Townline Bargain Barn — Local services in Manistee Township

We traveled over one hundred miles to visit this store, in hopes of an enjoyable outing and shopping experience. It was the first day of the mandated mask requirement and we dutifully complied. My wife asked to use the restroom and was curtly denied even though she explained it was urgent.. She then asked two separate questions about stock from two workers and both were very rude and grumpy. They answered with one word, yes or no. Several of these workers were wearing their masks improperly, exposing their noses. Now I am the first to say that the mask mandate is extremely uncomfortable, but I have some questions. If a worker is exposing their nose and refusing to follow the mandate,, it would be for comfort sake, the ability to breath freely. If a worker is feeling more comfortable, wouldn't they be more apt to be polite and friendly to their customers? If after wearing the mask improperly and the employees are still angry and rude, then shouldn't they wear the mask properly to at least attempt to follow the rules? When we walked up to the two checkout locations, my wife asked the clerk where we should stand in line. "Where the sign tells you to", she answered. My wife then expressed to the cashier that she had an unhappy experience with two of the workers in the rear of the store and that we traveled over a hundred miles to visit it.. She did not apologize or say, "Sorry to hear that". Instead she muttered, "Is that so." I went and checked out with the second cashier who was the only one who showed a friendly attitude throughout our visit. I told her she was the only congenial person in the store. She thanked me and we shared a few pleasantries. She is the only reason that Townline Bargains received any stars from me. I understand this is a trying time for all of us, worker and customer and patience is thin because we're feeling smothered. The businesses that overcomes that discomfort and still provides friendly service will be the ones that survive this crisis. Townline Bargains will probably remain open...but we will not bother...

Nice store with a huge variety of items from hardware, tools, dishes and kitchen supplies, to non digital entertainment (Puzzle, word find, coloring books). Lots of unique stuff and bargain items. I hit this place up every year I go there. I once got a Fiskar Hatchet, brand new, for HALF of what other stores wanted. Totally worth the visit... my only complaint is they don't take...

Bargain Barn only takes cash & checks. They have all kinds of stuff you need at a reasonable price. Work gloves, tools, housewares.....you name it.

Some of my favorite purchases are a big crowbar for $15, and a fireplace poker for $6. I buy work gloves and blue freezer things here.

They will carry fresh, local apples in the fall.

Always a good deal at the...