99 Cents Only Store

Their selection is still alright, but in the past year, the store has fallen into complete chaos.
After filing dozens of complaints online, not only has nothing improved, things have gotten substantially worse.
Venice Store on Lincoln:
Drugs being dealt outside the store, cashiers fumbling around and blaming the customers, leash-​less animals clawing at items, fights breaking in the lines, no one manning the registers, wrong numbers to the stores listed on the site, no one answers customer service, etc.
I spent a year trying to get a hold of customer services to no avail.
There are also homeless and elderly people holding up the lines demanding other people pay for their groceries [arguing with them].
Every time I go there I try to buy 30 some items, but people want to start fights with me because they’re impatient.
I don’t understand this store nor the attitude of it’s patrons or staff.
This must be the «weirdo» store, and in California that’s saying something.

Oh the joy of this dolla-​holla! Great for candy– chocolates, fruity-​chewies & bubblegum goodness. Difficult to not walk outta here $ 20 deep in candy!
Great for random tinfoil sheets, ziplock bags, hand soap and holiday classroom decorations!
It’s just not always the cleanest place and it can get pretty mobbed inside, leaving you to wait in some pretty ridiculous lines.

A great $.99 store. Always go here while my girl hits whole foods. Gift bags, bubbles for the kid, random little hardware store type things like plastic hooks for the wall, arts and crafts supplies, a new little dog waste bag holder, hot wheels cars, etc… all for $ 2 – 4 less than you would pay at CVS or other stores nearby… and for a $.99 store they try and open new registers when lines get long.

Always find great deals !
From makeup… I have bought name brand nail polish, bras, underwear… May not be 99 cents but it’s still a great deal !
I once bought eggs for 99 cents when the market has them for 5 $.
Oatmeal bars, yogurt, and anything u can think for making your meals!
I always find good deals but I have to go slow me think twice if I need it or just going to collect it at home lol
Perfect for this weather are coffee mugs and they have cute designs
I’m a regular at this location.

Would give 5 but don’t take Amex which caused me abit of embarrassment and annoyance.
Apart from that I always find that this store has a lot of choice, it’s well laid out and always had different goodies whenever I go in there
If you can handle all the crazy people in there then it’s defiantly worth a visit!

Great for some household items but I’ve been alarmed at the flies around the food items and the occasional smell of rotten food. Also the lines are really long unless you come really early in the mornings. The people working there are really nice and are helpful and parking’s ample.

My goto store for buying magnifying glasses and assorted junk. Sometimes great deals on produce.
A weird place to be on Friday or Saturday night with crazy people and arguing pimps mixed in with less interesting folks.

Love this place! This is the best 99 cent store! Parking is great also. I wish they could sell cheaper motor oil though, it’s $ 2.99 per quart. Definitely check this place out as you will find what you might be looking for, for a lot cheaper than other places.

This is one of my favorite 99 Cent Stores! It’s right near by office and we’ll go here to decorate the entire place for well under $ 100. There’s a huge parking lot so parking is never and issue and if you needed to to several errands there’s a few other stores that share the lot, like Whole Foods, and there’s a gas station across the street.
They also sell balloons! I’ve gone here to pick up a balloon or two for my co-​workers birthdays. They are a lot cheaper than if you were to get them at any grocery store.

Update in customer service — 5 Stars
Since my last review they have really turned a corner and now ask for your bag, AND bag your items without question! Plus, there seems to be an effort to make an attempt to help you most of the time.
The rude sales associate — negative 5 Stars
The very inappropriate sales person who garnered my initial 1 star review should undergo some serious training, or at the very least, acquire an ounce of people skills. Hence, the updated 4 star review only.
*Your business is only as good as your representatives!*

