...to the old Bloom space next to the WalMart in Fairfax. The permit is on the front door and they are gutting the inside. I guess the old Bloom interior wasn't crappy enough for Big Lots.

the spics and niggs are coming.

You forgot the rednecks

fucking racists - whites will be shopping there too!!!!

Fairfax City is going downhill. Bottom Dollar is next. You already have a KMart at that location.

Kmart is on its way out - with Walmart already there and Big Lots on the way, kmart will not last.

Fuck!!!!!!! Big Lots is as ghetto as it gets. Just what this area needs, and yet another sign of decline.

All the white trash from the trailer park can walk over! I bet their parking lot will be empty but the shopping carts will all be around the corner

snakeinthegrass Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> All the white trash from the trailer park can walk
> over! I bet their parking lot will be empty but
> the shopping carts will all be around the corner


For convenience sake and being in the area where a tornado will hit, maybe Big Lots going here isn't so bad after all. Natural selection?

Seriously. What is becoming of Fairfax? What area will be the 'new' Fairfax County. Big Lots are typically in low rent low SES neighborhoods. Disappointing.

Seriously, what is the city thinking (aside from dollar signs)?

I'm not upitty, but even I chuckle a bit when I see the Big Lots out in Sterling.

If Fairfax were trying to revert to old, white trash, English speaking fairfax I'd be fine with it. However, they should just call it Grande Lots from the beginning. The first sale will be green cards, pack of 20. The other half of your family will need to come pick uP their own.

All we need now is a combination Virginia Employment Commission "Field Office"/Chinese Buffet (that accepts EBT), and we'll be all set hombre!

Que? Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Seriously, what is the city thinking (aside from
> dollar signs)?
>
> I'm not upitty, but even I chuckle a bit when I
> see the Big Lots out in Sterling.
>
> If Fairfax were trying to revert to old, white
> trash, English speaking fairfax I'd be fine with
> it. However, they should just call it Grande Lots
> from the beginning. The first sale will be green
> cards, pack of 20. The other half of your family
> will need to come pick uP their own.
>
> All we need now is a combination Virginia
> Employment Commission "Field Office"/Chinese
> Buffet (that accepts EBT), and we'll be all set
> hombre!


Exactly,

In areas where there is not a large illegal alien/minority population it's fun to shop at Big Lots. Good deals and a nice selection of items. However, you won't catch me shopping at this location. It will be a one huge cluster F. Does anyone remember the Ames that used to be in seven corners? That's what it will be like.

Not too long ago I saw a few RVs just camped out in the parking lot of Fairfax City Walmart, with folks literally sleeping there in the pajamas and whatnot. I wanted to take a picture because I couldn't believe my eyes but didn't find the guts to do it.

It looked like something from North Dakota mining town and not NoVA.

Fairfax city is proud to have 2 Total Max loan joints on Fairfax blvd.

The economy is worsening. Wages are going down, and the price of everything is rising- especially food.

Not everyone will be able to afford shopping at Macy's or even Target. There are plenty of those in the area with all the new shopping centers and town centers being built (think Dunn Loring, out in Gainesville on 29, etc). There are PLENTY of options for the white-collar, upper-middle class shopper.

Some new "discount" shopping options should be welcomed to the county for those of us who work for less than 50 grand a year. Remember when there use to be Zayres, Best, bradlees, woolworths, and Service Merchandise all in the area at the same time? All WERE lower-cost options back in the day. Now that walmart has driven them all out of business, I am actually happy to see big lots as some friendly competition at Walmart's price point.

With the government talking about jobs being cut and more and more people becoming unemployed, these lower-cost places to shop will only HELP the economy- create jobs and provide services for lower-income people. If I can buy my household goods (say cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc) for the week for $25 at big lots instead of $40 at target, I will go do that. Even cheaper is the dollar store. I also LOVE aldi's for groceries- I would love to shop at whole foods but that's my whole paycheck!

Just remember that not everyone out here makes 90 grand a year. Us baristas, hotel workers, cleaning ladies, tollboth agents, airline flight counter agents, customer service reps, mailroom workers, kinko's workers, landscapers, construction workers, flagmen, prep chefs, waiters, bus drivers, CNA's, old folks home workers, janitors, retail clerks and salespeople, teachers, child care workers, police officers, corrections officers, parking ticket maids, 911 operators, home repair people, etc all need a place to shop too.

George Hamels Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Fairfax city is proud to have 2 Total Max loan
> joints on Fairfax blvd.

