St. Vincent de Paul Society — Local services in Medford Township

2024 Update: Amazing high prices for a thrift shop. Many items marked so high that they linger on the shelf for months. For items that sit for months, you’d think they’d want to make shelf space and lower prices, especially since the money is used to help the poor, but they stubbornly refuse to do so. They clearly price merchandise via eBay lookups, which is an apples vs oranges comparison. If you are looking for fair, thrift shop prices, don’t shop here.

I’ve been stopping at this shop for many years. I’ve also hit quite a few thrift shops over time and can say this shop is the cleanest and most organized in the area. I do find they are overpriced though on many items when compared to other local thrift shops. For example, some clothing will be tagged at only a few dollars less then what you would pay retail.

The staff is hard working and are quite animated. I’ve overheard many stories of Florida travel trips and visiting grandchildren between volunteers. On one occasion, I casually mentioned to the volunteers at the counter that Goodwill had discount days, saving shoppers 20% off. Hearing my innocuous comment, the manger got salty with me and proceeded to bad mouth Goodwill Industries. She seemed a little touchy about the subject. As far as the rude cashier mentioned in the previous comments, I know exactly who they are referring to. The women definitely has an edge to her and will give you attitude if you rub her the wrong way.

In anticipation of comments informing me that it’s a non-profit and they are all volunteers, let me respond by saying, I’ve spent hundreds of dollars in that store over the years and without folks like me and others, there would be very little financial help to pass along to those in need. In other words, my two cents is as important...

I’ve loved shopping and donating here for the last couple years, but yesterday when I stopped in, I was appalled by the pricing. When I see the items I donated marked for more than what I originally paid for them brand new, it’s sickening. Clearly loved baby pajamas marked for the same price, if not more, than what I can nab them for at the actual Carters store? No thank you. Moving forward I’ll just list a “Free Porch Pickup” on FBMP and not have to worry about showing up at a certain time to donate and whether or not they’re actually accepting...

While I know it’s a charitable organization which I would love to support- it’s far from a thrift store price wise. Their prices have gotten so high I am amazed they are able to remain in business. Winter coats -( not down) 50.00 or more. Glassware , shoes etc super super high prices. The pricing amazes me since their inventory consists of all donation items. I would rather just donate my items than spend the money they are charging on...