Spencer Gifts

I recently went into Spencer’s for the first time. They did have some stuff I might’ve considered buying, but the staff member I spoke with was so very, very rude that I left empty handed. I’d rather drive the distance to Hot Topic than spend my money at a store run by such arrogant staff. Won’t be back and will never recommend it.

I’ve been in a number of wedding parties lately and have had the daunting task of helping throw bachelorette parties. If you are looking for some great gag gifts or games Spencer’s has a great selection! It is much more reasonable priced compared to a love boutique.

Since I haven’t seen a Hot Topic in Canada yet (please correct me if I’m wrong), Spencer’s is gonna have to do. That being said, it does have a lot of interesting products. Like many of the other reviews have stated, they have an adult section of the store with many good items for couples or even for a stag/​bacherlorette party. They also have a few humour books. Aside from that they carry a wide variety of products ranging from posters to clothing to mugs and shot glasses. Around halloween, they have amazing costumes as well. I find that their prices for body jewellery definitely beats a lot of other places I’ve been to around the city. They often have deals where you can buy 1 get one for $ 1 or even bogo deals.
If you’re not easily offended and have an open mind and a fun sense of humour, definitely check this store out sometime. It doesn’t have amazing customer service, but you’ll be able to kill some time and probably find a few amusing items from here. It’s also the perfect store if you have a friend’s birthday, wedding coming up. Don’t forget about all the fun holidays you can purchase things for (think st. patty’s, halloween, valentines, etc!)

Buyers beware! You can find some really cool stuff at this store, but this store has some major flaws.
I was walking by the store the other day and discovered they were selling super hero bathing suits. I was able to find Wonder Woman bikini and just had to have it.
Spencer’s sells clothing and lingerie but ironically and unfortunately doesn’t have a change room! Therefore, I wasn’t able to try on the bathing suit in the store. I winged it and bought the bathing suit because the size I bought almost always fits.
I tried on the bathing suit at home and low and behold… it’s too small. So I have to take another 45 minutes out of my day to go and exchange the bathing suit. I don’t even know if they do exchanges on bathing suits either. So it might be a wasted trip.
I also bought a halloween costume there a few years back and ran into the same problem. I had to go and exchange for a different size because I wasn’t able to try it on at the store.
Also, another downside to shopping at Spencer’s is that there is only one cashier so if you’re in a rush to buy something, expect to wait at least 10 minutes to pay even when the line is small.

Funny As Hell! Got my talking Cartman there! HILARIOUS!

Spencer Gifts is a bit of an off beat gift store. It’s a bit of a sex shop and a novelty shop all wrapped into one.
Around halloween you can find all types of costumes here. It’s a good place to hit up last minute. The rest of the place is filled with posters, t-​shirts with sayings on them, cool drinking games, sex books and the occasional sex toys.
It’s not like the other stores in the mall that is for sure.

What can I say? I really didn’t know what to expect when I first say this store. I was wondering around West Edmonton Mall the other day and I saw the Spencer’s logo from across the way and thought it looked cool. I decided I wanted to check it out. When I walked into the store the first think I see is some really sexy and cute corsets. A corset is not something I usually like to wear but if I had the body for I could see myself picking one up. When you first walk into the store you see a lot of stuff for women like corsets, hats, belts, jewelry and T-​shirts with funny sayings or cool designs. The back of the store is where you can find some sexy toys, some costumes and some sex books. I believed I blushed. Let’s just say I avoided this part of the store.
If you have your friends over quite often and are looking for some fun I would suggest checking out some of their games. They had some fun looking drinking games and even some non-​drinking ones. They seemed like they would create a few laughs and a good time.
They also had some T-​shirts for guys with some fun sayings and designs. But I believe most of the store was geared towards the female sex.
The store was in a bit of disarray; you had to watch where you stepped. The ladies T-​shirts were on the floor but they were wrapped in plastic so I don’t think they were dirty. I think they were redoing some of their shelves and that’s why some areas were in chaos.
The two girls behind the counter seemed pretty nice and friendly.

I used to really Spencer but over the last few years, I’ve found that it’s gone downhill. It’s still a cool store, but it’s not what it used to be.
I like that Spencer has a mishmash of random stuff. This is place you go when you can’t find stuff anywhere else. Weird random stuff though.
Spencer is a bit of a novelty store. They carry funny t-​shirts, gag gifts, adult games, playboy products, drinking games and more. I used to buy a bunch of Happy Bunny products here but I haven’t seen any there lately. Side Note: If you don’t know who Happy Bunny is, you should find out!
Around Halloween, Spencer gets some interesting costumes in. They are either funny or racy — nothing of the norm.
The staff are weird, just like the store. I guess being in that environment has an affect on a person!
It’s a cool store to browse if you’re looking for a laugh or a good gag gift but that’s about it.

Spencer’s is an adult gag store. I think more people wander through here, looking and laughing at stuff than buying anything. Still, they stay in the business of twisted humour. At Spencer’s when I was there last, all of the costumes and Halloween accessories had just come in. You could get a life-​sized Hannibal Lector with a moving head, that repeated lines from the movie. It was pretty cool, although I’d never spend that kind of money to own it. I did however stand by it for a few minutes instead it said my favourite line from the movie, «fly, fly, fly.» To give an idea of some of the twisted humour, there’s a t-​shirt that says «Vagatarian» on it and a baby vampire costume that says «I want to drink your milk.» There’s also a whole wall of rock band tees, posters, trendy belt buckles, intimacy-​related stuff, like «love» coupons, and weird gag games and toys that make good party tricks, if you’re not too strong in the conversation category. Spencer’s is worth a gander. You’re guaranteed to have a few chuckles. But don’t try to navigate this store on a Saturday. It’s cramped and maze-​like. Oh, yeah, and don’t bring the kids. This is definitely for older, more twisted, folk.

There’s only a few more days left til the scariest time of year! Well, not including the post-​holiday period when all your bills come. I’m talking about Halloween, and if you’re scrambling for a costume, Spencer’s is a good option for you.
They have an assortment of costumes for guys and gals. Like Halloween Distributors, the guys’ costumes are more goofy while the women’s costumes are all sexy. They have some of the best prices in costumes that I’ve seen anywhere so far, with whole costumes costing around $ 60, about half of what you usually see elsewhere.
Spencer’s has all the makeup, masks, and accessories you need to make your outfit complete. They decorated the whole store to make it seem spooky for Halloween. There is even a talking Hannibal Lecter in a straitjacket to greet you at the entrance!
This is definitely not a store for kids, as some of their stuff can be a bit scary, and they have a strictly adult corner as well. The whole store is for adults, but this corner is where all the «gadgets» are. Use your imagination. If you need supplies for a friend’s bachelor or bachelorette party, consider this store. They even have dancing poles for sale.
Whether you’re looking for a last-​minute costume or a gag-​gift for a friend, Spencer’s most likely has something for you.