Went in the day after New Year's to get some items to decorate my apartment; while every other ""convenience"" store (CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade) had already put up Valentine's decorations/products, Jack's still had leftover Christmas items for 1/5 the original price. I was able to get some great decorations for any time of the year at a very reasonable price. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful - even the security guy at the door joked with me and wished me a happy holiday - rare for New York!
Pros: value, variety of items, speed and attitude of staff
Cons: quality may not be the highest, but you're at a 99 cent store!
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