Silk Purse Thrift Store Effingham

Kara Ballinger

2024-02

This place is my favorite! I’ve never found an easier way to donate. It’s clean, soooo organized and I just love the staff. It’s my therapy, my home away from home and I’ve pretty much decorated my entire house in my fantastic thrifted finds. They are constantly restocking shelves. All items are tested and clean. I could walk around the store 3 times and keep finding new stuff. I’ve read a few negative reviews, which I honestly can’t understand. Oh well, more for me…they’re missing out! 5/5!

First “OdlySpecific” Last

2023-05

I like shopping here because the pregnancy life center was so helpful with baby items when I was pregnant, and this feels like a way to give back.Also, the prices are really great, there is a wide selection of household items as well as clothing, and in general the place is well organized and clean.And to add to the list: these people are wickedly hilarious and I’m so proud of them.

Truax Valeth

2024-01

Wow!!! That is all I can say. What an unexpected, horrible experience!!! Every other place I shopped today said hello on entry and wished me some version of a happy holiday when I left. The workers in this place couldn't be bothered though. And although it was pretty orderly, the shelves were not that full. But they can't be bothered to dust or wipe things down anyway? I watched a worker sneeze all over a shelf lined with glass items and just thought yeah that's going to grow into some nasty germs! When I was leaving, I asked about donating some items and the cashier rolled eyes and acted annoyed. I said I didn't mean today but was just asking what items they might or might not take. They just kept saying "It's on the website." Wow, like you can't take a few minutes and answer a question?!! So then I asked what the Family Life Center was because they supposedly support it and I'd always wondered. The cashier tells me they help expecting mothers choose life. Uh, what? I had no idea my shopping supported a religious ministry that is against pro-choice!!!

Michelle Denning

2023-05

They have a great selection of books and used goods. They do a great job updating their displays overall. I love to donate my items here to help raise money for the Family Life Center (It doesn't matter the season, they accept donations year-round.) Staff is almost always friendly and helpful.

Cami Carpenter

2023-05

Very clean and organized shop, and very kind people! They had a great selection of items, and great prices! To make it even better, they let me bring my little dog in

Nicole Robinson

2018-05

The best local thrift store, great prices, well organized, awesome and friendly staff. Proceeds go to the local pregnancy center. They accept donations m-sat 9am-7pm. Open later than all the other stores. New items added each day! I got all my fall decor for under $10!

michael westendorf

2023-09

I clean and clean and clean feeling unappreciated every time I clean.I would like it if Kay would stop nagging and complaining. I love cleaning but I would love it more if i could just do the job that I am paid to do. I know it’s a resale store and no it’s not meant to be completely clean most resell shops, most thrift stores look like that. It’s not a five-star hotel. Please know I want to just do a job. My supervisor is not and electrician nor a plumber nor anything else he’s a worker like I am please respect that. Please don’t be mad or rude. I’m trying to better my experience with you. Thank you

Idk idk

2023-07

I come here every time I visit this area!!! The staff is always so nice and helpful! They have a great selection of clothing, books, fabrics, and much more! The fabric is always such great quality and the price is even better ;)

Kimberly Strowmatt

2023-05

They have a lot to choose from. There prices we're unbelievable. This was my first time shopping there. Very impressed! Thankful to shop there, it was clean, plenty of room to get around ,nice open space racks not shoved together, brand name goods! Love it , love it , love it!

Stephanie Royer

2023-05

The shop itself is ok. The checkout experience was a nightmare. Some rude customers because they also had to wait due to debt/credit machines going down. I moved to another cashier as the one helping the previous customer had to find a stapler to close/attach the receipt to the bag while they went to get cash. The young male cashier had to finish his text before waiting on me ; then told me (one of my items without a price on it) I was only able to purchase that item because he had put it out yesterday... he said," $3"... I said, "that's fine." I don't know if that statement was about accusing me of taking a tag off?? As if I would ever try to cheat a store. I never need anything that badly. Suggestion do your job and price your items. Then as he struggled to get 1 shirt off a hanger(with the extra support loops) I got 7 items off their hangers and then finished getting his off. They were never outwardly rude, just not concerned for customers time. 🙄

Dana Sawyer

2022-05

I Love this store.I appreciate and value what and who it represents.The staff all work very hard and each one cares about the store and its representation.I am blessed to shop here and work here.And the prices, well they are amazing.The store is clean, well organized, smells good and the list goes on and on.It's worth stopping in.

