Roses Discount Store

seth higgins

2024-04

Once again I inexplicably find myself standing at the entrance of Rose's Discount Store, a place where the cosmic debris of consumerism has coalesced into a chaotic symphony of oddities. The air smells faintly of nostalgia and desperation, like a forgotten mixtape left in the glove compartment of a '92 Ford Taurus.*Rose's, oh Rose's, you enigmatic purveyor of the mundane and the absurd. Your flickering fluorescent lights beckon weary souls, promising bargains and surprises. But what awaits us inside? A treasure trove or a fool's errand? Only time will tell.I step over the threshold, and immediately, my senses are assaulted. The linoleum floor, worn thin by countless footsteps, creaks under my weight. The shelves sag with the weight of their eclectic cargo: plastic dinosaurs, expired cough syrup, and a mismatched collection of socks that seem to have lost their way in the fabric of reality.The snack aisle is a carnival of contradictions. Here, a bag of flaming hot Cheetos rubs elbows with a dusty box of elderberry tea. And what's this? Pickled okra sharing shelf space with bubblegum-flavored toothpaste? It's as if the universe itself has thrown up its hands and said, "Why not?"Prices? Ah, the prices. They defy logic, like a drunken game of hopscotch played on a Möbius strip. A plastic kazoo—a relic of forgotten childhoods—sits next to a miniature Eiffel Tower. Both priced at **$3.14**. Why? Because Rose's knows that life is a cosmic joke, and we're all just trying to find the punchline.And the soundtrack! Oh, the soundtrack. As I wander the aisles, I half-expect **Limp Bizkit** to burst forth from the ceiling tiles, belting out "Rollin'." The flickering fluorescent lights would sway in rhythm, and the checkout lady would raise an eyebrow, scanning my items with the precision of a blackjack dealer.But alas, Limp Bizkit remains silent. Perhaps they're waiting for the cosmic alignment—the moment when the Twinkies align with the batteries, and the plastic forks form a perfect pentagram. Only then will the parking lot stage be set, and Fred Durst himself will emerge, clad in a tattered flannel shirt, ready to rock our souls.And so, dear Rose's, I salute you. You are not just a store; you are a **portal**. A place where the mundane and the magical collide, where the banal becomes sublime. As I exit, clutching my scented candles and a broken slinky, I can't help but wonder: Is this chaos or destiny? Perhaps both.Who among us hasn't appreciated your absurdity, Rose's. May your flickering lights guide us lost souls forevermore.🌟🛒🎸

Toni

2023-12

Good place to shop. Not very good on getting out usually only 1 person at the register. Need more at the register.

Kat Greer

2022-05

Brought my service dog in here for a quick shop with my husband, seen a girl with BRIGHT red dyed hair, and a girl with GREEN dyed hair in the clothing section hitting their vapes.. (they where employees) so yeah....... not cool bro. Customers cant do it, set an example... ffs.Sunday May 1st, 530 pm.

Candice Cutler

2023-06

Awesome location! Well stocked and clean! Friendly and helpful employees! One of the largest locations I've ever seen!

Carol Forbes

2020-05

The Christmas decorations were both fun and pretty. I enjoyed looking them over very much. My husband and I love to go to Roses because we have found good prices on pet supplies and groceries. The cat litter we buy is only $2.50 a bag and it has odor control. Also, I get baking soda at only 50¢ a box to put in my cats' litter pans. On top of these savings, my husband got his senior citizen discount. Roses is so handy! I hope it never goes out of business!

Crystal Sharp

2022-05

Their stuff is awesome, prices are awesome, HOWEVER, they needa make sure that the employees are not LOUDLY UNDER THE INFLUENCE of anything whist on the job. Lmao. Just got outtta there and I swear the cashier lady was either drunk or all pilled up

Ashley “Assley” Chu

2022-05

Was a shocking surprise when I checked out and heard my total price..I was expecting to pay over $50 for everything, with the dog food marked for 17.99.After being rung up two different times, using different codes, the dog food only cost 2 something, and then 1 dollar and some change. I paid less than 5 dollars for a 50lbs bag! Thank the dear Lord for giving me a break when I really needed one.

Sally Crain

2022-05

I love this store, has the best prices and the clothes are great, I'm odd shaped so it's hard to find comfortable and cheap but this store has it. They also sell a wonderful selection of flowers both fake and real, I shop here for almost every thing I need.

Jodi Freeman

2018-05

I enjoy roses A LOT. I love coming here to buy clothing, it is always has great prices. The only complaint I have is products that have expiration dates, I have seen products that have been expired and still sitting on their shelves. So I dont buy food or medicine from here. Other than that, I love roses.

Charlene Ray

2021-05

Love this store. They always have great products for great prices. My favorite is the seasonal section. They always have a large variety of items in the seasonal section to choose from and are always reasonable prices.

Betty Brice

2020-05

Great shopping experience but need more register open when checking out have to stand in line to long. Overall I find good prices on variety of items

Jerry Ayers

2018-05

Surprising assortment of quality items intermixed with cheap and inferior quality imported merchandise. Low prices on everything. Helpful staff. In a small town, it's a destination for many shoppers.

Daniel Kegley

2018-05

Fun store to visit. You never know what you'll find. The store near me is a little run down these days but I don't mind. Roses! The best place for the best price.

Sherry Edwards

2017-05

A large store with inventory that comes from other stores...The prices on the items from other stores are slashed...Nice employees who are polite and very helpful...Store is old and looks a bit "tired"...Fun to pop in and look for fashion accessories and T-shirts.

TAC Perry

2018-05

Great place great prices all kinds of good deals on items you don't see in other department stores

Shayracha

2018-05

Great store for those on a budget. Quality isn't the best but for the prices you pay- it's understandable.

Debi Ritchie

2018-05

My favorite store. I get all my clothes here. They are good quality and very affordable. This store has everything!

Ashley Dillingham

2023-05

Love this store. Great underwear and shoe section.

Sheila Ponder-Wilson

2021-05

Love this store. Lots of good finds at great prices.

Moran Sparks

2018-05

Great selection prices & service Gen Hensley & Shirely Whiteside are the best customer service people I've ever had the pleasure of coming across

Cheryl Rawson

2018-05

We had a Roses here in town but it closed a couple of years ago.so, we drove an hour to Burnsville to shop at their Roses for great choices and prices for xmas.

Donna Harrison

2018-05

People are always so nice and I usually find everything I'm looking for at a great price.

August Heisler

2018-05

Love this place. Great deals. All worked are super nice and helpful.

Beth Wytt

2018-05

Different selection of items. Not bad for a small town store.

Vicki Church

2018-05

Love this store they have a little bit of everything.

Sabrina Presnell

2018-05

EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE TO DRIVE ALMOST AN.HOUR. I REALLY LIKE THIS PLACE FOR T SHIRTS. THEY NEED ONE IN JOHNSON CITY

Martha Huskins

2018-05

It's an inexpensive place to shop with a good variety of merchandise.

Rosemary Batsche

2018-05

Shopping for hats or clothes belts and food. This place has it all. Lots to choose from. Nice and clean too.

K Seachris

2021-05

This store does not require their employees to wear face masks....including their own store Manager.

Janet Stewart

2018-05

I love shopping at roses. I drive from asheville with my friend at least once a month.