10 HomeGoods Problems No One Ever Talks About

HomeGoods is 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 10 HomeGoods problems customers frequently complain about.

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. So, if you want the goods, you'll need to head to your closest brick-and-mortar store.

Some items are overpriced

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, like seasonal holiday items or major furniture items.

It's easy to overspend

As previously mentioned, HomeGoods is an excellent place to browse, but this also makes accidentally overspending pretty easy.

When there are so many options for decor, glassware, and general knick-knacks, it can be easy to lose self-control and start throwing cute finds into your shopping cart. 

If you plan to spend a lot of money at HomeGoods, make sure to use one of the best cash back credit cards to maximize your savings.

The art is unoriginal

Don't get us wrong: your local HomeGoods is probably packed with fun decor to decorate all the 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 pieces lack originality and often feel impersonal.

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 that you can easily be convinced you must buy.

But how many of us actually need a pillow shaped like a bunch of bananas? Clutter can quickly become a problem if you're not careful.

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 a "treasure hunt."

Many customers these days have grown accustomed to buying items online quickly and easily.

Quality may be lacking

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.

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).

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.

It can be hard to keep track of sales

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, like 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.