Big Lots

Big Lots is like the 99cent store, but with higher prices. They have a good mix of items, crowded isles and shelves with the same picked over feeling. But because they don’t limit their prices, you can usually get higher quality and more varied items.
A good place to go when you want it cheap but are willing to pay a bit more for better quality…

If I could give this store no stars I would. Been to plenty of big lots in Los Angeles where I just moved from and never had an experience like I did today. Mind you the store was busy. It’s Sunday and the holiday season. I had bought GE christmas lights. The lights were not working. Unfortunately I threw out the receipt bought with cash. No one sells this product but Big Lots. I walked in. Cashier saw that I had a question. Asked me if I had a receipt. I said no. She proceeded to treat me like I was trying to ripe off the store. And read me the store policy like I was some kind of idiot. I asked her stopped speaking to me in that tone of voice. She continued to be defensive. I lost my cool. My intention was to exchange the lights for lights that worked as Target and most stores allow you to exchange a product for a working product. Especially when it’s a product that is boxed and sold only by Big Lots no where else. But that conversation never happened. Cashier continued to bring out the nasty in me and I will NEVER step foot into a big lots again. Unless I am back in Los Angeles in North Hollywood where this would never happen. Big boned, blonde lady no business being in customer service. My only regret was losing my cool.

This place was somewhat packed and was hard to get down pretty much any aisle. they do have a decent selection of furniture/​home décor. they also had some nice Xmas stuff but everything else was like nick macks and clutter. i will return if I’m in the area and see something there store ads that I need.

Stopped in to buy some more christmas lights, they did have a decent selection in the back of the store we did walk the whole store there was quite a bit of people and holiday section you couldn’t pass thru the aisle with a shopping cart that’s forsure. other than that everything else is scattered.

Bought an awesome mocha couch from here not too long ago. Three months later the thing is falling apart! If I had the ability to load it up and dump this botched product on their curb, I would! Stay far away from Big Lots and their horrible furniture! Waste of money!

Don’t ever go to big lots, under staffed, with most of the workers too stupid to be cashiers in the back.

For the most of my previous visits, I have never experienced any problems. Today on the other hand was a different story.
Browsing around the home décor department, I found a cute hanging décor yet didn’t have a price tag. I continued to do my shopping around the store be when I was finally ready to check out, I asked the cashier to perform a price check on my home décor item. She said she had to go find an item similar if not the same to perform the price check. After checking with her manager, since there was no item similar or any more of that item… Since it’s the only one in the entire store the item is UNsellable?!? Is there anyone else that thinks this is weird?! She said that they can’t sell the item and therefore becomes marked «defective» and will most likely get thrown away??? I think that is the most bizarre thing I’ve ever heard in a retail store. If anything they can find anything that resembles it in the store and price match and sell/​get rid of the item! I was pretty annoyed when this happened because I really liked the item.
Like I said in the beginning, I have never encountered any other problems besides today. Will this stop me from shopping here? Of course not, very reasonable prices on all items and they actually have name brand items– not just knock offs at a cheap price.
Good selection and open as early as 9a on weekends.

I find some deals here, depending on the day. On my last visit I noticed they have really expanded their furniture selection but I was looking for their wine deals which they do not seem to have anymore.
I did find some good prices on electronic cases and headphones and name brand teas as well as those as seen on TV gadgets for a few bucks here as opposed to the mall store. If you are in the mood to pick up an oddball DVD or home goods, give this place a try. The checkout people are friendly.
No problem finding a parking space but oddly enough you can’t access the door near Wendy’s, you have to park on the Borchard side of the store.

I love shopping at Big lots I bought some items here some leather nail polish that was only $ 5.00 compare to Sally’s beauty ya this was a steal !! I will be back again !

My mother used to take me shopping here when I was a kid and when it used to be Pic N’ Save. Big lots is essentially the same type of store.
The workers will walk down a different aisle if they see you down one. They lack all aspects of customer service and appear bothered if you have a question.
The homeless who set up camp all around Big lots is the sole reason I will not shop there though. The transients will beg for money and follow you out to your vehicle. They’ve got little camps set up in the parking lot (as seen in another review on here). It’s really quite sad that what could be a great location is actually a welcome center for drug dealers and beggars.

Wow since when did the Ventura Big lots become the local homeless shelter. Every morning the broke down tide of campers and trash box autos take their positions in the Big Lots parking lot, while the panhandlers become absorbed into the local neighborhood. The shopping center across the street refuses to allow the panhandlers access to their property, although Big lots allows the homeless to stage in their parking lot. Each driveway has a homeless person with their own sign, each intersection surrounding Big Lots is staffed by a panhandler. Our local community is impacted by Big Lots allowing these people to use their parking lot as an encampment. Although I live very close I do not feel safe to walk through the area and into Big Lots with my wife and family.

I love this place! You can find great deals on just about everything for half the price you’d pay at department stores. Of course, if you’re looking for something of a specific quality… you’ll have to go elsewhere.
Big Lots has a little bit of everything from a variety of different venues. They’re awesome for stuff like holiday décor, storage containers, gardening supplies, cleaning agents, etc. I found a huge oak coffee table there once… so, from time to time, they have unique furniture that pops up too!
The staff is always super-​friendly and helpful. The manager is super-​cool too! :0)
Reviewed by
Yvette Leilani Brownstone
Ventura, CA

This place is pretty good. Easy to pick up simple stuff and sometimes they have deals on cleaning supplies and such. It’s in an ok part of town and is easily accessible. I couldn’t find unsalted crushed peanuts and cashews ANYWHERE in Ventura except for here.