Lot Less Closeouts

They carry excess not essentials. No dishwashing soap, sponge, …mini mart of garbage.

Lot Less is a well organized discount store in FiDi. Basically, they have all things to suit your needs; whether it’s a sweet tooth, need a quick travel charger, snacks and beverages, household items, childrens toys, etc.
The prices are extremely reasonable, the store is neat which is the most suprising thing to me because most stores such as this either have rude employees or the store is poorly managed and sloppy. The sole negative about the place is overcrowding and people clogging the aisles.
I haven’t been this happy with a discount store since Ralph’s discount which was on Chambers Street, but closed down some years ago and I believe is now a different Lot Less location. However, If you plan on shopping here try to avoid this store at all costs during lunch hours (12 – 1:30) because it’s usually a madhouse.

Love this place and yes it is addicting! Convenient location and close to the train.

Great place with quality items. The only problem is that their cashiers are downright mean. I have never once heard a «thank you» and most are frowning at you. There is no reason for this.

This is a huge Lot Less location. Couldn’t find many good women’s clothing brands when I went though, maybe because it’s more picked over than the other ones. I did notice that here and on Chambers St you can get umbrellas for $ 4.99 — all the other locations have them for $ 5.99. There is a ton of Maybelline makeup at lot less.

The deals are amazing. The largest 99. Cent place has a huge selection and frankly most of the stuff is pretty decent quality. I think everyone in New York should know about this place.

This is an ok closeout store. Very hit or miss.

This is a great discounted shop near my work. I like to go there to pick up random stuff to buy such as Sarabeth’s Jam, Lindt’s Chocolate, iPhone gadgets and other items. You can find some good surprises here for a lot less, literally.
I didn’t really check out their clothes section but apparently you can find good discounts here too. I did see some heavily discounted Cuisinart cookware today too. If you want to find treasure, this will be a good place to check out.

Damn why haven’t I come here before? They have everything you need and things that you don’t even know you need. I was shocked to see some things in there. Especially that Essie bin. Some of those Essie’s weren’t from a dinosaur collection dating back to the 1800’s either. I wish they had OPI. I just came in for earbuds and left with two polishes, chocolate, two mini packs of vanilla espresso almond butter, and two packs of earbuds. Damn you. Reminds me of Target. Come in for one thing and leave out with other items that wasn’t even on the list. Their makeup selection is lacking for real! Many broken items and even broken eyeshadows on the shelf. Why are you selling empty containers of broken shadows? The makeup I wouldn’t touch with a pole but I will still look nosily to see what they have.

Those familiar with the Big Lots chain will love this place. Lot-​less is Manhattan’s versions of Big Lots… and they feature closeouts, cut-​outs, & discontinued items galore! In other words, it’s a bargain hunter’s dream store!
Some of the stuff at Lot-​less is really cool, and they do offer some name brand close-​outs… but, you will find plenty of undesirables, too… so just be careful. Recently, Tony and I bought a Bluetooth speaker as a gift for someone, and it was broken right out of the box. I guess we should have known… if it looks cheap, it probably is cheap. Glad they have a liberal return policy! That speaker goes back on Wednesday!
Note that this particular location of Lot-​less in FiDi is off the beaten path and rarely crowded, so stop in if you’re nearby. You’re sure to find a deal.

I love the good deals and the wide variety of inventory here.
I stop by often to make sure not to miss any sales!

***BUYER BEWARE: Only buy an item 100% sure you’ll keep it. Even though the store says they accept returns/​exchanges within 14 days, treat every transaction as if it’s FINAL SALE. Because it probably will be due to their «unsophisticated system» — which is exactly how it was described to me, verbatim, by its own employees.***
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Lots of discounted goods:
–candy (good selection, e.g. Starburst, M&Ms, etc.) — Better than Jack’s World/​99 Cent Store
–snacks (chips, cookies, Kind/​Clif/​LUNA bars, etc.) — Jack’s has more variety plus bread
–housewares (blenders, glassware, linens, tools, mirrors, etc. Mostly junk. PASS.)
–beauty (e.g. nail polish: Sally Hansen, Revlon, sometimes Essie) — Better than Jack’s
–electronic accessories (earbuds, laptop fans, etc. — All junk. PASS.)
Lot-​Less tends to be more expensive than Jack’s 99 Cent Store because it carries slightly more brand names. I’ve noticed this location also prices items a little higher than Lot-​Less stores on Chambers St. (TriBeCa) and Broadway (Civic Center).

I LOVE this Lot Less! I always end up going into this store and buying something I didn’t know I needed for the house!
I think this particular location is the best because its huge compared to the other ones and it has a lot more variety. It’s well organized, clean and the staff is helpful.
They have everything from kitchen items such as Olive Oil, Bread, Sun dried tomatoes to cookies, granola mixes etc. The thing that I love is that they are all high end or recognizable brands. I go to the regular grocery stores or gourmet grocery stores and find that Lot Less is selling the same stuff for half the price! So if you need condiments and olive oil or dried fruit or snacks come to Lot Less!
They also sell, shoes, cosmetics and lots of toiletry items such as face wipes, shampoo, soap etc. Again good brands and half the price of what CVS/​Duane Reade sells them for. They even have electronics and chargers!!!
They also sell household items such as picture frames, bedding, mirrors (big pretty ones), dishes, cookware, towels etc. I have bought many a picture frame from them. They sometimes sell the same thing that Century 21 is selling down the street for the same price or better… and that is saying something.
My favorite thing to buy though are the gift bags and the gift paper. They are good quality with smaller bags going for 2 for 89 cents and middle size ones 2 for 99 cents! Crazy good prices.
So go often because their inventory changes almost every day! Go around the whole store because you’ll never know what you may find. I’m in the area often and make it a point to check out Lot Less.
P. S. Don’t let the long lines intimidate you, they move fast!