I was actually inpleasantly surprised when reading reviews here: «is it worth mingling with the ‘rifraf’ here?»
I’m not taking this comment personally but do think that it’s very unfriendly, to say the least.
The 99C store is a place where everybody can shop, those who are less fortunate and those who are. This is the place where the people who do have money shop and those who don’t, I think it’s an amazing place where everybody can find what they need for whatever reason they’re shopping at this store.
Some people do not have the choice and have to shop here. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Many times, especially on Friday, this place sells the same big salad containers neighbor Wholefoods sells for 5.99. No call me crazy, but why would I pay $ 5 more for salad?! Exactly the same.
Friday is the day when their fresh produce arrives, and many times it’s good stuff. Is it all organic? Probably not. But in this economy where people lose their job and mothers still want to feed their children a homemade meal instead of going go a fast food chain, I salute stores like this.
With the 99C kids can still celebrate their birthday, families can buy toys for the kids, fresh fruit and veg can be purchased and the list goes on.
I think the 99C store fills a gap in the market for a big audience, «rich or poor.»
Let’s not judge people who shop here.

where else, seriously, can you fill your basket for under $ 100? tell your toddler nephew you’re a billionaire and let him go wild in the toy section? no problema at 99 Cents Only. never mind that stuff costs $ 1 on a technicality.
99 Cents Only is a weird and wondrous place. i’m constantly floored by what you can buy for $ 1 that might literally cost you $ 10 to ship. sometimes it’s a crapshoot whether they’ll have some you bought before, and i don’t recommend getting no-​name brand food. that stuff’s full of fillers and lard.
i always feel a little uncomfortable here, i don’t know what it is. but it’s right next door to WHOLE FOODS and carries Crystal Geyser in smaller 6-​packs that i like.
Crystal Geyser 6-​pack, $ 1
fresh raspberries or blackberries, $ 1.
a head or bag of lettuce, $ 1.
74% cocoa French Chocolate bar, $ 1.
All Natural COCONUT WATER, $ 1.
stupid holiday decorations, $ 1.
a tiny doggie pumpkin costume, $ 1
nail polish remover, $ 1
most days, i just run in and out for water, but once in a while i’ll spy a bonus find. so what’s another dollar? not gonna break the bank.
happy Unilocaling and here’s to tasting life! :)

ATTN HOLIDAY SHOPPERS: NO RETURNS!
(see posted photo — 99 Cent Store is in violation of California law)
I was very disappointed to find out that I couldn’t return excess holiday party favors (20 bags of hard candies and 20 other tchotsky party items) purchased for two work parties. I used to love shopping here and the 99 Cent Only corp thrive on the fact that we overbuy. Be aware that there is a hidden store policy that you can only return 9 things. Ever.
The bait/​switch is that the policy isn’t posted any place that shoppers are going to see it. The receipts they hand out also don’t say anything about this 9 item limit.
SHOPPERS BEWARE. Don’t overbuy for your kids parties, christmas parties, etc. thinking you can just take it back if you don’t use it. Wrong!
99 Cent Corp wants you to overbuy but won’t let you return. Forget about stuffing pinatas with the candy here. Costco takes EVERYTHING back. Shop there.

This is my happy place, seriously, whenever I am bored or down I come here and get so excited for the loads of groceries, junk food and random shit they have. How I manage to spend over $ 50 each time… I have no idea, but it’s great!
This is a large 99 Cent Store. They have a great selection of dishes and kitchen supplies. They have THE BEST and obviously cheapest holiday decorations (Halloween, X-​Mas, Chanukah, Kwanza, 4^th of July, etc… they have it all!). They also have a decent produce section. I love finding organic produce here that right next door at Whole Foods cost 4+ times as much.
Check it out! Don’t be scuured by the Venice bums, weirdos and old foreign people.
…and don’t forget to keep it real in the Whole Foods parking lot!

Someday I’ll be rich enough to shop at Whole Foods, but today is not that day.
I found myself alone and broke with my SO being out of town on work, so I stopped by the 99 cents only to see what’s up. Oh man, it’s a magical place. I stocked up on puzzles and books to keep me entertained, and bought a few days worth of food, all for about $ 20. One star deduction for a hellish parking situation though, and some sketchy looking produce.
I will definitely be returning soon!

