Value Village, a Savers brand, is a for-profit, global thrift retailer offering great quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household goods. Their Rethink Reuse® business model of purchasing, reselling and recycling gives communities a smart way to shop and keeps more than 700 million pounds of used goods from landfills each year. They also help over 100 nonprofit organizations by purchasing donated goods from them, providing revenue to support their vital community programs and services. Value Village operates over 300 locations with 20,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Customers have had mixed experiences - some find the stores well-stocked with treasures and reasonable prices, while others feel the items are overpriced compared to buying new. The staff is generally described as helpful, especially in assisting with fragile purchases. Overall, Value Village provides an alternative for affordable, secondhand goods, though the value proposition can vary.
