World Market - Page 2

Marsha2003 · ‎03-12-2010

That's interesting, Poppinfresh, to hear that BB&B bought World Market. We still have both brands here. I, too, find World Market to be overpriced for the quality. Items there used to be more at the discounted level of HomeGoods, but at some point that changed.

MarthaStewardess · ‎03-09-2010

I go to one occasionally. They have some of my favorite English cookies and sweets.

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

World Market otherwise known as "Cost Plus" or "Cost+" is a retailer I've been shopping at since the 60s.

They're known for importing a variety of goods from around the world. I don't quite agree with Kachina, as I have purchased a lot of plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, tea, a few posters years ago (they still have them), a swinging chair, a distressed chest (for the look), frames, candles, Christmas wrap, Christmas candles, Christmas ribbon, Christmas candy and stocking stuffers, art glass and the list goes on.

I'm a very picky shopper. My taste tends to Nordstrom/Neiman Marcus/Soft Surroundings, etc., so when I make a purchase of anything, it's got to look good, be of sound construction, something I simply have to have or a traditional purchase (such as the annual visit to World Market right before Christmas).

If you have traditional American decor in your home, then skip it. If you're eclectic in your tastes or open to something different, then go for it. Look at it as an adventure trip and don't expect anything out of it, otherwise you might be disappointed.

(The last purchase I made there was about 8 months ago. I noticed their ad in the Sunday paper and they had hand fired and "pulled" low profile glass bowls. Well, I simply LOVE any kind of glass that qualifies as art glass and this bowl just struck a note with me. It was $19.97 and a bargain at that. I could never find a bowl at that price point anywhere else, so I was one happy camper!)

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/1/2015 Marsha2003 said:
That's interesting, Poppinfresh, to hear that BB&B bought World Market. We still have both brands here. I, too, find World Market to be overpriced for the quality. Items there used to be more at the discounted level of HomeGoods, but at some point that changed.

I find that interesting too! - when I was posting earlier I was thinking that World Market seems like a more 'international version' of Christmas Tree Shoppes. And BB&B owns Christmas Tree Shoppes!

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

On 4/1/2015 sfnative said:
World Market otherwise known as "Cost Plus" or "Cost+" is a retailer I've been shopping at since the 60s.

They're known for importing a variety of goods from around the world. I don't quite agree with Kachina, as I have purchased a lot of plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, tea, a few posters years ago (they still have them), a swinging chair, a distressed chest (for the look), frames, candles, Christmas wrap, Christmas candles, Christmas ribbon, Christmas candy and stocking stuffers, art glass and the list goes on.

I'm a very picky shopper. My taste tends to Nordstrom/Neiman Marcus/Soft Surroundings, etc., so when I make a purchase of anything, it's got to look good, be of sound construction, something I simply have to have or a traditional purchase (such as the annual visit to World Market right before Christmas).

If you have traditional American decor in your home, then skip it. If you're eclectic in your tastes or open to something different, then go for it. Look at it as an adventure trip and don't expect anything out of it, otherwise you might be disappointed.

(The last purchase I made there was about 8 months ago. I noticed their ad in the Sunday paper and they had hand fired and "pulled" low profile glass bowls. Well, I simply LOVE any kind of glass that qualifies as art glass and this bowl just struck a note with me. It was $19.97 and a bargain at that. I could never find a bowl at that price point anywhere else, so I was one happy camper!)

I agree with this. They have a wonderful selection of electric jewelry, soaps, gift items, and wonderful imported foods and drinks. It's a great place for chocolate, tea, wine, and other things. I've been going there since I was a kid and still make it a stop every year before Christmas. They also have really cute patio furniture.

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Reba055 · ‎06-23-2014

I was just in Home Goods today. They have some really nice things right now. I wasn't able to shop very long today but can't wait to go back. World Market doesn't do much for me either. They have so cute things in their flyer but every time I go in there it's just meh...

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

On 4/1/2015 sfnative said:
World Market otherwise known as "Cost Plus" or "Cost+" is a retailer I've been shopping at since the 60s.

They're known for importing a variety of goods from around the world. I don't quite agree with Kachina, as I have purchased a lot of plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, tea, a few posters years ago (they still have them), a swinging chair, a distressed chest (for the look), frames, candles, Christmas wrap, Christmas candles, Christmas ribbon, Christmas candy and stocking stuffers, art glass and the list goes on.

I'm a very picky shopper. My taste tends to Nordstrom/Neiman Marcus/Soft Surroundings, etc., so when I make a purchase of anything, it's got to look good, be of sound construction, something I simply have to have or a traditional purchase (such as the annual visit to World Market right before Christmas).

If you have traditional American decor in your home, then skip it. If you're eclectic in your tastes or open to something different, then go for it. Look at it as an adventure trip and don't expect anything out of it, otherwise you might be disappointed.

(The last purchase I made there was about 8 months ago. I noticed their ad in the Sunday paper and they had hand fired and "pulled" low profile glass bowls. Well, I simply LOVE any kind of glass that qualifies as art glass and this bowl just struck a note with me. It was $19.97 and a bargain at that. I could never find a bowl at that price point anywhere else, so I was one happy camper!)

When I lived in CA, I used to drive up to the original one in North Beach (SF), and fill the trunk of my car with "goodies"......... The "new" ones are nothing like that.

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Marsha2003 · ‎03-12-2010

I loved it when it was Cost Plus, especially for inexpensive but unusual party goods, but I don't find the same value now.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

It's not a store I head to, unless I'm going to another store in the same strip mall. I find it expensive and sometimes the quality is not there. I've had better luck with the food end of the store. I wouldn't drive 1.5 hours to go there.