The Bargain Store — Local services in San Dimas

This is one of those incredibly rare gems we bargain hunters live for! As much as every fiber of my frugal body urges me to hoard this mecca of monetary miracles for only myself, logic wins as I realize that the store will simply cease to exist if I remain it's sole patron. And so I share, as honestly & openly as I'm able. This is what is known as a "salvage store," meaning that it sells stock which other retailers cannot or will not sell themselves. Most of the dry goods are past their "best by" date (yet perfectly edible & as delectable & fresh as it would've been before). Before you scoff, yes, it is perfectly legal to sell goods past that date, so there! Examples of what you might find: Clif Bars, 12 count: $2.99 Power Aid, 24 count: $3.99 Yoplait yogurt, 18 count: $1.00 Oreo cookies, family size pkg.: $.50 2 pound bag of dried cherries: $1.99

No, I do not jest. Yes, I've tasted each & every one of these, & yes, they're DELICIOUS! Hint: if you've got an extra freezer, buy scads of everything & freeze it. That's what we do! Bottom line: if you're picky & a believer that nothing could possibly be good past the date stamped on the package, don't go. If, like me, you know how the food industry REALLY operates & realize the stunning savings to be had, go! Go & shop & stock-up for mere pennies! You won't regret it - you have my word, for...

My mom suggested we go look for a few items here when she visited recently and the prices were so low I ended up buying a bunch of stuff. I've visited twice since. The second time was after shopping at Albertson's one day with my daughter. Albertson's wanted $16+ for a scented candle—and that was after a 33% markdown. We were able to get to 2 x large scented candles for about $10 at the Bargain Store. One thing I will say, and this is their prerogative of course, but the cashiers during my visits were not friendly or welcoming. They don't look you in the eye, they don't ask about your day or thank you for shopping. 2 out of my 3 visits—first time it was a woman, second time a man— the workers behind the counter were on long personal telephone calls and seemed like they went out of their way to avoid having to speak to their customers. I suspect if they were a little warmer and friendlier everybody would be recommending this place. Just my two cents for the ownership in case they care and...

If you love finding solid bargains this place deserves a quick stop. Like a lot of stores like this they get pallets of stuff cheap, sort it out, and sell deeply discounted. Yes there are a few things passed their sell date, few strange variations of typical stuff (banana nut Corn Flakes?) but a fully sealed container of ranch dressing a month or two over it's date is still 100% good. Difference $1 vs $4, no contest, and most stuff are not expired. + Tools, school supplies, cleaning products (Tide Sport pods 2.99!!!), OTC...