As far as 99 cent/​dollar stores go, this one is the cream of the crop!
It’s huge, with wide aisles, and has everything you could possibly need! Heck it even has a fresh produce section so instead of buying your baby carrots or cherry tomatoes at Whole Paycheck next door, you can get them here for– you guessed it– 99 cents! I love that they have tons of brand-​name products too (since I still don’t feel totally comfortable using sketchy brands on my body or hair). Win!

Love this place. Very cheap prices. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, they get fresh organic produce in bulk. Everything is still a dollar though!!! Very good for people on a budget. Has basically everything you need. The staff are friendly too. Will be coming here many times, as I’ve been doing so.

There are several 99 cents ONLY stores in town, but this is the one I like… The parking lot is big. The lot is shared with Whole Foods, CVS, and a laundry mat. I always smile when I enter. Bright white fluorescent lights, with the DING! DING! of the cash register. Am I in a 1960s movie? I buy cleaning products, toiletries and food! Yep! I said produce! They have ORGANIC produce here, all for 99 cents each. One leaves this store with bags and bags of stuff, and your wallet is still bulky!

I have to admit… my Mom was pretty appalled when she called me while I was shopping at 99 Only and found out where I was. Like many others she’s under the impression stores like 99 Only are dirty and filled with bad/​moldy/​broken products.
But let’s dispel that rumor right here because not only is 99 Only fairly clean and have a ton of great deals it is actually one of the fastest growing chains around. Considering the economy it’s not hard to figure out why.
I was actually at Whole Foods (spending way too much just to be able to say I ate an all natural, organic meal) with my best friend when he said «Let’s go to 99 Only and scope out the cheap candy!» You don’t have to ask the piggy in me twice! I’m there. We went in with the objective to buy candy and came out quite impressed with what they had going on. Great deals on everyday, non-​perishable items like paper plates, napkins, foil, utensils, soap (hello! 99 cents for a big ol’ thing of toilet paper is great!) and even better deals on food items (99 cent 2 Liter Pepsi, rice, canned fruits, canned vegetables, produce, and of course CANDY!). And don’t think it’s just off brand items. You’ll find all the big brands there too (obviously they’re going to have over stocks at some point too).
Yes, check the product’s best before date and yes, maybe 99 Only is not the best place to buy your sandwich meat but this is really a great place to stop in and see what deals are going on. Go ahead… stop in. With the amount you just spent next door at Whole Foods for a meal that’ll last about 5 minutes you probably could have built a small house out of materials bought at 99 Only.

Other than the retarded and frightening wealthy folks that litter this area with their Whole Foods desires, this 99 Cent Store rocks the house!
— Selection: Vast increases in product inventory, as the store is HUGE. This means more crap you most likely don’t need, but somehow can’t live without.
— Location: Lincoln and Rose. A gas station on the corner. Two awesome Mexican restaurants nearby. La Playita Taco stand next door. Thoma’s BURGERS (the best in the area) is in the same lot. C’mon!
— PRODUCE: Yes, that’s right. This location actually has a legit produce section. I saw some dude in line today with some asparagus and lettuce… And it looked damn good. I’m impressed and seriously laughing my ass off at the chumps who are going next door to Whole Foods to pay 8 times the price for the same basic item.
— Efficient Checkers: Yes, there are almost always lines, but overall, these folks hustle. They know, just like their bosses know, that if you crank out more purchases, the more likely the business is going to be able to keep paying their check. I’ve never been in line for more than 5 – 10 minutes, and that’s not that bad compared to the locations on Washington and the spot on Pico.
— Bigger Parking Lot: Although it IS filled with short-​bus, egotistical, Whole Pricks, the parking lot offers a lot more options than most other locations. And that means I’m not gonna have to get outta my car and choke someone over a spot.
Food, Clothes, Cleaning Items, First Aid/​Medicine… all available for a reasonable price. My only question is: who is buying the $.99 brand condoms??! If I were on the receiving end of one of those things, I’d run.