I have been working in West Bend since October. I enjoy shoping consignment, resale and thrift shops. I have patronize them all in West Bend. I appreciate the 1\2 off dot sales at SVDP. I average three trips per week there. First thing this morning, I come to the store and they are still plowing out the parking lot. No problem. I will stop back. My mission is a winter shoe/boot that will be versatile for both of my jobs. Upon entering the store, I notice today is orange dot day. I proceed to the shoes. I find a sturdy brown pair. And, there is an orange dot. I notice a black pair that would be great for my part time job. Again, orange dot. This is fantastic! Normally, I have my SVDP key card ready to go, but I do not need it for 50% off items. The cashier is taking a rather long time inspecting the bottom of the shoes/stickers. She asks for my card. I dig it out. I watch her give me 10% off. She announces my total. I say, «Aren’t the orange dot items half off?» She looks again at my shoes and the sign nearly over her head, and begrudgingly gives me half off. I have never swapped a sticker on any item, anywhere in my life. I find your prices to be fair and affordable. The insult that I felt after this experience is enough to prevent me from ever stepping foot in any SVDP.
T C.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Sheboygan, WI
I have to agree with Nancy’s review below– the prices are more along the lines of a high-end consignment store, rather than a thrift store. The book prices are nuts– I picked up an Encyclopedia of Medicine from 1989– and the price on it was $ 12.88! It is the Christmas shopping season, and our St. Vinnie’s in Sheboygan has 2 registers open with long lines– because their prices are good. Today at the West Bend St. Vinnies, it was deserted– few people, no lines– I think most likely because it is so expensive. Many of the items could be had for a lower price at Wal-Mart– and Wal-Mart sells it brand new. To say something positive, I will add that everything is very attractively displayed. I felt like I was in a department store, rather than a thrift store. They just need to lower their prices. I realize that their purpose is to help the poor, but if you’re not moving your merchandise because your prices are so high, you’re not helping anyone.
Nancy J.
Rating des Ortes: 2 West Bend, WI
i have shopped here for years. They are turning into a not so great place. Prices jumping like they are selling new things. PEOPLEAREDONATING everything — but the prices are getting out of hand I won’t buy books there any longer… I can’t believe they are selling USED paperback books for almost THREEDOLLARS! that is a joke!
Timothy S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Madison, WI
This is a really nice thrift store with good prices. They also have some new products like you would find at a dollar store for good prices. They do a good job here. Much more pleasant to shop and the local Goodwill which we don’t care for.