TJ Maxx

Tjmaxx is always a fantastic place to go to find gems. However, be a smart shopper… Sometimes, you can buy the same item for less somewhere else. Tjmaxx doesn’t always have the lowest prices.

I challenge you to walk the entire store and leave without buying one thing, I bet you can’t!
Tj maxx is the place! The place to go when you need a cute new outfit, wardrobe and who knows, something completely random that you will not only fall in love with the item… But also the price! The prices don’t get better than tj maxx, which is why it is so hard to leave empty handed!
I have come in looking for one thing, and ended up leaving with 9 others oh so many times. It is a gold mine/​death trap at the same time. You find the coolest things, for great prices, but then you find 10 more things too. Which is great! But not always for the wallet that was expecting to purchase one thing ;)

I came here on a day that I was bored and wanted to look around and not sit on the couch at home.
I do not normally like stores like this because I do not like to ‘look’ for items. I just want everything laid out nicely on a table for me and if I need a different size, I want it to be there.
However, when looking at the items that aren’t clothing, I generally enjoy it. They have lots of nice stuff for the house and for a good price.
It is pretty cool that you can get a designer bag for super cheap. It is great to have nice good quality stuff without the hefty price tag.
The line to cash out can get long but generally goes quickly and the last time I came and bought something the staff in the front was super nice.
This location is upstairs so you will most likely have to take the elevator if you would like to buy something large, other than that there is an escalator.

Although never a destination trip for me, I often find myself browsing through here whenever I’m in Pittsford Plaza; which is quite often. You definitely have to be in a browsing/​hunting mood to really find that gem of an item. I actually prefer this TJ Maxx over Marshall’s across the street except for their shoe collection. I’ve actually been able to find some cute tops for work, and a scarf here and there. However, this location is best for their home/​household items. I’ve been able to score some really nice brand name towels, and holiday decorations on the cheap. Sometimes you can even luck out and pick up some really nice stuff for the kitchen (Le Creuset, Calphalon, etc.).
The staff here is really nice and efficient, the long lines tend to more fairly quickly. It could use a little sprucing up in their clearance sections, but all in all, a good spot when you’re in the plaza and in the mood for a scavenger hunt!

Okay, with any complaints aside, I come here WAY too often to give it less than 4 stars. This is the place to save AND spend money. Much like Marshall’s and your typical close-​out bargain store. In order to survive it and have a successful shopping experience, you have to come with an open mind, patience and TIME.
Jewelry — worth checking out if you are into Betsey Johnson and Swarovski since it seems to be their regulars. I once saw some lab created black diamond earrings on display and I KICKED myself for not getting them.
Accessories — I knit my own scarves and gloves. But I can’t make a pashmina! They have a really good selection of pashminas, light scarfs and cover ups for less than $ 20.
Beauty — DISCOUNT HAIR SPRAY! I am a brand shopper when it comes to hair. You can catch some serious bargains on Big Sexy hair, TIGI, BioSilk and more. Good selection of beauty soaps. Only problem is that once you fall in love with one it may never be back :-(So stock up immediately! I have sensitive skin so I come here first. Face cream is too damn expensive. I’ve scored Argan Oil, Korres & Elizabeth Arden. Korres rose FTW!
Misses and Juniors — I like to browse both and get different sizes to try. These are close-​out items and some may be irregulars or factory rejects of many brands, so be practical when choosing a size. You may even be a size up or two down.
Shoes — is kind of lacking for MY taste and does not include men’s or children’s. I have better luck at Marshall’s. They have a bigger department and a more organized outlay.
Purses — I can not have nice things and it is the reason I do not break the bank for shoes or bags. None have been worth it for me. That being said, I am safe here. I’ve scored some cool enough pieces for what I am willing to spend.
Kitchen & Home — so much to choose from! I particularly squeal at the clearance items. My friends always ask me where I get all the quirky tools from. Specially the knives and cutting boards I bring camping! If you like Fred & Friends products on a discounted price, come here.
I’ve shopped every department. Even bought toys here! So if you are shopping for a gift, baby shower, bridal shower, home warming or even a christening, check them out!

Forever a maxxinista. I go here as a secondary visit to the Pittsford Marshalls if I don’t find what I’m looking for over there. I’ve found some awesome clothing items here, but it’s few and far between — usually new workout gear. The shoe selection is mediocre too. I prefer to visit this location for household wares — it’s the absolute best for kitchen utensils. They also have tons of brand name items like Cuisinart, Le Creuset, Calphalon pots, pans, and baking sheets. I also have had luck finding sheets and towels here — my favorite are Calvin Klein — so soft! And half the price you would pay elsewhere. If you’re buying for a registry, look here first. Likely you’ll find it for a decent price and then shower your friends/​family with more goodies on their wish list.

This is not the best TJ Maxx. I’d have to say that the entire store can use an overhaul. Sure, it’s a typical TJ Maxx and we know to expect a treasure hunt upon entering, but it has really gone downhill in recent years.
Pros include decent jewelry selection for fine jewelry. You can almost always score a great strand of pearls, sterling silver or a discounted name brand watch here. The location is also very convenient and right across the street from Marshall’s which makes it easy for price comparisons. They also have a great home section.
Cons include pretty much everything else that I didn’t mention. The clothing section is pretty awful, I usually just bypass it and head straight toward handbags or the home section after drooling over the jewelry. I’d have to say that I’ve been to much better TJ Maxx locations elsewhere and this one just falls flat in comparison. However, being that it is the closest of the two in Rochester, I will visit this one whenever I’m looking for a specific item.

I’ve found myself searching the shelves of the home & kitchen department of this location more than other’s and similar stores simply because I can run in before I hit Trader Joe’s in the same complex. While the size of the department seems similar to comparable stores, I find it lacking in selection. The nature of TJ Maxx and Marshall’s (same parent company) lends to inconsistency which I don’t really mind, but this particular store doesn’t have the variety I have found at other locations. The treasure hunt is still there, but sometimes the treasure is not. This applies to more than just the home décor and kitchen items, I have often found shoes in only a couple sizes available (but plenty of that size — such as 5 pairs of size 7 but none of size 8). I still make a point to check out what might be offered when looking for something, the store is generally clean and as organized as can be expected with ever changing merchandise. Pricing has matched or beaten amazon’s on numerous occasions, and the employees are friendly, though not often found outside of the registers.

If you have been to a Marshall’s, you know how to navigate TJ Maxx — with infinite patience and ample time. There are some good deals to be had here ($ 10 for memory foam men’s slippers!) but you will be hunting for them for a long, long time…
Good luck, my friend.

I used to go there all the time with my mother and grandmother, and we’d almost always find something new. The problem is that I’m a plus size person, and it’s tricky for me to find anything that fits pretty much anywhere. The last time I went there, their plus section had been cut down into only two rows of clothing, most of which were UGLY AS SIN. However, I was able to find a number of handbags and shoes that I loved. So for plus ladies, go somewhere else for clothes. But as for housewares, bags, and shoes, take a peek. You never really know what you’ll find.

Always an adventure and if you’re up for more head across the street to Marshall’s.

Ghetto store. Fixtures that were older than me, staff that used every slang phrase possible, and dust everywhere.
But I still managed to purchase a ton of thongs and undergarments that were cute, comfy and less than $ 2 a piece. Also they had some decent, designer bags, but you gotta look for them, they are in the back of the racks behind the cheap bags.
Also got a cute set of shorts and polo shirt for a baby boy at $ 12.
Yes.