Generally impressed by this thrift store (for women's clothes specifically), with a couple small…read moreareas for improvement. Selection: 9/10 - high quality brands, but of course you'll still see Forever21 and SHEIN stuff. 5-10% of pieces had stains/tears so take a close look at everything before buying. Organization: 10/10 - things are actually sorted by size, as well as color! The racks aren't so overcrowded that it's an arm workout to look through things like some other places (*cough* Goodwill). Honestly this alone makes thrifting such a better experience here. Fitting rooms: 7/10 - they're large and have mirrors but there are no hooks to hang garments, and they're fairly dark. They also stay locked so you have to wait around for an employee. Checkout: 3/10 - cashier appeared unhappy to be at work and frustrated by questions.

Some of the items don't seem to be priced right for the quality and the children's area has quite a…read morelot of gross (visibly dirty) & stained items. $3.99 for a single STAINED baby onsie. There was a girls sundress for $5.99 with a tennis ball sized yellow stain on the front. I feel like if there was an area for stained stuff, or even if it was like $1 per stained piece, or fill a bag for $X, I would take a chance buying to spot treating it. When I asked at the front checkout if they would give a discount because of the stains, they said "no it's priced the way it is because of the stain", acting like that was a low price!

I just learned about Classic Loot this week and had to go check it out. It's a shop in Japantown…read morewith new and secondhand items, like men's and women's clothes, purses, jewelry, Sanrio merchandise, plushies, crafting kits, greeting cards, and more. It's very cute and very clean, and doesn't seem like a thrift shop at all. The young woman working there was friendly and helpful. I saw lots of little things I wanted to buy, like the tiniest Labubu I've ever seen, but didn't end up purchasing anything. Most of the clothes and accessories for females seemed targeted toward young people, but I'm glad I stopped in and checked out all of their cute loot. Be sure to bring change for the metered parking or plan to use your credit card.

Our first visit to San Jose's JapanTown. The Wife spent more time here than I was expecting for…read morethis kind of shop, since there were so many cute clothing options for her. She bought a flowered skirt that looked like 1968, but new. The sales girls were super friendly and encouraging, and there were plenty of unusual things for me to look at while she shopped. I learned about Smiskis figures, for instance. They have a bunch for trading only, and they also sell several other collectible figures. Not my thing, but interesting. Very cute and colorfully decorated interior.

Went thrifting this afternoon and my first stop was Black and Brown. I'd never been there before…read moreand wasn't sure what to expect. Wow, what an amazing store. They mainly sell vintage and modern secondhand clothes, bags, and shoes for women and men, but they also have new pottery from a designer called Familiar. The store is spacious and carefully curated. There is no thrift shop smell and it looks more like a cute boutique than a secondhand store. You can sell your clothes there, too. There are two floors of women's clothes and a separate men's shop across a little courtyard in the back. Most of the customers when I was there were young adults of both sexes. The store was busy on a Saturday in the late afternoon. Fortunately, they have a dedicated parking lot behind the shop with plenty of spaces. The staff welcomed me immediately when I walked in. I was interested in looking at purses and they had quite a few vintage and newer ones from designers like Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, and Dooney & Bourke. I didn't buy any, but enjoyed checking out what they had to offer. I didn't pay too much attention to the clothes, except to notice that women's pant sizes on the second floor only seemed to go up to size 11/12. If they had bigger sizes, I didn't see them. Overall, I was impressed with Black and Brown and would like to go back.

I kept driving by this store and finally stopped in yesterday…read more The store is organized and clean and I found the staff helpful. It took some time to find items that interested me as I looked through the entire store (two floors for women and one for men). Some items were over priced but you can find some good gems here. Overall, I would recommend!

I have probably made 100+ trips to Savers in the last couple of months. Moving out of a house that…read morewas loved and lived in for more than 46 years, required a lot of donations. The process of being able to pull up to the curb and load a rolling green cart and have the staff help and give a coupon too has been so easy. My mother-in-law asked me where she could easily donate items this morning and I recommended Savers to her as well!

I used to enjoy shopping at Savers because thrift stores were supposed to be places where families,…read morestudents, seniors, and budget-conscious shoppers could find affordable items. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the case. The biggest issue with Savers today is the pricing. Many of the items on the shelves are donated goods, yet the prices often feel closer to retail than thrift store pricing. In some cases, I can find the same item new at a department store during a sale or clearance event for the same price, or even less. One of the most frustrating things I see regularly is when an item still has its original retail price tag attached, and Savers has priced it higher than the original selling price. How does that make any sense? If a brand-new item originally sold for less, why should customers pay more for it at a thrift store? The pricing on shoes and clothing is especially hard to understand. Seeing used shoes priced at $49.99 or more is becoming increasingly common. At that point, why wouldn't a customer simply buy a new pair? The same applies to clothing. Many items are marked so high that I can go to Nordstrom Rack and find brand-new merchandise for the same price or sometimes even less. Part of the fun of thrift shopping is finding a bargain. That feeling has largely disappeared at Savers. More and more often, shoppers are looking at price tags and wondering who approved them. Used merchandise should be priced like used merchandise, not like premium retail inventory. I understand that Savers promotes its community partnerships and charitable efforts, and I appreciate businesses that give back. However, it does make me wonder how much of these high prices actually support those causes versus how much simply contributes to revenue and executive compensation. From what I understand, the amount going back to those services is far less than many customers assume. The reality is that I hear people complaining about Savers' prices almost every time I shop there. Customers constantly talk about how expensive it has become. These are donated items, yet prices continue to climb. At some point, it starts to feel less like serving the community and more like maximizing profit. What is most disappointing is that it feels like Savers has forgotten why many people shop there in the first place. Customers come looking for affordability, value, and an opportunity to stretch their budgets. Instead, many are met with price tags that make them question why they are shopping at a thrift store at all. I still enjoy thrifting, but these days I find myself shopping at other thrift stores far more often because the value is simply better elsewhere. Savers may still have a large selection, but selection alone isn't enough when the prices no longer make sense. Until pricing becomes more realistic and customer-focused, I'll continue taking my business elsewhere. A thrift store should be about helping people find affordable items, not charging near-retail prices for goods that were donated for free.

