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| - Dare I say this place is better than the Strip to get your sporting gear needs? With a little fear of some sass from people, I do dare to say this.
Get out of your comfort zone and venture a little south of the city to this little gem of a store. No matter what sport team you are rooting for in 'da Burgh, you can find some type of attire here to proudly display you love for your team.
It's not just clothing here, it's everything. From car magnets to t-shirts, ball caps to sweatshirts, license plates to bobble heads. There is so much here that browsing can easily take up a good chunk of time before you realize how much stuff you have in your hands to purchase.
I initially pulled in to the town center to just stop at the dollar store, but their display of items outside drew me over and drew me into the store. I browsed and browsed and browsed until I found the one item I have been looking for everywhere in the city (mind you, I was able to find this particular item online, but I wanted to give my business to someone in the city). It's a simple shirt that combines all three sports team logos to make one, distinct looking, Pittsburgh symbol. I'm debating if I should tell you the price I paid, as it is easily four times more online...$5. While here too, I nabbed a Penguins scarf and an amazingly comfortable pair of sweatpants. And it didn't break my bank. Anytime I need an idea for a gift of some sort for that sports fanatic in my family, I know where I will be going.
I also have to say that the staff in here were super to deal with. Polite as can be and they approached me to ask if I needed anything and to tell me the special sale they had going on. While at the register finishing up my purchase I chatted with the lady behind the counter. I said in amazement that I had never heard of this place before. In equal amazement she replied with something along the lines that the store had been there for years. After the amazement faded she added that it use to be a store for only women's clothing. So, aha, I wasn't alone there. There was a good reason as to why I hadn't heard of this place before.
It should go without saying that you should definitely stop in here and support a local business.
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