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| - I have shopped and volunteered at Restores across the country. This one is my favorite.
If you dont know what a Restore is, they take used and new donated building materials (the stuff you would buy at Menards) and resell it, and use the profit to build Habitat homes.
I like it because I am always looking for a good deal on the materials for my projects, and often dont mind used. And also I collect vintage items like ceiling fans, light fixtures/lamps, etc, and Restores are one of the best places to find such things.
This Restore is my favorite for a host of reasons. They get a wide variety of stuff-- mid century to current/brand new. They tend to be less selective about what they sell (some stores only put out new/impeccable stuff, and that's not what I'm looking to buy). They sell furniture (some Restores dont). They tend to price reasonably (some Restores sell used items for new prices). The staff is very friendly and helpful (some, it seems like you are required to be cranky and anti social to work there).
Biggest con is that they dont negotiate on prices. Some Restores do, although not any in this area.
I have also volunteered at several stores, because I believe in their cause. This is one of the better stores to volunteer at. The staff is welcoming. There are cookies. They value your expertise.
One of the other reviewers noted that if you want modern stuff, or cool vintage/antique stuff, this isnt the place. That's not true, but you have to check back every week or even every day. It is there but it sells IMMEDIATELY. The 80s/90s stuff doesnt sell nearly as quickly as the post 2000s or pre 1970s, so that's mostly what you see. Keep checking back. I stop in at least twice a week.
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