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The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
600 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, United States
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The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
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M
Review №1

Probably one of my favorite thrift stores. I find some wonderful things literally every time I go in there. Very organized and clean

Ja
Review №2

Lots of great items to choose from. From nick nack and clothes. Great furniture items too.

CI
Review №3

Nice store. Prices a little way too high for a thrift shop.

Jo
Review №4

The Sally ❣ Always one ofmy favorite resale stores 👍👍

Cr
Review №5

Lol I got my Florida clothes and Im about to be fine as wine

De
Review №6

Courteous Staff; variety of products at cheap prices.

E
Review №7

Wish I could give 0 stars. i have asthma and due to that I cant wear a mask. i could suffocate in an asthma attack. one of the the clerks(?) decided to attempt kicking me out by stating that i didnt have a mask on, hollering across the store saying that i had to leave, when the statement was made that i have asthma, the woman then proceeded to illegally ask me for documentation and proof of my asthma. Asking if i had medication and if she could see it... please do not go to this store. they are rude and inconsiderate, especially of other peoples health problems.on top of this, their prices are way too high. Typically cashiers are rude, and attempt at getting you out of there as soon as possible, making little to no conversation, very standoffish.

Ir
Review №8

Went in to drop off donation. Clean organized store. Easy to find everything.

da
Review №9

Prices are reasonable.

Jo
Review №10

Very frustrating experience in general. Overprice on things .they price 50% off of color tags. But you found out is only cracked articles or off the season clothes. Worse store!!

M
Review №11

Believe it or not! I found everything I was looking for! However they do not have any long mirrors :(

An
Review №12

Dirty, smelly place you almost afraid to touch anything, price are off the roof and wayyyyy overpriced especially that they are getting it all for FREE. Rude uncaring staff.Not worth going back ....

Sa
Review №13

Clean, friendly, but I dont like how they changed everything You cant tell what size is where its very frustrating when youre looking for a certain size You have to look through a thousand items of clothing?

Le
Review №14

Visited the store on July 2 and it was so amazing organized and clean!! Great job to the store staff that makes it happen!!

An
Review №15

I recognized my privilege before entering. This store is not going to be the same as a Macy’s I wish people would understand that.

Jo
Review №16

Up until recently Ive been looking for a scale, not really anything urgent, just if I find one for cheap Id grab it. I just so happen to come across the same scale that my mom had at her place for half the price so I bought it, aside from the man sleeping on the couch at the front door with his mouth wide open nothing unusual here.Until I took the scale home and turned it on to try it out. Im 59 170 pounds and the scale weighed me at 260 pounds. Its the end of winter, but I know I didnt put on that much weight so I asked my 51 110 pound girlfriend to try it out and it said she weighed 180 pounds, so I knew it was broken. We called to see about getting our money back and they said we had to try the product before taking it home. I asked where it said that on their policy and she said it didnt. So I took it back to see what they could do for me and the associate wouldnt even come to the front desk. She just yelled from across the store and said we dont do returns.Long story short, I was sold a broken scale and was told they could do nothing about it. I asked the manager if someone wanted to buy a record would they have to bring in a record player to test it out before they buy and they said Yes. Will not be back here again. Everythings extremely over priced for a thrift store anyways.

dl
Review №17

Ok, you walk in and you are hit with the smell of street people who havent been to the Y for a shower in months. If the person next to you smelled like this, you would give up your seat at midnight mass. Then theres the selection. Its like someone said wait, I dont have to throw that out. I can donate it to Salvation Army! Great organization that deserves your support, but good luck making it thru this place. Just bad

Br
Review №18

I went right before Christmas. They had a decent selection of household items for my first visit. I saw quite a bit of things that I was interested in. A lot of things didnt have prices so you would have to ask. Some things were reasonable and stuff youd expect to be low were priced over the tag price. But over all, I expect to visit again.

ti
Review №19

Unsatisfactory! Loud music playing from in the back workers yelling and screaming. Workers on floor were rude and unhelpful. Found 1 nice blouse it was 9.99.seriously! Then found a tear in the seam. When i showed it to the worker she snatched it out of my hand and threw it in the garbage . said they couldnt sell damaged items. They had dollar tree glass wear for 4.99.. A real disappointment. Salvation Army used to be my favorite store... Very sad that a second hand store is so greedy.

Sp
Review №20

I was treated very badly on the phone that was until I told them what I wanted to donate. $$$$. Attitude change. I then donated elsewhere. This is exactly why I can not stand most Christian people. They are the most rude, greedy, and to mention hypocrites!

Ca
Review №21

Store is dirty. Feels like u r shopping in a basement.One bathroom. Over priced. Staff is rude. Most donations end up in the trash. If you make a donation and it is put behind the little sheds, then it is going to be thrown away. Staff buys most of good stuff and they talk about it on the sales floor. Music they play is not family friendly. Salvation Army should be really embarrassed.

Br
Review №22

Expected more variety considering the location. Prices were far higher than expected and half the furniture on the floor was marked as sold already. Didnt check out the clothing but that seemed to be where they vested their space.

D
Review №23

Best chain of thrift stores in my opinion. Good selection and reasonable prices.

Tr
Review №24

Decent selection at times. Can be overpriced but can find some good deals as well. Ive had/have good interactions with the staff.

