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February 2024 by Kristi Baker
Ridiculously over priced. Well organized and decent selection, but I can buy the same things brand new at TJ Maxx for the price. $6.99 for a walmart t sshirt. I think not.
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February 2024 by Karol S.
Good variety and a good cause. However I left with nothing, as the prices were outrageous. There's a very slim chance I would ever return to this store.
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February 2024 by Arianna
They have pretty good things there which was really nice. It’s also amazing how every purchase goes to donating to a charity in the community! I’ll definitely be going to more thrift stores like this!
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December 2023 by Grant I.
I was headed to the dollar store and this right next door, so I thought I would check it out. I needed a random candle and a vase, both of which they had. I also found a belt and a few other things. The store is well organized and very clean. Every purchase goes towards providing meals!
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December 2023 by Missi R.
This hidden gem is the best kept secret in thrift stores. I seldom shop at thrift stores, I donate often at Goodwill but never get past the donation dock. I have found that most thrift stores are disorganized and often smell musty or moldy. I don't have time to sort through disorganized merchandise and I don't enjoy looking at moldy smelling books and clothing. The Wheeler Mission store has changed my option about thrift shopping. It is very clean and the furniture, clothing, books, kitchen items, etc. are very well organized. There are dozens of pictures displayed on the walls. Even the pictures alone are worth a trip, if you are shopping for wall decor it is likely you will find something you like here. The furniture is nicely displayed and in very good or excellent condition. Today there were many dining tables, couches , dressers, end tables, chairs, coffee tables, and lamps on display. Truly you could completely furnish an entire home or apartment with just one trip to this store. I happened upon this store while I was leaving the nearby Panera, otherwise I never would have known it was here. If you are looking for vintage toys or games, or want to relive your childhood you need your stop by for a visit. There are lots of vinyl albums, vintage cookbooks, board games, puzzles, bicycles and outdoor toys. Highly recommend!
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December 2023 by Beatrice Land
I absolutely agree with Christine's previous review. We donated great clothes from my sisters estate...designer clothes...they wereSent to a recycle facility....WHAT???Who in your backroom is making these decisions????So overpriced its crazy.Who is running this store???kEven charities are messed up in our crazy world.Dont waste your time...someone other than the needy are profiting.God help us....
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September 2023 by Christine Reed
It doesn’t matter about how much you donate when you literally can donate items to the store and they throw them away and their dumpster and then trespass people from getting the items out of their dumpster. I have video proof! Pictures! People donate items every day, thinking that they’re going to help people in need and these people are so greedy that they would rather throw it away then market down so somebody could actually buy it or actually donate it to someone in need.I actually just got off the phone with Brandon. He says he’s the head of Wheeler Mission of Indiana. He stated that no one is allowed to take anything from their dumpsters and also said they do not throw away customers donations. I tested them and donated some Christmas stuff they threw it away immediately brand new Christmas items! Don’t you think someone in need around Christmas time would be happy to have a brand new Christmas tree ornaments, and decorations?Not to mention the tons of books they throw away each week. It was enough to fill up half of my car and donate to our local elementary over 200 bucks in one night just childrens books!They throw away kitchen goods, and housewares that someone could use to furnish their house, furniture, clothes, shoes, toys… Why not mark the items down to the price it costs to feed someone? Why not donate it? Who are you helping by sending mass amounts of donations to the landfill to add to our waste crisis?Instead of selling an item for $2.08 which is the amount it cost to care for one struggling individual they would rather throw an item out and pay to send it off.. to sit and waste away.Does this make sense to anyone?These people are just as corrupt as Goodwill, if not worse! I went into a store, hoping to buy some things for my children as I’m a mom of 4 and all their used items were no joking the same price as brand new items in Store, and sometimes marked higher than the tags on them! I was going to buy a pair of little girls shoes picked them up and then noticed they were $14 used..put them down. I looked them up online and I could buy them at my local Walmart for $12.99 brand new!On top of all that they pay private security to patrol their dumpsters at night. I looked at the security company and they get paid a minimum of $35 an hour. Can you do the mass for eight hours seven days a week… think about how many people could be fed and sheltered with that alone. It’s ridiculous and I will my itMY MISSION to spread awareness of your corrupt “Non-For Profit”P.S. Thank you for pushing me to make this public when you decided to hang up on me for making these points over thephone Brandon!
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June 2023 by Kimberly P.
This store is HUGE. It took me over an hour to make my way through it all. They have everything, furniture, clothing, home decor, books, storage containers etc. Lots of prom and wedding dresses and shoes. It's very well organized. However just a heads up, this is definitely a religious organization ran business with loud Christian music playing the entire time. Bigger and more organized than a goodwill or Salvation Army. The prices are generally fair, slightly more expensive than goodwill, but the items are much more curated and checked/tested for quality. I will add this store into my thrift store rotation.
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May 2023 by Sarah F.
