Savers

I have gotten some really great service here, although sometimes I can’t find anyone on the floor, and a few members of the sales staff act like they would rather be somewhere else or even once or twice ignored me when I asked a question. Like any thrift store it is hit or miss: customers may find name brands, merchandise from places like Crate and Barrel, quality and even designer vintage in good condition, and real antiques, but lots of stuff is barely yard sale quality. Lots of things with chips, cracks, holes or stains. Always check that the zipper works. A small percentage of stock should have been thrown away or should be put out for a couple of bucks because it needs so much work. (They seem to understand reflecting condition in the price when pricing furniture but despite their grading system, this does not carry over well to clothes, china and glass.)
I have three specific issues with this locale. Prices are often double (or more) what they are at other Savers. Thrift shoppers are either bargain hunting, are buying to resell, or cannot afford to shop elsewhere. It is just a ton of time consuming work to go through everything, and prices should reflect that. Prices should never be higher than what the item would be offered for at Macy’s, TJ Maxx or Marshalls on a clearance rack. Prices should also not be higher than at a suburban vintage or antique shop. Cowboy boots, and not the better brands, are now $ 30 or $ 35. Designer gowns are $ 49.99 or even $ 99.99. Fur coats are not selling well at vintage stores and vintage furs, sometimes in fair or even poor condition, are often priced at the retail price for used furs in very good condition. Prices on all sorts of vintage has been spiraling upward at this location. $ 49.99 for an 80’s Christian Dior suit, $ 10 higher than the average price they sell for on eBay.
Prices on designer brands are sometimes wild, and they don’t understand that unless it is super high-​end brand like Coach or Chanel, five year old used designer clothing (Ralph Lauren or Ann Klein) is not worth much. (Look at what it sold for on eBay. The average used Ralph Lauren skirt sells on eBay for $ 22 including shipping. And less than half of them sell at all.) Once it becomes vintage, it has value but then only if it is in good shape and a cool style. So designer clothes from the early 90’s to 2013 and good brands like Chicos and Talbots are way overpriced. You have to find French or Italian designer stuff Savers doesn’t know the names of. Then you will get a big bargain.
The management needs to pay attention to what is not selling. Ask the vintage resellers who shop here and come in three or more times a week. We know exactly what is not selling and exactly why it is not. (It has two moth holes on the sleeve! There is a blood stain inside on the lining! Yes, it’s real shearling but there are no buttons!) A big plus is if you bring these issues to their attention, they will often lower the price. (Not always.)
Second, although Savers has a grading system, they don’t mark down enough for condition issues that are difficult or impossible to address, like moth holes, missing vintage buttons, stains, tears, chips, cracks.
Third, the young staff sometimes starts horsing around and making a lot of noise for 15 – 20 minutes before closing, and the manager (s) don’t ask them to stop. It is super irritating.
My last beef with ALL Savers: Savers used to keep sets together, doing a good job keeping sets or items with parts together. Now saucers and cups are often separated, and many things don’t have lids. Today an excellent vacuum cleaner did not have the charge cord or base. Caddies (racks) for mid-​century glasses or serving pieces are usually empty. I sometimes find pieces that go together that have been separated, so I know it is not always the case that the item was donated that way. At the Danvers store, one of the staff bit my head off for putting a set back together and then re-​seperated them and put the items back in two departments!
Finally, it’s best not to put tags on gold or silver decoration, as it sometimes lifts it when you remove the tag.

It’s not like others that I’ve visited. I’ve been to about 14 now throughout the country.
This one runs the gamut from simple clean stuff to crazy designer labels. Because of their location, it appears that you get higher level donations in affluent communities.
Most of the employees are super friendly, helpful and good meaning. There are a few full timers that can be really difficult and outwardly unhappy to be working there.
Overall, pretty clean and decent pricing. One of the employees is a «picker» however. Not only does she like to price labeled designer items way too high, she also likes to insure that no one gets their hands on stuff, like «customers». I’m not saying she’s a re-​seller, but I’ve personally witnessed several questionable transactions. Hey, it’s gonna happen, right?
Love the manager, she’s nice, helpful and super sweet!

Vinyl Record buyers beware! The bin may say 99 cents for all records, but half are apparently $ 9.99. The only reason I go to this store is to buy records.
Either label the bin correctly, Savers or give me the price they’re labeled as. I am outraged that they want to ask nine dollars more than what is labeled.

Good selection. Great assortment and variety of children’s books. Added dozens of titles to my classroom library. Also found a great «vintage» mini mate Igloo cooler.

Compared to Plymouth the prices can be crazy overpriced here. I have seen them ask almost retail for used clothing or $ 50 for a collector Barbie in a beat up box which goes for $ 10 online.
The location is smaller than others in Massachusetts and mostly is clothing. Also it can be difficult to get out of the parking lot onto Rt. 53.

Store is always empty, and the stuff you want to get is insanely HIGH. No matter how many bag you donate to their store, all they give you is a $ 3 off coupon instead of the up to 30% off coupon EVERY other Savers store gives you. Just drive the extra 20 minutes to the Savers in Plymouth. Bigger place, well stocked, reasonable prices

Always a fun time, even if I don’t find something to buy. The furniture and knick knack section are my favorites. Everything is organized and it’s a nice, big space. Easy to donate here and get a coupon or two.
It’s all about luck here. I got a great cashmere sweater for $ 15, which I thought was expensive for Savers until I realized these usually go for a lot more. I get tons of compliments on this sweater as well.
I try to visit at least once a month to purge stuff from the house and browse around looking for treasure.

Love… love…great deals for quality clothes. Prices are great! Plus, if you donate clothes, you get 3 dollars off your purchase. That is a bonus!

This store is clean, big and organized. Great location and ample parking.
The staff are friendly. You can find some good stuff and sometimes you walk out with nothing.
Prices– yes I know it’s charity and all that but some prices are RIDICULOUS. $ 2.99 for a used mug, $ 25.00 for used shoes, kids jackets $ 20 – 40, a Barbie that they deemed collectable $ 150.00 come on! I saw it on Ebay for $ 17.00. Really Savers?
A lot of people go to thrift stores for different reasons but for those that depend and have the absolute need to shop here you’re making it difficult. They might as well go to Target and hit the clearance.