i have never been to a big lots, but if i'd known this is what they are like, i woulda started going a while back. they have everything there...and it's so freaking cheap. some of the furniture was dented and scratched, but for household stuff like towels, napkins, or yard/storage clutter, this was a cool place. i tried to buy a mirror, but my girlfriend didn't like it so i had to take it back....so hard to please sometimes.....