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Sara A.

Norton, MA

4/12/2009

I recently went to this Salvation Army for the first time in over ten years and it hasn't changed in the slightest.  Unfortunately, this is not a compliment.

The shop is cramped, dirty, and makes little sense (and I say this is a big fan of thrift stores in general).  I don't think their credit card machine has worked in fifteen years.  Somehow in a location so small, it's impossible to find a staff member to even pay for things much less get assistance.  The selection is mediocre at best and often overpriced.  

Creepy people seem to be part of the furniture.  On every single occasion I've been there, some guy has followed me up and down the aisles telling me about his dead wife and current annoying girlfriend.  Different men.  Seriously.

Still, sometimes it's possible to find something great here -- the last time I was there, I did find the best looks-like-new multicoloured striped cardigan there for $1.  And no one looks askance if I try things on over my clothes (and I'd like to note here that never occurs before being followed by creepy dudes).

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S. P. D.

Cambridge, MA

11/15/2009

Disgracefully dirty, smelly and a waste of space.  Come on Sally, you can do better than this!  Personally, I go to thrift stores to look for vintage items, but I understand that their main focus is to provide useful merchandise to people who cannot afford to purchase expensive, new items.  This store is full of junk and the prices couldn't possibly be all that helpful to their targeted population.

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sara g.

Cambridge, MA

4/11/2007

i've got to disagree here and say that this Salvation Army is an absolute waste of time. a Central Square inhabitant, i was excited to find a Sal's Boutique so close to home, only to end up terribly disappointed by their lack of selection (ok, i've found two decent books here) and the size is just a disgrace.

and apparently they take cards, but every time i've been there their machine has been down, so the chipped ashtray from their measly bric-a-brac section had to be put back with the rest of the crap.

in conclusion: thrift at its worst. and i am a Sal's Boutique veteran. i'm longing for my home-base one in Portland, Maine. now there is a Salvation Army to get weepy over.

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Barbara P.

Cambridge, MA

6/30/2008

It is, as they say, hit or miss.    I've found some good things  there, including a beautiful London Fog jacket, one time expensive flatware, a lovely magazine rack, an as new blender and electric food chopper, beautiful seemingly new pajamas, very nice blouses,  and a gorgeous painting.  Many other things.   It's true, tho, that recently the stock is not as plentiful as it was.  I still like the place, however.  The employees at the Salvation Army store are very polite and helpful.  Like Good Will, it's best to drop by the store often for a better chance at finding items you can use.

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