WomenSafe Resale Shoppe — Local services in Chester Township

Today I visited this store because I was in need of some clothing that fit better. I chose several blouses and 2 slacks and jeans each. The woman checking me out processed my tops first but when she got to my pants she said that the first one had tags on it so it was a dollar more than the posted price a "red dot" seemed to be involved. None of my garments were marked with any tag that indicated a higher price than the posted one. In fact, the jeans I chose were marked with a green $5 tag; which is the posted price. However, the second pair of slacks were "up-priced" again, and then she said the same about the jeans that were marked with the $5 tag, she said because they were embellished they would be $12.99 which is 160% more THAN THE ACTUAL TAG ON THEM.

When she did the first one, I was ok, a little bothered on the second, but the third garment in a row I began to really feel that she was judging me, perhaps even discrimination. I am a bit over weight and a mixed race but I cannot fathom why she would think that I needed to pay more than the price posted; as if I wasn't good enough to buy their Donated clothing - much less wear them.

It bothered me all day. I just couldn't shake her behavior. This store is in a ritzy area, and while they say they are helping battered women, its pretty clear that its with the condition of putting up with their privileged arrogance. I survived a violent relationship and I never thought I would see this kind of salted "charity" afforded me today.

Update: I have to disagree with your reply. While there were items on the rack that had price tags that were more than the posted sign, none of the items I chose had that; I wished to keep to a budget. I accepted her reasoning until the third time - in a row. It is common practice to tag items like that in a thrift store when you wish for more money, it is not common to do it while someone is...

After always donating to Salvation Army I decided that I wanted to take some of my nicer items and donate to WomenSafe. I had never been there before. I walked in carrying two large bags of clothing. The woman at the checkout counter looked at me like I was crazy. I did not know that I was supposed to drop clothes off in the back of the store. I apologized only to receive a not so warm response. I would NOT recommend this place. The only reason I will ever donate here again is because I KNOW that the profits go to women in need. Women should empower other women NOT give them dirty looks and unfriendly greeting...(actually I didn't...

It’s Tuesday, August 1 and I just returned from the shop. I bought a set of three contemporary leaded glass candlesticks and didn’t know if they would hold my candles. They do and they’re beautiful! A big thank you to the three different women who helped me at different times today! The shop always looks orderly and clean and everyone is always kind, courteous...