3 /5 Meagan Fischer: I enjoy some of their prints on jeans, and that they have items with some of my favorite pop culture lines, such as Sailor Moon. Sometimes the clearance rack has good deals too. The staff were very friendly when I had to do a return. However, I often find it confusing figuring out which deals combine with other deals in the store, so I find it easier to shop at the Hot Topic website and get the most bang for my buck. Of course, all their products are made in China without regard to any Fair Trade or environmental considerations, so its an ethical compromise for me to purchase anything from them. Sometimes it is worth it to get some functional but aesthetically pleasing items like a colorful belt, Bobby pins with a Sailor Moon theme, or a Gryffindor hat.