California Bin Store — Local services in National City

There's nothing that screams more unprofessional than not sticking to your posted hours. Be prepared to wait between 5 to 10 mins extras as they never open on time on Saturdays. That is so disrespectful to costumers that have been waiting for hours. Some advice get rid of the clothes racks And set extra tables to open boxes.

UPDATE We have been trying to be among the first ones in line but there seems to be an issue with the same people that are always there. The lack of respect from this individuals is starting to annoy me. It’s almost as if they have an issue with anybody trying to be there first. As it get close to time to open about 15 people show up to get in front. I understand you have someone saving your spot but you try to save 2 spots and no matter how you do it troje lesve chairs or even bags holding their spot. But they feel entitled to remove your items saving your spot even when thry know who is trying to save the spot . I find it rude and even though they know they move your things they act as if they know nothing.

I appreciate this venue for its versatile approach. You can either arrive early and queue up, a practice I personally avoid by reaching there just before opening. After a brief two-minute wait for the line to clear, you can proceed inside. Given the diverse preferences of individuals, perceived value varies, making it a haven for everyone. Though occasionally there are assertive individuals, I prefer to focus on my own matters and not let them affect me.

I've come to realize that leisurely browsing through the bins yields better results than a hurried approach. Fears of missing out are unwarranted, as you're likely to stumble upon items of genuine utility. On dollar day, a fervor for clothing items ensues, yet with patience, you may find that many initial grabs are eventually discarded, revealing hidden treasures.

Be prepared for the presence of baby strollers and occasionally impolite children. As for their $50 boxes, I strongly advise against purchasing them – they prove quite disappointing. The value isn't commensurate with the expense, making the dollar day a wiser choice. In sum, if you're on the hunt for a worthwhile bargain, this establishment is a definite go-to. Should you decide to invest in electronics, I recommend thorough testing before...

This is a pretty cool bin store!! :DD it's the only one in national city and the place is kinda small but the stuff I found was pretty cool!!! :DDD I really rummaged through a lot of stuff to find about 6 items I liked!!! 😓 Do keep in mind that if you plan to look at a lot of stuff, you should bring some compression hand sleeves or something because there's gonna be a TON of arm and hand movement; my right shoulder was a bit sore afterwards.

Make sure to bring a mask and some gloves, it's pretty dusty in there!! The dust really flies around everywhere because of how everyone is moving stuff in the bins so for anyone who's allergic to dust, make sure to bring a good mask inside that will really block out the dust particles!! Maybe wear a thin long sleeve shirt too so the dust won't go on your arms!! 😷

I wasn't able to get these items but I saw small plastic bin organizers, a nice soap pump, and some food bowls from a brand called feoyoho!! 2 pairs of bowls, 1 pair glass and one pair stainless steel!! Those pet bowls are a pretty good steal for just $5!!!

I went on $5 Sunday and I got:

2 vintage deco sticker packs a pack of vinyl stickers for my water bottle a cap for hydro flasks (it was a lid with a straw fit for 32oz/40oz hydroflasks, 2 plastic straw attachments, and a straw cleaning brush!! :DDDDD) a pill box for my mom (with big letters) and an item worth $44!!! It's an ambience speaker for your pets at home and it's from the brand yogasleep!! :OOO (idk if it works yet though, I will test it out soon)

I found some pretty cool stuff on $5 day! My total was $32-something plus the shopping bag is $2!! The cashier Pedro was pretty helpful as well and made sure people followed the rules!!! :DDD You also aren't allowed to open taped-up boxes in the bins themselves here and there is an area by the cashier where you can use some box cutters attached to the table!! :DDD after you open it, you do have to leave the open box there. It's a policy set in-place to prevent shoplifting!

Happy shopping...

This place hires some rude employees who treat customers like homeless, an employee was being so rude today yelling at me and other customers. You are trying to make it hard on people to steal also for people who are buying, you can put a security detector on the doors or something, you make it hard to shop there, I can't buy something that I don't even know what is it. I'm not paying 7,5,3 $ for an unknown item. You want me to literally carry all closed boxes to the front to Check wth is it lol. Imagine going to a store like that to feel better about depression and end up more stressed and frustrated just because an employee is having a bad day or does not like their...