“My son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren moved to Buffalo gap about 2 1/2 months ago. I have visited three times now and have come into your store at least twice per visit. Your staff is amazingly Helpful and the store conditions are truly amazing! There’s always someone on the floor, stocking the shelves. I think this has a direct reflection on Katie, who I understand is the store manager. Wonderful job to you and your team keep it up! I will see and meet you for third weekend Flea market! ??????”
“This one has a lot of cute things and good deals . Of course I found more then I was looking for and they had quite a few workers trying to restock the shelves .”
“??♀️This Dollar General is close and convenient in my neighborhood and has a variety of affordable merchandise available for grab and go. It’s never really crowded either. Many times when I go, I’m one of the few customers there shopping . I’ve noticed some of the workers following me from one aisle, to another, possibly monitoring me, I guess. I noticed this because I would purposely move to another aisle and noticed that they were there in the same aisle shortly after I moved as if they were stocking merchandise and not stalking me. I’m not sure if this is something that they do with all or most customers, or just certain customers, but it’s pretty off-putting, offensive, and uncomfortable. Many times I’ve noticed that when I am ready to check out at the register, the workers disappear. Several times I have had to shout out to ask for assistance and if anyone was there because no one was around. This could’ve made it fairly easy for me to just walk out with merchandise. But hey ??♀️, maybe they wanted to test me after stalking me in the aisles?. I can definitely say that the workers normally are customer friendly. Whenever I do ask about an item and where I can locate it if I am having problems locating it, they are very helpful and I appreciate that about them. I just don’t like that they disappear when I’m ready to check out at the counter because it’s not like I can self check out. So, I find myself just standing around waiting and wondering when someone is coming to the cash register to check me out and this has happened several times. This very little parking in the very front of the store, literally just a few parking spots. The remaining parking is off to the side which feels a little on the sketchy side at night because the parking lot is not normally well illuminated nor do I ever see any type of security guards. This could partially be the reasoning behind them closely monitoring my moves when I’m shopping in the store, I guess??♀️. Hopefully, this review will help shed some light on some needed areas of improvement in their overall customer service delivery and satisfaction. Love, Light, Peace, Community, Care No weapon formed against shall prosper”
“Needs some air conditioning and air circulation. Nice selection of merchandise and school supplies. The isle's were not cluttered and the shelves were nicely stocked and organized.”
“A store associate named Carol was working the closing shift tonight and she was so kind and joyful. I hope this could catch the attention of her corporate or local team to give her a shout out!”
“I go into Dollar General almost every single day.They are polite and almost always have what I need. Ms. Jennifer is especially helpful. Each time I go inside I am politely greeted with courtesy and a smile. I've never had to look for a sales assistant at the front counter either!”
“This location is usually one of the cleanest one in town but I think they were having an off week. I came in and it was very crowded. Lots of empty shelves and such. They were stocking but it made it hard to walk in the aisles. I only saw one person working at this time and she was slammed. I assume because of supplier issues which is why the shelves were low. Like I said, they usually are leading in everything. I definitely recommend checking them out and seeing what they have to offer. They did have all of their or at least majority of their sales/last chance signs. Most of Abilene did not have those up and haven't been keeping up with it.”
“This DG by far is the cleanest most organized and friendliest staff I’ve ever been to. Yes, the staff changes a lot but that’s on management as they all can’t just come and go like this. Every one who has worked here always goes out of their way to help me find something I need. They have even put aside something I’ve asked for and when I come back which is very often they show me what I was looking for. This team at this location deserves a raise for going above and beyond!”
“Stopped by Dollar General in Abilene and had a pretty good experience overall. The store offers a wide variety of everyday essentials, including groceries, cleaning supplies, and household items, all at affordable prices. It’s very convenient for quick trips when you don’t want to deal with a larger store. While most of the shelves were stocked, a few areas could have been a bit more organized. Still, I was able to find what I needed without much trouble. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the checkout process was fast and smooth. Overall, it’s a reliable place to shop if you’re looking for convenience, decent prices, and a quick in-and-out experience.”
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