Jacks 99 Cent Store

I am a big fan of dollar stores and Jack’s did not disappoint in terms of the selections
I went there to purchase some candles for a friends birthday at 2 pm and the store was PACKED. It was kind of hard to maneuver due to the aisles being slender… and the cheese section was NOT fresh.
I saw some reasonable priced times and came out with 17 items. I am a fan of the huge chips wall :)
pros: lots of food options, easy to spot down the street (big sign), pretty organized
con: cashiers are not patient, the workers watch you like a hawk, and a lot of items are $ 1.29 as compared to 99 cents.

I would come back to this for more items, discouted days and specials in all.
I been here a few time throughout the year and it has chnaged in items tock, but the price are a great bargins for my daily needs and consumer needs in the months passing.
I hope that people are aware of this branch because they give great service just the time to deviate from your house chore items for your junk item can collide when coming here.
I will be coming back when I am able and need arrives in return ofr more usefull products.
Thank You, Unilocal

I believe I only found what I was looking for in here one time! They have a lot of food but not much else. The employees are rather abrupt and their tone is condescending.
Today they at least told me where the big location on 45^th street was located. They said I might be able to find my item there. That’s where I went!
That’s my last visit at this location. Next time I’ll go to 45^th Street Jack’s first!

My breakfast consists of bananas, coffee and cereal bars. It is the breakfast of champions, and I am indeed the champion of the world. Anyway, this particular location always has cereal bars at a steep discount (50%+ off!). I buy tons of it here. Just watch he expiry date, as it can be the next week sometimes. They also have lots of Christmas ornaments and adornaments and mints now. Most for $ 1, so go ahead and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Jack’s is an all purpose convenient store. This one stop shop carries anything you may need for the office, home or decorating purposes. It is also a great place to keep your snack pile stocked.

Feel like things are more expensive than the 32^nd location. The selection is definitely tinier (only one floor), so if you have the time, make your way there instead.

Very few «99 cent» items — many prices are more than a regular store. The products are substandard, knockoffs, defects, or close to expiration dates. Crowded aisles and pushing, junk piled to the ceiling. Some customers are kooks. Try Harmon Discount Stores (run by Bed Bath and Beyond) for great prices on new name-​brand items and a decent shopping environment.

Omg I used to love Jacks when it was 99 cents now everything is over priced. Home goods I can get in The Christmas Tree Shop or NWL or Big Lots are insanely overpriced here. And sn crossiants for $ 3.49??? Shop rite sells their 6pk for 1.99!!! Bye Jacks

Great discount store. So much for so little. My only problem is the location, expensive or no parking. Limits how much I wanna buy.

Once in a while, I meet with some unsavory characters in a store or in a restaurant. This time, it proves my point.
As I decided to go into Jack’s $.99, I started to take pictures. As I took my first internal picture, this dude said to me, «you’re not allowed to take pictures internally». I said, «I didn’t see any signs». He said, «it’s on the front door».
As I went out, I looked for the sign. Nothing. He is just a low paid floor monitor who has nothing better to do than to harass customers. Sad isn’t?
I see the cashiers being over worked and upset. They get defensive very easily. They give as attitudes to customers who ask questions about the products.
Located in a prime location in midtown, this store draws many customers in. Known for its cheap prices, people usually find a good deal here. I like the products the store sells. Practical, and home driven, the store caters to people from all walks of life.
I suggest you shop here quickly and leave quickly. If you interact with any staff members they either will speak to you with a rough tone or look at you like as if you have 2 heads. They lack any communication skills to make a sale.
This is a popular store in Manhattan. Why hire people with a chip on their shoulders? I know it’s not a reflection of the store, but can’t managers effectively train people in their customer service skills?
Seriously.

This place is great. Though not everything is $ 0.99, you can still find wonderful things that are worth that extra dollar.

I went to this store today and the workers were all pleasant. The selection is pretty good — but you have to really know your prices, since some of the items cost more here than I pay elsewhere.

