Salvation Army Thrift Store

Im wondering how the Salvation Army can say they are a "nonprofit " with the 40% increase in their prices within the last six months? Im going to check this out with the BBB and do some research, I suggest everyone else do the same. more

the lady tells me to come in after /monday to buy the item on the window display and when I came back its still there and they are refusing to sell it. Not sure when they would sell it. Rude staff. They think I was lying at them. more

I have watched this store grown and change over the years. Each new Manager decides to reorganize and redecorate the store. Staff is usually friendly and helpful. The merchandise may vary in price. Royal Oak has become one of the "New" Hip places to shop and eat. Royal Oak is the place FOR entertainment and to BE entertained by watching the visitors. The Royal Oak Salvation Army donations and pricing reflects the changing community and its visitors. The building is part of the "OLD" Royal Oak but is on top of the "NEW" Royal Oak (2 doors SE of the corner of 4th Street and Main Street). Clothing is organized by Women's , Men's and KId's then all long sleeve shirts together by color, etc. Often I can find brand new college or major team and designer items for minimal prices. Household items can range from collector's major name household items to modern new Target, etc castoffs. Furniture can be barely used latest from local high rise dwellers who are moving cross country to antique classic furniture from major manufacturers such as Ethan Allan, Lane, etc plus some stuff that should have been put in the dumpster. I enjoy this store because shopping at the Salvation Army is like a treasure hunt: you never know what treasures you will find from collector's books to antique classic furniture to brand new Ralph Lauren bedding in original packages to high end designer couches with matching love seats to your worst nightmare college dorm furniture. Prices also vary based on how highly valued by the current Staff items are. Have a look around and see what you can find! Within a week the store will look very different with 60% different merchandise.This is a very high turn over store. more

Royal Oak is now known as a hot spot for shoppers and partiers a like right now. When I was there last I just had to see the Salvation Army in that area. Even though I am no longer an employee of them, I still like to see how the managers set up their stores. I called this the scattered look (LOL)- everything was scattered around everywhere (LOL) but to me, I still enjoy searching for surprizes in thrift shops. So who really cares what it looks like, If it is fun? more