Spencer's — Attraction in Wilkes-Barre Township

I usually have a pretty good experience here, but recently, one of the employees made me feel really guilty for not “rounding up” for their big corporate charity. Apparently Me saying I don’t want to round up wasn’t enough this shaved head 17-year-old girl just kept going on and on about how it will help etc.. I told her I only donate to charities where I know 100% of the proceeds will go to charity and will not go to a big tax write off, like what the hot topic charity would do. Instead of ringing me up, I was forced to endure a bunch of guilt, tripping drama about how I should donate to children with cancer after I had already told her that I do not want to donate to hot topic for my own ethical reasons. This did not satisfy her. She kept talking and talking. I was trying my best to be polite, but my mother was there and my mother is not one to say anything but she was about to tell the girl to please just ring me up and let us leave. I feel like the interaction of ringing up two items took a total of 25 minutes. I was left feeling like she thought I was dumb, and a bad person for not donating to a big corporate Charity. Not everyone has the money to round up. but either way, my intent was to help charities, and it still was not good enough for her. When you employ people, could you please tell them not to get on their social angel drama thinking that everyone around them are stupid and do not care about the world issues simply because they don’t want to...

I'm editing this review as I didn't really post anything relevant in my previous review.

Most people know what Spencer's is already, but if you don't, I'll give a quick run down. They offer a lot of band and pop culture t-shirts and merchandise as well as lots of gift items. Mugs, hats and the classic lava lamp. Also, a large selection of body jewelry which is on usually on sale.

The atmosphere is supposed to be like walking into a party. A good mix of music that should suit anyone. The customer service is good as well. They try to make sure that everyone coming in is greeted by an employee.

There aren't a lot of shops like it at the mall. The closest is probably Hot Topic. Definitely check it out when you're at the mall. Be aware though that it's not really a place to bring children because there are some items that are...

Shopping here with two friends and was being watched and followed by every employee. To the taller girl who said “ I’m gonna just go stand in the back for a few minutes!”, get a new “code” phrase for “I think these people are going to steal”. Most uncomfortable shopping experience I had in the entire mall. Will not be coming back. Never have I ever been asked to place what I want to buy at the register instead of carrying it while I shop because “we don’t want you to drop and break it”. Also when you have extremely loud conversations on purpose it’s also a dead give away you’re trying not to be obvious about helicoptering someone. We each ended up still buying at least 5 items despite the employees. Not good...