IMHO Today's Black…read moreFriday deal was 40% off on donated goods! We weren't sure which items would be considered donated, but we figured we'd find out if and when we found a "treasure" to take home. I found a box of picture hangers but there was no price on it! This happens way too often here, unfortunately. It wouldn't hurt to ask at the register, so I held onto it. My husband found a bag of 12 pairs of work gloves for $5. He grabbed two different bags. Before I could even ask at the register, the friendly cashier had already inputted $5 for the box of picture hangers! That was the most I was willing to pay, so I was very happy. With the added work gloves, and minus 40% off the total, we got a great Black Friday deal!!!

This is my favorite store I come here weekly and find all kinds of treasures for such good prices…read more The staff are so kind and helpful. Tianna goes above and beyond to help me whether ifs pulling out couches chairs, plugging. In things, helping me find goods, Tianna has excellent customer services and really goes out of her way to help me find just the right item. I even buy clothes there! Very cute clean store and it truly makes my day when I walk in those doors! And to know my purchase goes to a cause. Thank you Habiitat!

I've been to the San Jose Flea Market a few times with my family on Sundays. This place is huge,…read morewith plenty of parking, although parking fees have gone up $10 on Saturdays and $20 on Sundays. From what I understand, they're open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are lots of food trucks and plenty of seating throughout the market. It can get pretty crowded at times, especially on Sundays, but overall it's manageable. The restrooms have always been clean whenever we've visited, and there are ATMs available on site. You can find almost anything here clothes, household items, snacks, and more making it a fun place to spend a few hours with family. There's also a large produce section with a bakery right in the center, which gets very busy but is worth checking out. Overall, it's a lively spot with plenty to see and do, making it a great place to spend time with family if you don't mind the crowds. The value is decent if you plan to spend a few hours browsing, grabbing a bite, or making some purchases, though the high weekend parking fees do bring it down. One thing to note: we've occasionally encountered teens and sometimes older men approaching people asking for money, claiming they need it for food. Later, we've seen them gathered in small groups. Just something to be aware of stay alert and mindful of your surroundings.

$20 to enter and parking, everything is new stuff, not used or old stuff. Which stays the same week…read moreto week. As always, produce being sold and food. When we asked workers can they direct us to like 2nd hand items, rummage or garage sale stuff, they couldn't direct us to resaleable items either. It makes you wonder how much are they charging their vendors. We are looking for second hand items, antiques and vintage clothing at low bargain prices. DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY!!! It's not a place were merchants can sell second hand items. Go to Capital Flea Market Saturday and Sunday instead, parking is free, and $2.50 a person.

The helpful, enthusiastic staff, along with the great buys, keeps me coming back on a regular…read morebasis. Is it the least expensive place to thrift? Nope. Can you find great deals for quality items? Absolutely! Shop here to contribute to a good cause and donate things that will help someone else. Win:Win!!!

Great prices, lots of inventory, and genuinely friendly staff! I got a big coffee mug and the…read morecutest capelet-slash-poncho for $5 total.

Always wanted to stop in here for years and finally did! Small store with quality second hand…read moreproducts. End up purchasing a candle and a cute vintage Calvin Klein Jean jacket. There is something for everyone, you just have to really really look. It's a small space but crammed with precious stock. Chris the owner was so sweet and fun! Full of advice and knowledge about small businesses and stories about fashion pieces. This is a lady I could hang with! We would have so much fun! She was even trying to give me a discount and I told her; no need as small businesses suffer enough. I was just grateful that she offered. To me the experience and fun I had was well worth every penny. She was super happy and grateful that I purchased from her shop. I will be back to visit Chris and find more treasure pieces!

I absolutely love this boutique and the owner, Chris. She gave my boyfriend & I a lot of insight on…read morehow to start plus run a business. Her boutique hold varieties of selections from clothing/accessories to home goods & appliances. She even sells beautiful jewelry hand made by her. The prices are fair for all her products. Overall, the experience was amazing & I managed to pick up a cute oversized flannel for myself. Thank you again Chris for your kind words & wisdom. I look forward to shopping here again.