American Cancer Society Discovery Shop- Kalamazoo, MI

"“ oh my goodness, I love your sweater!” “ where did you get those earrings!? “ you paid how much for that down comforter?” I’ve been shopping for decades at resale shops (26 years in New York) and NEVER have I found a place like The Discovery Shop. You think with these many categories, it would be a chore to find what you want. But the women who run this place are not just extraordinarily helpful and friendly, they have a gift for organizing. You want a size medium cardigan? You go to the cardigan rack. Do you want to find a semi formal dress for a wedding go to the section with the semi formal dress for a winter wedding, there’s a section for that arranged by size. You’re looking for a purse, or a scarf, or greeting cards. They are all easy to find quickly there’s even a rack for high end merchandise. It’s primarily current items, but you can find spectacular vintage items If you get on their email list, you will be notified when they have one of their everything in the stores half price. And if you have a sentimental cardigan that your great aunt gave you, you can donate it and know that it will be helping people battling cancer? There are dressing rooms, it’s well lit. And I don’t have time, but I will attach examples of things I have purchased there. And like any store, it’s good to just pop in on a regular basis, because the donated merchandise changes frequently. Last note, there are no returns, but it’s so ridiculously inexpensive that if I decide I don’t want some thing I just donate it back. I think I’ve been to every consignment, resale, secondhand store in Kalamazoo, and the Discovery Store is superior in every way. (They do not carry furniture ) My girlfriends and I stop at the Bigbys a couple doors down and then go to the Discovery Shop. Caffeine and clothes. Is there a better combination? Try it and you too will have a new happy place."

"We volunteers love it at the Discovery Shop. Our repeat customers are what keeps us coming back....PLUS...we all shop there too!! It's easy to find quality clothing pieces from premier designers...and many items are brand new with tags still on! If you're looking for special serving dishes or cocktail and other glasses, you will find them at the shop. Retro, mid-century, modern, and all genres represented. Please stop by and check out our inventory!! We'll also treat you like the special person you are!! Y'all get in here and see us, ya hear!!"

"If you don’t frequent resale shops, you should visit the Discovery Shop, run by the American Cancer Society. The staff is very friendly and efficient, there is always a great selection and great sales of not only clothes (both women’s and men’s), but hard goods as well. The store is always clean and the displays well put together. I have purchased SO many cool things - come in and see for yourself- you won’t be disappointed……!"

"You never know what you're going to find at this hidden gem! Unlike some thrift shops, the Discovery Shop items are displayed neatly, are clean and are displayed beautifully. The volunteers are kind and friendly. Due to there being more upscale items, I don't mind spending a little more and supporting the American Cancer Society and I usually don't leave without a treasure!"

"The Discovery Shop is the best! They have exceptional merchandise that is impeccable, stylish and always a great value. When prices have gone up and up during inflation, the DS has remained on of the few who have not. The volunteer staff is courteous and attentive. They welcome you into the store and are always cheerful. I always donate there as the proceeds go to a very worthy cause."