99 Cents Only Stores

I’m compelled to acknowledge what a great shopping experience I had this visit to my 99 Cents Only store.

I never thought it could get to a five star rating simply due to the nature of that business. Not just this one, but they’re all usually in questionable in-stock position on several items, cleanliness is always subjective, and expect to wait in a long line to check out. Payroll is king for the bottom line in these places and that’s just always evident. This isn’t a complaint by any means. I just know what to expect.

But when store brand bleach is five bucks at Walmart, as an example, in this economy, the pricing for certain products is greatly appreciated. So I go and have reasonable expectations as to what I’m going to experience.

FIVE STARS YAY!!!! I was SO HAPPY with my shopping experience I made sure to stop and compliment a (very knowledgeable) clerk who was stocking shelves. “I just want to thank you for a great store today to shop in. The shelves are all full (and they were), there aren’t any holes (none), everything is very neat, clean, and organized (beautiful), and it’s so easy to shop here today! I just wanted to say thank you and the effort put forth is greatly appreciated by this customer! It’s a very good job by everyone here.”

I was pleasantly surprised how happy this made the clerk. Her face lit up with a smile and she sincerely thanked me for taking the time and noticing.

Notice I did and extremely happy shopping there!!

Excellent job!! Thank you!

1 1/2 minute read:
As travelers, inevitably you’ll find you forgot to bring something you’ll need later on, as you travel. That’s where 99 Cents Only comes in.
This 99 is conveniently located down the road apiece from SILVERTON Hotel and Casino. So it’s handy.
The area isn’t overrun by heavy traffic, so getting in and out isn’t a big undertaking.
There’s plenty of parking.
If you don’t know what 99 sells, I suggest you go and find out. Chances are, you’ll find what you need.
Thanks.

The cashier who assisted me indicated the bottles of water in the cooler were just put out and were not that cold. She went out of her way to find me a cold bottle of water. That is excellent customer service. Greatly appreciated.

ACTUAL STARS: 4.5 Stars

If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is my third review of Blue Diamond 99 Cents Only Store in only the last few months. Usually, I wouldn't write this many reviews, but I like passing along positive things I see to Yelp readers.

Yesterday, I followed my wife into this store as I usually do. I don't walk around with her since she's the shopper and knows best about produce, which she says is the best deal in town at this store when the vegetables and fruits are well-stocked in the morning hours. They also have the only "light" coffee cream I've ever seen.

I mill about in the front of the store or the parking lot. But today, standing at the store entrance, I noticed how well stocked and clean this store appeared. I also didn't recognize the cashiers and young women who seemed to be the manager or in-charge. It seems that she (the manager) has turned things around and gotten the cashiers to be friendlier and more personable with customers. The store is also cleaner, seemingly brighter, and merchandised better than I remember exactly one month ago to the day.

I say props for her or whoever is taking charge of this store and doing such an excellent job of merchandising and training the employees, who seem happier and more pleasant towards customers. Keep up the superb work. And maybe I'll even start coming in with my wife and walking the aisles.

REVIEW AT A GLANCE
RECOMMENDED: Yes
SERVICE: Good
PRICE: $
COVID: Practices pandemic regulations.
CLEANLINESS: Yes
PARKING: Convenient
REASON/INTENT: Shopping