Br
Review №25

Fitting rooms were closed. Employees were rude when we inquired about being able to try on clothes and informed that we couldn’t.

Ki
Review №26

Everyone was really nice and helpful! Worked with me and it was very nice to be treated like a person not a number.

Je
Review №27

This place you can find all type of good deals great deals Ive just really like it its cool you like a Thrifty person so I give it a A+

Bo
Review №28

Some prices were way over priced.

Ad
Review №29

Two years ago. It was more better. Now there hardly anything.

ma
Review №30

They have a great location, and good amount of furniture, and knick knacks. But EVERYTHING IS OVERPRICED. Example; i found a cute mini stationery set, it was from dollar general, priced at $2.00 originally, and salvation army had put $4.99 as the price!! when i asked the cashier, he didnt even answer my question just danced around it with a stupid reply) The staff are creepers, the manager prices items out of the top of her head. They leave broken glass items on shelves.

Li
Review №31

Would not recommend shopping there. Selection of goods very poor. Store doesnt have much to offer.Although some of the staff friendly.

Ki
Review №32

They had what I was looking for. I got in and out. Thank you for your great customer service.

Je
Review №33

Nice location, but its lost its family feel after they had some staff quit or transfer to other stores.

Ba
Review №34

Found a pair of 2001 Jordan cherry 11 lows near ds here last summer paid $20 and they are worth about $550 great addition to the collection

Di
Review №35

My favorite thrift store in the area, although many say they are overpriced they are actually cheaper than goodwill, and on top of that they ALWAYS have a sale going on. Staff is also friendly, would definitely recommend.

yv
Review №36

Nice people there. Big store with lots of clothes and boots

An
Review №37

Cant try on clothes and expected to buy without trying on but no returns in case they dont fit. Then they went and took away the military discount t and senior discount days. Too over priced and just a waste of time.

Ce
Review №38

It is a good place to find some hidden treasures.

ca
Review №39

Friends told me not to go to this store, I went anyway. Selection is not good which is hard enough to overlook, but the attitude of the attendants was horrible. Prices are too high for the selection. If you are looking for a thrift store I suggest you find another location, I will.

Ar
Review №40

Absolutely HORRIBLE its filthy the place smells like sweat and dog urine. i walked into their bathroom and there was somebodys feces everywhere on the toilet seat, the floor, and some smeared on the wall never in my life have i ever expirenced that until i visited this place. i would give it zero stars if i could. the customer service is not good either. the managers seem really stupid i talked to the main manager and she tried to charge me $200 for a used futon sofa that i specifically told her i saw at wal mart for $120 and she would not go down on the price. i would definatley not recommend this place to anyone i think my dog would run things more smoothly around there than the managers that work there do. (also i have a video of the bathroom with crap everywhere) absolutely disgusting.

Me
Review №41

Household items were very overpriced. The selection and quantity of what they had was good, but the prices were ridiculous. I didnt shop for clothing or furniture so I cant speak to that.

Ja
Review №42

The employee are friendly and helpful and its nice and clean, quiet.

Mr
Review №43

Prices could be better, I seen a jersey for 49 bucks, lol.

Mi
Review №44

Dirty, creepy place with high prices and oddly loud rap music playing. I will never go there again.

Ro
Review №45

Music was very loud. Hard to find sizes because everything is put together by color

Ke
Review №46

Love it. Always great deals and friendly staff.

Ch
Review №47

Poor management dont come here people you only get disappointed

La
Review №48

A bit dirty and not able to buy products because they were not priced

Pa
Review №49

Great service and prices

Ro
Review №50

Always fun place to find bargins

do
Review №51

Great place for used merchandise....

Yv
Review №52

Clean, good used items, great prices.....

To
Review №53

A lot of selection. Quality varies, very thrifty smell.

Ta
Review №54

Over priced for donations red tad was 1/2 couldnt find a red tag anywhere

Ta
Review №55

Not reality, I cant buy nothing in there. $1.05 for a vhs, come on!

Je
Review №56

Rude staff. Dirty store.

Ch
Review №57

First time visit. Store not very clean. Not a good selection of items in any department. Over priced.

Li
Review №58

The prices have gone up considerably. Will not shop there anymore

Ko
Review №59

Always find a treasure or two

A
Review №60

Good deals on clothing and furniture

Al
Review №61

Tuesday deals: Senior days - 50% off clothes & 25% off everything else

Ma
Review №62

Furniture is wayyyyyy over priced...

Ch
Review №63

Great xmas trees

Er
Review №64

Found cool items for Halloween

Ma
Review №65

Prices are so outrageous .. cashiers are rude and just not professional...

Ba
Review №66

I disliked my trip very much, also secret shoppers here are so obvious.

De
Review №67

Lots of things to shop for here.

To
Review №68

Ghetto place !! High prices and loud rap music!!!

Wa
Review №69

The price have gotten to high

Ju
Review №70

Good stuff

Ch
Review №71

Prices are outrageous for a thrift store.

Pe
Review №72

Always a treasure hunt.

Bo
Review №73

Lots of used stuff

Jo
Review №74

Church

JA
Review №75

Clean

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3.3 Rating
  • Address:600 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, United States
  • Site:https://satruck.org/
  • Phone:+1 800-728-7825
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Thrift store
  • Donations center
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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