Open Doors Thrift Store - Mobile, Alabama

Maria P.

Great place to look around- I purchased a cute pair of shorts and a nice top for $5. I don't know what people are expecting but this is a volunteer organization- if you're rude to them, the they should be rude to you. They are volunteers. Also, yes they collect sales tax cause they are required by law to. They are tax exempt from paying taxes but not from collecting taxes from you. If you dont want to pay, get a tax exempt certificate like they have. I would be rude to if someone kept asking me about paying sales tax on a $2 dress or belt - over and over again.

I had an amazing experience. I am from out of town - Pennsylvania- so if you want rude - come to my state. I was very happy and met some lovely women in the dressing area. See for yourself and shop for yourself - wonderful place. Plus it's for charity. Win - Win

Update - yes, I did go back and scored a beautiful blue Clavin Klein dress for $5 and two leather belts for $2 each. I have to say, I look awesome in the dress ?.

Hey Jude

I was there when this large thrift store first opened and it has improved ten times over! It is the best organized thrift shop I have been to in Mobile.

The place is clean and has a large selection of items. They also have furniture room. If you like books, they have a mini-library in there!
Remember this is a thrift store with a mission of helping people so money spent there goes to a good cause.

I do have a few suggestions. Maybe give a lot of books to the Friends of the Library for their sale and use some of that space for other items. It would be nice to see the shoes all in one place. Another idea for that new space would be to create a “Next Season Clothing” section and remove all long sleeve, coats and fall colored clothing to that area. This will free up the existing racks to make it easier to see the individual pieces of clothing.
Maybe add some variety to your music selection. If you’re shopping awhile, the religious music can be a bit much. A little Beatles couldn’t hurt ? Maybe fix that entry door to the dressing room.

The staff are very helpful and check out is efficient.
YES to a return visit!

Harley Dree (The Hudson Path)

This place nicely put is "confusing." Awkwardly organized/over crowded. There are some items that may be worth your time if you rummage through the junk :/ Not a pleasant experience.

Savannah

This thrift store has a huge selection. They have some of the best prices I’ve seen in a thrift store in Mobile but sadly, the cashier did not have a very “Christian” attitude or even friendly at the least. The lady in front of me was wishing her a blessed day and thanking her and instead of just asking the lady to take her card out of the reader, she says “Do you hear that?” in a smart-aleck tone. It was beeping because she needed to take her card out. She did not even acknowledge the lady being friendly to her. Then, another lady in line was asking if they charge tax which is a fair question as no other thrift stores do plus they’re a religious organization. ( They shouldn’t be charging tax) She then asks the lady “Are you even from here? You must be new because I’ve never seen you before.” when the lady asks her the tax amount. Why be so rude? I don’t understand it. It was a fair question and why ask if she’s been there before? You should be happy for a new customer. The lady’s facial expressions the entire time I was there just exuded like she had a problem with everyone. I hope she was just having a bad day. It does not seem to be the case based on the other reviews. They should hire new employees. You shouldn’t be working customer service if you don’t like people.I’ll be sure to avoid if she’s working.

Manita Sykes

This used to be my favorite thrift store. One lady that runs the register is super needy VW. The other workers are loud I think she’s me one but n can nitrile is the n a power trip. Everything is micro- organized which is frustrating and takes the thrill of the hunt away. Being on the autism spectrum it was my ch easier the books where before-your not a library no need to implement Dewey. Dollar tree items are 1.99 to 3.99 ! A couple years ago I absolutely loved the ladies that worked there-sometimes a good attitude is all you need there is no reason to change the whole store-furniture prices are ridiculous you are a thrift store not an antique mall ! Comping prices on eBay properly takes more than just looking up an item if you are going to do research do it right. The premise is to help your church? Help struggling families and just our community in general. A woman cannot buy a interview outfit for under 20.00 that’s ridiculous. If you are operating under a Christian ministry then pay more attention to the people not so much pricing a 3.00 item for 15.00. We no longer donate to you or Goodwill. Whoever the lady is blasting orders needs to get back in her tree and calm down a bit . You will make a greater turn over pricing items to sell and a sweet attitude than high grossing people. I’m really really disappointed in the new way things are being done!

Delores Lewis

First time shopping there love the exeperience!!
Went back 2 days later.. they had fill a bag of clothes $1. I did exactly that actually two bags stuffed full. Cashier asked me how many bags did I have when she could clearly saw two bags. She said no that's three bags. I simply said okay. That's fine. Paid for all if my item's a left. Overall I could feel her attitude and her mannerism was not friendly. I'm just wondering does she treat all her customers that way

Hannah Seale

They have a good deal where you can fill up a Walmart bag of clothes for a dollar and there's a good variety of things inside. The lady who works in the book section is very sweet but the other ladies who work at the check out can be rude to customers when there was a nicer way to go about it and I've seen it both times I've been.

James Devery III

Shopped here before donated several times usually just leave the stuff at the back door this time I was turned away... no donations after 12 o'clock the lady said. All I had to do was drop the stuff off and leave for a place that relies on free stuff to resell seems they would be more open to donations during business hours. I had well over 1000 dollars worth of toys to just give away. Who doesn't want free stuff?