Red White & Blue Thrift Stores

When trying to drop off a sizable donation to this thrift store I was berated by the manager because a passerby was already trying to take some of my donations. I had asked for help and the numerous employees sitting their did not respond to help. The manager Ida then began to berate me for allowing someone to take the things I was putting down. THIS IS HOW YOU RESPECT SOMEONE DONATING TO YOUR ESTABLISHMENT AND CAUSE! I took my think
Go back and will donate where it is appreciated. If this the leadership of this store I think money is better spent elsewhere. Shame on her for her actions. I say GO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO THRIFT!

I have been a shopper at this store for many years, but unfortunately this store has lost my business. When I went in to shop last week a clerk at the store told me I had to leave my bag at the counter. When I asked why she stated it was store policy. This is the first issue I have ever had with me bringing my bag into the store, and while the sign does say to leave all bags at the front, and it is a new sign, they picked and choose which customers leave their large purses or backpacks etcetera. When I asked why others were able to carry their bags into the store I was told it was only large bags. I am a college student pursuing my bachelors, at times I have over 800 dollars worth in textbooks, a thousand dollars worth in electronics, and around 8000 in credit cards plus my debit cards. My point is this. Why should I trust someone I do not know with my bag, when it has been proven from my families, and acquaintances experience that you can not trust anyone with your belongings. Coworkers have stolen items from my family when placed in a work locker, and I have met those that have stolen from customers where they worked. I see no reason for me to trust store employees with any of my belomgings.
in addition to what I have stated above I would also like to point out that the store is opening themselves up for a lawsuit as their is no one ascertaining what is in each persons bag, a nd what condition it arrived at the store in. It would be quite easy for someone to say that they had a cell phone or some other item in their that is no longer there, or for someone to claim that something was damaged while in their care. As no check was done, and no waiver signed the store could be held responsible.
I do understand that sometimes people do steal, but at the same time the offer was made for an employee to search my bag as I left, This was not what was done so therefore do to their policy against anyone with a large bag, I am no longer a customer.

Holy panic attack Batman.
Let’s start with parking. None. Drove in a couple circles until I found a spot or at least close enough to being a spot. It’s super packed and no one has manners. Layout kinda sucks too aisles are small but hey it’s a thrift store not a boutique with like 5 things on a rack haha.
People will bump you step on you and hit you with carts. No apologies. I did find EXACTLY what I went in for, a black leather jacket for my upcoming NY trip and it had the color tag that was 50% off. So $ 10 bucks! I live near there and always see it on top ten lists and stuff. I may or may not be back maybe to check out some purses. Def not on a Saturday Morning though!

Crowded, not laid out well. Disorganized.
All that contributes to the shopping tension.
Not a pleasant experience irregardless of the stock.

You find some nice things at this thrift store i also donate to the one in north miami

I used to love it years ago, now, that they are FOR PROFIT there more expensive than a new store…

We came here on the eve of 4^th of July which was perhaps not a good idea. It was hard to find parking, so we ended up parking on a side street far away. It didn’t seem like it was in the best area, so I was already on guard. When I got inside the doors, I was even more annoyed. There were people everywhere, and I could see a huge line formed at the front. I seemed constantly on the verge of being hit by a shopping cart in the claustrophobic room with way too many things and people. It was hot and stuffy. I kept thinking what could possibly be worth standing in that long line for? Finally, we left. I don’t mind second hand stuff, but that place gave me the creeps.

I love thrifting and am literally walking distance from this place but I avoid it at all costs. This place is a dump. Everything is all over the place and on the floor. You almost have to crawl and push your way around just to get to the next isle. The place is very dirty and the crowd is tremendously rude. Dont expect to get an excuse me from this place, but do expect to get shoved. Nothing like the Red, white and blue in Hialeah, which I love. This place has the junkiest and dirtiest merchandise!

