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March 2024 by Derek Ballenger
This is overall a great thrift store. I’ve been coming here since day one back in 2009 and they’ve made some great changes throughout the years. I’ve spent thousands of dollars here and probably donated another thousand worth of merchandise (this is where I take everything). It was once one of the best priced thrift shops in central Illinois. However, since Covid, they’ve started to look things up on “the internet” but whomever is in charge of that task doesn’t know what they’re doing or how to look it up so the prices have kind of started to go all over the place. Which is fine, but there’s just no consistency. However, with the inconsistency, you can still find deals. The warehouse is full of stuff and huge. Definitely one of the biggest spreads of merchandise at any thrift store in the Midwest United States (and believe me, I’ve been to them all) but it smells like mouse urine so bad it’ll make you nauseous (and it takes a lot for me to say that, I’ve spent hours digging through abandoned buildings and junk piles and this is the only place that has ever made me sick to my stomach and my stomach can handle a lot). The warehouse is also unbearably cold in the winter and hot in the summer. I don’t mind the poor inconvenient shopping conditions at all IF the prices are going to remain low. Goodwill charges high prices, however the ceiling isn’t falling in. Honestly, I love encore and the people working there and want nothing but success for it. Just leaving an honest review. I’m really afraid the building is going to get condemned soon and junkers like me will loose this store. Hopefully, some much needed repairs can get done without compromising the prices too much and this store can be around for another 15 years. I’ve gotten so much great stuff here throughout the years.
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March 2024 by Shay S.
A recent addition to faith-based thrift stores in the Bloomington area. The focus is on providing clothes, toys, shoes, housewares etc to local families on a budget. Service is friendly and helpful and the prices are low. Selection can be limited but the big surprise is their games section, a floor to ceiling knockout selection of puzzles and games.
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December 2023 by ꪶꫀiꪶꪖꪀi ꪑiᥴꫝꫀꪶꪶꫀ
Employees were very personable and friendly. The clothing selection here isn't great but the prices are very affordable
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October 2023 by David Welch
Just some amazing friendly country folk with an AMAZING Southern Gal at the cash register. Clean store, wide variety of items. Some prices are slightly higher on some things (but it's quality items) and still well worth the money! #1 Thrift Store in 50 miles !
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July 2023 by Taylor Lou
love this place!
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July 2023 by Jaiden Rohan
Awesome
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May 2023 by Linda Stephenson
Great place to shop and work.
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March 2023 by Danielle Cozzola
Their prices are excellent!! There is a lot to go through, but if you're patient, you can find great treasures!
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August 2022 by Regina Russell
You can find some of the most wonderful pieces of furniture and accessories to make you house a home, and the same time meet some of the most wonderful people while doing it.
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July 2022 by Jean Claude “Saran Wrap” Van Angri
Wonderful staff. Friendly and affordable.
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July 2022 by Jean Claude Angri
Wonderful staff. Friendly and affordable.
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June 2022 by VioH (Zahh)
Best Thrift Store around Central Illinois. The place is huge, staff super friendly and prices very reasonable. Highly recommend.
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March 2022 by Haley Blankenship
The warehouse area is awesome for finding household and larger items. The staff is always polite and greet you when you walk in.
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December 2021 by Ruth Atwater
Very nice, clean and organized.Staff are very pleasant. Prices are very reasonable as well.
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December 2021 by Matt Sexton
Very nice and helpful staff!
