Wilson’s 5 Cents To 1 00 Store

It is a cute little store to look around in. Kids would really like this place. Prices are okay. You can get lost in here. There are kid little bits of this or that, from stationary to miscellaneous items. It is more fun than the dollar store for sure when I’m here.

It’s weird, I’m weird, you’ll feel weirded out being able to find so many different objects under one roof. It’s in the same shopping center as Borderlands and a bike shop, and a few other stores, so parking is ample. The first time I came here, I was pretty unimpressed but the second time I actually got a chance to look around and I liked it more.
My random purchases? Some pretty purple ribbon (I measured it myself and wrote it on a card, as per the store’s suggestion) for a costume, some ant gel (because I’ve been seeing them sprout up in my car), and some of those cheap-​y plastic rings you see in cupcakes sometimes. They had a huge array, and I got some as gag gifts (anything from Princess to Star Wars, Harry Potter, Where the Wild Things Are, food related, etc.) and they were around 0.15−0.30.
PROS:
Good location because it’s near Borderlands!
Plenty of parking, in a large lot.
Great one stop shopping place for a bunch of different things – from hardware to party.
Tons of crafting supplies, especially ribbon, if you’re looking for that.
Pretty competitive pricing.
Great place for someone who is cosplaying or looking for last-​minute costume pieces.
CONS:
Super cramped aisles. My purse kept knocking things down.
Some of the things they sell are obviously pre-​purchased. Scratches, holes, etc. But it’s the nature of this store, and not something I minded TOO much.
Some disorganization, which reminded me of an old antique store. Piles of stuff in the corners, dusty aisles, etc.
THE VERDICT:
It really does have (almost) everything. There are home goods and pest management things, gardening things, hardware tools, kids’ toys, bakery items, crafting supplies, Halloween costumes (even in May), party decorations, candy, etc. Here’s a scenario for you. You’re going to a convention this weekend, and some of your costume has fallen apart, and you don’t have the time to buy things from Amazon or go to 4 different stores. Well, you can get ribbon, string, paracord, twine, makeup (albeit the cheap kind), wigs, or complete costumes and accessories here (for a last minute costume idea altogether). You can grab some of their paints (spray and actual paints) if your paint is chipping, Styrofoam pieces in various sizes for props, or gardening odds and ends to paint and shape, as you see fit.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Cosplayers, someone who needs to do last minute shopping for a bunch of different reasons, if you’re shopping for gag gifts, if you are crafting in a bunch of different mediums.

I found this place to be kind of like a really messy Dollar Store but couldn’t find anything that I thought was priced lower than them. They do have lots of fabric and ribbons if that is your thing, but other than that it’s a pass.

You can find ANYTHING at Wilson’s. I have gone looking for a severed hand for a zombie costume, Clemson Tiger paw ribbon. a garden flag to metallic spray paint. They have it all! You need to stop there first for any tpe of crafting supplies or a costume need.

I’m just going to go ahead and give Wilson’s five stars. Although the slightest bit dusty and reminiscent of TLC’s «Hoarding: Buried Alive,» this place has everything under the sun. If you need something, go to Wilson’s before you try anywhere else. I’m telling you — it’s really amazing. I will admit I do get slightly overwhelmed and/​or claustrophobic in there, and there have been times when I’ve been asked by one of the workers to climb over a pile of stuff to get to the aisle I need to be on… but it really is nice to be able to pick up a Halloween costume, a watering can, party supplies, a bungee cord, insect repellent, and a few kitchen gadgets all in once place. It’s like Michael’s, CVS, Target, and ACE Hardware all rolled into one, only cheaper. I wonder though: How do they keep track of all that inventory?

This is a great place to find things you won’t find elsewhere. From toys to holiday decorations to sewing notions and crafts, this store has it all. You can spend a lot of time just looking at all the stuff. The staff is very helpful if you need assistance finding something. The store has been open for probably 50 years and they have things that probably aren’t being made anymore. This is truly the old style dime store!