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February 2024 by Cindy Garcia
Really organized , small but comfy very nice place
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July 2023 by Evan
St. Alban's Opportunity Shop is a true gem in the community. With its recent reopening, it continues its legacy of providing quality goods at affordable prices since 1955. The shop's commitment to supporting those in need is commendable, and I am proud to contribute to their cause. The weekly shopping hours are convenient, and the friendly staff always makes my visit enjoyable. Whether I'm looking for clothing, household items, or unique treasures, the Op Shop never disappoints. It's heartwarming to know that my purchases go towards helping the community. I highly recommend paying a visit to this wonderful thrift store.
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February 2023 by Sabrina Carey
Mask enforcement, and then they rush you, "because there is a line to get in" well, I made the effort to be here in a timely manner, they can wait.
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December 2022 by Priscilla Clayton
The people are very nice and helpful, prices are decent and the clothes are fabulous. Check it out, it's worth it
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November 2022 by Laurie Hughes
Great shop and very reasonable prices. Always a great find.
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October 2022 by Grace Chimezie
The store has been closed for three months and it’s not been updated.
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August 2022 by Samuel Pe
I feel this is a wonderful store and most of the people that volunteer are awesome! I got a lot of wonderful good buys there and I hope it is safe to open back soon! God bless all that work there.
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August 2022 by Abigail Eisley
the best thrift i've ever been to....clean, organized, and affordable! i always find something great, and it's always fun to look. it also supports a wonderful cause.
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June 2021 by Karen Allen
Every visit has been a delight. The inventory is consistently unique and high quality. The volunteers are delightful.
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July 2020 by Suzanne White
PLEASE NOTE: THE SHOP IS CLOSED DUE TO PRECAUTIONS IMPOSED AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHILE WE ARE CLOSED. We will post information on reopening when it is available.
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February 2020 by Michael Simon
Very kind and gracious people
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November 2019 by Emily B.
A Tale of Two Experiences: I was put off during my first visit to the Opportunity Shop. The young man who greeted me from the checkout counter seemed very tightly wound and stressed out, almost un-welcoming. Several customers were browsing and he seemed visibly worried that they would break something; that's entirely possible: the store is tightly packed with glassware and china, especially when you first walk in. Still, the clerk's agitated vibe was so palpable that I cut my visit short. A few days later, I decided to give this shop another go, and I am glad I did (the tightly-wound clerk was there but was having a much better day). The Opportunity Shop is a treasure trove of all kinds of cool antiques: paintings, knick-knacks, sculptures, household items, collectibles (a Shirley Temple doll, for example) and so much more (see my photos)! It's absolutely the kind of place where a contestant on one of the up-and-coming-designer reality shows finds That Cool Thing that looks funky/cool/vintage/perfect on the mantle. It's clear that they must be selective in what they accept to sell. Another thing to note is that prices on items go down the longer they stay in the store; a "schedule" of these upcoming discounts is available on each price tag. Be sure not to miss the second floor which, like the first floor, is chock-a-block with treasures!
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September 2019 by Monica M.
Hi, I have volunteered at the St. Alban's "Op Shop" since 2010, so I might be accused of bias, but I wanted to correct the factual error indicating that the Op Shop doesn't accept credit cards (we do!). I also wanted to note that our space constrains us somewhat in the amount of inventory we can offer on any one day (and we rarely have room for even small pieces of furniture)...but the upside for people shopping for clothing/accessories, books and household goods is that most of us volunteers work hard to get fresh "good-condition" inventory on the floor as fast as possible, at prices low-enough to result in quick turnover. (BTW, the bulk of our sale-proceeds go to local charities...a much smaller percentage pays for the Op Shop's overhead, including the salary of only one paid-employee.) For anyone who hasn't visited the Op Shop in the past 4-5 years, I encourage you to take another look! Again, I admit to bias, but over the past several years, I can attest to the fact that both the quality and presentation of our merchandise have improved significantly...and we are now attracting shoppers who buy in-bulk to re-sell in vintage shops and on-line sites. So...consider "skipping the middle-man/woman" and shop at the Op Shop! Cheers, Monica
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June 2019 by Nadia Ivanova
Most stylish and welcome place!!!)))
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February 2019 by m rivera
It's a cute little thrift store with variety of things. I really enjoy going here because of the unique things you can find at a reasonable price. I bought two luluroe dresses for 20 bucks. The people who work there are volunteers and are super helpful and friendly. I recommend this spot to donate gently used clothes and housewares. Also, I recommend this spot for shopping with a budget and in a quest to find one of kind things.
