Team Amvets Thrift Store

Two words: GO. HERE.
This is my regular place to thrift shop. I’ve gotten NYDJ here for $ 5 when they originally cost brand new $ 110! They’re my favorite pair I’ve found there and fit perfectly. I’d give them 200 stars if I could.
TIP: Get their rewards card. For every certain amount you spend (can’t remember the amount, it’s low though) you get $ 10.

This is more of a complain on a store manager at Team Amvets Thrift Store of Long Beach, California and not of the overall store as I’ve gone not only to buy and donate there instead of GoodWill because being a fellow two-​time veteran, I’m supportive of this organization that helps out my fellow vets.
Earlier today after my Saturday Community College Class, I parked at Amvets to gather some used college books that I figured donating them would greater benefit my fellow vets instead of donating to a library or GoodWill. At the same time, i was also cleaning up some trash I had in my vehicle and placed in a grocery bag. I then approached the guy manning the donation booth and gladly donated them. I then asked if there is a trash can laying around, the store manager as I walked to the large container in the lot and walking back because I realized it’s not a trash can since I saw large furnitures, figuring that was a donation bin.
I then asked again the guy manning the donation booth when the store manager butted in the conversation first saying «we don’t accept trash for donations», where did that come from? I’m just a fellow caring veteran making a donation as I’ve done often to help out my fellow veterans. I told her I’m not donating trash as I’ve donated my books and was looking for a bin for trash, she then stated «we don’t have funding for taking your trash as our funding is for paying for our trash to be picked up». How rude and to jump into a condescending tone towards a veteran, no apologies except for sorry we can’t take your trash which was already too late by then as I was already offended. She then offered that «you can place your trash on this bin but I just want you to realize we don’t get funding to pay for accepting and getting rid of your trash» Like wow, this is doubling down on her insulting and judging me.
I then stated «would you rather I litter on the donation lot?», then I said «never mind», as I was doing the right thing by looking for a trash can to put my trash in. I don’t understand if she was having a bad day, or is not paid enough and is disgruntled but she should not make assumptions let alone be condescending to a donating veteran. I was about to pull out but I was too upset on how I was treated to let this go, I then asked the guy who is above her. He then called her over the radio because she is the store manager meaning she is the person in charge. She came back out and I asked for the name of the person above her. She got very debative with no apologies or empathy on how she acted towards me. The main things I told her before I left is that she’s very unprofessional, making assumptions and condescending, that she should not be butting in on people and opening her dirty mouth before actually getting a grasp on what was going on or conversated. I will be filing a complain, posting on Unilocal,facebook,
and will try to find a way to complain to her supervisor Doug Weber (714) 761‑5811.
No veteran or any good faith donating person should be treated this way. This will never stop me from donating to AmVets but people need to know how this store manager treats good willed people.

COLOR CODED CREW NECK SWEATSHIRTS.
I love love love crew neck sweatshirts. Amvets has two full loooooong racks of crew neck sweatshirts that are sorted by all the colors of the rainbow.
I found Hanes, obey, north face, champion, THE HUNDREDS, Columbia, DISNEY and more! I’m an Dland annual passport holder and to find multiple Disney CREW necks for $ 1.99 each in different colors made me so so happy. I hate buying Disney store items ($$$)
Anyways, check this place out if you’re looking for sweatshirts, jackets, even puffy cold weather jackets, and t-​shirts. There’s usually a sale off a certain colored tag, like 40−50% off. This place is very very well organized and spacious. Very friendly staff, I cannot wait to come back.

I love this AMVETS center we can always find good clothing glasses plates anything we ever need I love the fact that now they have a program where if you spend $ 100 they give you $ 10 everyday is a different color so you save move up to 80% off

I’ve been coming here since they were the Purple Hearts thrift store. Always donating and sometimes shopping. I’ve never had a problem until today. I had a van full of donations (my god father was a Vietnam vet) and Linda came over and inspected a few items near the back like lift door and concluded it was not new enough and said she could not take any of it. I had antique crystal, samsonite briefcases, glass and silverware. Three suits with tons of dress shirts and ties from Nordstrom. You can find it all down the street at affordable treasures. They were beyond appreciative of my donations. I will never shop or donate here again because of Linda and her rude actions. I get it that they might get more donations than they can handle. Maybe they’ve gotten too big to realize who they are serving and what the store is supposed to be all about. Very sad.

You guys need to do something about that annoying man in the same floral beach shirt who just lurks here all day. seriously it is unfair to everyone else. There should be a time limit for him, I don’t see other thrift stores allowing that type of behavior. I guess loitering only applies in certain places.
I’ve also noticed your shop isn’t as crowded as it used to be, I wonder if it’s because of him making others uncomfortable.

