The Fringe Thrift Store — Local services in Bowling Green

*It's at back side of Woodland Mall, where Sears used to be involved Bowling Green. My BFF and her son work there and they love it. All the employees are super nice and they have a potluck every Saturday. Their only problem is they find so much great stuff, they're always bringing home new treasures. They wash and dry everything and sanitize the rest. There is a giant clear free fixture with food and blankets and all sorts of things. There's a huge box of free stuffed animals right next to it. Limit one per child. Also good for pets. Medical supplies are free. I got a very nice cane. They're just outside the front door at the mall entrance. There's a very nice changing room and restroom with free sanitary supplies in case of emergency. Tops are bottoms are $1 each. Prices and quality are amazing. We have found items worth hundreds of dollars for very low prices. Lots of brand new items sealed in original packaging. They test everything and repar, throw away or give free what doesn't work. I prefer silent toys myself. My BFF found 2 Victoria's Secret bras that she loves. Bras and swimwear are free. There's a year round Christmas room. They recycle ♻️ and give unsellable fabrics to Earth 🌎 to make into new items. Beats Goodwill by a mile. *If you donate, please don't park in front of the handicapped ramp. As a disabled person with friends in wheelchairs, the curb is too high for some to get over. Please pull ahead by the other doors so we can all shop the...

I was donating a decent amount of home goods, including furniture, and got the approval to bring it in before unloading it. As I was transferring some of the dishes I was taking off a couple of price tags (garage sale) and keeping a few of the items since we packed everything quickly, and didn’t get the chance to go through it all. The manager came to the back and said just so you know we’re not taking any more items for a couple of weeks because we have nowhere to put everything. I said ok that’s good to know because we have a lot more stuff, but can take it elsewhere. She also started to take off with the bin I was unloading and when I told her I was transferring everything to the cart she rudely said well can’t we just take it and go through it ourselves? When I explained what I was doing she said okaaaaay, well that’s not usually how we do it. I said well I’m donating sooooo… Again she said snarkily said okaaaay.. Anyway I’ll take the rest of the stuff somewhere they actually appreciate it. I packed up the rest of my items and took them with me. I also have tons more at home. Downsizing and lots of great items. Their loss, someone...

Most of their clothing is a dollar and their toddler clothing is 50c and they also have household items reasonably priced. They have an area for new items but they cost more than $1. For a second-hand store, the merchandise is clean and most have a lot of life left in them. The staff is very pleasant and willing to assist you. They do contribute to charities so they accept donations. I rarely give 5 stars but the only fault I can find is their location in the Woodland Mall. However, if you park in the back, there is a door that opens directly on to the...