Red, White, & Blue Thrift Store is pretty good for finding gems! I’ve found many old VHS for only $.50 and many childhood worthy items we all love! Prices depend on what you’re looking for and I’ve seen many items I’d totally get.
They’ve had used PS2, Nintendo 64, SEGA, and other popular gaming systems for only $ 20, but that could change. I’ve even seen an old iMac there! I’ve also seen old Razor (the flip-​phone), iPhones, Chanel bags, Louis Vuitton bags, and much more there! If you do get something, please clean it properly when you get home so you can enjoy using it afterwords!
The employees are alright, but it’s honestly other shoppers you need to be weary of! Many of them seem very sketchy and you should be cautious. You also need to hand over any bags you’re carrying for security reasons, so if you don’t trust others with your shit then don’t bring it!
As for parking, good luck with their own one! I recommend parking at the Walgreens, CVS, McDonalds and walking there because I never found 1 parking spot there ever.
As for the store, it does smell a bit and isn’t too organized or clean, but if you focus on what you want then you’ll be ok.
So bottom line:
1. Park ELSEWHERE than their parking lot!
2. Have Cash on hand or be prepared to use their expensive ATM to withdraw money!
3. Know that they will ask for your bag and will give you a ticket number you give back on your way out to get it back.
4. Some customers there can be very sketchy and not trustworthy so be cautious!
5. Know what you want so all you need to do is get in and get out.
6. Go with a friend, bf, gf, wife, husband, whomever! I don’t like going on my own because the area doesn’t make me feel too safe.
I’ve never been to their Hialeah store, but I may go if a friend of mine would go with me.

Firstly, forget about parking. I drove around for a while before I actually found a spot.
PLEASE NOTE: CASH ONLY
Secondly, the place is crowded beyond belief. If you are familiar with the one in Hialeah, well, this one is a compressed smaller version of that.
Thirdly, take a deep breath while shopping. Although you will find «something» so will someone else. Basically, people will purposely hog-​up sections so you won’t look there.
You will hear the message about shoplifting repeatedly while shopping. Quite annoying it is. But, once you enter inside and browse around, you will quickly notice, the shoppers that come here aren’t exactly model citizens to society. That is, if you didn’t notice before entering. Quite a few characters outside asking for money when I came here.
Finally, GOOD LUCK FINDING PARKING.

I’m a fan of the clothes you can find in this store. The prices are really unbeatable. You do need a long time to get through all the racks and pull out the treasures. Have plenty of patience, which you are going to need, not only to sort stuff out and find what you like, but patience also to deal with the crowds of people in the store. Take your time, don’t lose your cool, bring cash, and enjoy yourself. I’m sure what you find will make up for the craziness.
P. S. Don’t expect to find parking in their parking lot. If you do, consider yourself lucky. Park further in the neighborhood.

The trouble with love is…
Likely the best thrift store I’ve ever been to. Here’s the thing — it’s a thrift store. Not a consignment store and definitely not a vintage store. Learn it, accept it, and set aside a few hours for the journey.
Now Red White + Blue is huge. Massive. Aisles upon aisles of linens clothing a shoes accessories and even vinyl records. The prices on clothing are super decent but the shoes can be pricey.
I found a few items that I loved — some sandals, a shirt, and a jacket. But I had no cash. Le sigh.
BRING CASH OR USE THE ATM.
I figure I would just come back the next morning because it was closing and I didn’t feel like getting cash from the ATM and waiting in that crazy line. Of course I ended up partying that night and didn’t make it back until 2pm the next day and all the items except the jacket were gone. I died. I DIED !!!
Overall a fantastic selection just go in the morning if you can.

