The mix of people in El Cajon has changed in the last 25 years. When it comes to thrift stores, this affects the type and quality of items that get donated. So I'm not finding as much that is interesting to me in thrift stores here now. But occasonally I do. I've bought tools here, and recently saw some higher-end headphones in a cabinet for a reasonable price considering the high retail price. To the management: I wish more items in cabinets were placed so it was possible to see what they are without asking for assistance from the few employees. Or put a note on them with the basic info. The same for items behind the counter. We can't buy them if we can't see what they are. read more

They sell everything! This is one of the last thift stores that offer good bargins! Things are priced to sell, clothing is organized well, and it's a large store. My favorite finds are children's clothing, glassware, small appliances, and those odd finds! A treasure hunt. read more

Top in all 3 categories. The 2 employees that I interacted with were examples of what customer service should be. A tall gentleman with a beard whose name I didn't ask and Claudia my cashier both went above and beyond. Thank you read more

Went here years ago when it was Anvets. Now it'd Dav. It's not a bad second hand store have some good deals some times. Service was Good this time going in. 5 out of 5 stars. It's in El Cajon California. Yes I Recommend checking out. I be back. Got a Elvis Foll for my sister never been open. Thank you read more

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**May 2023: Sunday Afternoon** This is a pretty big warehouse with ample parking. Half of the space is dedicated to clothes and the other half is for furniture. The prices aren't extremely cheap, but they are better than consignment store prices. Items are priced a tad over what I usually would pay for items, but there's a lot of items to look through and you may score a hidden gem. I was looking for pieces to supplement a costume and found the perfect shoes that were in near new condition for $12.95. Here are some highlights *Discounts only for military (with ID) *They charge tax on purchases. *All items are individually priced It's not my favorite thrift shop but I think you can find some treasures with some diggin. read more

Needs to recycle or trash more of the items that are put out on the floor. So much junk from amazon or whatever is just useless.

First and last time visiting. I was super excited to find a knee scooter I have a bad ankle and wanted to see if the wheels were good. Employee Amparo told approached me as I was checking the scooter that it's not a toy that it's for sale and I was highly disappointed considering I'm a grown adult. I was truly needing one. I was more disappointed to find Amparo was the supervisor not only was her tone inappropriate as well as her judgement. As a supervisor myself I would never speak to anyone in the manner she did, I felt like my mother was getting me in trouble. Truly a firm believer in it's not what you say it's how you say it. read more

Whoever is in the back pricing things is completely delusional and blind. Maybe if they could look up from Price comparing things online they'd seen some reality. The jewelry is over priced. The knock off handbags are not even worth talking about and the place is always understaffed, but still greedy. It used to be good but over the years it's just become a joke. Examples of items and their prices include a couch totally clawed up and destroyed by cats that is $189. A completely rusted through barbecue grill from 20 years ago that is $150. And a dry rotted pair of snow shoes from the 1970s that are $50. It's like they don't realize people bring this junk here because they don't want to pay to take it to the dump. read more

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Not only is this store way overpriced and they never really have good sales but if you buy something that may not work when you get home.... don't do it because you cannot even get store credit if that happens. I went in tonight to try to buy a steam mopper for $20 and asked the girl just because the light comes on if I get home and it doesn't actually work can I bring it back and at least get store credit and they told me no. That's big time BS. Right down the street is McAlister's thrift store, everything in that store is half off every day all day, they're way better and they will take stuff back. read more

Fairly decent selected action if clothing and other items. Veterans get a nice discount too.

Just left, after buying a 2.95 cent lampshade, was charged 425, after I get to Sprouts,my job, I though wow. Sale tax was a dollar? So I called the lady that sold it to me answered the phone. She said she didn't see a tag, so charged me 395. First of all ticket can't be much more visible, and they don't sell anything without a tag, I call it petty theft read more

Veterans Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - El Cajon, California

My father, who is a disabled Vietnam veteran and I were checking out and of course my father showed his Veteran card to which the cashier said she would have to show it to her supervisor who said in front of my father in the most disrespectful way "Well I guess we can honor his card" Yes, the card is old and beaten up just like my father who was drafted into a war he did not want to fight in. But these young women who said this to my father acted as if he offended them. I would like to say to them...Fuc U !!! read more

