Dirt Cheap

I always find great deals in this store! The only things I would change about the store is the cleanliness and organization. I understand it's not easy to keep things where they go,due to customers always picking up and putting down wherever,but a lot of it could be kept neater with very little effort .

Don’t go expecting neat shelves and pretty displays. Don’t go looking for specific items. Do go to hunt and paw through piles of things. Do go to find new items from retailers that are overstock, end of season, liquidation sales, customer returns, scratch and dent, etc. Do go when you aren’t in a rush. Do go when you don’t have kids who need to be watched because you won’t be able to shop and keep up with them. Be prepared to buy what you find because it will be gone the next day. If you are a returner of purchases Don’t bother going because they have a no return policy except for electronics which is only 24 hours and then for store credit. Yay for their extra discounts for seniors, military, teachers, and first responders. Huge supply of Christmas trees, lights, decorations, wreaths, jewelry from Claire’s, furniture, (school supplies 95% off!!!!), automotive, paint supplies, clothing from good brands- Target, Levi’s, etc. all new with tags- 40-60% off. I’m going back when I have more time. Very friendly staff.

I got a notification that Dirt Cheap had some school supplies in stock. I thought I'd give it a try. When you first walk in it's a little overwhelming. There is a lot of stuff and you don't really know what you're looking at. I've heard it helps to have the mindset of going on a treasure hunt. When I thought about it like that it was easier to manage. I went in with school supplies in mind but I left with baby shower gifts! I enjoyed my experience, but I have a few suggestions for anyone considering it.
1. Look at it like a treasure hunt.
2. Go with time to spare. The store is organized by category, but the shelves/bins themselves aren't very organized. There is a lot to look through. It takes time.
3. Go in with a category in mind, but not a specific item. You never know what you're going to find. Have a general list of things you may need, but you're probably not going to get everything on your list. The stock is spratic.