This location is only one floor unlike it’s Herald Square counterpart.
The motto of this store should be — Characters welcome. If you are willing to brave the few oddballs, there are many deals to be found here. They have a wide array of product including household goods, food [check expiration date], furniture, office supplies and beauty products. Every time I visit this discount haven I always walk out with a bag of goodies. Do be warned, don’t expect top grade quality on some of the stuff — as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

I went to this store on my lunch hour because my office was freezing and I wanted to find a mini space heater for cheap.
This is a 99 cents store but has EVERYTHING it’s more like a one stop shop. They have groceries, toiletries, personal items, a home section etc. & the prices are very fair! Actually much less than the leading stores and brands.
I found a space Heater for $ 20 which wasn’t bad that’s the price on amazon and the price is nearly triple that on Macy’s or JcPenney.
The store has three stories and is very crowded with customers, I guess everyone in NYC is looking for a deal.
The only thing that throws this store off is their customer service. The associates are very confusing. They don’t understand questions and ask you to repeat it numerous times and if they don’t know they just say ask someone on another floor. I didn’t like that. However, when you shop cheap you can’t expect anything more.
I’d Definitely go back here for some knick knacks if need be.

Contrary to the store’s name, most items are actually over 99 cents, yet still discounted. Consider that not everything here is a total bargain before filling up your basket. Regardless, this is still a cheaper alternative to CVS or Duane Reade and I wish there were more of these stores in Manhattan.
The store carries a huge variety of necessities and knick knacks — groceries (including frozen/​refrigerated items), beauty products, bath products, kitchen supplies, housewares, pet supplies, party supplies, hardware, office/​school supplies, gifting supplies, etc. — but of course selection of each may be limited as in any discount store. Jack’s actually carries recognizable brand names of most of these items and not just generic dollar store brands.
For beauty products, luggage and housewares, Jack’s World on 45^th has much better inventory in comparison and a more diverse inventory in general.

This place SAVES money while living in NYC. The inventory is always changing and they have everything from home goods to clothing and food. I usually shop for candles, spices and they have GREAT pillows. Thumbs up!

Models, rejoice. They have 99 cent cosmetics here!!! I got some eyeliner for myself here. Decent sized store but I was just tickled to see those cosmetics for 99 cents. I think there’s even 99 cent foundation that didn’t look horrible. Check it out for yourself sometime.

A great resource for ANYTHING!!!
Especially party supplies including hors d’oeuvres.
Keep In mind, if you see an item that surprises you, trust, that it may not be there when you return.
Join the Card program and you will receive discounts on your large purchases.
I shopped at both locations: 34^th and 42^nd streets. Both solid places to shop but note the 34^th location has more items to choose from.
Final note… only 40% of products sold here is actually.99 cents.
Yet and still, a better shopping opportunity than other variety stores.

Most things are $.99, as advertised on the store name, but a few items are in the $ 2 – 3 range. Everything is a deal! The items have varying quality but if you are looking for something — anything — you can check here first. This is a sure shot for party supplies and snacks, and also odd crafty items: hooks, wire, garden stuff, auto stuff, school supplies, the list goes on.
Recently I went in to buy donations for a clothing drive and scored a bunch (100+) of winter hats ($ 1 each) and knitted gloves ($ 1 each and a step above the stretch gloves). Really big scores.
It’s hit or miss, but worth checking out before going elsewhere.

Jack’s literally sells everything and anything! They sell stuff here you didn’t even KNOW you needed!
* Candy, gum, munchies, junk food? Check.
* Candles, glassware, knick knacks? Check.
* Holiday decorations & children’s toys? Check.
* Frozen foods, bread (s), TV dinners, dipping sauces? Check.
* Make-​up, hair stuff, socks, gloves? Check.
* Party supplies, wrapping paper, impersonal boring cards? Check.
Line management here is also quite excellent. It may feel like there are 100 people waiting to pay at one time during «peak» hours (ie. lunch time and the ever-​anxious after work crowds), but by the same token it also feels like there are 50 open cashers working furiously to get everyone in and out with speed and efficiency. No «calling the manager to do a price check because we don’t know our sh! t» here — they know their sh! t.
My only gripes here are their organization changes often. Make-​up brushes might go from aisle 1 to aisle 3, potato chips might go from aisle 2 to aisle 8 and often times there is very little rhyme or reason so as to why certain things are next to others… I mean, it’s great that deodorant (which I don’t buy here… but you get what I mean) is right by plastic/​picnic pitchers and that diaper rash ointments are beside candles and Cheeze-​Its — but whatever, I suppose you get what you pay for and I should just be grateful that Jack’s 99 Cent store has these things and has them for cheap.
At the end of the day this is simply a .99 cent store — but it’s convenient, close to my office and I know that it’ll be ‘in and out’ as long as I know what I want and where it is. Folks that work to restock here generally know where stuff is and while cashiers may not be the friendliest, I don’t need a smile or insincere greeting — I need you to ring up my stuff so I can bounce. Jack’s definitely does its job in Midtown East and it does its job well :).