Ocean State Job Lot

Yairah Shalhevet

2024-03

Just recently moved here from the Brookline area & have a family trip to prepare for in 6 wks so I have plenty of shopping lists! So I "took my lists shopping" the other night, hoping to check off at least a few items!Imagine my surprise when an hour later, I walked out empty-handed! - despite a good faith effort that had me circling back to areas where I really expected to find items circled in red on my lists!A few specifics: entering this "new-to-me" store, there was little in the way of signage to help me efficiently plan my path.The inventory, was at best, spotty & on those few occassions when I did pick up an item for a purchasing consideration, the quality felt questionable.When I zoomed in closer to do a mental "price check," I had swallow reacting with a loud "Are you kidding me!" My conclusion on item after item was "Not with my money!"The prices weren't even the range of "maybe I could do better, but here I am & this is something I want/or need" so I'll chalk it up to a "convenience tax."Guess I'll be taking a ride back to the old neighborhoods. Kinda sad - but I felt you had a right to know: not only do we deserve better than this, there IS better than this, just a few miles up the road.Humbly submitted ....

Han Chuang

2024-02

A marked improvement on customer experience from years ago. Now merchandise are more neatly organized with wider selections. Also better lighting.

Vic Vic

2023-12

I always like joblot it's a great store with great deals and they have stuff that u don't get at other stores from food to accessories... I haven't found a store I haven't liked yet..

Terri Walter

2024-01

Typical job lot with everything that I went in there for. Love that! They are so generous towards those in need.

Everett Harman

2023-10

A great place to find bargains in a wide variety of categories. There are always new things to find. Get on their email list for some really extraordinary deals.

Peter Nordstrom

2023-11

I like the prices and I can get my garden seed as soon as the new year comes so I can start my tomatoes and my pepper plant in February. I get my Bob's Red Mill products and they are cheaper than anywhere else

Lauren Stefano

2023-07

Awesome selection of NAME brands! A few immature rude cashiers that you might overhear talking trash about you when you re-enter store to use bathroom before driving home- but the other super fr friendly and helpful employees and manager compensate for that. Besides, seeing her face turned bright red when she realized I was behind her, was worth it!!!

Carla DeRuisseau

2024-04

I love Job lot, it's so convenient and their price is great

Carmen Sanabria

2024-04

There's a lot of things here. You can find anything in this place.

Jesse McCain

2022-05

Website shows stock when there isn’t any so I drove here for something specific and it was out. Then if I had wanted to buy something the line was literally to the back of the store with one register open.

Katie Zlotnick

2024-01

Had exactly what we needed. Great prices!

Chris Karavoulias (BostonGreekGeek)

2021-05

I like the place and can find lots of stuff I need but you often have to go when the item you need is in season, otherwise it's not the place to go to. For example if you need patio furniture, only in the summer, if you need salt or something for the snow you need to go late winter, you need stuff to close your pool, only at the end of the summer. Basically if you need something in season, great place to go to. If you need it when it's not on season, look elsewhere.Also I'm annoyed that they often try to trick you into buying stuff that aren't crazy deals because they are in the crazy deals section with other items that are similar. And always the item that's not part of the crazy deal is very expensive and the only way they could sell it is to trick you into taking it to the register only to tell you, oh the crazy deal is for all the other ones, not this expensive one. So some people will just say, doesn't matter, I'll get it anyway. This hasn't happened once to think this is random or a coincidence or anything else. It happens a lot.. I've seen it dozens of times. Basically anytime they have an item that is good and a good deal and they also have a similar overpriced item in stock at the same time that they want to sell.This trick they do would get them a one star rating, but I do go there often for stuff I need in season and do often find good deals.. So 3 stars.

Annie Mcknight

2024-01

You just can not leave this store with one item. You always find something else you need at a good price.

William Gurney

2023-06

Great store,shelves are always in good shape with lots of merchandise, clean and the employees are always willing to help with whatever it is that you need. Thumbs up!!!!

Bill T.

2022-05

Wide variety of items can be bought here and most items are less expensive than other stores. Clothes, house-yard, "some" pet supplies (mostly dog) and some food, beverage. (No alcohol). Good selection of bird food that was low price have been raised recently 😔. Plenty of parking, wheel-chair accessable, store opens @ 9A.M.