This is a decent thrift store. They have a couple different colored tags that are discounted daily, there's always a few people restocking the store. It is well lit, and has a good sized parking lot. I do find that some of the stuff for sale is a little over priced, but overall they have a great selection, and it is definitely not as expensive as Goodwill or Salvation Army. read more

whoever runs this store is absolutely delusional prices are insane this store is worse than depop at this point and the service is terrible u might as well be waiting in a Disney land line to be helped. their selection isn't even good they used to have good stuff now it's just straight up disgraceful. I'd rather shop at Ross or Walmart and I never shop there yet somehow they are more affordable and have more selection. one of the worst thrist stores ever! read more

I would simply like to point out what may have been mentioned by other customers. Overpriced. Several hard good items I thought about buying today but decided to check online first. This store was almost a dollar more than a brand new one. Now I can understand if this was every once in awhile but this is every single time I visit. Somewhere along the line the concept of thrift store seems to have faded. And I'll bet a lot of these stores are wondering why they're not hitting their numbers. Either that perhaps training your staff. Or maybe somebody who's been pricing for a long time needs to graduate to a different position let someone new take care of it. anyway this has been going on for quite a while now today I decided that I'm tired of it and I'm going to write a review and tell everybody. Then on the side note all the thrift stores are actually overpriced when you think about it particularly Goodwill. Wasn't too long ago when you could get a blouse at Goodwill for 279. That same box now is almost 9 bucks. I think.... Never mind. I caught myself LOL cuz I almost said something about Trump. Probably time for us all to start minding our P's & Q's in this new era. Peace. read more

This place is conveniently by my house. I always find great clothes there! The staff are all nice. Also, their music there is awesome! Makes me want to buy more stuff. read more

This is a great place to bring furniture and electrical. They are so great about taking anything. I like how organized the store is-they have a great selection. The services is excellent. They are very friendly and helpful! read more

This place is too expensive and they don't have good personal always mess some clothes is in bad condition in the mark it like new

It's very expensive, I'm been checking prices in different seasons and it's always the same, they should change the person in charge to put the prices, it's ridiculous really read more

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First time here, I was curious about this store, looking for bargains I found some! They have a large selection of bedsheets and furniture all in good condition. There were clothes but it didn't looked that great so I skipped that, there is lots of hats and other useful items. I'll come back! The best prices all around for a thrift store. The isles are all spaced right and free of clutter Discounts depending on day and tag color No dressing room Great customer service Large parking lot read more

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Got some good stuff and a few good movies, love finding new shops. Hopefully there's new stuff the next time I go

Pretty fair pricing, and they do tag color sales. My biggest issue is there is no where to try anything on!!!

We usually go to the thrift store for odds and ends , Yesterday Sunday we set out to go there was an exercise chair that looked good to me , so I made sure legs were on the ground and started to try it out and fell flat on my butt and arms and back I was hurting I went up to the counter and asked the lady I found out later she was the manager about the chair and if it was really $75 and I told her I fell and it really hurt she said I'll give it to you for $25 .. she didn't care that I was hurt , or ask if I was ok !!!continue shopping I didn't think it was worth even $25 because it was probably broken!!! I can't believe she's the manager for one thing and I don't think I'll ever go back in that store again!!! The store Used to be clean when we come in and straightened now it just looks like a dump and it's unbelievable who they have managing it !!! sincerely read more

This was one of my frequented haunts back in the day. Loved trolling thrift stores to find little odds and ends when looking to add elements to my place. They've moved things around a bit but still mostly all the normal sections there. Shoes got moved towards front of the aisles along with other reorganization to help the flow of people. Associates are out restocking and handling business. Not really chatty or personable but they're on the job so don't really expect too much. Pricing got a tad better then I remembered, assume they changed things to help move product along and clear the store. As in the past it was always over cluttered to the point of feeling like you were in a hoarders stash. A line started forming behind me as I was waiting and another cashier stepped in to help out so I did very much appreciate the short wait in line. All in all a good thrift store to check out if you just want to look for odd and ends or other items you may need ie wall art, house hold goods, etc... Plus you help support Veterans. God bless the men and women that serve or have served in the armed forces. We can never fully repay the sacrifices they have made for our country. read more

I don't know who is in charge of pricing now but they are insane. Overpriced secondhand items all over the place.