Laurabean1971

2022-05

My daughter and I always love shopping here, they have the BEST deals! We just got two gorgeous formals for her (one is a David's Bridal) for $3.50 each, we couldn't believe it!Can't beat the prices and the ladies who work there are always SO nice! Highly recommend!!!👍

Rebecca Brines

2022-05

My favorite thrift store!The store is always very clean and organized. The staff is mostly volunteers and are generally very nice and helpful. Prices are affordable.Offer occasional pieces of furniture, lots of clothing, and miscellaneous housewares. Nice selection of toys and books.They accept donations here.Check store hours as they've changed as of March 2022.

Rebecca Kuhlman

2023-05

This place is nice and clean and very friendly and prices are great, I wish there where more resale shops that helped give back to the community like this store does.

Joe Winter

2023-05

Great selection, great people. Our cashier(she has the head shaven on sides) was more courteous than you could expect, and she also acted like an all around around decent person. Means alot when you think of how people are these days. (The last time we were here, our cashier was the exact opposite which made us kinda not want to come back)She rang me and my gf up very quickly as well. I even had a question that she had the best answer I could hope for without acting bothered like most these days. That helps ensure return customers, as we will definitely be back.All around good place and great workers.P.s., give that kid a raise. She deserves it, lol. The staff has definitely improved.

Barbara Niemyjski Adler

2023-07

Great prices, nice items and very clean. So excited to find this place!

Madison Miller

2023-05

Huge selection and fair pricing. I hate the counter blocked off for employees only. Aside from the counter, everything is great and very organized. I love that there is a room for each section.

Val Marschke

2023-05

They are supposed to be a Christian based organization but couldn't take a moment to put down a screwdriver and "help" me. I was told to go wait at a register in a long line to leave my phone number and name to BUY an item that my mom had donated just the day before. Very rude! I was told verbatim, "I'm busy fixing a door right now". She was literally turning a screw🙄

Angel Gosnell

2021-05

Loved it.. I am always looking for a bargain and I definitely got it here. Filled my cart and only spent $42.00. Very clean and organized.. truly a pleasure to look thru without chaos... I think I have found my new favorite place to shop.. Thank you ladies..

Angie Nohren

2019-05

I have loved going here for years...my first and only issue was that they are selling counterfeit Coach bags. When I reported it to a manager, she wanted to argue with me about it. I didn't expect her to take my word on it, I told her to just spend a little time and do some research. This is their responsibility, as selling counterfeit Coach bags is illegal, and actually very serious. In all other areas, the employees are great, items are clean, and prices are very fair.

Doloris Musgrave

2019-05

I love how friendly the workers ares. No matter what you are looking for, they have it.I spent almost 2 hours there. I got something from almost every room. I filled 3 large bags I brought with me.I love it so much. I could stay there all day. Lolol

Randal Armstrong

2021-05

Great thrift store filled with nice items and a very friendly staff. Donations are accepted on the east side of the building. I would highly recommend Silk Purse over GoodWill. The merchandise is of much higher quality with any confusion. The staff here knows their store very well.

Reta Yoder

2019-05

First time at this second hand store. Wow. Found some really great deals on used items. Merchandise is mostly in good condition especially if you're willing to spend a little time hunting. Prices were phenomenal. Will definitely return when I want to do some super bargain hunting.

Jean Duffield

2022-05

I was there with friends. I found 2 children's books for my granddaughter and great granddaughter. One of the other ladies found a painting for her living room, and a third lady found craft supplies for her grandchildren.

Jayson Graves

2023-05

This store is great and the people here are amazing as well. Definitely check this place out if you like thrift shopping.

Sue Meyer

2022-05

Very disappointing with the Covid cases increasing that the employees don’t wear masks or mandate that the customers do so as Catholic Charities and other businesses do.I called Silk Purse in the afternoon and they said cashiers don’t have to wear masks and they don’t enforce it. That person said they were the manager.

W S

2023-12

Can't wait to go back!

Megan Trimpe

2020-05

This was my first time there and I absolutely loved it. They have such great items at amazing prices! I will definitely be back.

Kayla Fletcher

2018-05

Love this selection, great prices. Books are the best deal! I usually come here to find decoration stuff. They do have a good selection of clothes.

Tina O

2018-05

This is a great little resale shop. They have a great mix of items at very reasonable prices. The store is clean and employees are friendly and helpful.