McAlister Institute- Thrift Store — Local services in El Cajon

The lock on the dressing room is broken. While in there in only my underwear, the man working there flung the door wide open (and I mean he YANKED that door open so fast I thought he was angry) and stood there with the door open for a good three seconds staring in, even after I shrieked. No knock or anything, and since there is no working lock why wouldn't he knock when the door is closed? Was he trying to catch someone in the act of stealing or trying to get a peek at whoever might be undressed? I don't know, and I'm sure as hell not going back to find out. The speed he yanked the door open didn't seem like a casual check of the room, but like he was trying to open the door before someone inside could react. I immediately got dressed and purchased the two items I managed to try on, and he did apologize, but too little...

The man working the counter on August 22, 2020 is really rude!!! He threw out a customer for asking about a price. Then when I was trying to pay for a picture frame (that he saw me pick up from the front counter) he said, “mmmmm cant sell it cuz I dont know the price.” But four of my other items had no prices (two books and two hats). He refused to call a manager to get a price.

In today’s day and time, when every dollar counts, and stores are trying to make ends meet, I think the store management needs to evaluate their employee handbook and being rude to customers is unacceptable. I will not be back, who needs to be...

A great place to find An awesome deal.. We all know thrift store shopping is a habit.. Depending on how much stuff you accumulated depends on if its a Good or Bad habit.. This nonprofit organization will make it worth buying a bunch stuff you dont need.. The fund different programs that helps alot if people... The staff here are super friendly and comical at times.. They seem to have an answer to all...