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| - I can't hide it, I've been a Big Lots fan since I was a kid. I remember driving from my small town to the closest Big Lots store an hour away and strolling down every single aisle searching for bargains with my Grandpapa. Back then, Big Lots was more of a crapshoot but now, they are pretty organized. Remember that it's STILL Big Lots and you never know what they'll have in stock so frequent visits are rewarded.
This is truly never the same store twice. Big Lots buys overstocks, discontinued and other random items. You'll find name brands next to store brands. If there's a certain food or beauty item that you love but can't find, chances are it'll eventually be on the shelf at Big Lots. Oreo has discontinued their yummy sugar free cookies (sad face) and while I gladly would pay $5 a box for them at Vons, I found 8 boxes at Big Lots for $1 each!
The store is reasonably clean and organized and the employees are helpful and friendly. If you know your prices you can get some great deals. My best advice: if you see it, BUY IT. If you are wishy-washy and come back a day later, most likely what you wanted will be GONE. If there's something I love I usually clean the shelf because it mostly likely won't be back.
Sign up for their FREE Big Lots reward / shopper card and they'll send you discount coupons to use throughout the year. The best promotions are their 20% off everything in the store deals. You also earn points based on what you spend. The best departments here are the furniture, health / beauty, food, toys and cleaning products. Don't go in expecting something in particular, shop and enjoy the discovery!
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