Big Lots

I called to see if they had a piece of furniture that I wanted. When I was transferred to the furniture department the person had a hard time talking because he was laughing. Uhm ok… So I asked him if they had beds that I was looking for in stock. He said yes. So I drove after work to go buy one and he says there’s no more. How disappointing is it when I call and still end up wasting my gas and time to be told they have none. Plus it took someone about 5−10min to come help me in the furniture section of the store, once I had asked for assistance. If I would give negative stars I would.

As a child, there was, perhaps, nothing more unnerving than going to Pic N Save; after all, someone from school could see me going in or coming out with my family, essentially guaranteeing ridicule and scorn from peers at school.
Now that i’m older and Pic N Save is gone, bought out by Big Lots several years ago, I happen by ear every known again to purchase various odds and ends like laundry soap, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive cookware for camping. Oddly enough, prices here are some times the same or more as other stores… So you have to be a little savvy and have an idea of what you need or want. Occasionally, there are reasonably good deals on seasonal items, holiday decorations, and picnic supplies.
When you are looking for random things like citronella candles or a 3 foot HDMI cable for use in a hotel room with a chromebook, Big Lots probably has a reasonably good deal on that… Certainly cheaper than Bed Bath and Boredom, or Best Buy, respectively.
I suppose I still get a palpable sense of wondering who might be seeing me walk in or out of this place, but now I smiled knowingly, understanding that they would only see me if they were parking in the same lot. Conspicuous consumption, eat your heart out.

Today I go to try get my 5 drawers plastic cart and the mgmt was soooo rule n give me attitude. I was here yesterday there other lady coworker are super nice and tell me they had shipping come today and I come back today ask the mgmt she don’t had it. she tell me had it on and off a year round but don’t know when will had it. With bad attitudes when I tell her I need it now. she give me attitude then she check it on other location. you know what I am ur longest customers of this location and now you are totally lost this customer at all. I am tell ya now i am not come back this location again.

I went in on Sunday night 12÷13÷15 around 730 to get a $ 20 fake 4 ft christmas tree. Colors they had were purple, silver, and one last display green one. They were all the EXACT same with the exception of different colors. I asked to take the last green one on display and the lady said it was fine however no discount which i was ok with, i just wanted the tree. When she came back her and one other lady employee were telling me that it was $ 50, when the sign clearly said $ 20. They explained that only the colored ones were $ 20 and the green one was $ 50 but it made NO sense seeing as how they were exactly the same.
So i left and called another location (very friendly helpful alhambra location) where all the trees were $ 20, even the green one, just like the sign said.
Bottom line: either they tried to trick me for more money or they were just lazy and grabbed the next green tree that was in a box.

I only come here for the cheap garden items, holiday decorations and a few plastic housewares maybe two or three times a year, and usually around a holiday. I almost bought a bunch of Halloween stuff the other day but opted out since I didn’t gave a cart.
I waited in line for nearly 20 minutes to check out. The checker didn’t even notice the length of the line for at least 10 min because he was very chatty with the customers (which is great but not when people are waiting). He finally called for backup and no one came. Eventually another male employee walked by and acted like he couldn’t be bothered to help.
The checker made a second call for backup and eventually a female employee took her sweet time up to the register and took forever to set up her place at the register. I should have left when I realized what was happening.
I think every time I have gone here I’m hit with rude employees who act like a gun is being held to their head and they are forced to work there. Also, the females often look like they haven’t showered in days.
Really not sure why I continue to go back to this place other than the cheap goods.

I love the deals I get to find from my visit. It’s cool this store starts a reward card system, much changes since my last visit long long time ago

I usually come here for Halloween and Christmas decorations, they always have the best prices and cutest decorations. But now I find myself coming here for more everyday needs. Simply because of the prices. I just need one closer to home.

Employees are NOT friendly.

i just recently went to this big lots and and let me tell you it was HOT in there… i dont know if the a/​c was off or it just wasn’t working but it was very uncomfortable to shop… even the cashier was complaining about how hot it was in there… i had to leave all my stuff and go to the one in alhambra :(

After I posted my rating at Arcadia Big Lots, the store manager called me in a day or two, and apologized for the inconvenience caused by her staff for not helping customer; she also offered 20% coupon for my next purchase, which was unexpected, but the gesture certainly made me feel much better about the store.

I LOVE THIS STORE. Everything is super cheap. The stock is always changing, and the products are pretty good quality. They recently added a refrigerated/​freezer section. The selection and prices in the refrigerated section aren’t that great but hopefully they’ll get better soon. The store is well organized and the staff is very friendly.

