The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Dayville, Connecticut

Discovering The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

Nestled at 730 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241, The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center stands as a beacon of affordability and charity for those seeking second-hand treasures. With a phone number available at 8007287825 and an online presence through satruck.org, this establishment is easily accessible for both physical visits and online explorations.

Key Features and Services

The store specializes in offering an array of goods:
- Thrift Store: A treasure trove of gently used items.
- Second Hand Store: Perfect for those looking for unique finds.
- Used Clothing Store: Ideal for fashion on a budget.
- Vintage Clothing Store: For those who adore classic styles.

In addition to its retail offerings, The Salvation Army Thrift Store also provides convenient services like:
- Delivery: Making shopping easier than ever.
- Same-day delivery: For those urgent needs.
- Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot: Ensuring inclusivity for all visitors.

For a quick visit, shoppers will appreciate the store's efficient organization and friendly staff, accepting both credit cards and debit cards for transactions.

Customer Insights and Recommendations

Based on reviews on Google My Business, with 153 ratings giving the store an average opinion of 3.6/5, it's clear that The Salvation Army Thrift Store resonates well with its clientele. Shoppers frequently commend the store for its well-organized layout and reasonable prices, especially considering the inflation that has affected similar establishments over time. The commentaries suggest that while the store may not have reached the stellar five-star rating, it remains a commendable option for those in search of quality second-hand items at affordable prices.

Visitors should be aware that this is a charity-driven operation, and as such, product availability can vary. However, the positive feedback indicates that patrons often find what they're looking for. The staff's friendly demeanor adds to the overall shopping experience, making it a place worth visiting multiple times.

Getting Involved

For those considering making a donation or simply looking to support a good cause, The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center welcomes contributions. It's not just about shopping; it's about contributing to a community effort.

If you're planning a visit or considering a donation, we highly recommend checking out their website at satruck.org. Here, you can learn more about their mission, find out how to donate, and get directions to their location.

👍 Reviews of The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

drewstix M.

5/5

Great place. With lots of stuff. Not sure why they only have 3.8 stars. Very well organized and the prices are fairly decent compared to savers and goodwill. Certainly not like back in the day but that's inflation for ya.😅 good staff and good stuff. Make it your destination.

SL K.

5/5

I own a small business and I work a lot of hours and don’t like to spend a lot of money on my clothes because I ruin them. I have to say that I absolutely love this location; not only for their selection but for how imaculate it is. How friendly and knowledgeable the staff is, and as I run on.. how beautifully organized and displayed everything is. A big thank you for all their hard work . These prices are still amazingly inexpensive .

Brandie L.

2/5

Had a store credit for $10 I wanted to use. The cashier totaled my items and when I presented the store credit I was told I had to let the cashier know BEFORE she scanned all my items. This is ridiculous. Not a single sign stating anything. Do better.

Iisa H.

4/5

Pretty good store, a big selection and cheap prices. Some clothes are in pretty bad shape, though, but most of them are fine. Friendly service most of the time but for some reason their card reader never accepts my card even though it works everywhere else and the staff doesn’t really seem to care. Has a toilet for customers.

Sheila S.

1/5

What a horrible experience my sister and I had at this store. We were there to pick up a hutch purchased a few days before. While waiting for the employee that brings the furniture out, someone had dropped off a bunch of kids toys for donation. My sister happen to see that some of those toys were ones she has been trying to find for weeks at thrift store ( retail price is just too much during these times in the world) she was so excited the whole collection was there and started pulling them out to ask of she could by them, when a woman came out of the back and started yelling at her " Excuse me get out of there" "you don't belong in there, we don't do that here what's wrong with you" very taken back my sister apologized and told the woman about the toys, and said I want to buy them from you. The woman was so rude and aggressive the way she continued to hover over my sister and barade to get away from the toys. There was a lot more said but the point is this woman's attitude was HORRIBLE. I asked to speak to a manager at which time the woman proudly stated she was the manager. I was stunned that a MANAGER behaved the way she was. This location has lost a customer. Judging by the other reviews it looks like this store may need to make a change in their manager. She is a gross human with no people skills at all.

Michelle (.

1/5

Had the worst experience this weekend. My sister and I were there to pickup a small hutch I purchased 2 days earlier. The man that moved the big furniture happened to be on break (and they wouldn't let us use the dolly to roll it out on our own) so no big deal we were ok with waiting at the dock for a bit.
It was pretty busy there with a lot of drop offs, while we were standing there I happened to look down and see some of my daughters favorite characters in action figure and car form (Paw Patrol and Spidey and his amazing friends). Needless to say I got really excited as they are not cheap and hard to find in thrift stores. The few Paw Patrol toys I've managed to find at yard sales are old and don't work. I started to pick out several in hopes to buy them, when all of a sudden a women was bent over me loudly and rudely saying "EXCUSE ME! You can't be doing that!" I was so startled not only by her being so close but the extreme aggressive tone. (Now keep in mind if I had ill intentions I easily could have just put that box of toys in my car). I explained that I had just gotten excited because they were my daughters favorite and there was no way I could buy them on my own, so I was hoping I could buy them. "No! You can't. You can't be touching things back here! They aren't processed!" Despite her continued rude and aggressive tone I understood that items need to be processed into the system (I'm broke, not stupid), so I asked if I could provide my name and number so they could call me when they were. Again, extremely loud and rudely, she said "No! We won't do that! You shouldn't be touching anything here!" I could see that we were just going to go in circles and I was so flabbergasted by the extreme aggressiveness, so I said "No problem. I will put back the items that were given to you for FREE that I would have paid for." I did and stepped back to my car and continued to wait. At this point the women proceeded to stand there and chain smoke so she could ensure that I didn't touch anything else. My sister (being the awesome big sister she is), seeing and know how upset I was (I was really excited when I saw them), told the woman that it was really unnecessary, rude and unempathethic (ironic for someone working in a place that is supposed be helping people) and that their is a right way and wrong way to go about things. The woman continued to just say "it's not processed she shouldn't have been touching them!" No matter what was said. Finally she asked the woman if there was a manager on duty. She proudly said "I'm the manager." Then laughed....
Luckily, the gentleman we were waiting for came back from break and he and another employee helped us get the 2 cars loaded and apologized profusely for the whole situation. The whole encounter was not necessary, approach matters.
Today I had to run to Aldi's, and my 3yr old asked me "Mommy can we go to the family store?" (That's what she calls it, she loves going there and showing me things), but I just couldn't do it.

paris T.

1/5

Omg horrible pricing a shirt that was original if you bought brand new was only 8 dollars they where selling it for 24.99 omg that's outrageous scammers!!!!! Never coming here again!!!

Lori P.

5/5

Great prices, great staff and a very clean store love it !!