Tuesday Morning

I am going to miss this place… Effectively, this small place carried the household goods section of Ross at prices the same as Ross (nearest one in Emeryille, quite a trek for those who are carless) but CONVENIENTLY located right here in downtown Berkeley.
But oh, the NAME! Who the *bleep* knows what is carried at a store called «Tuesdsay Morning??» Their rivals have more clear names (ie, «Home Goods») OR have national media campaigns (Ross, etc).
PLEASE, CITY, attract another home goods store for this… but let them have better on-​store banners… the tree that is located in front of this store completely makes it invisible from the street. PLEASE, new company, get a better NAME!

This place is going out of business, but it was so convenient for students looking for affordable and cute things to fill our otherwise dreary apartments with.

Very rude and unprofessional! I was sitting down on a chair because I’m 3 months pregnant and they said I can’t sit on the chair! Screw them! P. S IM ALSO a stroke survivor, so I’m really mad!

I have been to various Tuesday Morning locations. In terms of customer service, this one is by far the worst. I went to the store in the middle of their business hours to look for a decorative storage box. I found what I was looking for and picked it up, but an employee yelled at me that «this half of the store is closed for restocking» and made me put it down. She wasn’t restocking anywhere near that area — she was way down at the other end of the row. After asking if I could just buy something real quick and getting a firm «no,» I left the store empty-​handed. She acted like she expected me to wait around, but I knew exactly what I wanted, had no desire to browse for other things, and it’s not like I was going to go back and renew my parking for an extra 30 minutes just so I could wait for someone to finish restocking their entire store. You know a store has issues when they actually prevent their customers from buying anything.

Beware, RYAN D. will be rude and treat you like a peon. As a regular customer, I value customer loyalty. I have been a customer for over 10 years at the Berkeley location. I tried contacting corporate 2 times requesting to speak with a district manager regarding the way I was treated when I was making a return and I have not been contacted yet. Over a month has passed since my request.
The store manager RYAN D. was very rude and came off like he owned the store. Stuff is not cheap and completely overpriced. It’s not worth the hassle of being treated like crap for a simple purchase.
You might ask if he is still employed there, yes he is. Someone will find out how rude he is and can his butt!

Something about this store makes me feel depressed. The wares, music, the peeps. Sad state of affairs. I’ll find an occasional hanger or earphones. But that’s about it. Their prices aren’t deeply discounted ~ it’s along the lines of Marshall’s, even Ross fairs better than Tuesday Morning. Maybe because its dimly lit. Not really sure. That’s strange especially for me since I practice a lot of retail therapy. Well, you know what they say, «one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. »

This store has a nice assortment of merchanidise. If you are moving in to a new apartment, and you don’t want the same stuff everybody else got at Ikea, this is a good place. They have sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, dishes, napkins, books, candy, rugs, art, and some furniture. Recently, I got some glasses there. When I got home and opened them, I realized one was missing. I went back to the store and they opened another box to give me the missing glass. My daughter got a very nice plant pot for a very reasonable price. Also, a great set of luggage that has lasted for a few years and many trips now. Some things are overpriced, so shop carefully. Overall, a great choice.

Well, I have toured a LOT of Tuesday Mornings, so I feel qualified to say that this one could be a LOT better. It still has the deals that Tuesday Mornings have, but it doesn’t have the love, and the staff seems angry to be there, most of the time.
ts shelves are disorganized, their pricing is erratic, though it mostly seems to be set by corporate, so if things are old enough they’ll still show up with the relevant discount. A couple of times I’ve gotten home, looked at the receipt, and realized that I’d been charged for something completely different. I have no idea how they manage that (for instance, I’ll have been charged for a book instead of a box.)
When you compare this to a good Tuesday Morning, like the ones in San Rafael or Petaluma, it becomes clear that whoever runs this one is just doing it to get money from you. They don’t love their products, or running a shop, or shopping, or people. Did anyone watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Remember Anya? Like that. Even so, they’re convenient, and if you want a NICE set of sheets or a pretty storage box, they’re more reliable than Ross.

It’s Saturday morning, and my parents will be by my place at 3pm. The raw, vintage 1920’s Berkeley apartment look (mold & all) does not fly.
IKEA is too far and every finicky little rice paper lamp there requires self-​assembly anyway, which is not going to happen given the fact that I went to bed at 4am and woke up at 11am.
Solution: Tuesday Morning! I whiz down the block and get a couple of vases– scooped pear, blown glass, and red glass rooster cookie jar (very «vintage chic»)– and toss an ornate reed diffuser into my cart as an afterthought. There’s a nice china platter on which I can present food… but what food do I have to present? Oh look, some fancy chocolate cups & limoncello liqueur cakes to solve that problem. Don’t they sell these cakes at Andronico’s for $ 8 extra? No matter. Grab a brimming topiary, and some faux foliage. And et voila. For under $ 30, you too can immediately look like you are well-​to-​do! (Be sure to scratch off the price tags before displaying.)
If you are in need of a last-​minute wedding present, Tuesday Morning carries your requisite (and heavily-​discounted) registry items: Le Creuset dutch ovens & Santoku knives, in a variety of colors. Eco-​friendly bamboo cutting boards. Fancy marble cheese plate with cheese cutlery, salt box & cracker tray included.
If you’re just bored and in need of retail-​therapy (when wifi is down and you can’t Pinterest) you can browse through TM’s messily endearing aisles of fragrant candles, stainless steel trash cans, 500 thread count linens, draperies, bath towels, computer speakers, dining sets, Godiva chocolate, crafting materials, and every item you’ve ever seen on a TV infomercial.
When I lived in Berkeley, I was here almost every other week. (Embarrassing but true.) In my defense, I was often searching for puffy rainbow satin & tulle tutus for my nieces (always available) and collecting birthday basket items for my friends (always well-​received.)

