$1 Mart — Local services in Monterey Park

This small place was my neighborhood go-to DIY supply shop when I was doing some light renovations. They have everything - hand saws, silicone caulk, garden hand shovel, kitchen storage containers, insect sprays, craft supplies, table cloth by the yard, aprons, shelving, and even snacks. All at competitive prices. Customer service was good for me. I got some curtain rings that were faulty, and they were happy to let me exchange them. Everything is on the cheap side quality-wise so check before you buy, but I was happy with all my purchases. It is not a 99 cent store but they have...

This store is a grocery store, and there are not many parking spaces on the side of the road. The products are all cheap, but the price is not cheap enough, compared to the nearby grocery store, the price is not good enough. The clerk will say that he is not the boss and will not give any discount. The store also sells a lot of medicines and even antibiotics, I don't know if they have a legal license to sell them. I don't...

I bought a plug, but it became extremely hot after using it to charge. I requested a return the next day, but they refused to allow it. I was only permitted to exchange it for a lower-priced item. This will be my last purchase here. What was worse, the clerk put the problematic plug back on the shelf to be resold as if nothing was wrong (I suspect she thought I was being...