I was up on 96th street and decided to stop in to check it out. I've heard of wheeler mission, but had no idea that they had a store location. I was pleasantly surprised at how large the store is, and what a nice selection of clothes that they have. If you have the time to truly search around and find items you should. I found a great dress, American eagle jeans, and a blouse for work. Everything was very reasonably priced, I'll be back again soon to shop. All around impressed with my experience
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March 2023 by Donna Howard
Extremely way too high on their prices. I assume that is why they aren’t ever busy. They had some Dollar Tree stuff & Walmart stuff way higher priced than retail. For example; VO5 shampoo & conditioner marked $2.99 each and last I saw they were 82 cents each at Walmart. Dollar Tree everything is $1.25, and they had it priced $2.99- $3.99. Didn’t bother looking at clothes after I picked up a used Tshirt tagged at $5.99. Clean place though.
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March 2023 by Charles Hampton
I love this thrift store and can't wait til the renovation is done
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March 2023 by Donna H.
Outrageous prices!! I guess that is why they are never busy! Dollar Tree merchandise for 3.99, tshirts 5.99.
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February 2023 by Richard P.
I must admit that I have mixed emotions about Wheeler Mission Store, a thrift store located just inside Fishers on East 96th Street that supports the programs of Indy's Wheeler Mission. I was unaware of the Wheeler Mission Store until today's trip up to Fishers to check out a couple of other places. Located in the Strip Center with Petco and Pep Boys, Wheeler Mission Store is almost exactly what you'd expect with a few exceptions. First off, this is a thrift store but it's easily the cleanest and most organized thrift store in Indy. It puts every single Goodwill location to shame. The layout does somewhat resemble a Goodwill. The front doorway actually has an automatic door, though this is a leftover from the previous tenant rather than a conscious decision. There's accessible parking that's semi-ADA (ADA compliant actually requires the metallic signs that do not exist here). The floor plan is very wheelchair friendly. I was able to get everyplace I wanted to go in the store, though I will note the shopping carts are a bit high for wheelchair users. It's important to note that there's a definite Christian vibe throughout Wheeler Mission Store - this should not be a surprise given Wheeler's mission of providing "Christ-centered programs and services for the homeless and those in need." Contemporary Christian music, think NeedtoBreathe, was playing in the background. The selection here is pretty close to phenomenal and surprisingly well organized and displayed. Again, it blows Goodwill out of the water. Items here all appear to be clean and well presented. Items range from home decor to clothing to books/entertainment to a whole slew of other items. Prices vary. Wildly. I saw men's pants, for example, priced from $7.99-$12.99 and even higher. I just laughed. Yes, they were a bit nicer. Yes, they were cleaner. No, I would never even think about paying that at a thrift store (Admittedly, I think Goodwill is also overpriced. However, part of that is Goodwill so poorly organizes and sizes their items that I know for a fact I'll give half my items home and they won't fit. It happens every single time). On the flip side, I saw kitchen wares at fairly reasonable prices. For example, I picked up a frying pan for $5.99. It was in decent condition and definitely a good price. Most of the entertainment items were decently priced, though $5.99 for used vinyl is silly. Home decor was hit-and-miss. I saw great prices. I saw "No way" prices. That said, if you're a supporter of Wheeler and this cause is important to you then you may very well say "It's worth it to me." Employees, and I'm not sure if they're paid or volunteer, were uniformly friendly. My hope is that they are paid and/or in some sort of vocational training. Regardless, they were top-notch. The young woman working the check-out was friendly, precise, and clearly knew what they were supposed to say. As another note, they offer a 10% discount for seniors (55+). As another note, they'll also ask you if you're willing to round up. They also inform you how many meals your purchase bought. I'll be honest. I thought about a 3-star. However, there's a lot to love here in terms of items, atmosphere, accessibility, employees, and the mission. While I'm not willing to go with a 5-star, for those who are looking for a better thrift store option checking out Wheeler Mission Store makes sense. This is easily the cleanest and most organized thrift store I've seen in Indy. While some of the pricing may take it out of reach for some folks, there's enough variation here that the old saying "There's something for everyone" very likely applies. I'm not sure I'd call this a destination thrift store, but there's no doubt I'll be back.
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February 2023 by Terri K.
I have both donated and shopped here. The individuals who work/volunteer here are always so helpful and kind. I also have discovered some amazing treasures! Definitely worth the drive if you like to shop for discounted items.
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February 2023 by Isabelle M.
I've been debating whether I should ever leave this review because this is one of fishers best kept secrets. Probably the best thrift store in the area. I think things are priced much more logically here compared to goodwill. Yes, wheeler mission does have more expensive "luxury" items BUT you can tell they are well kept and more so worth the money. They still have cheaper clothing items as well. What I really appreciate here are the home goods. You go to other thrift stores and they have, for example, mason jars for $7 each!! Absurd! Wheeler prices their home goods perfectly. I have been collecting antique vases for a project and was able to find a ton of them for $1-3 each. Additionally, this store is SO clean and organized. The employees are wonderful. Super kind and willing to help you when you need something which is so refreshing. This store really makes thrifting fun again!