I have been to ValueVillage a couple of times in the last month and definitely have noticed a significant increase in their price point. It’s hard to find anything for under $10, and the most frustrating thing is that it’s not even in good condition. I found a couple of cute items that were pretty expensive considering they’re secondhand, but because they were name brand, the price was understandable, but this was under the assumption that they did a quality check before they priced it. Then I went home and to my disappointment, the leggings that I had bought had completely worn in the thighs and were literally only hanging on by the clear elastic that’s in the fabric..
The sweater I purchased has a massive hole in one of the pockets.
Value Village is going to charge an arm and a leg for used clothing. They should at least be quality checking the clothing before putting it on the floor. They get these clothes for free , And as far as I know, no proceeds go to any charities or any good cause. I would rather shop at Salvation Army where the clothes are half the price for way better quality and there’s profits going to a good cause
Value Village needs to get a grip And honestly, I’m boycotting them after this experience. Only gave one star because I can’t give zero.
Judy Unger
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October 01, 2024
Found a purse at 12.99. Found an identical one for 3.99. Different color. Wanted the one for 12.99. When we showed her the other same purse at 3.99, clerk was happy to reprice the 12.99 one at 3.99. Very pleasant experience.
Riley Skogan
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September 17, 2024
Came in the store to looks around and was happy until a very rude employee pushs her way past my friend and I with a impolite "excuse me" seemed to be in quite a rush to get stuff on the floor. About 5 minutes after that in another part of the store she comes by again pushing a cart in which my friend quickly moved out of the way, the employee then proceeds to hit her with the cart in the back of the legs. She then rudely says sorry and rushes away. Absolutely ridiculous I'm sorry but if you are in that big of a rush time management should be worked on.
Richard Scavarda
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May 14, 2024
Great selection but for guys shoes it's lacking. Staff is helpful and friendly. Hours are nice compared to other stores in town. Don't forget if you donate something before you go shopping they give you a (I believe) 10-20% in store discount to use!!
Maxwell Simoens
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June 17, 2024
I guess it's fine browsing here. The employees are always quitting because of low wages + poor treatment (this is stuff that friends have told me who've worked at this store before) and they get all these clothes for free just to sell a light jacket for $25 or a plain ugly dress for $20? It discourages me from actually shopping there because I know of I find something I genuinely like it'll just end up being way too expensive for something that's been used or damaged. It doesn't feel like it's worth even going to browse anymore.
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I have been to ValueVillage a couple of times in the last month and definitely have noticed a significant increase in their price point. It’s hard to find anything for under $10, and the most frustrating thing is that it’s not even in good condition. I found a couple of cute items that were pretty expensive considering they’re secondhand, but because they were name brand, the price was understandable, but this was under the assumption that they did a quality check before they priced it. Then I went home and to my disappointment, the leggings that I had bought had completely worn in the thighs and were literally only hanging on by the clear elastic that’s in the fabric.. The sweater I purchased has a massive hole in one of the pockets. Value Village is going to charge an arm and a leg for used clothing. They should at least be quality checking the clothing before putting it on the floor. They get these clothes for free , And as far as I know, no proceeds go to any charities or any good cause. I would rather shop at Salvation Army where the clothes are half the price for way better quality and there’s profits going to a good cause Value Village needs to get a grip And honestly, I’m boycotting them after this experience. Only gave one star because I can’t give zero.
Found a purse at 12.99. Found an identical one for 3.99. Different color. Wanted the one for 12.99. When we showed her the other same purse at 3.99, clerk was happy to reprice the 12.99 one at 3.99. Very pleasant experience.
Came in the store to looks around and was happy until a very rude employee pushs her way past my friend and I with a impolite "excuse me" seemed to be in quite a rush to get stuff on the floor. About 5 minutes after that in another part of the store she comes by again pushing a cart in which my friend quickly moved out of the way, the employee then proceeds to hit her with the cart in the back of the legs. She then rudely says sorry and rushes away. Absolutely ridiculous I'm sorry but if you are in that big of a rush time management should be worked on.
Great selection but for guys shoes it's lacking. Staff is helpful and friendly. Hours are nice compared to other stores in town. Don't forget if you donate something before you go shopping they give you a (I believe) 10-20% in store discount to use!!
I guess it's fine browsing here. The employees are always quitting because of low wages + poor treatment (this is stuff that friends have told me who've worked at this store before) and they get all these clothes for free just to sell a light jacket for $25 or a plain ugly dress for $20? It discourages me from actually shopping there because I know of I find something I genuinely like it'll just end up being way too expensive for something that's been used or damaged. It doesn't feel like it's worth even going to browse anymore.