HomeGoods is often a place where you can save money on essentials — as long as you stick to a list.
The store is known and loved for its eclectic mix of housewares, seasonal decor, and bargain deals — but like all retailers, it has its issues.
Below are 12 HomeGoods issues customers frequently note.
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1. There’s no online store
Part of the allure of HomeGoods is browsing the aisles and apparently, the big bosses decided that should be the only way to enjoy HomeGoods.
In an unusual move for a modern retail giant, HomeGoods recently shuttered its online store shortly — so if you want the goods, you’ll need to head to an actual brick-and-mortar store.
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HomeGoods has some excellent bargains and can be a great place to shop — just make sure you’re price comparing.
While there are deals to be had, the retailer is also known for being overpriced in certain departments (as the holiday season approaches, for example, and on certain furniture items).
3. It’s easy to overspend
As previously mentioned, HomeGoods is an excellent place to browse — but this also makes accidentally overspending possible, even likely.
When there are so many options for decor, glassware, and general knickknacks, it can be easy to lose self-control and start throwing cute finds into the cart.
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4. The art is unoriginal
Don’t get us wrong: your local HomeGoods is probably packed with fun decor to decorate various rooms in your home.
However, interior design experts tend to advise against decorating your walls with the store’s mass-produced works of art. These works lack originality and tend to feel impersonal.
5. It’s easy to pick up clutter
Many of us love HomeGoods specifically for its tchotchkes. From decorative pumpkins to fruit-shaped pillows, the store has a lot of cute small items you can easily be convinced you must buy.
But how many of us actually need a pillow shaped like a banana bunch? Clutter can quickly become a problem if you’re not careful here.
6. Browsing is time-consuming
Part of the fun of shopping at HomeGoods is the browsing experience, but this doesn’t always work for busy customers who simply don’t have the time to devote to the “treasure hunt.”
Many customers these days have grown accustomed to buying items online — quickly and easily.
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If the price is low, the quality may be, too. Of course, the retail giant does carry some brand-name products, so if you’re in the market for something like kitchenware, you may be able to find trusted brands.
However, brands you don’t recognize that seem like a steal may end up being a bad deal if you have to replace them in a year.
8. Prices leading up to holidays
HomeGoods is known for its festive seasonal selections, but don’t expect any major discounts in the days leading up to a holiday.
Savvy shoppers know to look for those big discounts immediately after Halloween (to prepare for next year or have a festive “after-Halloween” party).
9. It’s hard to find matching sets
When you’re trying to find matching sets to coordinate something like a home office or child’s bedroom, it can be difficult to find matching items when there’s limited inventory and so much to sift through.
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Many of us have come to rely on our favorite store’s website to keep track of sales, and with no shoppable website, it’s not as easy to pull this off with HomeGoods.
Of course, customers can sign up for the store’s email lists and follow its social media accounts, but websites with price listings would make the whole process easier.
Bottom line
We’re not HomeGoods haters here, and there are plenty of circumstances where it’s the perfect place to shop — when decorating a dorm room or stocking up on cheap glassware for a party, for example.
However, when you want to stop wasting money , it may be wise to avoid the store and its packed aisles.
Money tips that can work for everyone
No matter what your bank account balance is, there's always an opportunity to optimize and improve your finances. Here's a quick checklist of things you can look at today.
Focus on paying off your debt. Debt can hold you back from making progress with your overall financial well-being. Aside from cutting expenses, there are tools that can help you pay off debt faster like balance transfer credit cards and debt counseling.
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Cut your expenses. It sounds painful and so not fun, but it doesn't have to be. Take a look at your biggest expenses because that's where you'll probably find the biggest savings. For example, auto insurance rates have been soaring so shopping around for a new insurance company can be the fastest way to cut your bill. Also, look for ways to cut your grocery bill (despite rising inflation).
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