St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store & Donation Center, Fremont in Fremont

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Phone: +1 510-792-3711
Site: http://www.svdp-alameda.org/
Opening hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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3.9 (153 comments)

Review №1

2022-05-31

I didn’t find anything I liked but this place is legit. Spacious and they have a lot of stuff. Prices seem fair, items in decent shape.Edit: The prices are much higher now and the shelves were pretty empty. I noticed that they are writing their prices directly on the items with sharpie which was a bummer. There were a couple items I wanted but I already felt the pricing was a little high the permanent marker to reduces the value further so I didn’t purchase anything.I found a used .99 cent candle for $2 and many picture frames with photos of the original owners still inside. I won’t be coming back.

Review №2

2022-02-27

This place is great for a treasure hunt. Ive bought many things here over the years. But their security is a big bully and should be fired. They were trying to close early today for some reason and tons of people were in line to check out. An old man came in last minute and was told to leave by the security guy. He wouldnt leave since it wasnt yet the official closing time and things escalated from there. The security guy screamed at him, threatened to call the police. It got really bad and went on and on. I and all these these other customers are still in line. It doesnt hurt anyone to let him look real quick. Theres no need to treat people, especially customers this way. That security guy is a loose cannon and should not be dealing with people.

Review №3

2019-04-06

Donating here is so easy! Drive through the gates on the right of the building during their donation days and hours. Pull up to the stop sign and a person will help you. Today they accepted my blankets and scrapbooking luggage bag. They don’t take kids toys or pilllows. Hand your bags to the helpers; do not set them on the ground.

Review №4

2022-05-15

I found what I was looking for. I bought more than I expected. Well organized store. I also donate there.

Review №5

2021-12-28

Decent supply and Ive purchased many things over several years. Giving a 3-Star because Covid 6ft social distancing is NOT enforced. Also, in store Staff has been pretty darn rude at times but the people in back where donations are... are good. No issues with them. Id suggest the inside staff relaxes more and try to be more patient with patrons. Times are hard for many. Nobody wants to go treasure hunting with scowling faces making them feel uncomfortable. Tighten up.

Review №6

2021-06-18

A very good thrift store. Love they arrange all the stuff and lots of vintage furniture

Review №7

2021-10-05

I love this spot. Really good selection of things and way better prices than the Goodwill. An insane collection of books and fabric too! The donation area usually has a line of cars, so be ready for a wait if dropping off.

Review №8

2021-12-18

A fellow worker of mine (a Mexican American) was profiled earlier today in the store. They believed since he was carrying a backpack (like most men) that he was going to steal their already used items. He approached a cashier who did not even apologize for the harassment as he was followed throughout the entire store. They tried speaking in Spanish in front of him hoping he wouldn’t understand but failed to realize that Spanish is also his native language. And once it was established that he was able to understand them they gave him a childish attitude and no apology for the harassment. They tried to dismiss his awful experience by stating that they profile everyone who comes into the store. (This was stated by the perpetrator who followed my employee) A summation of what she stated was that she “knows” who is going to steal and who won’t based off of the way they look. Now that is textbook for racial profiling and does not stand in my non profit organization and our community. This will be taken to higher ups.

Review №9

2022-04-23

The worse clothing. Everything is old, dirty and unorganized. The furniture is EXPENSIVE for second hand. There is a large selection of books but they are overpriced as well. My advice is go to Hayward and shop ECO thrift, you get quality and cleanliness every time. Designer clothes at thrift prices plus additional mark downs every day.

Review №10

2021-12-15

It’s a great place to shop, I’ve found some great goodies over the years.Leaving a 3 star review instead of 5 for the RUDE lady sitting at the front door. She sits in her phone with her mask pulled down to her chin then yells “I have to scan you” waving a temperature gun at you. Uhhhh….. first off get some tact cuz you look like a customer playing on your phone sitting by the door, second of all if you have to scan my temperature don’t sit at the door with your mask at your chin. She continued to do the same to every patron that walked in the door, so loud and rude. I am no mask enforcer and I would be fine without one in general but it just makes no sense to be rude and wear your mask at your chin.