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May 2024 by Judy Hough
Great thrift store, the prices are so reasonable.
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August 2022 by Victoria S.
I love MPVS Benefit Shop! The people working here are always pretty nice. Every now then I found really cute little things & their prices are really great! wish more thrift stores/ benefit shops would have prices similar to this shop.
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March 2022 by Avery G.
If I could give MPVS a no star I would. The very moment I walked in the energy was so off. Now I'm not saying smiling is mandatory, as a human being myself I understand we all go through things. There were two women who said nothing a simple faked "hello welcome" would have made a huge difference. As a woman of color going to places where the sublime discrimination is very present, unfortunately this is how the customer service here made me feel--completely unwelcomed. I still looked around and actually needed help with a cardigan or a jacket for a good 2-3 minutes and no one helped or addressed me. Right after, a lovely couple came in without masks. Now I understand some businesses still have the "mask required" and each business is allowed their certain rules, however one of the women working there addressed herself with a horrific attitude and said "you have to leave if you don't have masks!" Instead of kindly and gently saying "hi I'm so sorry but we do require masks in the store", followed by a simple "we do have extras if you'd like?" Which by the way I did not see an availability on masks. The couple was shocked and one of them mentioned they had just recently been to the store without masks but left. As they were leaving the woman volunteer or what ever it is she is, said "sorry for the inconvenience", which by then obviously the hostility in the store was already too much. Also I'm not sure if it's the culture at this store but I had to note the couple that was there--as I came in we're very snobbish as if we weren't all in a thrift store in the first place. Keep in mind I ran into this store as a bunch of men accross the street were cat calling me so my reaction was to go in there. Initially I was going to go to goodwill but when this happened I went in the nearest store opened and I thought it would be convenient since it turned out to be a thrift store. Imagine being a woman, particularly being a woman of color getting cat called seeking asylum in a store where it's volunteers or workers were not friendly at all it's the double the negativity that I did not need. Fast forward, I immediately walked out when I saw how this woman treated the couple because although I personally like to use my mask, but with the mandate uplifted everyone should have the ability to choose to wear a mask or not, but more so it was more about the disgusting attitude and lack of professionalism, and simple kindness of addressing that this store does require a mask usage. The approach of it all was just horrifying. If volunteers at this store are so worried about this then they should stay home at this point and they themselves were wearing their own masks anyway. None of us were there to obtain clothing for free so this entire treatment was not ok at all and unacceptable. I am thankful I went to goodwill and I am thankful to their staff. The energy that is there and how they welcome you every single time even if they may be going through something difficult themselves is so appreciated. I also noted the "plus size" section is completely wrong. My petite friend could actually fit many of tops on that section just fine it's so strange. I was so close to purchasing both a sports shirt and a cute pink knitted crop top at this thrift store but there's no way I did with both the horrible experience I had including the feeling that I was not welcomed and the obvious horrific attitude that was projected onto the other couple.
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March 2022 by Marlin M.
If I could give MPVS a no star I would. The very moment I walked in the energy was so off. Now I'm not saying smiling is mandatory, as a human being myself I understand we all go through things. There were two women who said nothing a simple faked "hello welcome" would have made a huge difference. As a woman of color going to places where the sublime discrimination is very present, unfortunately this is how the customer service here made me feel--completely unwelcomed. I still looked around and actually needed help with a cardigan or a jacket for a good 2-3 minutes and no one helped or addressed me. Right after, a lovely couple came in without masks. Now I understand some businesses still have the "mask required" and each business is allowed their certain rules, however one of the women working there addressed herself with a horrific attitude and said "you have to leave if you don't have masks!" Instead of kindly and gently saying "hi I'm so sorry but we do require masks in the store", followed by a simple "we do have extras if you'd like?" Which by the way I did not see an availability on masks. The couple was shocked and one of them mentioned they had just recently been to the store without masks but left. As they were leaving the woman volunteer or what ever it is she is, said "sorry for the inconvenience", which by then obviously the hostility in the store was already too much. Also I'm not sure if it's the culture at this store but I had to note the couple that was there--as I came in we're very snobbish as if we weren't all in a thrift store in the first place. Keep in mind I ran into this store as a bunch of men accross the street were cat calling me so my reaction was to go in there. Initially I was going to go to goodwill but when this happened I went in the nearest store opened and I thought it would be convenient since it turned out to be a thrift store. Imagine being a woman, particularly being a woman of color getting cat called seeking asylum in a store where it's volunteers or workers were not friendly at all it's the double the negativity that I did not need. Fast forward, I immediately walked out when I saw how this woman treated the couple because although I personally like to use my mask, but with the mandate uplifted everyone should have the ability to choose to wear a mask or not, but more so it was more about the disgusting attitude and lack of professionalism, and simple kindness of addressing that this store does require a mask usage. The approach of it all was just horrifying. If volunteers at this store are so worried about this then they should stay home at this point and they themselves were wearing their own masks anyway. None of us were there to obtain clothing for free so this entire treatment was not ok at all and unacceptable. I am thankful I went to goodwill and I am thankful to their staff. The energy that is there and how they welcome you every single time even if they may be going through something difficult themselves is so appreciated. I also noted the "plus size" section is completely wrong. My petite friend could actually fit many of tops on that section just fine it's so strange. I was so close to purchasing both a sports shirt and a cute pink knitted crop top at this thrift store but there's no way I did with both the horrible experience I had including the feeling that I was not welcomed and the obvious horrific attitude that was projected onto the other couple.
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October 2021 by Naomi Gomes
I honestly wish shopping the store everyday if they were open I love shopping there you always find really good deals people are always friendly and it's better than the Goodwill were they trying to order price for things that they get for free..
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August 2021 by Cheryl Fife
Good quality. Great prices.
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May 2021 by En Yoo
Clean, organized shop. Super customer service: all volunteers, and polite, professional, personable. Always an adventure here. Quality goods always. 2 thumbs up!.
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February 2021 by Naomi Gomez
I honestly wish shopping the store everyday if they were open I love shopping there you always find really good deals people are always friendly and it's better than the Goodwill were they trying to order price for things that they get for free..
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March 2020 by Christian Mendelsohn
MPVS has donated to our non-profit, Loaves, Fishes & Computers for many years. All of the sales help non-profits like our do the work we do for our community. 5 stars! Thank you donors and volunteers.
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September 2019 by Olivia Ou
Really great people here. Found some real vintages. Would like to visit again.
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August 2019 by Dolores B.
I only just recently discovered this thrift shop and I was so impressed that I have visited numerous times. The clothes, for the most part, seem to be better quality, cleaner and easier to look through then most other thrift shops I have visited. The all volunteer staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a small thrift store but so worth the time.
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March 2019 by phillip emmons
The best thrift shop in the Monterey peninsula. Why? Please let me explain by saying it is clean and organized; the staff is super friendly by welcoming everyone and saying bye if they are not with a customer. Love it!!!
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March 2019 by Leigh Fitz
This is a wonderful well-run benefit shop that attracts great donations and supports local, small nonprofits
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March 2019 by Banan Elhajj
This cute little shop is fun and they always have some sort of specials going on.
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January 2019 by Paula Mark Paula Mark
MPVS is the best boutique benefit shop on the peninsula!
