MyUnique

Great place have nice stuff you might find downstairs but they are a little pricey with the items that are donated to them.

One of My favorite thrift stores ! I never ever leave empty handed. I love their jewelry selection and they always have some pretty cool finds. The only thing I don’t like is the parking they do have a very small lot around the corner but that gets packed very quickly.

I have finally had it with this place!!! I live in Elizabeth and I’ve been an avid flea market/​thrift store shopper since I was 14. I understand that thrift stores don’t operate like regular stores, but this one does. It’s very organized, the staff wear the same same t-​shirt, it’s the most store-​like thrift shop. And they are a chain, they are everywhere. The things is, they accept donations, and are apparently making lots of money.
Now here is my issue, if you want to be a respectable «store» then respect your customers, no matter who they are. The manager here is really mean, once I asked her if I could leave my cart for five minutes while I fed the meter and with the biggest attitude there is she said «if in exactly five minutes you are not back, this stuff is going back.» I let that go.
Then came the multiple times that I picked up items that did not have a price on them and was told I was not able to buy them because they don’t sell things without price tags. The thing is that this is not posted anywhere in the store, but it’s «store policy» also I am pretty sure that if something does not have a price it’s their fault, not the customers. And if they appreciated their customers, the manager on duty would price the item, especially if it’s a kids toy that is half-​broken, and has caused a 3-​year old toddler to break out crying because now she can’t have it because the cashier just said that it’s «store policy» not to sell items without price tags.
Then there was the time that a worker yelled out loud in the toys section «kids aren’t aloud to touch the toys!» And although there were like 11 kids there, she was staring at mine. So I asked her if she was speaking to us, and she said «Does it look like I’m speaking to you?» Then she began following me and my daughter around and even called a manager because she could not take all these «kids» making a mess. That was the day that I decided that I would not go back to that place. The way you get treated here is just not worth it for me, I thought, but then there are the people that shop there because they have to, because they can’t buy thier kids new clothes, or toys. And you feel even worse, because the fact that I’m the first person writing about this place (who I’m willing to bet my life has treated hundreds of poeple like crap), means that they think it’s ok. And they keep getting away with their rude behavior. Seriously, you walk in there and you see at least 10 employees off the bat including the cashier. They have more employees than the store Shoppers World next to them. They are obviously making a lot of money. But it’s coming from needy people, not their customer satisfaction. I have been going there for two years and it’s just now that I’ve had it with them. Never again.
Unique Elizabeth, you are Unique in your rudeness, that’s for sure. And perhaps donors should think twice before donating to these stores. There are stores like Goodwill and the Salvation Army that will take those things and still manage to help people and not treat their customers badly. I know because I have also shopped in those store. And Unique is way pricier!
Read this article about the truth behind Unique Thrift Stores.

Nice store, but so poorly staffed its almost impossible to shop. Plenty of workers standing around doing nothing – needs some decent management.

Come in with an open mind and a lot of spare time. There are hidden gems in Elizabeth’s location… I promise! Just remember (especially on half off days) how much money and good your doing for the environment shopping second hand, and ignore the drama. In my opinion, I find more in this location than Union and Mountainside. Happy Thrifting!

Biggest thrift store in the area for sure for sure. And if you live in elizabeth you know people dont know how to dress so none of the good stuff is taken. Plus what I like about it is that everyone shopping there is there because we’re poor and we need to shop there unlike the one in south plainfield where its all white people who think theyre cute a quirky and shit for shopping there or old people who hog the isles with their walkers and shit. haha. and if youre complaining about customer service wtf do you think this is? bitch if you want customer service go to a Macy’s or some shit and get the fuck off broad street damn. anyway, not only will you find dope shit, its mad fun to browse and watch TV with the hobos in the basement. theres also free daycare or as responsible parents call it «the toy section»

I think they had a lot of junk but better than the dump on 22 in Union. the best Unique is in South Plainfield.

I come here for the albums, books and vintage home-​wares (vases, crystals). You find some pretty great vintage jewelry too if you are patient enough but I find it very over priced for a thrift shop. It’s two floors and always packed especially on Thursday when its 25% off but you have to have a card. The also have another location on 22 in Watchung which is cleaner with a better stuff at times.

The way I see it, you are purchasing at your own risk. Complaining about a used item that ya paid virtually «nathan» for would be an exercise of retardation. If that even exists. Anywho. I love Unique. There are a bunch around here. The one on Broad St (location, location) that I frequent the most. There is also a Unique on Rt 22 West in Union in the same complex as Best Buy, and one iI believe in Mountainside on Rt 22 West. I like Broad St best because it is the closest to my house. I am a walker so for my to travel outside of Elizabeth to shop, I must really want to go somewhere or really need something I can’t get here.
I come to Unique for a number of things. Some recent scores:
A 12 inch Farberware grill pan that was basically brand new for $ 9 (my steaks have never been better)
A pair of of charcoal gray Tahari work pants for $ 4
A vintage Levi jean jacket for $ 10
I don’t know if I can cosign on the «genuine» designer purses but they sure do all look nice =)
I’m no t beat. Beat defined as ANYONE who believes an actual «Louis» would be found in a recycled «clothing bin» and «hoarder» removal” department store. Don’t mistake Unique for Buffalo Exchange. Not the same at all. But both are fabulouso!
Last but certainly not least. It’s on Broad St. Some common misconceptions about Broad St are that it is completely safe and it is completely ghetto. It is definitely in that little place in between though. So pay the $ 5 or whatever it costs to park in a lot for an hour or know what off Broad blocks to park on.