American Thrift Store - Farmingville — Local services in Town of Brookhaven

CUSTOMER BEWARE: EMPLOYEES REFUSE TO SELL ITEMS THEY DEEM ARE PRICED TOO CHEAP

I have been coming to this thrift store for a few months. I have spent hours upon hours shopping. I have brought my sisters and my mother along on separate occasions so that they too can shop with me. Last week, I went to check out my items and there were two shirts that did not have a tag. The lady told me that she could not sell it and I asked her to make up a price. I really liked the shirts but she said she couldn’t do that. I understood so I asked if I could leave her my number, to call me once the prices were made and she kindly agreed. Sadly, they never called me and I came today with my sister and she found both shirts. I was SO happy! We went to checkout our items and the SAME girl at checkout told me she could not sell me one of the shirts. I asked her why and she said because it has a security tag and it was only $4.99. I was so confused by that and she brought a lady with her. The lady told me the shirt was the wrong price and that the tag was switched out. I told her I did not do that. They could have checked the cameras if need be. She told me customers do it all of the time which is weird because if a customer did that they would have tried purchasing it and it would have been in their hands already. Also, how would it be my fault someone might have switched the tag. It’s a USED shirt, no new tag, no name brand, there was nothing that would have made the price significantly higher. They literally did not let me buy the shirt all because they thought it was too cheap. I really wanted that shirt for a family member (she is young and has a specific style) and I was happy TWICE I would get the chance to gift it to her. I am so upset at the situation, I have promised myself I will not be coming back to this store. To the Spanish lady who refused to sell it, I genuinely hope you gained something out of that. Maybe she wanted the shirt for herself, who knows. People are so...

The staff are nice. I read people say the place is clean. However, the products they sell are not. Their prices are crazy. They use the internet to price their things. How? Things sold on the internet are refundable, refurbished, and at least clean ! Example: Jbl shelf speakers $49.99. Sounds like a great deal; right? Well, when you pull off the speaker covers, they are covered in webs and dirt. Then, the back of the wood box is split. It's not worth 49.99 imo. $20-25. Stuff like these are a regular theme in this thrift. A PSP THEY WANT $69.99. Good, right? Well, there are no plugs, just the device and the case. So, if it doesn't work, you're stuck with a brick. Imo, if a store is going to use Google to price their stuff. Offer the same accommodations. Update: 9/6/2025. I notice everyone is saying they get their inventory from donations. Hmmm? I have a family member that can do an audit to see if this is the truth. Not for nothing but I have purchased things that were clearly marked NEW, and they didn't work or missing stuff that made the purchase a complete lose! I am not saying everything is li nm e that. There clothes are really good. Tools and electronics are overpriced and a lot are broken. For example, I bought a cat water bowl for my kittos. I plugedit in before I bought it. Light turned on. I figured, okay looks good. I put water to get it set up for my kitties. The damn thing lights up...... no water fall/water filtering. I wouldn't be mad if this only happen once. I had things like I said box marked new taped shut. Get it all out of the box. Things missing....

I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a thrift store run by the dynamic duo, Robbie and Nick. These two have curated a collection that screams, "We're not your average thrift store; we're the cool kids' clubhouse of secondhand finds!"

Robbie's flair for finding the most outrageous '80s windbreakers is unmatched, and Nick's knack for arranging shelves like a minimalist art exhibit adds an extra layer of sophistication to the chaos. I can't decide if their pricing strategy is a stroke of genius or a result of a heated rock-paper-scissors match, but either way, I left with a velvet Elvis painting and a toaster that's older than my grandma. The best part? Robbie and Nick are the comedic duo you never knew you needed. Forget stand-up specials; just eavesdrop on their banter while perusing the aisles. I witnessed Robbie convincing Nick that a neon fanny pack was a fashion must-have, and the resulting debate was worth the price of admission – which, by the way, was free, because these guys clearly don't believe in charging for entertainment.

In summary, if you want a shopping experience that's part thrift, part comedy show, head straight to Robbie and Nick's emporium of oddities. You'll leave with a bag full of nostalgia, a smile on your face, and the distinct feeling that you've just become an honorary member of the Robbie and...