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November 2023 by Nora Ashley
i went today- they weren’t open and had a sign out back that said “no donations accepted at this time” with a ton of stuff behind it. in the past they have let me look through that stuff and take what I need because it’s extra - they don’t need it and don’t have space for it. But today someone came out and yelled at me for looking through… really shows how greedy they are. also if someone is looking through free stuff, it’s probably because they’re in need. with all of the recent renovations, it’s clear they have plenty of money and wouldn’t risk closing by being the least bit generous.
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October 2023 by Kimberly Wright
I have been a faithful customer to this store for over 5+ years. My elderly mother and I have come every week since it moved locations to the lower campus. Today, she was in the boutique section of the store and you are not allowed to bring in merchandise from the general area in there so she parked her shopping cart outside as everyone does when they enter the boutique section.While she was shopping, one of the workers went into her cart and started grabbing her selections and proclaiming that they were named brand and should have been priced higher and thus took the pieces out of the cart to reprice them. I was in complete shock. When I approached her about it, she said, " I don't know how you got these but they're worth more so they belong in here and I'll get another price for them." She then went to speak with a manager and came back tell me the children's $3 shoes were now $10.The embarrassment and offensiveness of the incident was abhorrent. In the pursuit of an additional $7, she was willing to humiliate 2 long time, regular customers and cause a scene like we had done something illegal. This is the epitome of stepping over dollars to pick up dimes.This is faith based ministry and I have been a Mariner's church parishioner for 13 years so it has always felt very fulfilling to spend money in the thrift store here as I know where the proceeds go and I enjoy supporting my home church. We regularly donate here and today was no exception. We had just dropped off a bag of donations after waiting 45 minutes in line to get in and this happened about 3 minutes subsequent to that.I have always loved my church and was particularly proud that we have a thrift store that generates an immense amount of revenue that is donated to multiple ministries worldwide. However after today, I cannot tolerate this type of treatment from any establishment. Can you imagine this happening at any retail store that an item is priced incorrectly so an employee would pick through your cart and reprice it in your face? This ludicrous behavior is unacceptable regardless of whether or not this person is a volunteer. There are SERIOUS training/ personnel issues that need to be addressed here and there are far too many other thrift shops and Christian churches in Orange County for me to ever subject my mother nor myself to this type of treatment. I hope the $7 was worth it to sever a long time relationship between my family, the church and the thousands of dollars I have spent and would have continued to spend at this store.
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July 2023 by Zackary Liu
The people who work there were GREAT. I was just shopping around getting some bread at the farmers market.I stopped by the thrift store and there was a kind old lady that works there offered me some free bread that was “freshly baked” she said that she saw me riding my electric scooter and gave me a reusable bag to go with it! What an awesome store the prices are more cheap than most thrift stores and this is the one I like the most. I live across the street and this store is a super relevant place to go thrifting. I would give it a 10\5 if I could.
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April 2023 by Psycho B.
Donations accepted with a warm smile and assistance with large or heavy items. Would recommend donating here - especially higher end items instead of dealing with the hassles of reselling online. Support your community!
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February 2023 by Vanessa P.
Clean and priced reasonably. All Bibles are free and Christian books under $2.00. They close early:/
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January 2023 by Gloria B.
For many years, Mariners Church Thrift Store used to stand by their items they sold. If something didn't work when you took it home, they would take it back. Last Saturday We bought a spice rack for $5 that we later found to be missing main pieces and made the item useless. We took it back today and they wouldn't accept it saying "all sales are final." The purchase is listed in their system on my phone number. The manager in charge insulted us saying "how do I know you bought it here." That's very trusting. We supported their center donating and purchasing from them. We were volunteer workers and used to make sure things worked and counted pieces To make sure the item was complete. What she could have done was give us a credit if they want to keep the $5. They can look up my number and see that we have supported them for over eight years. I would even bring my clients donations here. Not recommend but actually pick up and drop off for them. Don't buy anything that you'll have to take back (electronics, puzzles, pieces you have to assemble. It's too bad her attitude and insult lost a family that supported their center over a $5 item.
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January 2023 by Cathy H.
What a disappointment. A lot of crummy clothing and junk. Overcrowded with rude and pushy customers.
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January 2023 by Audrey H.
People truly do line up outside at 9 Very organized & the staff seems friendly enough. I wish they had longer hours. I recommend coming on Saturday, to hit the farmer's market
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October 2022 by Wassup V.
I was disappointed with the people in this shop, before I even entered I was discriminated and was told to leave, the lady "shooed" me away like a wild animal or a dog. I'm a construction worker, working in the area. I feel that I was kicked out due to racist discrimination! I would put 0 stars but that isn't an option.
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October 2022 by Nataliia Oliinyk
Nice store. Almost all volunteers are great! But most new collections come on Thursday, and every Thursday two people, when store just opens first two minutes take all new arrival shoes (10-20 pairs).It would be better to distribute goods equally every day , so that some people don't take advantage and the store is not as crowded as on Thursday. Thank you!
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October 2022 by Irene Y.
**September Visit: Saturday Morning**Not sure if this is the norm but everything was $5 unless marked (in the designer section). On this trip I scored some knee high black boots, a Emilio Pucci dress, belt, jean jacket and a soft long sleeve tee made from that sweat-proof athletic wear for $25. There wasn't a dressing room that I could see, but there were two floor length mirrors in the store if you wanted to put them over your clothes to try out. I think overall the quality of items are pretty good and depending on what you're looking for they have a pretty good medium sized selection. Enjoy!
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September 2022 by eL eL
Lots of parking. Great Farmers Market every Saturday. The Thrift store has great prices. All kinds of centers and activities for children and adults.
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August 2022 by Robert P.
Great place to bring clothes and household items. Working electronics are accepted too.
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July 2022 by Melanie W.
I had a box of good-quality houseware and about two or three bags of very nice clothing that I went to drop off at their donation center. I went early in the morning as I was doing a couple of other errands. Apparently, I was too early as just as I was putting the first box out in the donation area, a security guard drove up behind me. I said hi, I'm just dropping some stuff off for your church and I was treated like I was committing a crime. He said the drop-off area is not open yet and we don't want people dumping. I said okay, sorry about that but I wasn't dumping and showed him the box I was leaving. As I was going back to my car, he said it doesn't even matter what you are donating, if you don't go back and get it then I will have to take your license plate down and call the police. All I can say is, wow, and not exactly feeling much Christian spirit here. I understand it was the wrong time of day, but you can see I'm donating some stuff that people would buy from your store but you would rather I just go throw it in the trash where it hurts the environment and helps nobody. That makes a lot of sense. As he watched me like a hawk as I drove away I was left with the feeling that I never want to come back to this place again. I understand why other people have said they feel like they are being accused of stealing or uncomfortable here. Anyway, I took my donations to Goodwill and was just disappointed at such an attitude received from a church I am trying to donate to.
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April 2022 by Denna V.
I found this Church on Yelp as I just moved to the area and I absolutely love it. I have been going for 3 months now and everyone is very friendly and welcoming. They facility is very big and there are tons of resources to use. The gift shop after Sunday worship is the cutest thing.
