailer, there's something majorly wrong. We commenting to employees, the majority stated "oh, we all know". The only thing they are able to do is give you the phone number to talk with corporate and leave bad reviews. So we're starting here. If you're looking for lower cost clothing for anyone, please steer clear of these stores. They are priced at corporate, then sent to the stores where they have no power over pricing. Stick to smaller thrifts who are non-profit. You will even find high prices at Goodwill & Savers, but the SA thrift is even higher than those mentioned.

I went out of my way to come here instead of Goodwill, since Salvation Army's financial practices…read moreare better than those of Goodwill. Unfortunately, I encountered a horrible employee at drop off who spoke to me in annoyed one-word sentences. I arrived with a reusable bin full of clothes, and he says, "In the truck." "Do you have a box?" "Nope." "So can I put the clothes straight in the truck?" "Nope." "Do you have a bag?" "Nope." Finally I pressed him, and he said, "You need a box or bag, but I ain't got one." So I returned to my car, with the clothes, and drove off. Went to Goodwill, where I was greeted immediately and cordially. My dropoff took one minute. Didn't need a box; just dropped the clothes straight into one of their carts. That's how it should be done.