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October 2024 by Dane Johns
St. Vincent's is the best thrift store in Medford
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September 2024 by Kat
I want to start off my review stating that most of the workers at St Vincent's are kind, hardworking and lovely people. They should be appreciated and commended for the efforts they put in each day. I went into St Vincent's last week. I was there less than 5 minutes when I overheard one of the employees (I'm guessing the employees are all unpaid volunteers) was speaking to a gentleman extremely rudely, insisting that he was a reseller. She stated they do not sell to resellers, I'm not sure if she meant that specific item or all items. The man stated he was looking at one pair of sunglasses for his wife and the worker exclaimed she didn't understand why he would be looking at sunglasses for his wife without his wife present. The gentleman ended up abruptly leaving. I was appalled hearing her speak to this man in this manner. Who is she to judge? There are resellers everywhere trying to support their families, many single parents and many with children with disabilities trying to make ends meet. It is absolutely none of her business and if this is how St Vincent's runs their charity operation where they've marked up goods beyond what most people can afford and scrutinize the ones who can, I will not be coming any longer and I will also let my friends know to do the same. It is after all resellers that provide a big portion of money for St Vincent's, Goodwill etc. Resellers are not going inside buying up all of the inventory, resellers are very selective and probably buy items that most overlook. With so much going into the landfill, resellers have really helped more than they've hurt. St Vincent mostly sells dingy, outdated, dirty items(like the the facility) that have been extremely overpriced. They didn't appear to even be cleaned. Used sheet sets are taped up so customers cannot even determine if they're stained, damaged or unfit for the price. Resellers may be able to offer some help in pricing items so they actually sell. Prices for items should not be determined on any listing prices, instead they should be priced on the sold price if you are trying to compete with eBay or other online reselling platforms. However, if you're trying to be a charity that moves items quickly because you have a huge warehouse full of them, it would probably be best to price your items fairly so the public who can't afford your prices can purchase them or resellers can purchase them, at the end of the day the money is all going to the same cause, right? I'm sure the volunteers work very hard but another situation I've noticed several times and so have others is the way the workers treat each other. Some of the workers are so rude to their coworkers, belittling them in front of customers, being flat out abusive and just being controlling old biddies. I witnessed one customer paying for her items and the worker was trying her best to fit everything into the bag the customer was purchasing while another worker came over to take over insisting that she "let her do it". There's a sign on the door that says " no animals" which is a good idea. Too often than not I've went into stores in the valley with dogs everywhere. Some of them are friendly and the owners have obviously trained them to be in a public place. Unfortunately many are not trained, some are aggressive and some of the owners are not observant to what their dog is doing, rubbing up against other customers, sniffing and licking other customers, lunging at customers etc. St Vincent's maintains this policy for their customers, however not 10 minutes after I was inside, a worker comes out from the back with a dog. Double standards are not a good example of respect for all. I hope that St Vincent's listens to, respects their customers with pricing their items fairly, workers respecting each other & treating each other with overall kindness, especially in front of customers & not turning away paying visitors by deciding who is worthy of purchasing and who isn't.
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August 2024 by Mary Fitting
I have very unique affordable lovely ite6
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August 2024 by Christ Moses
horrific customer service. I was followed during my entire visit and told to leave the men’s section after being questioned about why I was in that aisle. staff appears to have some deep phobias to work through, it was really strange. after deciding I was fed up and wanted to leave the store I set the items I picked out on a shelf and made my way out (generally I would put my things back where they belong but I was told to leave the aisle I found them in). an employee followed me and attempted to grab me asking where I put the items. I explained while she continued to harass me. eventually I was able to make it out of there, crying. it’s been months and I continue to never step foot in this store again. I love thrifting and it’s really upsetting that the staff made this such a horrible experience. I can’t imagine how they treat people in need of their other services.
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April 2024 by Bernie Fowler
Love to look for unique items
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March 2024 by Gary Maupin
Sometimes you just have to make time to shop different places. So happy we did. The prices were very reasonable. Store was organized. Lots of goodies. Staff very friendly. Shirt tie pants $14
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February 2024 by Tony Worthington
Why do the cashiers have to be so mean to customers. People come there because they can’t afford retail. But then the cashiers make a person feel horrible about their purchases! This donated. Some great Catholic organization!
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November 2023 by Douglas R. Black
St. Vinnies has a great selection of things in the thrift store.
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July 2023 by Richard Bernhardt
If you want to explore a wonderful thrift, St. Vincent de Paul is a great one to visit. They have a really wide-array of things to buy and shop. From clothing to crafts, to tools and more. You will find household goods, stationery supplies, antiques, jewelry, and more. In fact, some of the real charm is that you don't know what you will find. Right on N. Pacific Highway, it's easily accessed and a good cause. Check it out.
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July 2023 by Kayla Forbes
Rude, place built around helping low income and homeless, but gotta spend $5 or more to use a card kinda pointless if all you need is shoes and they're $4... Everything donated is for helping the needy but if you get a voucher you'll see the impossible tasks of finding clothes without an "X"on them...
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July 2023 by Christy Jenkins
Very helpful people that help make a fun shopping experience!
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June 2023 by Natalie B.
The girls at the counter are very nice, I have picked up some nice things, I will continue to shop and support their mission
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March 2023 by Monica Craig
There are some good hearted forks that run this place.i love shopping here.There is some thing for every one at this store.Go check it out and the prices our so resonable.
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March 2023 by David Teresi
Needed a few things that didn't need to be new. Got a screamer deal on a $140 toaster/convection counter top model for $15. Had every piece and all of the instructions. Looked like it had been used once.
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January 2023 by Red Raven
Had to make drop offs at several ware houses behind the charity. Plenty of signs pointing where to drop off, but none giving directions as to jow to leave. No donation receipts offered.
