Big Lots

This place looks exactly like you would expect a Big Lots to look like. Bad lighting, dirty floors and messy shelves pretty much sum up the place. Things are just thrown on the shelves in a mishmash.
I don’t know if the «deals» are worth coming back for.

Big Lots is always hit and miss for me. Sometimes I’ll find items that are decent quality for low prices and other times I look at the price tag and laugh saying «that’s a joke». Just last week I got a great deal on curtains for both my dining room and living room for under $ 30 including rods. A few weeks ago I was looking at the wet vacs they had and knew that I could go to Home Depot in the same shopping center and get a larger one for the same price. It all just depends on what you’re looking for. I know they have some great prices on canned goods and grocery items that have been closeout/​discontinued items from other stores.
Store in general– The lighting is poor and makes it hard to see items in the store. Also, it kind of reminds me of pre renovated Wal-​Marts where you just feel like the entire store needs to be scrubbed down, because of how much dust and dirt has accumulated over time.
This location is in the same shopping center as Carrabba’s and Texas Road House right off Independence Blvd.

Big Lots may be a big joke in some circles, but I love me some values! Compared to other Big Lots I’ve visited, this one is pretty clean and the staff are rather nice. The selection is kinda spotty, but they have some unique things that you can regularly find:
1. Quality furniture and home décor-​Think Pier One or Crate n Barrel fo’ cheap! You never know when they’ll get a shipment from a prestigious furniture maker, like Broyhill. Patio furniture too, in the summer months.
2. Boxed rices, meals, coffees, and juices. You won’t recognize the brands, but the flavor is comparable to name brands in these depts. at 50% less.
3. Cheap electronics. I bought a mp3 player for $ 8 one time, a knock-​off Bluetooth for $ 10, and Kodak 12 megpixel camera for $ 80. No joke.
4. Plastic bin, boxes, and assorted Rubbermaid storage containers. Random I know, but helpful to know when you stumble over household clutter.
5. Recent best-​seller books for $ 5-​$ 8. Cookbooks, health books, and vast children’s board book collection.
Big Lots is a whole lot of randomness. If their are spectacular deals, they are usually swiped up fast. The lack of consistency caused me to pull them down a few stars. But, if you’re bored and in Matthews, give Big Lots a try. You never know when you’ll find a knock-​off Snuggie or a TV-​VCR-​DVD-​STEREO remote control for «poco dinero». Happy deal hunting, tightwad!