Believe it or not, this is one of the fastest growing industries in the area- car title loans. If you have bad credit and are underemployed (part time or severely depressed wages) and need a loan fast to get your rent paid or keep your lights on, they are a viable option. I don't agree with it because you could lose your car, but the option is there. Just like payday loans. Sure they are shitty, but when one has no other choice, the option is there. It is up to the borrower to read EVERYTHING before the sign. If they dont pay on time they lose their car- that simple.

As the economy worsens, more and more people are taking advantage of these types of loans. If I had the money I would start a business such as this myself (but charge more reasonable interest rates). If you are business minded- think of the things people will still need everyday even if unemployed and open a business to tend to that need. At a decent price point and good research on location, viability, etc you will make money. This is how Titlemax makes their money- set up shop where there are lots of middle/lower income people where there is high visibility where people will pass their store everyday.

RustyNail Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Not too long ago I saw a few RVs just camped out
> in the parking lot of Fairfax City Walmart, with
> folks literally sleeping there in the pajamas and
> whatnot. I wanted to take a picture because I
> couldn't believe my eyes but didn't find the guts
> to do it.

I have been to the Walmart in Burke. Its routine to see people shopping in bathrobes and bedroom slippers.

what the hell is a Big Lots?

grey poupon Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> what the hell is a Big Lots?


It's a discount store that purchases close outs and items from other stores that are closing. Lots of National brand food products and many regional and or local brands too. I stick with the National brands for food products. They also sale seasonal products, cleaning supplies, outdoor products, etc. If the store is kept in good shape, it can be fun to shop. However, due to the concept it's also very easy to go down hill very quickly without good management and store upkeep.

why do I get the image of "unwashed masses" after hearing that

Big Lots is more upmarket than Gabes, more downmarket than TJ Maxx.

I'M A FIVE-STAR MAN!!

In a word, maybe two or even three, Go Fuck Yourself.

What these "low rent" establishments will do is bring down the property value and decrease the overall desireability of the area as a whole. Are you in touch with reality, whatsoever? A Big Lots, in the same parking lot as a WalMart...across the street from a KMart, right up the street from a PayDay Loans? This is catering to the lowest common denominator; "beaners".
Walk through KMart; a store that used to be part of your "discount" line, but, due to the large number of "beaners" living in the area, has turned into a complete Fuck-Hole. It's sad; a place i used to go as a kid with my mom would benefit a lot from a Bunker Buster.
Take a look at any "discount" store in an area with a high "beaner" population. It might as well be a swap-meet.

More "discount stores" will attract more of the same. More government leaching, EBT paying, banes of our society.

You sound like a Christian, saying "Oh, we should be accepting...", until it starts to impact you personally, then you aren't so accepting.

Oh, Best, Service Merchandise, Zayres, Bradlees, etc, they were discount stores according to prices 20 years ago...When they fucking existed around here. If they were here today they'd be right up there with Target.

I did not say it was good for that location, and said it's a good concept if run the right way. But you are right that it will attract illegals and other minority trash. But, hey diversity is great right?

call if for what is...It will attract illegal spics. that's what they are. not minoritys.

George Hamels Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Fairfax city is proud to have 2 Total Max loan
> joints on Fairfax blvd.


Don't forget the Loan Max. I think it used to be a boot store.

hey those illegals transfer into votes for me come November, damn right I am celebrating the diversity.

I admit I shop at Wal Mart. I bargain is a bargain. I would shop and pay more for a store that everything was made in the USA but I am not holding my breath on that.

Explain Big Lots to me. What is the appeal?

it's cheap shit. nothing special, just cheap made in Taiwan shit. It attracts the illegals like free rent or a 7-11 or a white van with a min of 6 aluminum ladders on top.

hoocoodanode Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> George Hamels Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Fairfax city is proud to have 2 Total Max loan
> > joints on Fairfax blvd.
>
>
> Don't forget the Loan Max. I think it used to be a
> boot store.


BOOT VILLAGE!

I love all the commentary on the City of Fairfax..... THIS IS IN THE COUNTY people --- Fairfax City had no influence over Walmart or Big Lots moving into that space -- That is Fairfax County.

Interesting. I thought for sure WalMart would sweep that space up and expand.

What's the matter with you people. Big Lots is a great store. My entire office is very excited about it moving to Fairfax. You can get some great deals @ Big Lots. I live about 1 mile from this location and I don't see it as anything to be concerned about.

