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January 2024 by Lylan Sephrine
Went there as a visually impaired person as I like the mission however the events in which unfolded there today made it so i will never go back. To start I looked at a camera and asked if it worked. To which the worker said "well you can just try it out" so okay I tried couldnt see whatever. Moving on there was a man looking for someone who which they kept trying to kick out for asking for money when he was asking for a name. Then when his cards declined, I offered to pay for his things and got treated like the scum of the earth. Got told "they try to discourage that" as they looked over at him and said "we dont want them coming back and pestering other buyers so if you want to give him money just give him cash outside".People ask for things in their life and there will always be a time where something is just out of reach... sad a charity based thrift store treated people in need and willing to help like scum...Wouldn't recommend anymore
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December 2023 by Fee Hopkins
This is one of my favorite shops! You never know what you are going to find but it is always wonderful!
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November 2023 by Bewick Family
Wonderful Charity to help raise funds to Prevent Blindness. We donate many items to good use here feels great to reduce clutter. They take small furniture jewelry mirrors dishes platter’s antiques household goods clothes. Repurpose Second hand is a win win for those that want to reduce trash & help the poor w/o $ or insurance. They always need men’s clothes - high demand.
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November 2023 by Harrison Price
Very nice resale shop - and on ritzy King St in Alexandria’s Old Town neighborhood. Kudos to the owners. Profits go to benefit the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.I note a few unfavorable comments nearby from drive by reviewers. From my multiple experiences at this shop I will say to ignore them.
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May 2023 by Kailey W.
I love this little charity shop! They have the best prices and they restock inventory pretty frequently.
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December 2022 by power MASCK
If your looking for thrift stores, I wouldn’t recommend this one. The prices are definitely not thrifty vibes. Everything is basic and overpriced. I’m not being rude, I’m being honest.
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December 2022 by Andrew T.
The clothing selection on the second floor is top notch. The men's selection is a little small, but very well curated and I have never left without finding something great to take home. It's particularly great for finding holiday gifts at a STEEP discount. The selection also rotates so frequently that I stop in any time I am walking around Old Town to see what's new.
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October 2022 by Nicole F.
This place used to be great with a ton of really neat household and vintage items. However, the prices are literally more than what you'd buy for at a non-thrift store. For example, a wooden platter that had the original target price tag for $15 was listed for $20 at look again! Unfortunately I agree with other reviews who say they're trying to price match on eBay instead of offering for what things are actually worth. I even had one instance where the woman realized the brand of something when I was checking out and tried to add $40 to the listed price of $8!! Truly bonkers...
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September 2022 by N A
Catching up on reviews. I stopped by the afternoon of Sunday, 06-26-22. I love to thrift and I'm a reseller. I try to check out at least one thrift shop when I travel.I read the reviews beforehand & was a little skeptical. I think the reviews were accurate. There's a lot of stuff here, but I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. I looked around upstairs and downstairs. Definitely were not thrift prices to me. Doubt I'd return.
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September 2022 by Devin L.
The amount of stuff that just sits here or offered at a SUPER discount MONTHS LATER this place use to be affordable my grandmother use to volunteer here and enjoyed shopping here cause it was affordable I mentioned something and got the worse attitude by the lady behind the register none of the long time volunteers are around anymore no sense of community or the people of the community they serve but how could they when they have a shop owner that use to run a shop in the stip No wonder everything sits for months every time I go in there I see the same overpriced items I saw since July and they had one of their multiple " blow out sales" that's really old product they over priced and let sit this place has gone down hill since they placed the new management
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August 2022 by Maria Lvova
It was my favorite in 2018-2020/21. Something happened after the pandemic… New manager? Prices are up, fewer items. I used to find great things there. Not any more.I have a feeling good stuff gets to internet stores or dealers before people like me have a chance.
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July 2022 by Tajo
I am taking back my old review, which was positive! and as much as I hate writing negative reviews about businesses, as much as I feel obligated too talk about shocking shopping experiences, like when you see a price tag, of $40, on a vinyl record, by an unknown musician! And it is actually cheaper on Ebay when I looked it up, and the original price was $7.99!!!When a thrift store turns into collectibles store!Whenever a used goods place, start using Ebay as a refrence for pricing, thats the time you need to go and buy from Ebay, you will find it cheaper, and better, no need to hunt for parking spot , and you can return it!The record was not by the Beatles or Zeppelin or the Stones or signed by Demis Roussos!
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May 2022 by Taj Elsir Elmelik
I am taking back my old review, which was positive! and as much as I hate writing negative reviews about businesses, as much as I feel obligated to talk about shocking shopping experiences, like when you see a price tag, of $40, on a donated vinyl record, by an unknown musician! And it is actually cheaper on Ebay when I looked it up, and the original price was $7.99!!! Whenever a used goods place, start using Ebay as a refrence for pricing, thats the time you need to go and buy from Ebay, you will find it cheaper, and better, no need to hunt for parking space , and you can return it! The record was not the Beatles or Zeppelin or the Stones or signed by Demis Roussos!
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April 2022 by Suzie Agrillo
An impressive, curated selection of clothes at affordable prices. I was able to try on and buy a number of designer selections for $3-$11. The staff was friendly and helpful, telling us at checkout that all clothes were 25% off. I got a variety of whimsical, one of a kind items for a modest amount of money. I highly recommend this store. It also made me feel even better that all of the sale proceeds benefit the blind.
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January 2022 by Laura Sims
They used to have reasonable prices but since the pandemic everything is twice the price.I don't mind donating to them but they shouldn't be selling at such a high rate.
