Savers

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful although you could tell they’re heavily pressured by ‘corporate ’ to constantly greet customers and force people to sign up for their membership card. While I love shopping at all area Savers I just couldn’t get passed the insanely overpriced items.$ 9.99 for a Rams sweatshirt weeks after it’s announced they’re moving? $ 8.99 for a used Under Armour workout shirt? The list goes on and on… I really hope they pay their employees a few dollars above minimum wage b/​c they deserve it. Unless you have a coupon, you’re better off shopping at Goodwill.

Love it where else can you get name brand for these prices. You donate and they lunch your card and you you Can save up to 30% and also they have special discounts. Staff especially the gentleman wish I could remember his name (usually wears a hat) is sooooo nice. this place.

«This is just an overpriced Goodwill.»
I overheard someone say that today at the grand opening of Savers in St. Charles.
I can understand how she came to that conclusion. Things are more expensive here, and some things are overpriced. However, I enjoy shopping at Savers.
Why?
1. It’s well-​organized.
Although they sell a variety of things (e.g., books, household goods), I typically only browse the clothing. That’s what I did today, and as with every other Savers I’ve visited, clothing is organized by type and then by size.
2. It’s clean.
When I shop at Savers, I never feel like I’m at a thrift store. Maybe that’s an overstatement, but the employees do a great job of making the place look pretty nice. This particular store has the advantage of being clean /​and/​new.
3. Overall product quality seems to be higher than what you’d find at other thrift stores.
I imagine they put some of their best stuff out for their grand opening, but I saw lots of good stuff here today. The store was fully stocked, but again, I was there only for clothing. I saw several items that still had their original tags as well as many things that were in great condition.
I tried on eleven items in two different batches. (The dressing room limit is six items per visit, and despite the fact that the store was packed, I did not have to wait for a dressing room either time.) Some items were too small. Some were too big. One had a broken button.
I left with three things for a total of $ 30. I purchased a new cardigan with its original tags ($ 6.99), a Calvin Klein dress that looked like it had never been worn ($ 14.99), and a considerably worn but adorable Forever 21 sweatshirt ($ 5.99).
Are those prices higher than Goodwill? Yes, they are. I put two or three things back on the rack, without even trying them on, because I felt they were asking too much for them.
But compared to a place like Goodwill, there’s a greater likelihood that I’ll actually find something I want here. And a $ 15 dress rocks.
Tips:
–You pay sales tax at Savers.
–You can receive store discounts by making donations.
–Be sure to examine all items for defects prior to buying them.
–Get a Savers card, which makes you eligible for sales held on Mondays.