Overflow Thrift Store
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About Overflow Thrift Store
Overflow Thrift Store in Ames, IA, offers a wide variety of secondhand goods, including clothing, household items, and unique finds. It's a great spot for those looking to score deals while supporting a charitable cause.
The store boasts a large, organized space that makes shopping a pleasant experience. Customers have praised its cleanliness and the helpfulness of the staff, making it a friendly environment for both shopping and donating.
Located conveniently in Ames, Overflow Thrift Store is accessible for locals and visitors alike. It has ample parking, making it easy for shoppers to pop in and check out the latest inventory.
What to Expect
- You'll find a spacious and well-organized shopping environment.
- The store offers a good selection of items across various categories.
- While some customers have noted rising prices, there are still plenty of affordable finds, especially if you visit during sales.
Business Highlights
- ✓Family owned since 1992
- ✓Accepts donations of gently-used items
- ✓Volunteer opportunities available
- ✓Shop online 24/7 on eBay
- ✓Supports community development projects
- ✓Gives back to local organizations
- ✓Offers gift cards
Google Reviews
This new location is huge. Everything was well labeled and organized when I was there. There was a good selection in every department and not many stray items. We had some good finds and a fun shopping experience.
We love both locations of this thrift store. It's always clean and well organized and staff are very friendly and helpful when we come to shop and donate. Our family donates often to Overflow because we know they are committed to giving back to the...
Prices have gotten out of hand. Especially kid clothing and toys. Dollar Saturdays have gone away too because heaven forbid a charity thrift store make things available for low income families.
i really enjoy going here and have found some great things. however, i’ve noticed that they have recently started pricing a lot more shirts in the $8 + range that are just simple t shirts or really things that i could find at goodwill for a lot less....
May 9, 2024 we were passing through and stopped in. Negatives: The parking lot is not well defined and we ended up in the wrong lot. The signs to find the entry door are not well marked so it took a bit to find a way in. The store is crowded and h...
Reviews from Google
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Visiting Tips
If you're a first-time visitor, take your time to explore each section for hidden gems.
Try to visit during the early hours for a quieter shopping experience with less competition for popular items.
Consider checking out nearby cafes or restaurants for a bite to eat after your shopping trip.
Hours
- monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- sundayClosed