I am sorry to say this place has really gone down hill. It used to be my favorite thrift store. I am so sick of the problems here. It's always a different staff and manager. Today is the second time I've shopped and gotten to the counter only to find THE SIGNS HANGING ARE WRONG. They don't honor their mistakes. Half the items I pick up are missing tags. I spend A LOT of money here, but no more! You've just lost a loyal customer. read more

Cool place to find some deals I bought some stuff. The selection is good. Great prices on just about everything. No real issues here. Just a bit cluttered and stuff everywhere. Just take your time and dig around and deals will be found. read more

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It had been a while since I had been to this thrift store, and I was very impressed. DVA usually has great prices, and this visit did not disappoint. Great selection of kids clothes, and prices under a dollar. Unheard of at a Goodwill. I will be visiting again. read more

The prices in this thrift store are ridiculous!! The new manager Yasmin has the prices super high she's rude & does not know how to treat customers if anyone know where to report thrift stores for abusing their power on prices let me know because I'm about to look into it. read more

Never underestimate the power of a thrift store. Great bargains and ever item has a history. The staff is polite and friendly and they are always there to assist you if needed. read more

I shop here on a regular basis...lately thou prices have went up on the should be cheapest items...i hope they dont get like Goodwill on 2nd where I will no longer shop due to manager service amd prices. Come on Dav have experienced pricers.. I went into the store and found a coat rack...it was wobbley and used and they had 15.00 on it I talked with the manager and told her I could buy it brand new for that and asked if she would come down on price she said no more than 12.00...it was maybe worth 5 if that..i put it back along with half of the items i was going to purchase. Pictured is retail price...please look up items before you price things that were donated for free...I understand our purchase is a donation, but i donate alot to dav and would prefer to buy brand new at that price read more

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I'll pass on this store. I usually spend an hour or two inside each thrift store that I go to, but I was in and out of this store super fast. It was really dirty and messy inside and not a lot of good inventory. The Veterans Thrift in Spring Valley is a better location. read more

I'm giving only three starts because 2 important things ... First there is no room to try the cloth you want to buy Second there is no rest room although everything is great ... prices are perfect and you can find your needs in a good condition for a perfect price ... read more

Great Service and fast Checkout - We found a very nice refrigerator at this thrift store. The staff was friendly, especially Rodney who helped us measure the size. When the check-out line got long they called up several other cashiers to speed things up. They even offered delivery at a nice price. read more

Sign Up For Email Coupons The DAV has done a great job! Re-hired the previous workers and made Shannon the Manager. (That was a good move). I'm a firm believer in re-hiring good staff. I always find what I'm looking for and the prices can't and I mean can't, be beat. This absolutely gives the shopper the best product, for the value. Lots of vintage treasures! Give it a try because the prices are better than Goodwill. P.S. True, there's no public access to the restroom but, if they had one it would have to be ADA & OSHA approved. Which would mean higher prices and work overload for the multi-tasking employees that already are a jack of all trades. Use it before you shop.. :) read more

Great place to get one of a kind gifts that others donated, plus they help with veterans. I had a storage unit with bulky items that I couldn't empty out myself. I called the Veterans thrift store for pickup & they brought a truck to the storage unit & emptied it all out. What a relief. Please donate here.... they do go work! read more

One of my favorite thrift shops. THE best in El Cajon/East County if you ask me. Cant believe I've never reviewed this place before, I go all the time. It is a bit disorganized compared to some but its BIG so its worth the browse. They have a good selection of housewares, shoes and books. Clothes are a hit or miss since everything is so disorganized, it doesnt make browsing very easy. I usually give up after awhile since its just too messy. But definitely worth a stop. They take credit cards so no need to bring your cash! read more

I called DAV for a large donation pick up. I was assigned a date and told I didn't have to be home. I could leave the items outside. I hired 2 men to help me move furniture, desks, etc. to my driveway. DAV never showed up. Then when I emailed and asked... what happened. They tried to lie to me and say they were there, rang my doorbell - no one was home and that they called and left me a voice mail. I never received a call or voicemail and my property cameras did not pick up anyone coming to my door or on my driveway. DAV needs to have better employees that are honest. It is a shame that I am unable to donate to them, my dad was a Disabled Veteran from Vietnam. SHAME ON YOU DAV!!!!!! read more

This store was ok... it is a thrift store, and since I have worked in this business, I just wish they would get into the 21 century.. They still staple things to items, which is a huge no-no.. nothing is organized as far as v clothes. no colors no departments..just hung on racks.. would have liked to find exercise clothes and not have to go through all tops and pants.. The prices were not bad.. the staff was friendly.. read more

Three stars because the staff is friendly only. I've been coming here since it opened last year and I've seen a drastic difference in pricing and how long items sit in the store. Hell, there's a dress that's been on the racks for a year... I kid you not. The prices have gotten progressively higher and the racks are cram packed because merchandise just isn't moving. Many times I've heard the associates comment that they have no room to put out new stuff. Also, more than once the cashiers tell me that something was "priced wrong" and changed the price on me at checkout to a higher price. I'll be back but making fewer trips and spending less each time. read more