BIG LOTS!!! BIG LOTS!!! BIG LOTSSS!!!
Big Lots is super dope! I read all the reviews before coming here and I honestly thought…
«damn…sounds like this store is gonna suck =/​…»
I was considering of driving from El monte to Whittier cuz of the reviews. but I went to check it out anyway cuz I love exploring and experiencing it first hand.
Reviews stated that this store is super disorganized and messy… I have no idea how or where cuz this store was wayyyy cleaner and organized than the one on Huntington dr! Sure it’s a little packed but that’s a great thing cuz I honestly didn’t see much at the one on Huntington dr. (Imma rate that one in a bit! –_​-​)
Anyways I think the store manager approached me and said «good morning! Is there anything I may help you with!?»
I was surprised!!! Lmao!
Sry, but I’ve been to the big lots on Whittier, Downey, Cerritos, (told you I like to explore! ;-D) and I never gotten a hello! Or If I needed help!!! Wth! The reviews said that they had horrible customer service! If they did before they’ve improved on that factor! Cuz I didn’t expect it!
I believe her name was Deborah. She was super nice and super helpful! She gave me the info to where other Big Lots stores were located cuz they didn’t have in stock what I was looking for. :(
At check out the cashier (I think her name was Jennifer) was very polite, asked me if I wanted to sign up for their rewards card?!
My shy response was «is it free?! =/​»
she replied «yes!»
My uproar response «SIGN ME UP!!! I LOVE BIG LOTS!!! ^-^ «LOL.
My experience here was great! I honestly had fun going aisle through aisle and I swear it was not disorganized or messy at all!
Definitely happy to know that I can come back to this location again and soon =)

WTHeck?! $ 2.60 for Half Gallon Milk? $ 2.95 for 8 oz shredded cheese? Really?! I thought u guys were supposed to be a DISCOUNT store! I’m going to 99cent Store!
SERIOUSLY!!!

Prices are good but the store is kind of messy. Staffs are really nice and they close 9pm on Sundays.

Ghetto-​lookin’ store in a nice area, whaaat? No, but seriously this place has a lot of good deals. You can get a hooded litterbox for $ 8 and an electric toothbrush for $ 1, that’s pretty awesome. Before my recent visit, I hadn’t been to Big Lots (I still remember Pic N Save!) in little over a year, but apparently they have a rewards card now AND there is an automated machine in-​store that you can use to sign-​up. Even add old receipts.

This is my neighborhood Big Lots, so I come here every so often. They have a decent selection, and I usually end up buying something. It’s usually slow here and the parking lot is typically empty.
They need to work on fixing up the place some because it’s a a bit cluttered. But that might be because they try to jam as much into the store as possible, or because it’s a bargain store, hence the indifference in its upkeep.
I came here to buy a sofa that was on sale, but they don’t have any in stock other than the one on display, so I put a price hold on it. They’ll have to order it and it probably won’t come in for another month. Nicholas, the customer service guy, was very helpful and the transaction was very smooth.
Now what I don’t understand though is, why don’t they have that sofa in stock, especially since it’s on sale. There’s bound to be someone (like me) who will want to buy one. Now I have to wait a month to before it arrives :(. Oh, they didn’t have the matching recliner either, so I had to go to another Big Lots for that.

Prices are alright, not the cheapest. You’ll find something good sometimes…

This store has great selection in anything you can think of; scrapbook material, yarn, canned corn, banana holders, foosball coffee tables, toilet brush, headphones, curtains, etc. There are great prices but sometimes it’s hard to get exactly what you want; if I want curtains of the same color, I’m likely not to find two of the same color. sales = messy department!
Also, I wouldn’t recommend getting electronics such as speakers or headphones here. You might as well splurge for something more durable and better quality.
Overall, I like shopping here because you save lots of money buying household items here than you do anywhere else, and for pretty good qualitiy too. The workers are all pretty nice, too.

You could say I’m a bargain hunter. You could say I’m a cheap-a@@ SOB. Whatever. I grew up poor trailer trash, so paying high prices for brand name rip-​offs is something I just can’t do. Yeah, while those snooty rich kids brought lunches to school made from soft, delicious Weber’s bread and real Jif peanut butter, my sammitches were made from day-​old, stale-​old, crusty bread and fried, no-​name boloney – not bologna, we couldn’t afford that fancy stuff.
That’s why I love Big Lots! (formerly Pic N Sav). I just picked up some potato chips (strange brand I’ve never heard of before), peanut butter (only $ 1.80!), tortillas, grape soda (Jones pure cane sugar), a James Bond DVD (only 3 bucks!) and a whole cart load of doodads and doo-​hickeys for under 20 bucks.
Wow. I feel like I just hit the proverbial jackpot. Gotta love Big Lots!

I love this place! Well… actually I love Big Lots in general! Have pieces you can’t find at home? Missing a wire? Need pots and pans? Heck need a sofa or bed? Go to Big Lots! Craving 1 year old canned foods? Or just feel like strolling in a store and know you won’t pay ridiculous prices for items?
Big Lots baby Big Lots…