The Salvation Army

We have been on the lookout for a couch and visited this location recently. They had one piece we looked albeit it wasn’t a winner right off the bat so we had to look further since the price on it was a bit closer to our total budget. I really thought they had a wide selection, the only real challenge was the price of items. Some prices were just too high for something used. Imo, unless it’s handmade or super duper vintage, furniture is closer in value to used clothes than a used car (if that silly analogy makes sense).
Otherwise the selection is pretty good. I’m a bit more of a fan of Goodwill so that could also have impacted my review. I will say that I’ve always encountered great staff over the years.

Convenient drop off location, but the store is small and quality of merchandise is rather low. A few nice furniture items, although the few I looked at seemed overpriced. Housewares take up ¼ of store but very picked over. A disappointment, as I thought this was the big Sals.

I was trying to exchange 2 shirts and the «SUPERVISOR» ERICA got very HOSTILE and confrontational with ME. It was so bad that the POLICE had to come. Erica starred me down for a good 5 minutes with a cruel look on her face. I felt very THREATENED by her body language, her look, and the way she treated me. I can’t believe she actually wanted to FIGHT with me!!! I have worked in customer service for over 10 years and I have never experienced a customer service this terrible in my life. This whole ordeal is something I will never forget. To say that the SUPERVISOR was UNPROFESSIONAL would be an understatement of a lifetime. I wouldn’t recommend shopping at this location without a bodyguard. The 1 star is due to the lowest possible rating. If I could they would get a negative 10 starts!!!

As an avid thrift shopper over the past few years, I was a bit disappointed after moving to Hawaii since the opportunities here are fairly lacking (both in quantity of stores and quality of finds).
I’ve found this particular store to a bit hit or miss. In other areas of the USA, I usually find Salvation Army Thrift Stores to have the best prices and best treasures. I rarely find good things here, but had luck this weekend, hence the review. It’s rarely too busy. The store is well organized and clean. There is no bathroom. I was a little perturbed at having only two people work the counter with long lines and many other employees mulling about. Prices are usually reasonable; certain items may be way over priced. I was given a hard time about at checkout, but I felt it was due to the employee and not store policy, so I let it go.
The location is one of the worst areas of the city, especially if you’re taking the bus or walking here. It’s conveniently located next to K-​Mart and a block from the Dole Regal Theatre, so it’s a good place to waste time waiting for a movie.

I really like the selection here. The prices are good and the staff is friendly.

The 4 stars is because there is not a restroom and they are a little over priced, but then again we are in Hawaii. I donate all the time and shop when I can to try to give back and help others. Like so many other thrift stores… it has its up days/​weeks and its down days/​weeks.
I will say that when I drop things off to donate those guys are over the top friendly.

Way way way overpriced! Manager is RUDE! It’s hard to believe items are donated because they are so high priced! All I heard while I was in there was is him loudly berate the employees & say some furniture brought in was below his standards! & he’s all about the dollar bill! He told them to take it to the other thrift shop where they sell junk! Really? It’s free!

Nicely kept thrift store with a good array of furniture. Has parking lot, entry directly across from KMART.

This facility is a lot more than just a drop off point for donations and a thrift store which has been covered in prior posts.
This (as well as other SA) facility (s) offer rehabilitation services for their workers, which I find very beneficial for all. See specifics below on furniture refinishing.
This facility will arrange for truck pick up donations. We recently had a dresser that we wanted to donate that was in fairly good condition but could use some refinishing. They have a workshop in house that will refinish (rehabilitation training). We were put in touch with their dispatch office 522‑8412 (rehabilitation training) that coordinated truck pick up. Very friendly individual and kept in touch with me and even called 20 minutes prior to meeting me at pick up point.
Other charitable facilities may be very reluctant to pick up less than saleable furniture… Salvation Army will pick up and repair /​refinish and then put up in their store.
I have and always will support the Salvation Army for what they do for those less fortunate across the country and with rehabilitation of our local folks who may need some help.

