The Salvation Army Family Store

This is a hidden gem… love how you can get «new-​in-​re-​packaged» underwear from Target for a fraction of the price, and at an even greater price at times, especially at certain holidays (Labor Day, Memorial Day, etc.). They also have new-​in-​package home goods from Target… Scored a $ 98 queen duvet for $ 25 on Labor Day! Have also found boutique children’s items here from Oilily and Mini Boden. Like most thrift stores, it’s a bit unorganized at times with some items strewn about and of course children not being looked after, but overall it’s great… even found some new hand-​quilted items for a couple of dollars!

My second-​favorite thrift store – see Chap Value Thrift in B-​ville for my all-​time fave. As long as I’m mentioning Chap, I’ll start with a downside of them both: the incredibly annoying Christian music. Why must I be so cursed that my two favorite thrift stores be so über-​religious that I can’t shop in peace? (were those puns intentional? Only God knows!) This is literally my only complaint.
My favorite thing about this Salvation Army: Target merchandise. Target merchandise everywhere. Target brands are probably upwards of 50% of what I buy here. I like that the clothes are arranged by type (button-​up blouses, t-​shirts, cardigans, etc) and color, and sometime size (i.e., the smallest stuff is usually on one end, and the biggest stuff is usually on the other end).
I have bought a few pieces of furniture here, all of it I love. It’s a bit hit-​or-​miss, but scores better than your average Goodwill, or hell, Salvation Army. Guess folks in the South Metro really donate the good stuff.
Prices are good for thrift. Be sure to check for signs in the entryway bulletin board or at the checkout desk to see if a certain color tag is on sale. Red tags (Target stuff) are never on sale though, sadly, which I suppose I understand. Bric-​à-​brac is generally junk, but there are a few hidden treasures every once in a while. Overall, good quality and selection, fine prices, much improved dressing rooms (there used to be only one!), and never had any problems with staff. As good as it gets, as far as I’m concerned.

This store is pretty great. I found some really great stuff for really reasonable prices. The only slight downside is that things aren’t organzied by size, but that probably keeps things cheap so i’m ok with that, and the christian radio station they play. I’m not against christian music or radio stations and i know the Salvation army is a religious organization but if you’re not really into christian music and/​or radio stations it can be a little annoying.
Pros:
— prices
— dressing rooms
— target stuff
— lots of cool unique stuff if you dig a little
Cons:
–sectioned off by clothing type (t’s, sweaters, dresses etc.) and organized by color but not by size
— christian radio station they play

I love this thrift store. I shop around at many thrift stores from savers, goodwill, and arcs and the other local ones I have managed to pass by while driving this one happens to be one that I noticed whenever I went to the Costco nearby or the Burnsville mall because its literally across the street. I’ve gone twice now and plan to be back many more because every time I’ve gone I’ve been able to find great office attire to wear to work. The place prices very low so you won’t regret what you find and its clean in the store which you won’t find at most places.
pros:
high turn over
products from Target
Low pricing and even some days some tags are half off
they open late until 9pm except Sundays
cons:
No returns or exchanges all sales are final
they staple their tags to the clothes so be careful to inspect before purchasing
not sized like savers but they are categorized by type of clothing