What a quirky store! My neighbor told me about it because she goes here at least once per week and she said she’s scored some awesome deals on appliances, especially her beloved convection oven. It was quite the detailed story she gave me about this place. Being one block away from my new home, I found it necessary to check out, partly because of it’s questionable name, lol. Why Tuesday Morning?
So, I go in, it’s a discounted everything stuff kind of store. Need some sunglasses, ovens, sheets, pans, miscellaneous holiday decorations… it really has it all. Decent prices, some things are better priced than others, but if you’re bargain hunting for some stuff, check this place out. It’s fun, it’s got some useful as well as random household items, but fun to check out none the less. It’s a bit crazy in there, but the staff seems pretty nice, however they could say hello when you come in, especially if they are right there and no one else is in the store.

BUYER BEWARE. OK, I know I am not going to get stellar Nordstrom service at a store like Tuesday Morning. But I do believe I have rights to fair pricing and price labeling.
After perusing through the store for around ½ hour (at products which I thought were at incredibly reasonable prices), I brought about $ 50+ of merchandise to the counter to be told by the cashier that the prices marked (which were clear on the label of every item I chose) wouldn’t be valid for another 3 days.
Um, excuse me? So why are they are labeled already?
The cashier seemed to feel at least slightly bad… the Manager, he pretty much dismissed me, then told the cashier he was going on a break.
Ugh, so not worth the «deals.» And to think this is a public multi-​million dollar company; no wonder they make so much money, by tricking customers into buying stuff that is priced incorrectly and hope nobody notices.
ps.
California law provides penalties for businesses that charge a higher amount for merchandise than is listed on the price tag. The laws related to merchandise overcharges are set forth in the California Business and Professions Code section 12.024.2.
Section 12.024.2
1. It is unlawful for a merchant to charge a price that is greater than the amount that is advertised, marked or posted. This includes prices stated on a shelf tag or the item itself. In cases in which more than one price is quoted or displayed, the merchant is required to charge the lowest of the prices shown.
Civil Infraction Fines
2. A violation of Section 12.024 is a civil infraction. If the amount of the overcharge is less than $ 1, fines of up to $ 100 can be imposed. A fine between $ 25 and $ 1,000 can be imposed for a willful violation or if the amount of the overcharge was more than $ 1.
Misdemeanor Penalties
3. The prosecutor may file misdemeanor charges against the merchant when the violation was willful and the overcharge was more than $ 1. A conviction can result in fines of up to $ 1,000 and up to one year in jail or both.

I was told it was a glorified dollar store, with a lot of the same stuff that Ross carries (particularly in the kitchen and bedding section.) Honestly, pricing is closer to Ross than a true «dollar store»
I’ll be back here to look but I’m not sure I want to buy much stuff, as returns would be a pain.
Random products…

This is the Tuesday Morning I shop the most regularly. It’s been open 7 or 8 years, I think. I’ve watched it evolved from a pretty rundown, pathetic place w/​sullen staff to a well stocked store whose staff has been very helpful. After checking out the Tuesday Morning in San Rafael after lunch we came over here to check the supply of planters. The store has been straightened up and looks so much sharper than it did last year when we were there. Both Nina and I noticed and commented on it to the checker, who was pleased. I found a planter at a good price and will find a place for it on the deck.

As a consumer, I have two competing sides. Part of me wants to buy high quality merchandise made by people earning a decent wage, and I’m willing to pay the price for it. The other part of me is a cheap-​ass who wants a bargain.
These two sides can coexist quite nicely at Tuesday Morning. Say I’m looking at a gorgeous set of hand embroidered sheets made in Italy. They’re not inexpensive but they are indeed two hundred dollars off the original price, and therein lies the bargain.
It’s definitely hit or miss here, and not everything is the highest quality, you need to really look at the item. But I’ve found some great sheets, towels, knives and cookware. And because it’s a relatively small store, poking around is fun, it doesn’t get overwhelming.

Scenario: You need some random home furnishings or gadgets.
Product: Like I said, random. Well they have categories, like bedding, kitchen gadgets, tableware, mobile electronic accessories, rugs… It’s hard to describe, but basically you just walk in, look around, and get lucky;) It’s kind of like a Ross or a really nice Goodwill without furniture or books.
Service: The folks there tend to know their inventory, but other than that service isn’t really needed.
Atmosphere: A ton of stuff packed into a small space. Parking is paid, but generally available within a block in either direction. It’s not all that busy, so you can feel relaxed just perusing the wares.
Uniquity: They have good deals on random stuff. It’s just that it’s hit or miss that you’re gonna find what you want or like sometimes. Other times, you’ll find something you didn’t even know you wanted!