Bloomingdeals Thrift Store - Vineland, Ontario

brianna C.

This place doesn’t deserve a one star. The minute my husband and I walked into the store and we greeted the two woman working the counter; they did not reply or acknowledge our greeting. They just looked us up and down. Continued to shop the store and couldn’t help but notice everyone else was getting talked to by the staff except us. When we arrived in the lower section of the store where the baby clothes are, there’s an overwhelming smell of baby poo…gross. I think someone should check that out, it would be impossible not to notice that smell. Wouldn’t shop here ever again, ladies made us feel uncomfortable and not welcome.

Elena B.

In comparison with Salvation Army thrift stores, the prices are lower. The clothes selection for adults is limited, but there is plenty of garment for youth and kids. The store has a designated room for toys and games, kitchenware, and sporting equipment. The selection of craft supplies, particularly for knitting and crocheting, is excellent. The main floor is somewhat cluttered, but there is room to move between furniture. The prices for the collectibles are arbitrary. I examined a collection of beer bottles, and most of them were garden variety but priced differently, from $1 to $15. I don't know if the prices are negotiable. The staff is friendly and chatty.
All proceeds from sales go to charities, and all employees are volunteers.
Bottom line: if you are in the area, the store is worth visiting.

Brenna

As a local I’ve been in this thrift store many times. Unfortunately, the two times I’ve been in the past week I haven’t enjoyed my experience. Both times I have not been acknowledged or greeted. Today there were 2 women staff and no one else in the store except me. I was maybe 3 feet away from them maximum and neither of them looked up or even acknowledged my presence. It left me very uncomfortable so I left. Needless to say I don’t think I’ll be back as this has now happened twice in a week.

Carolyn B.

My wife and I dropped by this thrift shop today after having it on my radar for a while— I am giving it one star because I did buy a cool vintage 📖 —

That said, after I paid I asked out of curiosity who or what charity they supported as I am someone who likes to support community—

They said their primary recipient is the Heritage Christian School — This set a 🔔 off for me so I asked if they are a community that supports gay people— She assured me they absolutely do not.

At which point I said that sadly this purchase would be my last donation. As we left, the woman at the cash continued to assure us that being gay was not acceptable in the eyes of God.

I assured her that I believe God is love.

I was so saddened that my wife and I were faced with this today in this local shop— and am reminded of this verse—

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”

The ✨good news✨ is that there is a fabulous abundance of thrift and vintage shops throughout the Niagara region and we are looking forward to more welcoming people and places elsewhere.

Todd O.

A great little thrift shop. I love going into a thrift store where they actually price items as a store of this type should. Scored a new hat for $5 and a really cool antique crate. You can quickly walk around and see what's available without rummaging through lots of garbage. Definitely a worthwhile stop while out thrift shopping.

MD

I've brought my puppy here 3 or 4 times before today and the lady just now told me that dogs are not allowed. And I told her that I had called in the summer 2022 to ask if puppies are allowed and she told me on the phone that pets are allowed. So I just overheard a man saying to another employee at this store that there's a sign on the door, and that's when I interrupted and told that I had permission. I always call ahead to ask if puppies are allowed before I take mine anywhere. That man that works at this store was very rude. I told them that they should provide the correct information to their employees and the lady there denied that they do no such thing. I also felt that those two employees were racist to be honest. I will never come to this store again, good riddance! There are better stores out there that have better prices, some to name a few Missions Thrift store, Restore Habitat for Humanity, GBF in Grimsby they have more variety and better pieces with really low prices and New Again Construction Essentials. And Goodwill is way better than Bloomingdeals. Don't waste your time here.

Krystan T.

I had a really bizarre experience where the cashier/volunteer decided that the pricing of the items was not high enough. She proceeded to increase the price of my items as I checked out. I've never had this happen at a second hand store and felt really off about it. Considering most of the items were baby clothes it seemed like a bizarre thing to do. Not sure if I will be back after that.

Kym T.

If I could give 0 stars I would... This place is not COVID Safe! They clearly do not believe in the seriousness of the pandemic. Clearly overheard staff denying the pandemic was real- calling it "fake news". Saying they had caught Covid and it was "no big deal"...They like to think they are better than wearing masks- you do know it goes over the mouth and nose right The staff is rude and unhelpful. You have a right to your opinion but you are a public place and do not have the right to make it unsafe for me to shop. Get your act together. Do better. I wont be coming back! Oh ya and please don't give a snarky response to this as I see you do with other negative comments- I don't want to hear it!