Explain a Big Lot for me Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I admit I shop at Wal Mart. I bargain is a
> bargain. I would shop and pay more for a store
> that everything was made in the USA but I am not
> holding my breath on that.
>
> Explain Big Lots to me. What is the appeal?
______________________________________________________________

big lots a bunch of cheapo knock off stuff, think the dollar store, but not costing a dollar. it's also a distribution place for name brand stuff that was refurb'd by the manufacturer and then sent back out for sale. like some appliances you'd see at a marshalls/tj maxx, etc. years ago, like 20, i got a skil cordless power ratchet at one for like 75% what it would have been brand new. there's deals there, you just gotta know what to look for.

The Piggly Wiggly is coming next to good Ol downtown Fairfax!

Anything that will put one last nail in the coffin of whats left of K-Mart.

Frostberri Yogurt is also coming to the adjacent Fairfax Centre shopping center.

@ Brenda

Do you work at the Loan Max, or some other establishment that employs white trash such as yourself? NO ONE is excited about Big Lots. What "Que" said is absolutely true, and it is going to bring down property values as more trash moves in.


Maybe you haven't been here for long, but FFX City used to be a very nice place. The more illegals that come, the more intelligent, well off people will want to distance themselves from that shit.

Speaking of K-Mart, I remember when that location in Fairfax actually used to be nice.

$25 a week on cleaning supplies!?

Only a sick and degenerate society would allow itself to be polluted
by a rabblement of third world scum.

Bill Hayes Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Only a sick and degenerate society would allow
> itself to be polluted
> by a rabblement of third world scum.

Welcome to Fairfax!

Shame on all of you. People are people it doesn't matter the color of their skin or their economic status, we all bleed the same. We should all be looking out for each other, especially in these economic times. I'm sure the people in New York or New Jersey who were living in very comfortable conditions before the storm never dreamed that their situation would change overnight. Many of them are now homeless... It could have been any of you. I stumbled on this by accident and frankly am surprised and dissapointed at the comments.... I hope none of you are my neighbors!

Big Lots! Well its about time.

Now all we need is a Value City Furniture store.

big lots rules. I am not above getting a good bargain. count me among the "unwashed masses" and you guys can turn your nose up and pay more if you want! suckers

With 4 more years of Obama possibly looming, it's just good business strategy to build retail facilities that cater to the poor. Under Obama, the rate of poverty is guaranteed to continue soaring.

I've never been to Big Lots. Is it more ghetto than Tuesday Morning?

chocho Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I've never been to Big Lots. Is it more ghetto
> than Tuesday Morning?

It sure is.

The closest Big Lots to me is in Sterling and its like walking into a 3rd world country. And I'm not just talking about their clientele.

chocho Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I've never been to Big Lots. Is it more ghetto
> than Tuesday Morning?


Depends on how it is run. I have been to some great Big Lots and have been to others that are poorly managed and end up having bad stock and a dirty facility.

I really can not understand the racist/snobby remarks. Biglots is great for all kinds of things. I don't feel the need to buy from stores that charge more for the same things (think sterilite storage containers!) to feel superior. Really folks, Fairfax isn't an all white area, no where is these days and who would want to live in an area that is?? Embrace the diversity! Buy quality for a good price. I love biglots!

Tough One Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Fuck!!!!!!! Big Lots is as ghetto as it gets. Just
> what this area needs, and yet another sign of
> decline.

The neighborhood behind the shopping center (older one) is Julio central.

AND..... that's why Loudoun County is the the number one richest county in the country. White flight, saw neighbors in Western Fairfax bailing out 5-8 years ago



Horseshit Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> @ Brenda
>
> Do you work at the Loan Max, or some other
> establishment that employs white trash such as
> yourself? NO ONE is excited about Big Lots. What
> "Que" said is absolutely true, and it is going to
> bring down property values as more trash moves in.
>
>
>
> Maybe you haven't been here for long, but FFX City
> used to be a very nice place. The more illegals
> that come, the more intelligent, well off people
> will want to distance themselves from that shit.
>
>
> Speaking of K-Mart, I remember when that location
> in Fairfax actually used to be nice.

I came here to find out about when the Big Lots might open. Yikes! I should've just stayed away.

Fairfax underground. How appropriately named. The level of ignorance is truly astounding. Quite embarrassing to this Fairfax resident. Please stay under the rocks that you all are under. Don't bother replying. I won't be here to see it.

