2nd Ave Value Store, Philadelphia, PA

2nd AVE VALUE STORE
Franklin Mills Marketplace
163 Franklin Mills Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Mon-Sat 9a-9p
Sun 10a-6p
http://www.2ndavestores.com

Broke Sister #1's Opinion
Today Broke Sister #2 and I did our first excursion for the sake of research. We visited the website to see if there were any sales, or coupons, and nothing was listed. However when perusing the store they constantly had announcements of sales going on. And there was a board when we first walked in for children’s buy one get one free depending on the color of the tag on the clothing.

First and foremost this store is not a consignment shop. The atmosphere, set up and merchandise sold there is more like a thrift store. However, good news is, if you are looking for brand named clothes, this is definitely a good spot to visit because the prices are unbeatable.

Several things that I saw hanging on the racks, for women, were brand new. Original tags were still on the clothes! We are talking BRAND NEW, NAMED BRAND jeans for less than $10.00!!! The sizes ranged from small sizes to plus sizes, and the stuff was pretty much up-to-date in style. I won't lie though, some of the dressier pants for women were a little old lady-ish for me, but that's not to say you wouldn't disagree w/me. Like I'd expect, though, when shopping consignment you need to have the time to really look, and sort through the merchandise. Although most of the clothing was clean, and a lot of items were brand new, I did see ONE fur coat with a huge hole under the arm, again, that's ONLY one thing!

The store is huge, and categorized similar to that of a department store. There weren't any "displays," so to speak, but the way the merchandise is grouped together, it's very easy to find what you are looking for.

The tagging on the clothes was really confusing. Not sure I can blame that on the staff or from careless shoppers not putting things back where they belong. And the racks, themselves, weren't 100% organized.

Sizes were marked as S, M, L, and XL. However in those size sections you would find sizes from 8 to 18. Not only that but when I'm shopping not ONLY do I want to easily see the price but the size too! And in order to see the # size you had to unbutton pants and look for the inside tag with the size printed on it. Not very convenient.

I didn't buy anything, but would definitely go back. I'm just a picky shopper. If it doesn't scream out, "TAKE ME HOME," then I don't normally buy it.

Broke Sister #2's Opinion
Ok Ladies and Gents and kids and people of all shapes and sizes...THIS IS THE STORE FOR YOU!! I did not intend on buying anything at all (just research as sis said) but I walked out with 2 pairs of BRAND NEW American Eagle jean and a BCBG shirt for $22. As sis mentioned in her post,  above mine...they announced a sale in store that was 1/2 off of all showcase items. Showcase items are the good stuff...Gucci bag $50, jewelry at rock bottom all ready 50% off!!! WOO HOOO! What a deal!!

The store is very easy to find as it is right off 95 and across from the Franklin Mills Mall. It is conveniently placed right next to a Big Lots store (who doesn’t like Big Lots!!) and also next to a children’s clothing store but trust me when I say once you leave this store you won’t be stopping at Big Lots or the children’s store because you would have found everything you need in this one store!! ONE STOP SHOPPING PEOPLE…they even have used undies and other skivvys (gross right!!) LOL! There is a lot of parking as it is part of a strip mall and it is accessible to handicapped both outside (parking, ramps, etc) and inside (wide aisles and things easily accessible).They have carts to carry the many items you will buy…and you will buy a ton!!The store carries electronics, movies, books, housewares, bedding, toys, undies (YUCK), womens, kids, men, boys, teens, literally EVERYTHING you could possibly want and in a department store setting (without the department store prices)Also most of the items they had were all new with the tags or gently used. If your into name brands this is the place for you also...they had A LOT of name brand items!! I will say and so did Broke Sister #1, we witnessed a coat that at first glance was gorgeous but with a closer look had a HUGE tear in it!

Off the bat some policies to expect like No Tag no sell, No refunds or exchanges so in a nut shell do not fall in love till you try it on in their no so clean dressing rooms (at least they are there!) and check for tags!.

While on the subject of tags...terrible! While I certainly like the price on the tags and so did Broke Sister #1 the tagging was SUPER confusing. They have different color tags that apparently mean nothing (maybe secretly they do mean something...hmmmm). However we did find out that if something is say 8 dollars this week check back next week and they will lower the price based on the tags! The sizes are grouped together as S, M,L, XL but as we all know that is subjective...we are all small!! It was very inconvenient because you had to search for the true size however a deal is a deal. You can never find a good deal easily right! Also do not ask for help in this store...uggh it may not go well but again not stopping me from shopping here!

Overall this store was DA BOMB!!!! The quality of the items I found was VERY good and the prices for the items I found was a STEAL…almost literally!!They take credit card and cash for payment. For the most part they are organized and they literally have EVERYTHING you could possibly want and for the whole family!!I will deff go back to this store and soon!!!