Bethesda Thrift Shop

Smells like a classic thrift store. Most things were overpriced and not great quality. They did have some good furniture and the staff was nice.
3 7 years ago (07-06-2018)

I am a thrift storeaholic. This place has a great selection and used to be one of my favorite spots. But over the last 2 months the prices have gotten so high it's a joke. Hopefully they bring the prices back down to affordable so that people can afford to shop here.
2 7 years ago (30-04-2018)

I wish I lived closer! This had everything I was looking for at a great price! It is HUGE - imagine Goodwill, but bigger. The selection was impressive.
5 7 years ago (08-03-2018)

Lovely thrift store. Employees are always nice and well mannered. They also give to the community. Can't find anything negative to write. I've bought a wig, books and clothing from them. I plan to keep buying from them as long as they're around. One of my favorite thrift stores in the area.
5 7 years ago (07-12-2017)

Bethesda in Minnetonka has always been a place I love shopping at, until today. I purchased a tagless pashmina that was stocked with the scarves and a posted price of $2.99. The clerk at check out asked "what is this, table runner, scarf..?" and I said "it's a pashmina, an Indian scarf," then she responded In a rude tone "I can see that." The clerk then flagged down a supervisor to tell her the situation and the supervisor 'approved' selling it to me for the posted price but also told the clerk it was up to her. Then the clerk said me in a very bitter tone "well I'll do it, but just so you know that's not what it costs." Asked what it was supposed to be labeled as costing and she responded "oh at least $7.99." I told her I would never pay that much for a used thrift store scarf. I then noted noted that I had noticed they have antique confirmation and baptism certificates (Early early 1900s) for sale for almost $30 in cheap run of the mill frames. It makes me sad to see them sell something like that being sold for a profit. The certificates should be with the family and not posted on a wall for money. She responded by telling me "the family donated it...there are pictures of people over there" attempting to justify it buy pointing out other merchandise of a personal manner. She was just rude. I had bought a porcelain bell and recipe box and she didn't even wrap them up or put them in a bag for me so I wrapped up my purchases myself and THEN she asked if I wanted a bag. I am really quite disgusted by this entire conversation and exchange-after I wrapped them up myself. My husband said he has seen this woman treat customers quite poorly on numerous occasions. I think she is the woman so many other people have noted is rude in so many other comments. I don't understand she can't be nice to people and why the store isn't doing anything about how she treats people. The entire experience was unsettling and a real slap in the face. I don't know that I want to shop there anymore, and that makes me sad because I love purchasing antiques there. There isn't much anyone can do, she needs training on customer service and presenting herself as a good person & I think your company needs to take a look at what you are willing to sell. Items that have personal information such as full names, birth dates, and other identifying information should not be for sale. Also, I saw a lot of unacceptably high prices today, more so than I have ever seen before. People shop here for thrift store prices and to contribute to a higher cause, not to get ripped off for used items that they can purchase for a similar price brand new. Thank you for listening to my review. I hope things change, but if not I am uncomfortable shopping in that type of a toxic environment. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
2 7 years ago (20-04-2018)