The Salvation Army Family Store - Venice, Florida

Fun guy 3827

Although they have nice things in here and furniture. Prices are a bit high. I realize it's an upper middle class area but don't let it go to your heads. No sale if a tag is missing. The woman even raised her voice at me "no sale price on no tag items"! You think I'm going to break off a tag when I had a pile of clothes to buy? The women are loud here and are sarcastic when asked questions. The old man lacked enthusiasm yet followed me around the store even though I dressed nice. He even tried eves dropping on my phone call too. Paranoid much?

Maybe kick out the drunk bums loitering outside on that bench instead? 70 dollars for a kitchen plate stand up cabinet. 4 dollars for each wine glass really? 8 dollars for average women's summer dresses that don't look new. Drinking fountain didn't work. Bathrooms have no gender on them either. That's your call not mine. Two bathrooms yet none labeled for men and women only. I'm a guy and I feel for the ladies on that one. Lastly I'm told they throw away vhs. That's a real shame. People collect vhs believe it or not still. There's movies on vhs you also cant find on blu ray or even are heard of. Some are even worth money. Closing time the woman periodically yells at the top of her lungs she's closing, closed, or that her register has no line. It's not necessary. This isn't an auction, street fair, or flea market. Use the intercom like a normal person. Whoever thinks it a good idea to throw away vhs is not very bright. If it's got no mold then sell it. Or donate it to a library.

Michael Parise

Be very careful wheat you donate at this location. They refuse books that are in great condition and the very rude woman that was taking my truckload of donations decided to tell me they are very picky and don’t accept books because and no quote, “nobody reads them”, it interesting how she know that and can speak for all people, especially when the books were in stellar condition and best sellers. You try and donate with a good heart and the Salvation Army in Venice will crush it. I will never go back there again. Shame on you guys.

Beth Sloan

This store is so clean, smells good not stale like other thrift stores. They had furniture, some was brand new or like new & the staff is super helpful & very nice & appreciative when you buy from them! I will return!

Nydia S.

Great store with excellent buys! You never know what you can find, so don't assume it's slim pickings as one review recently claimed. If you find something you really like, don't want until it's on sale! I missed out on a beautiful silver ring because I waited:-(

Shotgun Shahad

Used to love this store but they have gotten so greedy it is no longer a thrift store! Went to buy a used vase to put a couple flowers in and they had numerous vases from the Dollar Tree all priced for $1.99! Not even new ones but scratched used ones and they want more than what they cost brand new!? Seriously ridiculous. I used to shop here almost every week cause I would find great deals but the last four times I’ve been I couldn’t find a good deal on anything.

Anne DeSimone

Well organized thrift store. The staff was friendly and helpful. I love that they post a calendar for the month of sale dates. The prices are on the high side so plan your shopping around sales.

Sara Be

This place used to be amazing and you could find good deals to stretch your paycheck. Unfortunately in the past 6 months to a year they have gotten greedier and greedier and prices are now higher than what you pay for items brand new at Walmart or the Dollar Tree. They used to do 75% off sales but no longer do those and only do 50% off which is no longer a good deal with the high prices. Went yesterday and found a sticky / dirty bag of plastic eggs for 1¢ more than what they are brand new at Walmart and several were cracked inside the bag, crazy! We also saw numerous items from the Dollar Tree that come in packs of 3 priced individually for .99¢ Several weeks ago we had seen a cute Minnie Mouse baby rocker seat that I was thinking of getting for a friends grand baby but it had been left outside the entire time and now had mold on it, so gross!
Staff are super nice and the store is fairly organized but it is no longer a thrift store. Sad that they have gotten greedy like the Goodwill. The only things still priced at thrift prices are the kids books which are still .29¢ and .49¢. So at least even though they have gotten crazy greedy they are still promoting literacy for the kids.

Melissa Messersmith

6/11 4:30 pm. I don't know the guy working the register but he was absolutely the nastiest and rudest person for no reason. He was awful to the woman in front of me. He barked at me and a guy who walked in. Please have a talk with - I think his name is Duane because if I ever go in there again and he is there I'm not coming back. That man has evil in him.