We went to to this Salvation Army to donate some gifts we purchased for the Giving Tree. It turns out, we were at the wrong location.
However, we were able to observe the place. I believe there are two entrances to get in. One of the entrances is loitered by homeless people since it is next to IHS. We drove around the building into their own private parking lot, which again had homeless people right outside the gate.
Going in, it reminded me or Ross’. Most of the store is clothing and its actually fairly cheap. Surprisingly there were a lot of people shopping in there.
In the parking lot, there is also a dock area where they collect donated goods. If the gate is closed, you can just leave it outside the door and they take it when they open up again. A guy I talked to said that if you donate something, it benefits the Rehab center.

DA 411:
— Hours: M — F, 9 AM — 8 PM, S, 9 AM — 7 PM, closed on Sundays
— No public restroom
— Cash and credit cards accept. All sales FINAL! No cash refund.
— Parking lot available in back of store (about a dozen stalls or so)
— Wide selection of clothing, housewares, kitchen supplies, electronics, and some furniture
In da ‘ohana tree of thrift stores on dis island, Savers + Assistance League of Honolulu come on on top (the eldest child), places like Goodwill Industries are da neglected middle child, and da Salvation Army is da «black sheep» bastard step-​child dat everyone would like to tink no exist, period.
«Holy crap!» is wat describes some of da stuff in dis store … clothing with pukas (holes), stains, and worn out from sheer usage, ceramic Winnie the Pooh pieces dat were all buss up and cracked, some prices on USED furniture dat was a sick joke.
Older wooden rattan sofa fo’ $ 225? Ya gotta be kidding me!
I get mo’ bettah deals at garage sales, on Craigslist, OR on da curbside during bulk pick-​up days in Kahala or Hawai’i Kai!
Wait, don’t you guys get dez donations fo’ FREE? You should be shame fo’ watchoo stay tryin’ fo’ charge!
REVIEW #220

The location is abit out of the way. Even bus service to this place is spotty at best (TheBus Routes 19 and 20 have the closest stops (if there is even buses period or they bother to stop), with a few in Chinatown and across Aala Park after a slight walk being the next closest). Didn’t see much that was priced right, so I left.

Why do I even bother. Way over priced. Used lamps u can get same at Ross for $ 5 less. 30 year old twin child’s bed for $ 220 r u kidding me.

They should be ashamed of the prices they charge!

Out of good will stores, savers, and Ross. This Salvation Army is great! It really is a hit or miss kind of place, yet I always find something here to buy! They have a great selection of furniture unlike the kailua Army Salvation. I’ve bought my mid-​century armchair and dresser from here! Just have to have a good eye when looking at the furniture. overall very pleased with this store!
Service: customer service isn’t the best, at times there under staffed.
Parking: They have a parking lot, decent size
Price: Furniture ranges $ 40-​$ 150, clothes $ 3 – 8
Happy Shopping!

In my early days here in Hawaii without a car, I biked all over the place including to this Salvation Army. A lot of good finds that particular day: not-​so-​easily-​wrinkable work clothes and in my size! Afterwards I had an interesting conversation outside with a perhaps houseless guy about our different (bike) rides. Apparently he got his current bike from someone who was dropping off that bike to Salvation Army. Good times. I noticed that in the after hours, people to tend to cluster or hang out in that area. Anyway, hope to be back to check out the selection again!

I have scored big at this location many times! My last trip I found some great old mumuus and a black Christian Dior suit for $ 15!
They also have cool old vinyl as well!
They have their own parking lot and are located right off Nimitz. Theres also a Kmart across the street so you can buy an extra bag to bring all the clothes you find at Salvation Army back home!

I’ve been inside a couple of times, and it’s just like any other thrift store.
But I always come here to drop off donations. The guys are really friendly, and they always help me unload my car or the van/​truck. They talked story with me and my boss this past weekend when we donated magazines. I think this is the only thrift store where I enjoy dropping stuff off. They didn’t make us haul all 400 magazines by ourselves. we offered to help, but they insisted that two young ladies should rest. haha. so, this place gets 4 stars just because of the friendly, helpful workers.