Bargain Box

I grew up near a small college town that had the best thrift stores. Not only were they great, but there were SO many of them. Fast forward to now, I used to be a bit disappointed in the lack of thrift stores around me.
Until I seriously sat down to do my research and set aside one day to check them all out. I would say that the Bargain Box is one of my favorites. It did not take long for me to see several things I liked, one of them being a practically new J. Crew wool sweater. The staff is friendly and prices are ridiculously good. Check it out!

Today they are not open. I like this place but they never buy any of my things. I feel as if I have nice clothing and jewelery but they never accept.

If you’re looking for quality, I’d skip this place. Went in and they had a few cute things upfront, but that was literally all that was cute. Books were very used and old. You may get better quality at goodwill.

Stopped in yesterday (Saturday) close to closing time, my fault for not checking what time they closed. Planned on buying a few items and quickly once I walked down the stairs and heard the clerk working there yelling at another guy to hurry up and pay for his items they were closing down. I felt bad for the guy she yelled all the way across the store. Then she yelled again and said to hurry up they were closing we had to go.
I’ve never done that working in customer service and have never seen it until yesterday. I definitely should have doubled checked the time but as I was rushing around to grab a couple things, I could tell that lady was about to walk out the door herself, I just put my items down I was going to purchase and left, used to like that store, but definitely won’t ever go back!!!

I went to Bargain Box about 2 years ago with my mom and we had a blast. I was so surprised to find an amazing thrift shop in Cameron Village where everything else is so pricey. After moving out of the area, I planned an appointment around coming back. My second time there was just as good as the first. The clothing is top notch, lots of name brands and everything is in great quality. The prices can’t be beat. They also have an amazing selection and get new inventory in everyday. I especially like there «Trending» section where they have picked out the trending items and have them easily accessible and on display. I can’t wait to return!

Mostly women’s clothes, men’s has a tiny corner in the back. Was expecting a lot more given the reviews.

Pretty great thrift store… I’m able to find a lot of higher end items each time I go in. I’ve found tons of items there with the original retail tags still in tacked. It is a great place, just know that you aren’t always going to walk away with tons of treasures! Pretty inexpensive for most items… shoes are probably the worst selection, not sure why but they always look to have been rolled in the dirt and are normally pretty grimy looking!

As someone who runs away from Forever 21, H&M and at times Marshall’s and TJ Maxx SOLELY based on organization, I don’t frequent thrift stores for that very reason. I’m am not about rummaging through bins and flipping through a ton of clothes a don’t want to find the ones I do. The bargain box is a reprieve from messy bargain hunting! First of all, they have a large space and fill the space to the brim, making it easy to navigate and find clothing. They even have a «sale» rack and clothes are super cheap. They have nice clothes, I found a cute pink Ann Taylor skirt there for about $ 10. I still don’t thrift much, but when I do, I always think of Bargain Box.

I went in there just a 30 mins ago, It is now 2:30 on 3÷8÷2013
I am at Stay at Home Mom with a 7 month old. I went in and didn’t expect steep stairs and with a stroller I needed to use an elevator to get down, since there is no elevator down they had a stair lift but you had to have a key to use it. There was a bell to ring for someone to come help you with the lift. After ringing the bell and standing there for 5 mins with NO HELP AT ALL, I rang it again… STILL NO HELP! I thought about just trying to use the stairs with my stroller but they are too steep and no one to help me. I rang the bell again, still no help not even a «be right there». After 20 minutes of waiting for someone to help me I gave up. THEY WILL NOT BE GETTING MY MONEY!

Consignment store fashions at thrift store prices. Selection is best shortly after they open at 10 AM.

As far as thrift stores go, this is may or may not meet your expectations. For me, it didn’t really. Some of the clothes were a pretty good deal, but normally I wouldn’t expect to pay $ 7-​$ 10 for a thrifted knit sweater or cotton shirt. Pants/​bottoms are normally $ 15-​$ 20+. On a large scale, this is inexpensive, but in terms of thrift stores in general, I find this to be on the higher-​priced end. There are also discounted designer labels if that’s what floats your boat. As far as size goes, the store is on the smaller side. It’s quite quaint and clean. Since it is smaller, you can’t really expect to find as much stuff as the large scale thrift stores. Definitely more of a hit or miss kind of place.
Overall this struck me as more of a normal discounted clothing store rather than a true thrift shop. I don’t mean to sound like a thrift snob about it (I’m far from being a thrift expert), but I tend to be stingier in these types of places knowing they’re hand me downs. However this place has more brand names and if that’s what you’re looking for this might be the place for you. The store is clean, no overbearing smell, the staff is polite, it definitely doesn’t hurt to check this place out if you’re curious about or are just starting a thrift adventure.

I love the Bargain Box because every time I go I find something I love (and it’s usually discounted!). Such a strange find in a place like Cameron Village where everything is so high-​end and then, *BOOM* a thrift shop! BB usually has special items on discount so look for the signs (ex. «50% off skirts, shoes, and books!»).
Good location means good finds, and the donations are usually pretty brand-​name. Other than clothes though I wouldn’t go expecting to find much else — they are lacking in household goods, books, and much anything else.

