TK Maxx - most awesome store in Ireland??

Under_Graduate · 13-11-2015 10:07PM #1

I go in there, and I could just buy, and buy and buy.

Normally, clothes shopping, it takes me forever to find something I like and that's in a suitable price range.
I picked up a couple things in River Island a few weeks ago and hell, I'm thinking I'll return them now and better spend the money in TK.

They just got a great selection of real quality things, and totally affordable prices.

Jeez - I sound like a marketing commercial.

Now, normally, when it comes to clothes etc, I wouldn't give a rats furry ass.
I certainly wouldn't make a thread declaring the great bargains I just got; but in this case, I have to make an exception.

Basically filled my closet with all the clothes I need, totally happy with them, and I still have enough left over to party this weekend.

Are there better clothes outlets out there that don't charge upwards of 100 euors per item of clothing??

I don't quite understand why TK Max hasn't put the rest of the clothes stores totally out of business yet.

Under_Graduate · 13-11-2015 10:07PM

PS - I am a male.

I understand there may be some confusion give the nature and content of my post.

La Fenetre · 13-11-2015 10:08PM

The odd thing is ok, but there is some amount of dressed up junk for sale in there as well.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 13-11-2015 10:11PM

Nightmare of a shop. I'm not sifting through rows upon rows of stuff before I find something I like. Hang it up where I can see it!

Under_Graduate · 13-11-2015 10:11PM

La Fenetre wrote: »

The odd thing is ok, but there is some amount of dressed up junk for sale in there as well.

You think so?

Wow.

They had such a great range of knitted wear and winter wear, great jackets, great shirts, t-shirts and I picked up an awesome pair of jeans that was cheaper than what I'd pay in Dunnes!

Sure, there's a whole lot of stuff I wouldn't buy but, that's another great thing.

I can just pick up 10 items I like the look of, try them all on, and choose the one I like best.

Under_Graduate · 13-11-2015 10:13PM

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

Nightmare of a shop. I'm not sifting through rows upon rows of stuff before I find something I like. Hang it up where I can see it!

Yeah I'll agree with you there.

It is basically long ass rows of hangers that you have to go through but, like I said, that's what I do.

Just find the right size, then go through everything they got in that size, pick the ones I like, try 'em all on, then go with the best looking one.

I suppose it's a little more tedious than in other clothes stores but, I dunno - I just throw in my headphones, and go sifting!!

LDN_Irish · 13-11-2015 10:13PM

I'm guessing you're either quite large or quite small. To solve the mystery, check for medium sized clothes and shoes between 8 and 10 inclusive next time you're in.

Turtle_ · 13-11-2015 10:14PM

I think it used to be a hell of a lot better tbh. Most of the stock most of the time is rubbish. Sometimes they have okay stuff, usually when they get a big new season delivery in, but I've completely fallen out of love with the place

Under_Graduate · 13-11-2015 10:17PM

Alright well, going on the last couple posts;

Where do you guys do your clothes shopping then??

Don't tell me River Island.
Quite frankly - they stink!

BTW - I'm not advocating their shoes section. That's another kettle of fish.

No I'm not particularly big or small really.
Though, I would probably pick up their large items.
i.e. not medium or small.
But they got XXL etc - which I wouldn't go for.

eternal · 13-11-2015 10:19PM

Debenham's I like personally.

Dr.Robotnik · 13-11-2015 10:20PM

The mess....THE MESS of the shop though!

Mr. Incognito · 13-11-2015 10:21PM

Pennys and dunnes for me mostly, but I stopped being trendy years ago.

lukesmom · 13-11-2015 10:22PM

Love the home section of Tk maxx but the clothes and they way they are so disorganised irritates the life out of me. My sister on the other hand is obsessed. She buys all her clothes there and they're lovely but I don't have the patience for it.

La Fenetre · 13-11-2015 10:23PM

Under_Graduate wrote: »

You think so?

Wow.

They had such a great range of knitted wear and winter wear, great jackets, great shirts, t-shirts and I picked up an awesome pair of jeans that was cheaper than what I'd pay in Dunnes!

Sure, there's a whole lot of stuff I wouldn't buy but, that's another great thing.

I can just pick up 10 items I like the look of, try them all on, and choose the one I like best.

If it fits you and you like it, and it makes you happy, go for it.

A2LUE42 · 13-11-2015 10:24PM

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/c4-dispatches-unwraps-concerns-about-pricing-and-labelling-at-tk-maxx

Buona Fortuna · 13-11-2015 10:27PM

Went in one once (in UK) thought it was like a church jumble sale.

Never again.

