The Blessing Barn Home Store — Attraction in Mendon

Sorry this is long but honest review as I have been thrifting for over 40 years. Sometimes for fun, sometimes to give back and sometimes because I just have to. I like to give back but I don't like being ripped off either.

Before I begin I apologize for being a "Karen" but seriously the pricing is EXPENSIVE!!!

Let me just say that I love their mission and it is a legitimate charity unlike other places. The staff are really friendly and seem caring. The place is beautiful BUT this place is NOT a thrift store. You need to be rich to shop here!!! It is antique store or department store pricing. Be warned before you drive 30 miles because of how gorgeous it looks on Instagram and everything is a "bargain". They have some really cute stuff but they sell a ton of stuff that is sold at TJ Maxx or Target for antique prices that are probably cheaper brand new right now. You can get Williams and Sonoma at other places for one or two dollars while they want 15 dollars for a 2 year old Target mug. Even for-profit Savers doesn't overprice like this.

If you want some antiques I am sure they have anything you want for your farmhouse decor but you are paying full retail if not more. The Bargain Basement is still higher than any thrift store and it is mostly pure junk like broken items and just leftovers after a yard sale that you can't give away for free except it is overwhelming. For example a slow cooker insert being sold as vintage Ironstone for 30 bucks or dollar tree items. In closing, I did do research and they do donate the profits to where it should be going. If they were better at pricing items they could probably make more to give back. I am not trying to deter anyone because it is lovely inside but way too expensive for the average person. It's lovely to browse around but then you are reminded you are so poor you can't even afford a "thrift shop". P.S. Don't bring your children because they will...

I am so glad I did not allow the recent negative reviews to hinder me from visiting today. I happened to see the sign from the road and it caught my interest. I was not sure what to expect so I googled the shop and was impressed that every negative review had a heartfelt response from the owner addressing concerns and providing solutions. This won me over and I went in to the Barn. And let me just say I was blessed!! Found some very resonably priced clothes and a carpet runner as well as a set of hot rollers that when asked to reduce the price because it was missing the hair pins, they readily discounted the item. Both employees I encountered were delightful and most helpful. When I told the cashier that the reviews online were surprisingly negative, I told her I would be sure to leave a great review as I felt the experience was worth noting! I live in CT and will most definitely make a trip back to visit the other 2 floors of merchandise that I did not have...

Went here on Monday. Total came up to $20 and some change. We paid $30 (a $20 and a $10) and then the cashier asked us if we had any change. We thought maybe she was short on change so if we paid in change we’d get a $10 note back, if that makes sense, but she didn’t even give us our $10 note back. We felt awkward mentioning it because she had just given us a long speech about where the money goes, which charities they are involved in etc, so we didn’t want to sound rude even though we were way overcharged. The way we were short changed after that speech about where the money goes made us feel like they did it on purpose. Don’t think I’ll be going back again. Seems like it’s a common thing reading the other reviewers saying they overcharge. I mean, how difficult is it to remember someone literally just gave you a...