I checked out Bargain Box after hearing a lot of things about it and how it is much better than Goodwill locations. I think it’s more on-​par with Goodwill. There was not a great selection as far as quality goes, and I guess I was expecting the quality to be better.
They have a small selection of sports clothing, which I thought was nice. Some of you may not like the idea of buying second-​hand gym clothes, but they were obviously washed and in good shape, and some specific brands can costs $ 30 – 40 for a shirt retail (Nike, UnderArmour, etc). Found a very light UnderArmour shirt for my workouts for only $ 10 — not bad!
Other things I noticed: Nice selection of coats/​jackets/​formal wear. I have a wedding to attend next week and I’m definitely going to stop by to see if they have anything I could use. Nothing a tailor can’t fix.
Bottom line: You will find deals here… you just have to give the Box a thorough inspection before you do.

Maybe my expectations were way too high, but I was seriously unimpressed with this thrift store. Not because I didn’t find awesome vintage apparel and fantastic bargains on designer clothing– I understand that is totally hit-​or-​miss. I was more disappointed in the quality of the shoes and clothing on-​site. Shoes that were dirty, scuffed and broken were on display and it was obvious that they accept donations without a discriminating eye. They also had a pretty lacking selection of bags and clutches. If you’re a male, you might also be more successful. There were some great looking suits and jackets ready for you!
That being said, the silver lining of my trip was perusing the vast belt selection. The sales associate was also beyond lovely and welcoming. Loved chatting with her as I tried on my picks. I walked out with four fabulous belts for $ 10– good quality, fun colors and priced beautifully. I’ll definitely be back, if only to fuel my belt obsession.

Bargain Box is a diamond in the ruff. Or more like a wildflower in a rose garden. Either way, it is a relief to know in the middle of the ritzy shopping center of Cameron Village, there is a place as wonderful, thrifty, and cheap as the Bargain Box. The best thing about the Bargain box is the location. People of high income donate clothes of higher income, therefore you can buy clothes of higher income for cheap. Don’t get me wrong, this place isn’t as cheap as your typical Guardian Angel or Goodwill, but it’s still thrifty.
Smaller sizes are typically hard to find. You must frequent regularly to find good stuff. But it’s definitely one of the better thrift stores around.

It is hard for me to find good cheap formal-​wear and this place had it in spades. Two great sport coats for 10 bucks a pop. This place is a second hand store not so much vintage, don’t get me wrong it is still great.

When people ask me where I get my clothing… I’m reluctant to tell them where my treasure trove lies! This is the best thrift store I’ve ever visited. I visit this store weekly and at least a ¼ of my wardrobe is from this store.
It’s possible to find clothing, books, cds, belts, scarves and other knick nacks at this store.
The staff is very friendly and have never been rude to a customer. The VIP (Very Important Person) section which mostly includes designer and label clothing; is a tad overpriced, therefore most of my great finds are from the other section. This store is pricey for a thrift store, but it’s worth it! I’ve found countless dresses, cardigans, skirts and scarves all from one place… this store.
Don’t come to this store if you expect to find something every single time. Remember that a thrift store is not like a department store! If I don’t find anything I’ll return another day. If you visit the store weekly you’ll surely find something nice. I’ve found clothing that looks brand new and even several unique handmade items. I wouldn’t waste money on the VIP section unless you truly fall in love with an item.
Unlike many other stores in Cameron Village, this store is not for snobs. This store is for anyone who is creative and wants to save money! Yes, it is expensive for a thrift store, but if you take the time to look carefully it will be worth your time and money.

People have been dragging me to the Bargain Box since I was a little kid, and so I have a sort of hang-​up about the place. The problem is that one can spend hours sifting through the stacks of crazy old junk, and as a kid I was not into crazy old junk and just wanted to go down the way to Animal Quackers (the greatest toy store ever — now closed).
Anyway — even though I am now interested in looking at the great vintage and just-​plain-​old stuff in this store — it still gives me a bit of a headache every time I head down those dreary stairs.
As far as practical info: definitely the cheapest place near downtown to buy dusty cheesy vintage stuff. It’s not great if you’re just looking for some regular old clothes — at least for guys: every time I’ve been there they’ve mostly had only suits and bathrobes, and maybe a few belts. The best stuff is in the non-​clothing sections.

My father bought a tuxedo at the Bargain Box for $ 10. Bargain Box is a thrift store similar to every other thrift store you’ve probably ever been to. Items purchased in the store go to support the Junior league of Raleigh, and everything in the store was previously owned (and donated) my someone else.
The highlight of the place to me is that it’s a thrift store, smack dab in the middle of a high-​end shopping center. If you go often enough, you can really find some exceptionally nice items at some exceptionally low prices. I’ve seen a few designer labels when I’ve been in there, and my father picked up his tux there one afternoon for $ 10.
As thrift stores go, this is one of the best around.

Bargain Box is really hit or miss. It’s mostly miss, but when you score you really score. I find that they underprice things quite a bit which is always good.