Discount chain stores are usually as good as the neighborhood they are in, but for some reason I keep finding great items here from brand name manufactures. Maybe that stuff gets snatched up quicker at the posher locations? Whatever the reason, this is my favorite 99 Cents store, as I've found Athenos feta, Mio drink mix and half decent shirts here. Oh and not to mention my favorite, Halloween decorations!
The store itself can be a bit dingy a times, but I've never noticed any big messes or smells. I've also never had a problem with fellow shoppers, occasionally someone will ask where I found an item or talk about the rain. That's about the extent of communications with other people there.
The only thing I don't like is the parking lot. There are a few blind turns and it is usually full of pedestrians and pigeons. I drive very slowly and carefully to avoid hitting either.