I attended the Grand Opening and was surprised. The store was clean and organized. Hopefully it stays that way. The manager was on top if things too. I got a product my Dog loves for half what I usually pay.

I have been a few times since it opended. I agree it is clean and the prices were great. The whole store is like the junk section at the back of a TJ Maxx but nothing is broken. They also have some food. A lot of specialy snack type things. I hadn't been to a big lots in year and I remember them being dumps, so hopefully this one will not degrade.

Just because this is Fairfax doesnt mean everyone makes over $100,000 a year. Plenty of folks have to make ends meet and that means buying stuff you can afford.

The store is clean and organized. I bought some cleaning supplies at a goo price. If you really look there are some hidden treasures at Big Lots.

Talk about negrofuxation! Then the frigging spics.

Fuck google.

If you want a vision of EXACTLY how NoVA will look when the economy truly collapses, get on Amazon and buy a book called "American Apocalypse." The author is from NoVA and you'll recognize places like the motel on Rt. 50 that looks sort of like a steamship. I pass the place every other week but can't remember the name... Anchorage?

It's surreal to be reading a book about the world going to hell in a handbasket and finding places you were just driving past.

You are retarded

Shame on all of you racist people! You're the reason Fairfax changes for the worse.

Stopped by Big Lots after some shopping at WalMart. Most prices were more than WalMart onthings which were out of season. I don't see the appeal in this area. South or west of here, yeh, not in Fairfax.

I went into Big Lots for the first time earlier this afternoon. Do not bother to buy any food there. Every single can I saw or touched was dented. Very dented. This is not an exaggeration. The place is completely useless--they need to go out of business and let Wal-Mart consume the retail space.

I bought a nice umbrella for my patio table in Big Lots. It was only $60 but after I got it home and set it up, I thought the quality was better than I expected.

You people are assholes. I got 45 pounds of Turkey Jerky for $1.99 and only had to step over 3 beaners and a dead chink to get it.

Tough One Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Fuck!!!!!!! Big Lots is as ghetto as it gets. Just
> what this area needs, and yet another sign of
> decline.


I have to agree. I suppose that a pawn shop that also provides payday loans, sells used tires, and has a methadone clinic in the back *might* be a bit more ghetto, but Big Lots is a pretty goddamn close second.

If folks in FFX city thought gentrification was coming, I have some bad news for them.

Okay, got to run...so I can help build the wall around North Reston.

This Yankee fucking loves Big Lots.

kb Wrote: I actually dont like Big Lots at all, but I just had to comment on what you said and I agree what turned into me wanting to complain about Big Lots shocked me into complaining about the reviews on this site. I'm sure the one who started fairfax underground didnt expect such disrespectful commentary, and the only thing that looks like it can turn something positive into something negative is not the spics and nigs but people like you!
-------------------------------------------------------
> Shame on all of you. People are people it doesn't
> matter the color of their skin or their economic
> status, we all bleed the same. We should all be
> looking out for each other, especially in these
> economic times. I'm sure the people in New York or
> New Jersey who were living in very comfortable
> conditions before the storm never dreamed that
> their situation would change overnight. Many of
> them are now homeless... It could have been any of
> you. I stumbled on this by accident and frankly am
> surprised and dissapointed at the comments.... I
> hope none of you are my neighbors!

the real Wrote: I TOTALLY AGREE, btw ALWAYS check the date on the can they sell EXPIRED FOOD NO LYE
-------------------------------------------------------
> I went into Big Lots for the first time earlier
> this afternoon. Do not bother to buy any food
> there. Every single can I saw or touched was
> dented. Very dented. This is not an exaggeration.
> The place is completely useless--they need to go
> out of business and let Wal-Mart consume the
> retail space.

That Big Lots is shutting down. So is that Stein Mart in Chantilly.

shut down Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> That Big Lots is shutting down. So is that Stein
> Mart in Chantilly.

No loss. They both suck.

My first time reading Fairfax Underground. It is hard to believe there are people who think the way they speak on this site. I'm leaving forever.

priscilla Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> My first time reading Fairfax Underground. It is
> hard to believe there are people who think the way
> they speak on this site. I'm leaving forever.


Bye, Meade!

priscilla Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> My first time reading Fairfax Underground. It is
> hard to believe there are people who think the way
> they speak on this site. I'm leaving forever.


As little as you obviously get out and away from your bubble, you should go downtown and take a nice relaxing walk on H St NE.

The irony about this whole thing is, the current people shopping at the new big lots are whites!!!