TK Maxx, Staines

This is quite a small TK Maxx and it can be ( like most of them!) abit of a jumble sale at times. It is handy to get to as the parking is right outside in the retail park. However the goods are limited and occasionally there are good ski items - but you must come early in the ski season to be able to buy any of these!

I’m not a big fan of TK Maxx in general and am not keen on the Staines branch in particular. Like all branches of this chain it’s like a jumble sale so you either need to really know what you’ve come in to look for, or have the patience to go through hundreds and hundreds of items till you find what you want.

I also have to say that I always feel that the clothes and shoes are a bit grubby and unpleasant - I’ve never actually bought anything like this. I can’t say that I’ve ever spotted any huge bargains in these departments either.

I’m keener on the homeware ranges, though I’ve only ever bought one item - a leather-look storage box. I have bought cut-price perfume here (some Lulu Guinness perfume at a bargain price) - with perfumes you must check that the wrapping is still sealed to ensure that other customers haven’t been using it as a tester.

The worst thing about this branch is the endless queue to pay - you can stand there for a good 15 minutes before they take your money. The staff are generally grumpy and unhappy so it’s really not a pleasure to shop in TK Maxx in Staines.