Ocean State Job Lot — Attraction in Portsmouth

I can't say enough good about this store! The staff is amazing, friendly, and helpful all the time (Sam is the lady EVERY retailer wishes they had working there) - often going way above and beyond to take care of us.

Merchandise is good quality (occasionally hit or miss with clothing but everything else is flawless), especially the foods. Lots of more exotic things that grocery stores don't carry. We like the mason jar Polish soups and all of the crazy flavored potato chips, for example.

Our trick is to buy a Crazy Deal item occasionally and then load up on essentials with the gift cards, so it feels like the fun stuff is free but we just pay for the essentials that we would buy anyway.

Occasionally the line gets long but after a few minutes they either open another register or it dies down. I typically just shop more until there is a lull.

Wish I had found OSJL years ago. We're newbies but totally in love with...

I went in to purchase a gazebo. I found them and went to the help desk for assistance but no one was there. There were 2 cashiers each with 5 customers waiting. I found a gentleman on the floor and asked if I could get some help by the gazebos. He asked what I needed help with. I said I needed help lifting it (it's well over 100lbs), and a price on one of them. He told me there's a help desk that helps people like me. I was completely taken aback by the rudeness and complete lack of customer service. I left without purchasing the gazebo and the other things I had in my basket. I will never return...

Great selection. But if you see something that you grab it while you can because of the endless rotation of products it may not be there. They are usually stocked up and the sales are great and with the low prices you save more there than at most big box stores. The products are also in good working condition. The service of the staff is really awesome. They all enjoy the people and are ready and willing to help if they can. I would say take a look here. If you're looking for something at a Target or Walmart make OSJL a stop...