Red White & Blue Thrift shop is a sea of garments akin to a lost scene from ‘Coming to America’, you can’t walk past an aisle without the lent of an early 1980s coat rubbing against your arms, overly-​used microwaves and blenders, horrid book selections of autobiographical TV personalities taken as ‘Political Science’ (e.g., O’Reilly, Barbara Walters, Peter Jennings) — the latter being the common theme for most SoFlo’ thrift shops.
It could be worse, though. I’ve heard about India, but New Jersey, for example, has some of the worst thrift shopping inventory in the world. So RW&B ain’t all that bad, but it’s still pretty bad. Go here if you’re curious, but don’t ever expect any finds, it’ll never happen.

ClusterF of overpriced stuff and rude Dbags, funny dont steal message repeats every 30 seconds

This place is scary. About a grade or two below a classy Goodwill. But aren’t all thrift stores a little scary? It really has a great selection though, and I always find something totally useless and awesome that I have to have that costs nothing. And isn’t that what everyone’s looking for in a thrift shop?

It is amazing all the things me and my Hubby have found at this thrift shop.
We have found clothing by all brands and top designers, shoes, purses, electronics… good quality and brand names. The only downside is that usually packed, the parking lot is normally always full, and You gotta have patience with the people that shop there because they tend to be pushy and shovey.

It’s hit or miss for me and my sister when we shop here… sometimes we leave with nothing and sometimes we hit the mother load. The prices on books are 95 cents to three bucks. The only bad thing is the parking and all of the shoppers (95% of them) push and shove and do not respect personal space. Super friendly armed security who stays around the front part of the store, he makes the place feel safe and keeps things calm when grandmas start fighting over merchandise. Wear sneakers because it doesn’t feel like the cleanest environment for sandals. They usually have a lot of house wares too. Oh and they only take cash… sometimes it’s sad because you can tell some of the stuff donated is from elderly people who passed away and processing didn’t even take their grand kids pictures out of the frames before they put them up for sale…

Pretty good, but not as good as their Hialeah store. This is much smaller in comparison. This store is also much more packed which makes for a little (a lot) more aggressive shoppers. Please use your expert thrifting skills to not get annoyed and/​or wrestle your fellow shoppers to the ground.
As for the merch, it’s pretty good with of deals to be found (sometimes). Just remember, this is a thrift store and their merch is only as good as what is donated to them… My opinion is that this store is slightly cheaper than the Hialeah branch, although i noticed some people feel the opposite way. It also has a lot smaller shoe section.
Make sure you get to this store in the morning though, because the parking is BRUTAL at best, and that checkout line is known to get to the back of the store in the afternoon. Oh and there’s no credit cards accepted; ATM is available at a pocket gouging fee :) good luck!

I’ve never thrifted before this store. I’ve visited a few times and have been happy with everything I’ve bought. My fam and I went on a purse hunt while they were in town and we counted about 10 coach bags (yes, definitely the real deal… real leather). The prices were ok, but I was expecting it to be rock bottom (one tan leather coach bag was $ 40 but in excellent condition).
The place is sort of a dump and in a less than stellar part of town but don’t let that deter you! It’s packed full of goodies if you’re willing spend an hour or so and dig. It’s usually packed so bring your patience with you. It took me a couple of visits to get the nerve to go through the clothing… some ok finds, but I really go for the purses, household items, books and jewelry.

I find tons of stuff, but the people drive me crazy, and since it IS a thrift store, I do have to do some leg work to find something.
Unfortunately, one time the lady at the cash register wanted to verify that I had cash (by this, I mean that she wanted me to prove that I had cash by showing it to her and not merely say «yes, I know that you do not take cards»). I was HIGHLY offended. I have no idea what was going through her head with that request and why she would assume that I didn’t know how to count or that I didn’t have money.
Seeing what neighborhood she’s in, I hope she has cooled it with the presumptuous questions since then (haha let me stop that niceness, I hope she was FIRED). Never in my life have I ever had to prove that I had enough cash in order to get my items rung up!
I don’t know if that question was based on my age, race or style of dress, but I haven’t been back since. I ashamed that I even completed the transaction after that, but I had a flight to England the next day and I had the most amazing deal on a suitcase plus, I was simply in shock.