Thrift Stores near Sparta, NJ

“FYI: There is a 3 bag/box limit per donation.I want to say that every experience I have here is good but I unfortunately can’t. I still think it’s a decent thrift store and I always buy something from them. I also really like the woman who usually works the front and I have always found the prices to be fair. There are some great deals on houseware, clothing, and Vera Bradley. The store has a 3 bag/box per donation limit that isn’t advertised until you go to the back to donate the items. I do not donate frequently but try to give them quality material when I do. Today I tried to donate 3 bags of clothing and shoes plus an additional small box of housewares (silver plated serving dishes and Pyrex cookware). They accepted the bags of clothing but wouldn’t allow me bring in the housewares box from my car. The woman in the back was rude and aggressive with her delivery of this rule and just unkind. I was taken aback given that I drive out of my way to donate here instead of a Goodwill/Salvation Army - thinking that a small thrift store would appreciate this more. I understand that everyone has an off day but when rules for donation aren’t explicitly advertised, some grace and tact would be useful for when someone unknowingly tries to donate outside the rules.”

“What a gorgeous consignment shop. They do such a beautiful job with, not only curating lovely things, but then presenting them in such a way that you walk away inspired with home decorating ideas of your own... Prices are reasonable for the treasures being offered... Worth stopping by this one regularly!”

“Best thrift store. While chains like Goodwill and Savers raise prizes past brand new, you can find gems and good brand clothing and basically anything here for probably a buck or two. If you’re buying outside, a nice employee will eyeball the stuff you want and take cash. Cheaper than garage sales. I’m so glad I live close by now.”

“Glad I made the trip. I found a lot of good quality items and really enjoyed looking around. Clean and well organized. I liked that items were priced by item/type not by brand - this way I felt I could find a good “bargain” here and there. For those complaining of prices - you won’t find better many other places, especially not places like this - with a nice atmosphere, clean changing rooms, and good selection. It’s great to shop used !”

“Stopped into this store today for the first time and had a wonderful experience. First of all, the store is immaculate. Everything is spotless and organized well so all the items are easy to find. The clothes are in good condition and priced fairly. The workers were very kind and helpful. I got some great items and I am looking forward to coming back.”

“A blonde worker (whose name I forgot to ask for) approached me and held up some clothing making suggestions. A very sweet interaction. While running the register and the sales floor, she also informed me where the deal of the day tagged items were.
When we got to the register her mood seemed to do a 180 and she seemed down and like she was trying to take care of a million different things(if you work retail—you know), (and other reviews have noted this same thing happening with what I’m assuming is this same person, actually) but nonetheless, she still made me want to return to this location.

My complaint really falls on what appeared to be a staffing issue. A suggestion: hire more people so this woman can continue to drive up sales. Running around the store (while I’m assuming the other workers have their head down) obviously exhausted her. She went from smiley to looking really exhausted in a matter of 10 minutes.

If you don’t take care of your workers, they will move on to somewhere where they are appreciated. I hope she finds a good spot because she was probably one of the nicest workers I’d interacted with in a LONG time… just so disappointing to see her running the store by herself while seeing other workers not bother to help her.

AND most of the clothing she suggested, we bought. I’m so sorry for not being able to give her credit. It was Thursday May 29th at about 12 PM if you can look up who was working that day.

If you read until here; retail workers sometimes are working long hours, with other workers that don’t care and they probably get yelled at AT LEAST once per day. Remember that before you’re quick to write something damaging… could end up being their job.
And no it is not OK for people to be rude to each other, but remember that if someone isn’t giving you 110% it could be for a good reason…especially at a super busy GoodWill.

My heart goes out to that super nice person. I hope things change for you!! Thank you for being awesome!!!! (:”