I went to this Amvets on a Sunday evening and I have to say I was rather disappointed. The items were pretty low quality and the store looked a little bare, maybe they were expecting a new shipment soon. Usually I am a sucker for anything, but I could not find a single thing that caught my eye! Their store is really big so I will try to get back there soon!

One thing to say. .DRESSING ROOMS! Other then that. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Great deals, great workers, great stuff for a great price.

I just went there today, Sunday. I got a pretty good oak roll top desk for a good price. Sunday seems like the best day to come because they have things at half off.
They also have a Rewards Card that allows you to earn points. I earned $ 10 just from buying the desk today. I don’t know if this is new, but it’s a great idea.
By the way, they do take credit cards. I saw somewhere that said they take cash only.

One of my favorite thrift store. I would work here if they hired me. The employee is so nice, its clean and organized, they are willing to help. The prices are outrageously cheap. I got my work pants and interview clothes here. They recently had a $.95 sale. Anything $ 9.95 and under is $.95! If they continue to have that i will be here every single time, i love it!

Prices could always be better but they do have daily sales. With that said, this place is huge! If youre looking for cool vintage stuff: clothes, art, purses, jewelry, chachki. this is a great place to check out.

I always find be cutest things at Amvet. In the recent years they renovated the place so it’s a lot more organized. To be honest I love chaos and randomness of thrifting, but Amvet is still one of my favorite thrift spots. They also have a great sales on Sundays!

I do like to come here when I need tee shirts, basic, lounging or unique pieces. There is so much to look through so plan to spend a lot of time searching for the perfect item. It is worth the time though for extreme savings and an ample selection. They also frequently have sales!

if you wanna try out being homeless for an hour or so come by am vets and take a look at the endless array of junk on offer.

I’ve been wanting to come to this thrift store for ages and i finally ventured over the weekend! Let me tell you… I was in thrifter’s heaven! I didn’t have too much time to shop around because I only stopped by while I waited for my food from the shopping center next door. I managed to find two amazing vintage blazers. The pink one was in immaculate condition with perfect tags and absolutely no piling! So rare. My other blazer was in excellent condition as well. I spent a little over $ 7 for both (+ donated the change to help homeless vets). I’ve been known to spend triple that for ONE blazer online.
The staff was friendly enough. The store was kind of packed and the checkout line went a little slow.
The look is what you’d expect from a large thrift store. Stuff everywhere and the smell of used goods (doesn’t bother me at all). All their clothes were organized in sections (outwear, denims, by color, kids, womens, etc).
I can’t wait to go back! I feel like there’s just so much to discover.

AmVet, previously Purple Heart, has been by far my favorite thrift store in the area. For years I’ve been coming to this location. First in high school to get old man slacks and now my girlfriend comes to get her look here and I come for the frames plus the odds and ends.
The selection here is solid and ever changing. Most items are $ 10 or below, great deals for $ 5 and below. Best part, Sundays everything is half off! Spent $ 16 for about 8 pieces of clothes today and some great Halloween candle holders.
Wonderful helpful staff, especially the guy with the colored hair.
Awesome place.

Ok totally biased as I literally grew up shopping here! Sad when they closed down but thankfully reopened!
Changes have been good although that whole auction thing is for a different kinda socioeconomic customer :) I ho there for garage sale type finds– if I want to bid on a Gucci purse it won’t be there :)
Parking is always horrific but that’s because it’s always full of people because the prices are so fair and reasonable. Huge selection, I almost never leave not finding what I went for.
Main guy who runs it is always funny and engaging and is a veteran himself. Seems vested in the community and I really like that. Long live what used to be Purple Hearts Vererans Thrift Store! :)

seems to be organized, just that everytime I have come in here. I sneeze big time.
I once bought a Heater/​Fan and it worked for 2 days Lol, I Paid $ 3
came in to look for a rocking chair, and lamp stand and I only found the lamp stand (I recently purchase a lamp shade at Tuesday Morning). well for the most part some of the appliances are scattered, line is Going slow.
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My favorite thrift store ever!!! Love how they have daily deals everyday. Checked out other thrift stores and none have pleased me as much as this place does! I always recommend this thrift store to anyone who asks me which thrift store they should check out! I even got some of my friends going here!

I was really impressed by this thrift store. Everything was extremely well organized and it was such a breeze to find sections I was looking for. The prices are really reasonable and not sky-​high like some other thrift stores I’ve been to.
My mom and I left the store with a huge bag of stuff. I was really happy to find two practically brand new and never worn water repellent jackets for $ 5 each. The jackets will definitely come in handy for when it (finally) rains or if I take a camping trip with my boyfriend in the near future.
If we’re in the Long Beach area, we’ll definitely be back.