Whats everyone buying in "Five Below" on 18th Avenue (BP)?

amother

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 9:54 am

I saw frum women leave with large bags.

I couldnt find anything I need besides a water bottle for $1.

amother

Cerise

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 10:56 am

Is it a new shop in 18th? Which street?

amother

Geranium

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 11:01 am

I don’t live there but I’ve gotten a bunch of stuff in five below. Prizes for kids, outdoor activities, random household stuff… everyone needs different things.

amother

Tanzanite

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 12:07 pm

If you didn't find anything worthwhile why are you asking what junk someone else accumulated

amother

NeonGreen

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 12:11 pm

They have good outdoor tous, pool toys, stuff for the bungalow colony... I like that store.
They have good swimming accessories as well.

amother

Carnation

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 12:26 pm

Not in Brooklyn, but I buy pool noodles for childproofing (this year our trampoline poles need rewrapping), hula hoops, balls, yoga mats,

amother

Snowflake

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 12:53 pm

amother OP wrote:

I saw frum women leave with large bags.

I couldnt find anything I need besides a water bottle for $1.

Be thankful you are blessed with the ability to walk into a store and only buy what you need.

amother

Oak

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 12:59 pm

That is the kind of store where you leave them $5 so you can walk out with something junky that will break very quickly.
Learned the hard way…

cnc

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:05 pm

I don't go to that location, but I purchase many things. Swim shoes for the whole family, toothbrushes, art supplies, water bottles, Crayon crayons, clothing very occasionally, outdoor toys, prizes, bath bombs, travel personal item such as creams, deodorant, shampoo etc..

watergirl

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:08 pm

I don't live in Brooklyn, but it's basically an afikoman warehouse. If my kid has $10 and he wants to spend it, why not let him have fun there? I don't let the things accumulate, it's use for a bit and then it goes. But also it's great for cheap electronic things like ear phones, art things, cheap blankets when you need one... it's a fun place to go, and way better quality than the toys at amazing savings.

amother

DarkYellow

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:37 pm

Got some nice cheap rugs from 5 Below. One was actually bigger than I thought when I unrolled it. Got some stuff for my dogs, throw pillows, pool stuff.

aussie2

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:38 pm

I don't live in boro park but I'm assuming you are talking about chain store '5 below'.
I've bought balls- basketballs, footballs etc..
lots of crafts for my kids, gel pens, coloring books etc..
towels for beach, earphones for mp3, refillable water bottles
things for kids bdays- balloons, tablecloths, decorations

amother

Coffee

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:51 pm

We get kites remote control cars from there

amother

NeonGreen

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:08 pm

amother Snowflake wrote:

Be thankful you are blessed with the ability to walk into a store and only buy what you need.

This comment is pretty judgmental....

amother

Snowflake

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:12 pm

amother NeonGreen wrote:

This is pretty judgmental and slick....

I'm not standing outside of the store casting judgement on anyone.

I personally can't walk out of my local version of this store without spending $50... and more than once have forgotten to pick-up the thing I came for.

amother

NeonGreen

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:13 pm

amother Snowflake wrote:

I don't think this type of store, is the type we go to with something specific in mind to buy. It's more the type of store that we go in & buy whatever we think we may need or kids would enjoy.

amother

DarkCyan

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:16 pm

I go to one in NJ, but my kids feel like I got them something and my wallet is mostly unscathed. It’s not about what I can find, but them. Win-win. I can’t afford a lot, and a cheaper store is nice.

amother

Snowflake

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:17 pm

amother NeonGreen wrote:

I don't think this type of store, is the type we go to with something specific in mind to buy. It's more the type of store that we go in & buy whatever we think we may need or kids would enjoy.

Seems OP knows what she needs.

amother

Pumpkin

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 2:23 pm

I don't live there but I've gotten lots of things over the years at my local branch.

Hair accessories
Summer outdoor toys
Taking kids to pick something out- it's really the best store for that.
Swim accessories
School bags- junk but great for kids who lose their stuff often
Party supplies
Who knows what else

HeartyAppetite

Fri, Jun 09 2023, 3:33 pm

I get toys for the kids. You good also get dumb bells cheaper than anywhere.