Simple Treasures — Local services in Portage

I've tried to give this place and employees an honest shot but I'm not likely to return. Anyone who knows me in the neighborhood knows I'm a thrifter and I'm also a small, teeny tiny business owner. I shop resale because it's part of my aforementioned business BUT I also purchase things for myself and my home. Like a lot! The last two times I've been in there was an uncomfortable experience. The staff they have is rude, dismissive and treated (me at least) as if I didn't have a brain cell left in my head. Their merchandise is well priced, but sparse.

If you are looking for great clothes and shoes and don't mind being told you're not smart enough to use your credit card in their machine - head on over. If you have some self respect,...

I am an avid thrifter, and this is by far my favorite thrift store in the area. The new manager and her staff have done a ton of work on the merchandising and layout. You can tell they really love their store and customers. The employees and volunteers are very kind, helpful, and polite. All of their items are donated and sold to support the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, a much-needed organization in this area. The items I've purchased here are clean, functioning, and I find that their prices are always fair, especially considering they're a non-profit. Your money isn't going to some rich CEO's pockets, it's going right back into the Kalamazoo community. Also, their new hours are great because I can shop after...

For a store that is supposed to help/support the deacons conference mission the prices are sadly disgusting. USED coats priced at $30-80. Used shoes $15-50. SERIOUSLY!? Might as well go to the mall. This store is MORE greedy than goodwill. It's honestly sad in a time where people are struggling financially on ALL levels I'm definitely NOT seeing any of God's work in this mission!!!! Getting FREE donations and going above and beyond to try to take more from a community where most live pay check to pay check and you can't even come in this store and clothe your family or the needy on ANY type of sensible budget. SHAME ON this mission & the...