Act II - La Mesa, California

Shawn T.

In a disheartening turn of events, I recently received news that the beloved ACT 2 store, a cornerstone of the La Mesa downtown Village area, is facing an untimely closure due to an exorbitant rent increase. This development is particularly disheartening, as Por Favor, and the drug store, all well-established and cherished businesses within the community, have also fallen victim to this unfortunate fate.

The ACT 2 store has been a vibrant and integral part of La Mesa for many years. It has provided the community with a diverse range of products and services, from household essentials to unique gifts and souvenirs. The store has also been a hub for social interaction and community engagement, hosting events, workshops, and gatherings that have brought people together.

The closure of ACT 2, along with Por Favor and the drug store, represents a significant loss for La Mesa. These businesses have been pillars of the community, providing essential goods and services while fostering a sense of belonging and connection among residents. Their absence will leave a void in the downtown Village area and impact the daily lives of many people.

The tripling of rent that has led to the closure of these businesses is a symptom of a broader issue affecting small businesses across the county. Rising costs, including rent, taxes, and insurance, are making it increasingly difficult for small businesses to operate and compete with larger corporations. This trend threatens the diversity and vitality of our communities, as small businesses often provide unique products and services that are not available elsewhere.

The closure of ACT 2, Por Favor, and the drug store should serve as a wake-up call to policymakers and community leaders. We need to find ways to support small businesses and ensure that they have a fair chance of succeeding. This may include implementing policies that provide rent control, offering tax breaks, or providing access to affordable financing.

We must also come together as a community to support our local businesses. By shopping locally, attending community events, and spreading the word about the importance of small businesses, we can help ensure that they continue to thrive and contribute to the vibrancy of our city.

Sophie

So I saw a previous review of a racial treatment issue and as a biracial woman who is part black, I was hesitant to go in and was trying to keep to myself, but the woman behind the counter really helped me out showing me the jewelry and pointing out the changing rooms so I felt fine after the interaction. Got a beautiful necklace for my friend's birthday and a cute pair of shoes for $6.50 for myself. Nice little store!

Sav M.

Let's just say I felt like Julie Roberts on Pretty Woman trying to Exchange clothes.
Apparently my clothes were not high end enough or too out dated for them yet some of my items were Definitely Higher end & more up to date then Tons of the clothes I saw in the store.
Oh & just FYI they Do Not Accept Name Brand items
( Omg just cut the tags off !)
Oh but they did accept my Sister inlaws UGG boots.
It was very difficult to gather and haul in my Three Big Bags of clothes, some brand new with tags, only for them to tell me they can only give me $8 for one purse & a pair of pants. Smh I do not recommend.

Keiko Y.

Very much enjoyed checking out this shop. The clothes were in good condition, organized easily by color and size and the employee kindly offered periodically to put my try ons in a room while I looked. Didn't quite find something that fit me but I had a pleasant experience.

Dawn P.

Absolutely Love this store.. great Vibes!
Been going there about 10-years Andrea and Deanna are the Store! So personable and fashionable and just good hardworking women. I look forward to many more years of re-selling and trade with them, it’s a therapeutic hour for me…❤️🤗🙏☀️🫶🏼

Christine B.

This was my first time here. If your into costume jewelry, this is the place to go. Very nice pieces, reasonly price. In good condition.
The store it self, very nice atmosphere, and clean. Lots of brand names,and reasonably price. I did however find one piece of the clothing that had a couple of small stains on it.
I brought some jewelry, no clothes and was given a coupon to go their second store, couple blocks down. It was good for one day only.
The sizes for clothing does range from 0 to plus sizes.
However I went to Goodwill down the street and found designer pieces there, more reasonably priced.

Stacy G.

The staff is very nice and they always take a lot of things I sell, which are all fashionable. However for me to find something that I like is hit or miss. A lot of the clothing is dated, but I do find a stylish gem here and there. I miss the stores that really value your items and buy from you at a great price.

Kay F. C.

I’ve gone to resell as well as trade.
The owner acts racist and mainly helps white people. She has a smug personality and says rude things.
The store is over crowded with large circular clothing racks in the middle of the small store,you have no room to shop comfortably without bumping into another rack of boring overpriced clothes or another person.

I’ve brought in name brand clothes in new to gently worn conditions,some with tags still attached and if offered anything they gave $30.00 to 40.00 for items that were worth $40.00 to $100.00 each piece.
I guess the people running the store think those of color don’t know what high end items are worth.
I wouldn’t recommend this store because of the rude attitudes and lowball offers given to the Black or Hispanic customers.

If you want to resell/trade your items or find new/gently worn fun,flirty items go to Buffalo Exchange or Platos Closet. Act needs a remodel of its store layout,it’s customer service and equality for payouts of consignment.
Better yet buy at Goodwill money goes to a good cause and you don’t have to deal with rudeness or indecent profiling for shop or resell.
It’s time someone be honest about the store owners personality.