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Fall/Halloween Decor at Big Lots

Hooty — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:12:22 GMT

I was in Big Lots earlier today and they have a nice selection of Fall and Halloween decor in, it is not all in yet, but there is an early nice selection!

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Nataliesgramma — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:15:53 GMT

I was out shopping today and I ran in...I bought the 4 ft lit tree with the little bats hanging from it......

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Susan Louise — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:31:08 GMT

I have never been to our local Big Lots...and I have yet to set foot in the new Home Goods store too...

What is Big Lots compared to...Hobby Lobby? Michaels?...or like a Sam's Club (I'm not a member...just guessing)...

Anyone?

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cancun08 — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:33:21 GMT

That 4ft tree sounds so cute!! Now I guess that I'll hafta go & see for myself!! Thanks for the info, I think!!!

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cancun08 — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:37:48 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
I have never been to our local Big Lots...and I have yet to set foot in the new Home Goods store too...

What is Big Lots compared to...Hobby Lobby? Michaels?...or like a Sam's Club (I'm not a member...just guessing)...

Anyone?

In my opinion, it's a step up from the dollar store, but below a HL or Michaels.

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Hooty — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:46:46 GMT

@Susan Louise, Big Lots is a "close out" store, they sell food items, health/ beauty items, toys, pet supplies, hardware, decor, etc., and some have a furniture section! It isn't a fancy store, but it is not a thrift store environment either! Today I found many things I needed and could use, some times I find nothing, just all depends on what you are looking for!http://www.biglots.com/

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Susan Louise — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:45:37 GMT

@cancun08 wrote:
@Susan Louise wrote:
I have never been to our local Big Lots...and I have yet to set foot in the new Home Goods store too...

What is Big Lots compared to...Hobby Lobby? Michaels?...or like a Sam's Club (I'm not a member...just guessing)...

Anyone?
In my opinion, it's a step up from the dollar store, but below a HL or Michaels.

@cancun08 Thanks...that's very helpful! Now I'll know what to expect if I take the trip there

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redbird — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:46:20 GMT

My Big Lots had large soy Hannah's jar candles today for just under $10.....grabbed an oatmeal cookie one for fall.

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Susan Louise — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:47:56 GMT

@Hooty wrote:
@Susan Louise, Big Lots is a "close out" store, they sell food items, health/ beauty items, toys, pet supplies, hardware, decor, etc., and some have a furniture section! It isn't a fancy store, but it is not a thrift store environment either! Today I found many things I needed and could use, some times I find nothing, just all depends on what you are looking for!

@Hooty Thanks...very helpful post! Then would you say it's kinda like Overstock dot com...the store version?

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Mominohio — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:57:20 GMT

I'll add to the description of Big Lots, or some places are (used to be?) Odd Lots.

It reminds me of what Walmart and Kmart were before they went super sized. Some grocery items, and all the usual departments like automotive, stationary, health and beauty etc. but not all brands and selections that you'd expect in the older Marts.

Ours is fairly big, fairly clean, and turns over a lot of stock.

I used to find a lot of really good priced holiday decor items, and of nicer quality too. Now I don't really see much that I think is worth taking home. And their prices (like everyone) are up and quality is down.

I have found some really great tins and decorative boxes through the years, though, but like many retailers, the products just aren't as nice as they once were. Seems they have to keep a low price point to keep customers, so quality is the first thing to go.

As with all stores, you'll find a few 'jewels' that you just can't resist.

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country gal — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:21:26 GMT

I went there yesterday and picked up some bowl filler (cute mini pumpkins & pine cones) and a bag of their oversized, colored acorns. I use them in my candle hurricanes, the kind where you fill the bottom, then put the tray in and place the candle on the tray. Hope you know what I'm talking about. Still can't copy/paste a pic.

Last year they had nice burnt orange colored candles with a rawhide strap around them holding a bronze pumpkin charm. Really cute! I love Big Lots!!

I always check them out for Fall and Christmas decor items.

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goodstuff — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:51:25 GMT

Big Lots sells a lot of overstock/closeout merchandise, plus a lot of import and budget home, cleaning, stationery, electronics, entertainment, toiletry, etc., etc. They have a lot of standard items on the shelves, but a lot of what they have varies from visit to visit and depends on what kinds of merchandise their buyers come up with.

I buy quite a bit of cleaning, toiletry, cosmetic, home goods, and other items there. They sell day-old Arnolds's, Roman meal, Enteman's, SaraLee, and other bread and bakery goods for less than half price. They have some good deals. Some of their seasonal and home decor stuff is very nice. Some is kind of chintzy. You just have to go and shop.

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lucymo — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 21:03:13 GMT

I was in our Big Lots last week and they didn't have the fall stuff out yet, just a few little things but mostly end of summer items on sale. I have found some name brand home decor there but you have to check in often because that merchandise sells out fast. I like to go once in awhile. Thanks for the HU.

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 22:15:55 GMT

I love Big Lots! Sometimes I have no luck, other times I hit the jackpot.

Two years ago at BL I bought a set of two flocked 3 ft with white lights. I believe they were under $40 and just beautiful! They were so beautiful I went back to look for a full size tree last winter when I needed one.

I ended up buying a iTwinkle tree at Lowe's. It's the bomb!!!

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flickerbulb — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 02:11:11 GMT

Big Lots has some cute Fall decor, but most of the battery items don't have timers. I bought a nice, light up gourd last year, but it has no timer.

I knew this before I bought it and thought I could deal with it, but I left the thing on and the batteries burned out and I think I abandoned it.This year it will just be a pretty decoration.

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Susan Louise — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 02:31:09 GMT

@flickerbulb wrote:
Big Lots has some cute Fall decor, but most of the battery items don't have timers. I bought a nice, light up gourd last year, but it has no timer.

I knew this before I bought it and thought I could deal with it, but I left the thing on and the batteries burned out and I think I abandoned it.This year it will just be a pretty decoration.

@flickerbulb I learned that same lesson a few years ago when I got a few B/O decor at Cracker Barrel, so I can understand.

Timers are now a must-have for decor otherwise I won't buy them

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Spurt — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:21:58 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
I have never been to our local Big Lots...and I have yet to set foot in the new Home Goods store too...

What is Big Lots compared to...Hobby Lobby? Michaels?...or like a Sam's Club (I'm not a member...just guessing)...

Anyone?

@Susan Louise Hi SUSAN---JMHO but I compare Big Lots more in the line of Michaels (I think Michaels quality has gone down a bit on some of their decor items)....I think overall Hobby Lobby has better quality, uniqueness, and larger range of merchandise I'm not a member of Sam's or Costco......Big Lot's Halloween & Fall stuff is nice......now Big Lot's Christmas---they had some cute things, and some things were a bit on the chintzy side.....

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Spurt — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:17:44 GMT

@Hooty wrote:
@Susan Louise, Big Lots is a "close out" store, they sell food items, health/ beauty items, toys, pet supplies, hardware, decor, etc., and some have a furniture section! It isn't a fancy store, but it is not a thrift store environment either! Today I found many things I needed and could use, some times I find nothing, just all depends on what you are looking for!http://www.biglots.com/

@Hooty You can find some deals, and other prices aren't a bargain....I agree it just depends on what you are looking for.

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Tennesseegal — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:56:58 GMT

I was in Big Lots today and they had pumpkin lidded bowls with candles almost identical to the Temptations ones being sold on air now. For $6 or so dollars. There were marquee lights- a hen and a pumpkin and Mercury glass as well. All much cheaper and no shipping! There was a lantern with 3 flame less candles and faux fall greenery for $30.00.