updating my review: it's definitely gone downhill here, things are marked high and sit for months as a result. clothing used to be sized and sorted, it no longer is. i still enjoy coming here because the prices are still good on other things, but the clothes are definitely overpriced now, especially when you have to dig. i love salem though!
This is overall a great thrift store. I’ve been coming here since day one back in 2009 and they’ve made some great changes throughout the years. I’ve spent thousands of dollars here and probably donated another thousand worth of merchandise (this is where I take everything). It was once one of the best priced thrift shops in central Illinois. However, since Covid, they’ve started to look things up on “the internet” but whomever is in charge of that task doesn’t know what they’re doing or how to look it up so the prices have kind of started to go all over the place. Which is fine, but there’s just no consistency. However, with the inconsistency, you can still find deals. The warehouse is full of stuff and huge. Definitely one of the biggest spreads of merchandise at any thrift store in the Midwest United States (and believe me, I’ve been to them all) but it smells like mouse urine so bad it’ll make you nauseous (and it takes a lot for me to say that, I’ve spent hours digging through abandoned buildings and junk piles and this is the only place that has ever made me sick to my stomach and my stomach can handle a lot). The warehouse is also unbearably cold in the winter and hot in the summer. I don’t mind the poor inconvenient shopping conditions at all IF the prices are going to remain low. Goodwill charges high prices, however the ceiling isn’t falling in. Honestly, I love encore and the people working there and want nothing but success for it. Just leaving an honest review. I’m really afraid the building is going to get condemned soon and junkers like me will loose this store. Hopefully, some much needed repairs can get done without compromising the prices too much and this store can be around for another 15 years. I’ve gotten so much great stuff here throughout the years.
Just some amazing friendly country folk with an AMAZING Southern Gal at the cash register. Clean store, wide variety of items. Some prices are slightly higher on some things (but it's quality items) and still well worth the money! #1 Thrift Store in 50 miles !
I went in a seen a necklace on the jewelry shelf I wanted to buy but when I tried to check out they told me they take jewelry to a jewelry store and sell it to them and would not sell it to me. I will never donate to them again or buy either. Donations should be sold back to the community not to jewelry stores. We donate stuff so other people can use it and you can make some money for your programs. Allowing items to have a chance to be purched by another shopper is what a thriftstore should do not take it to a diffremt place.
I love this place the gentleman there is always so nice and helpful and prices are so awesome got my boys 4 pair of jeans and a laundry basket for under $5.00 that to me is amazing keep up the great work
If you have never stopped to check this place out and love thrifting/rummaging then definitely make time to stop (at least an hour) cuz this place is huge with a lot of good stuff and deals!!
Great selection and even better employees! This store does great things for the community. The staff are very kind and helpful. Clothes stay organized. Lots of neat things to find. The warehouse is a well hidden treasure trove of things! There's just never enough time in my day to see all I want to see but it's a good thing because there might not be enough money in my pocket to buy all I want to buy either! If you're going through a hard time and need things, check with them and see what they can do for sure! I hear it's a great place to work also.
I always find a few treasures every time I shop! Today I found a Japanese-ish top ($1.49) for a themed tea party next week! Staff is always helpful and cheerful!
This is a great thrift store with people who put a lot of time and effort into their job. Very well organized. Great prices..employees always ready to help in any way...always offer to carry my purchased to my car. Plus Adele is awesome at her job. ?✌
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