Ahhh Lot Less. How many paychecks have I spent in here again? I’ve lost count! When ever I just go to «look»… flash forward to me leaving the store with bags, like what the heck!!!
This store has everything from home care, makeup, clothing, food, pet stuff, and Tupperware. I have got many of good things from this store and I have got a few things that maybe i should’ve just left there. If purchasing the pastry or the breads make sure to look at the expiration date.
Lunch time is a no go for me. A whole heap of people, pushing, grabbing, shoving and what not. Has it stopped me from going… ummm nope I just go after work and walk each aisle and see what’s new and for the picking.

I love this particular Lot-​Less. I think of this store as a treasure hunt because as a close out store they can have something one week and you will never see it again. Part of the fun but if you see something you want jump on that baby asap. They are great for household stuff, recently I got that automatic Lysol soap dispenser with 2 refills for less than the price of just one refill in another store, I have often bought stuff like knives, cutting boards, strainers etc here. They have a pretty large food selection but again as other reviews have stated check those dates as some of the stuff is a tad old. They also have toys for pretty cheap and if you have a bunch of kids on your xmas lists you can save a bunch of money and not look like a cheapskate.
The place gets real crowded weekdays between 12 – 2 pm but if you go early or late in the day its good and even when its really crowded the lines move very fast as they have alot of cashiers and a system that tells you the next register like in the post office except it actually tells you the open register.
Another thing I love about Lot-​Less is coming here with my best friend and watching her figure out how she spent over 100 bucks afterwards.

great prices, huge store, lots of aisles to browse and i’m sure you’ll find something you need for your house or to give to a friend… or to buy just because. but since this is a larger store that offers way discounted items, it does get a bit messy and crowded, and I feel a bit frazzled inside. Still, it’s a decent place to look for a deal or a generic item that you need for a way discounted price.

A Lot of (…) random stuff. I do not recommend purchasing their bakeware, unless your intention is for one-​time-​use. Otherwise, the products lack quality and durability. I go to LL for last second odds and ends, and I usually find something suitable. The staff always appears extremely busy, socializing, texting, etc., so check-​out can be obnoxious.
On a positive note– holiday decorations are available.

To seek bail from the oppressive heat while in the Downtown Financial District, I sought the nearest retail store, Lot Less Closeouts, for a cool down to intake their air conditioning. With a vivid memory this retail space was once the former home to Strand Book Store.
There are many good deals where patrons can still take the American Dollar further for home furnishings as towels, shower curtains, books and a limited DVD selection. Aisles are not entirely cramped with merchandise. It appears whatever was unsold at mega department stores from five seasons ago are now sold at half price at discounted stores like Lot Less. Don’t bother to inquire for assistance as customer service is nonexistent.

LOVE this place. I’m in here at least once a week. It’s like a really discounted drug addiction.
The majority of it is heavily discounted & brand name. Even better, the stock is ALWAYS changing — especially for brand name clothing, which satisfies the lazy bargain hunter in me. Stuff I’ve bought:
1. 100% cashmere sweater $ 10
2. Bob’s Red Mill products (yes, way before expiration) ~$ 4
3. Nine West calfhair/​leather pumps $ 30
4. Ann Taylor blazer $ 13
5. Gullon brand whole wheat graham cookies. Not discounted that much but effing delicious good lord $ 1
…and too much more. The Chambers St. location is bigger, neater, and has a Bed-Bath-&-Beyond-level selection of housewares. But here there’s tons of toys/​plushes, cosmetics, photo frames/​wall art, sheets/​curtains, men’s and women’s clothing, small home appliances… Great for people who live in the area and need basics that don’t suck. It’s almost a shame to see $ 200 blazers hanging in the fluorescent, Kmart-​style space.
There’s no credit minimum and returns are easy. Yay!
BEWARE:
1. There is *some* random cheap crap that you could buy in Chinatown for the same price. I once found some non-​cashmere scarves labelled as cashmere, and [I believe] counterfeit Marc Jacobs scarves for $ 4. Convincing and good quality cotton though.
2. The line gets crazy long after 12pm… but it moves quickly, since the employees are very responsive and will go to an empty register to help the line move along. To that end, some of the employees have been really helpful and nice.
3. Supposedly exchanges can only be done on Sundays and your receipt must first be signed by the security guard, but in reality no one enforces this.

Some good deals.
This location used to be the old Strand Book Store.
Overall, good value, in the «dollar (s) store”-type store format.
Good selection of books, CD’s and DVD’s.
(noticed a copy of the movie The Wrestler for 4.99…that’s a better price than I’ve seen, even at discount DVD stores, and it lists on Amazon for 15.99)
Small home appliances, glassware, and children’s toys, etc.
The store is a little junky, with a LOT of stuff in the aisles.
They really need to stay on top of that better.
The store in general, could be a LOT better kept if the employees spent less time standing around talking to each other.
Overall, good value.