DanielODonnell · 13-11-2015 10:38PM

It is a rip off, I used to see Audrey Roberts from Coronation street shopping in the one in Manchester next to the studios

13-11-2015 10:45PM

You need a lot of time to devote to sifting through rails and rails of rubbish to find a gem, usually in a huge size. They're great for very small sizes, which is great for me but I don't see how the majority of the customers can cope with the top and bottom size loading of the clothing.

I have bought some lovely Egyptian bedding there though.

LDN_Irish · 13-11-2015 10:50PM

Under_Graduate wrote: »

Alright well, going on the last couple posts;

Where do you guys do your clothes shopping then??

Don't tell me River Island.
Quite frankly - they stink!

BTW - I'm not advocating their shoes section. That's another kettle of fish.

No I'm not particularly big or small really.
Though, I would probably pick up their large items.
i.e. not medium or small.
But they got XXL etc - which I wouldn't go for.

Don't get me wrong, I'll get stuff in TK's if they have something in my size that's nice and good value, that's just rare in Ireland. It's a much better shop in England in my experience. I mostly shop in H&M, Next, Zara, the odd designer shop when they have a sale. Another problem with TK's in Ireland for me is that they mostly sell massively price inflated stuff at slightly less inflated prices, rather than stuff that's actually good value. You can grab a bargain though if you look hard enough.

sonny.knowles · 13-11-2015 10:57PM

OP, have you never been in Dealz? You wouldn't be asking this question if you had.

Under_Graduate · 14-11-2015 12:01AM

LDN_Irish wrote: »

Don't get me wrong, I'll get stuff in TK's if they have something in my size that's nice and good value, that's just rare in Ireland. It's a much better shop in England in my experience. I mostly shop in H&M, Next, Zara, the odd designer shop when they have a sale. Another problem with TK's in Ireland for me is that they mostly sell massively price inflated stuff at slightly less inflated prices, rather than stuff that's actually good value. You can grab a bargain though if you look hard enough.

H and M is okay.
That's where I used to shop.

The Next that I we have here has very poor selection.

Zara - I think that's womens only.

There's this other mens clothes store in town but damn, you'd want to be doing better than minimum wage to be shopping there.

The Dogs Bollix · 14-11-2015 12:09AM

Haven't been in tk maxx in years. They move stuff around, you can't find anything, and rows and rows of crap which you can never find what you're looking for. Don't have the patience for it.

Turtyturd · 14-11-2015 12:10AM

Haven't bought clothes over here in years. When I did it was mainly out of Tribe in Stephens Green/Liffey Valley. Get most of my clothes now when I am on holiday. JC Penny is real good for clothes, got two pairs of Vans jeans for $20 a while back, buy one get a second pair for 1 cent....beat that TK Maxx.

Under_Graduate · 14-11-2015 12:13AM

Turtyturd wrote: »

Haven't bought clothes over here in years. When I did it was mainly out of Tribe in Stephens Green/Liffey Valley. Get most of my clothes now when I am on holiday. JC Penny is real good for clothes, got two pairs of Vans jeans for $20 a while back, buy one get a second pair for 1 cent....beat that TK Maxx.

Where's that located?

ancapailldorcha · 14-11-2015 01:05AM

I love TK Maxx. I've no idea how other clothes shops manage to get by with it around.

callaway92 · 14-11-2015 01:26AM

H&M/Debenhams for me.

TX Maxx is generally rubbish and falsely labelled rrps/previous prices.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 14-11-2015 01:32AM

TK Maxx clothes are all last years clearance items and rejected/seconds and they're not that cheap compared to other stores. You do find the odd bargain but having to sift through a pile of rubbish can be a pain.

Fluffy Cat 88 · 14-11-2015 01:54AM

Love rummaging through the household section. The handbags are worth a browse too

Zero interest in the clothes. Total mess.

endacl · 14-11-2015 01:58AM

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

Nightmare of a shop. I'm not sifting through rows upon rows of stuff before I find something I like. Hang it up where I can see it!

Bollix. If I need, for example, a new shirt, every single shirt in the place that'll fit me is on a rail about 4 feet long.

TKMaxx rocks. It's ten minutes down the m50 in carrickmines. Every single thing I'm wearing at the moment came from there.

You're doing it wrong.

Faith+1 · 14-11-2015 02:00AM

Under_Graduate wrote: »

Where's that located?

America

Dave_The_Sheep · 14-11-2015 02:11AM

Fluffy Cat 88 wrote: »

Love rummaging through the household section.

Some of the kitchen stuff you get in there is actually pretty decent. Not top notch, but great value.

TK Maxx - most awesome store in Ireland??

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