Lovelady Thrift Store

I love browsing thrift stores, because you never know what you may run across. This store offers a large selection, and can be browsed for quite a while. I almost always find some sort of glassware or barware that I end up bringing home with me! The ladies who work here are always friendly too, and I like that the proceeds go to a good cause. If you love thrift store shopping, definitely don’t miss this place!

Clothing quality is still the best in town but prices are going up and customer service is pretty bad. Also the last few times I have gone, the parking lot is really dark and just not a safe place at night. Go back to the store I loved 2 years ago please!

It’s ok, their biggest sales is electronics, furniture, and any house hold stuff but overall it’s an okay thirft store.

I feel like I’m writing a lot of reviews about mid-​level department stores and thrift shops. I look back at my life two years ago when it was all champagne and Barney’s and guess what? I don’t miss it at all :)
Embracing the «kirppis» or «flea market» lover inside me, I spend a lot of time digging for gold in all kinds of places around Europe. I spend a fortune Monday, and repent on Tuesday by shopping secondhand. It all works out. While visiting Birmingham, I’ve hit up a number of these larger thrift shops and this is by far my favorite.
I have a kid. I know, I know… I mention him in every review but I have to because he has completely dominated my life with his pesky need for things like food, clothes, and shelter. Oy! So while he has a lot of designer labels, I buy a lot of them second hand. He’s a year old. He doesn’t know the difference. Yet.
This is a wonderland for scavengers. It’s huge. I personally have not found many things for myself, but I haven’t really looked. I come for kid’s clothes, books, and other accoutrements. I’ve totally scored new or almost-​new Gymboree, Janie and Jack, BabyGap, Tea Collective, Converse, Nike, Stride Rite for my son. I don’t think I’ve dropped more than $ 3 on a single piece or pair of shoes for him. Kid’s books are 4 for 99 cents. That’s insane. In a good way.
I can say that there are a lot of designer labels here for adults, too. Everything is very clean, newer, in new or close to it condition. Not anything like some of the nasty places I’ve been to. Come for the kids clothes (the girls’ clothes are BEAUTIFUL! Everything is immaculate) and books. Maybe find something for yourself (?). Super clean for a thrift shop and not smelly, musty, or disorganized like other thrift shops. Four big shiny stars!

While I believe in the mission of the Lovelady Center, I sadly have to rate the thrift store with only two stars. This use to be the nicest thrift store around Birmingham.
Upon entering I knew something seemed a little different. The fresh scent that usually welcomed you was no longer there. It was dim. The clothing did not have the same organization that you could usually find every visit. Employees are no longer all wearing pink shirts.
While I was a bit disappointed that the store had declined, the worst part was when I walked into the restroom. As I entered, a texting employee exited. Usually no big deal but I looked over and both toilets were both unflushed and seemed to have been that way for some time. Their restroom was the only thrift store restroom I would use.
The only reason I ended up making a purchase was due to needing the item that night. When I checked out, I asked the cashier if management had switched hands. She replied yes, can you tell? My response was yes, but it’s not a good thing.

This thrift store is my favorite in Birmingham because it’s the best.
It’s so large! The building used to be a circuit city, so there is plenty of space. They fill the space with a large selection of used stuff, and most if it isn’t even broken!
Lovelady thrift store supports a great cause, so prices may be slightly higher than other local thrift shops
The employees are kind and helpful. You can tell that they enjoy assisting customers; they don’t drag their feet while doing so. There are never long lines. When they need to open a register somebody steps in and helps out instead of hiding.
I only rate this location with 4 stars because the dressing rooms need an update. (1 door had the lock missing, and they get skipped when cleaning) For the record, some Birmingham thrift stores don’t even have bathrooms. (Americas Thrift Store: Centerpoint)
I love the selection, I love the people, I love the cause. You can find me here about once a month fighting my compulsion to hoard. Today I came in with 20 dollars in my pocket and left with a broken keyboard and R Kelly’s sheets.

I found some real gems here. The staff was friendly and patient with some difficult customers. I look forward to returning.

I think this is my second favorite thrift store overall experience in Birmingham. They have a great staff that is very friendly and open to helping out. They have pretty good options of stuff all around the store. Check this place out for a good cause.

Lots of clothes, other stuff as well. Decent prices and mostly organized. Sometimes I get lucky and find good stuff, it’s just a toss up. Still a good stop.