Nancy Murray

2021-05

Great place to run in and out to get what you want. Great snow brooms for reasonable prices!! We all know in New England, the weather changes every 10 minutes!!! They offer many seasonal items for fair prices!!! Something for everyone.Staff always good natured and very helpful.

Don Novak

2023-09

Too many good deals to list here . Great people, good foods, furnishings, etc., in a clean and orderly atmosphere.

Chardae G

2019-05

Really like this store. I come random times and it's never overly crowded. I always find the specific things I want and usually at lower prices than Walmart like trail mix, air wick refills, pillows, leggings, batteries, candles etc. It's a great place to just pick up stuff you need and I always come back. I know the layout of this location and they have a lot of stuff so I prefer it.

AA

2023-05

Great prices for garden items, amazing costumer service! If you look close you'll be able to find good deals. Also you'll see things that normally won't find in other stores.

Grogu

2023-05

Their stores always have items and food not found in the major chains which makes them interestijg places to shop. Some stores are cleaner than others. Hard to find a clerk when you have questions.

Ashley Winslow

2019-05

Come check us out. 30% off of all toys. 50% off all of Christmas items.

William Robert

2022-05

A wide variety of merchandise, combined withsome very good prices makes for a good store to add to your list. There is ample parking, handicap accessable (Parking and entrance). Usually they have two or three registers open, the isle's are somewhat narrow and congested, often blocked with a pallet or items waiting to be stocked. There is usually plenty of employees available to answer your questions , there's one employee who definitely is a cut above the rest, (when it comes to customer service)and even though he usually works up front Mark is pretty knowledgeable about the products and their location, he's usually upbeat and is a breath of fresh air in regards to the retail industry. If you are a frugal shopper they have a Customer rewards program that offers even more savings , they used to run a program called"Crazy Deals" but I haven't seen it in some time. The check out lines are often congested, and the difficulty of locating items, with isle congestion the removal of public restroom and the cleanliness of the store and parking lot has seriously dropped off since Howie left, Howie not only cleaned the store he seemed to set a positive work environment with jokes and just an infectious positive attitude, I haven't seen him there in years and it's definitely had an impact. Still a good place to shop and save money, now it's just like every other discount store.

Nancy Pero

2021-05

There are lots of good finds here at great prices. It's my go to store for dog treats, paper goods, quality food items, art supplies and even clothing. Supplies vary but so worth the trip!

Ejmr311 311

2022-05

This location is definitely the dirtiest, unorganized and terribly stocked location out of the OSJL that I have been to. ( and looking at other reviews not much has changed over the years ) And their shipping carts are terrible, they are rusty missing pieces and the wheels are bowed. Lucky for me there is more locations in the area.

Terri Affanato

2022-05

Today the shelves were pretty empty but there was a lot of inventory in boxes and on pallets EVERYWHERE! I would give it some time for them to restock as there were very few employees there mid afternoon.

Sharon Murphy

2021-05

Swung in for a replacement cover for outside furniture after the crazy wind. In stock and priced right. Found a cute Easter card! Bargains galore, nice and helpful staff.

Veda Selvakumar (Veda)

2017-05

The shop has lot of items at a very cheap and reasonable price. Lindt bars for $1 😉. The same chocolate was about $3++ in the near by shops.Variety of Asian and Indian ready to eat items were available. I am not sure about the quality and how old are those stock.A bit cleaner arrangement of items would be helpful.

Deborah Antonios

2023-05

Places disgusting everything was all over nothing was in its place. Dedham store is much better. Clothing also smelled like it came from a cellar.

S Nabbit

2017-05

Ocean State is a solid chain, and this location is no exception. Always the best in store selection of Bob's Red Mill (especially the gluten free things), Lundberg Rice, and Sam Mills products. While the seasonal items and special one off loads of things they get are often great, it is the reliable pricing and selection of staple foods that make me a regular customer.(Well, that and the great staff. The people who work there that I've interacted with have all been lovely)

C

2022-05

Really disorganized staff seem confused sending me to one aisle to check out only to be yelled at by an employee saying that line is closed. To go to another one they need better communication as to not embarrass and make their customers feel uncomfortable.