Schenectady Habitat Restore — Attraction in City of Schenectady

Prices are extremely high. I go to this store, generally once a week or two. Today I went into the store and I saw a 1.5” small puller. Took it up to the counter and asked how much it was and the guy said what is it, so I can look it up online to get a price. I hesitated to tell him what it was (I didn’t want to help him if he didn’t know what it was), then I said it’s a puller. He said they are going for $50 online, it’s $50. I said she ( Manager) said a hand drill and this puller was $8 and the manager came out from around the corner. She said when did I give you that price? I said two weeks ago, she said I m not going to honor a price from two weeks ago. My thoughts are (No especially when the other worker looked it up and it’s $50). I also asked about a drill press a volunteer showed me in the back and the gentleman said it was sold. So I put the puller tool back. As I was coming back to the front of the store I glanced to my right and the drill press was still there. As I was leaving I said how do you come up with these prices for these items. I said you have two windows in the back that are marked $268 each. She said that not true because I don’t mark prices with an 8 on the end of a price. She said I don’t have to justify the prices to you! I said your right you don’t. Then she said we look up the item online and see what it goes for new then marks it down from there 30 to 40% off. I said if you had a fair price and the customer would be happy that they got a quality product. But your prices are really high. She said we get a lot of people to come in and buy products and are very happy. I then said I have volunteered for doing electrical on houses out in Utica area for Habitat for Humanity. I said to the Manager you get these as free donations right? Yes and it’s to help a cause. But your not helping a cause if the items are sitting here in your store and not sold. Have a...

Love this store! So many great options from antique to modern furnishings, appliances (sometimes new), kitchen cabinets, rugs, doors, windows, shutters, light fixtures, artwork and the list goes on. They even have paint with color options (not the donated ones). If your shopping for something check them out before you go to the big box stores, you will be pleasantly surprised. Also, Habitat for Hunaity is a great organization that helps build homes for first time buyers. When you purchase here, you help raise money for these projects.

I also find the staff is always helpful! TIP: Saturday's are busy for the staff with ppl picking up bulk furniture. Be patient their hands are full! CLOSED ON SUN & MON

Tip: Don't park in the lot on the side of the building, IT DOES NOT BELONG TO HABITAT (they also have a sign up, and i completelydisnt pay attention to on my forst several visits) There are allocated parking spots across the street in the...

Can be hit or miss if you need assistance in pricing...but an excellent range of products and reasonable prices. Shop regularly and the ubder/ over pricing evens out. It us all fir anninoortant cause, right?! Can say, I'd gone in numerous times over summer. Always asked price on an item. Nobody knew...or really cared. Went in one rainy afternoon. A busy but gracious gentleman assisted. Gave detailed photos. Stated a price. It began pouring rain...when I didn't want to carry merchandise out. I said, yes...mind if I wait inside until rain eases.Gracious. Turns out my purchase was easily worth 27 times the value if what I paid. It was limited edition..with value only increasing. An asset to my house. I try to shop here once a week. You never know from day to day. Albany may have mire..but pricing is higher. You must negotiate. Schenectady moves the merchandise tokeep available floor spaces..and makes is...