The Habitat Store — Attraction in Charlottesville

I'm pretty biased, as I worked for both the Construction Team as a Crew Leader and then as Volunteer Coordinator for the Store. I can give you some hush-hush inside info as a result: 1. The prices are outstanding, as items are priced low to begin with, and then as time moves on, items automatically enter an increasing discount based on the tag color. Look for the large discount wheel above the shopping floor for details. 2. Come early and often to get the best stuff. 3. Check out the amazing back corner on the top floor, where exotic, expensive, historic, and notable pieces are shown. 4. Keep an eye out for the energy and commitment of the volunteer workforce. The store itself runs with less than ten staff, and relies heavily on volunteer help. 5. Holds for purchased items are allowed, and pickup can happen within a few days before your purchase is considered abandoned. 6. The store does donation pickup, but it must be arranged. They do not do delivery, but offer a list of trusted movers who you can call to hire. 7. If an item is not priced, it is not available for sale. If you see your favorite new coffee table being donated, it's not ready for purchase yet. Discounts are not given, as the price is firm, and the policy is clear. 8. The Store offers furniture, bed frames, housewares, tools, parts, appliances, doors & windows, lighting, antiques, lumber, fixtures, baths and sinks, flooring, paint, and electronics. They do NOT sell clothes, mattresses, or media items like books. 9. The staff and volunteers are always ready to load out your purchases, and help you in any reasonable way. 10. When you buy there, you are helping people to buy their own home. Highly recommended, deeply encouraged,...

This place is a hidden gem among thrift stores in Charlottesville due to its location. I don't come here very often because it's more of a furniture/lighting/construction type thrift store but from what I've seen they have some good prices. If you have one the Attractions coupon books I've seen coupons for The Habitat Store but you have to spend a little bit of money to use one.

My father has bought chairs for a very small local business he worked for a friend so there would be more than one or two seats in the office plus they had interns.

My full time job is in a retail store and they don't provide an official "office" chair (one with wheels, arms rests, etc) just a really cushiony fancy looking chair so when I helped open a new location I came here to get a nice office chair for the office without spending a lot of money and the selection was great and actually two or three of the ones I chose.

I can't speak to how things may be right now but I know in the past they've offered delivery and/or the names of local places that will deliver to you from there. I've also seen items held after being paid for.

There's a bit of everything here especially chairs, tables,...

I was looking for a door to replace a damaged one and heard that Habitat had a mix of architectural salvage and thrift store items, so I went. WOW! Habitat has a lot of everything including new, used, vintage and antique lighting fixtures, tools, building goods (e.g. doors, windows, bricks, cabinets, etc.), furniture, household goods, and odds and ends. The staff are super helpful and friendly and the prices decrease depending on how long an item has been in the store. Not only did I find the exact door I was looking for (for $10!), I bought several antique saws, other tools, and an antique secretary desk. I've gone twice now and plan on making regular visits in future to make sure I don't miss out on...