Mission India Super Thrift — Attraction in Grand Rapids

DO NOT DONATE HERE!!!!! I brought them furniture and they glanced at me and the piece I brought them, and they said it was particle board and that it was just too well loved for them. What I brought them was a full wood carefully destressed piece. I don't use ANY particle board in my creations. It had a matte black topcoat that was over a white under coat so when the corners were then destressed the white would be able to show through. I was going for a modern shabby chic look for my piece and that's what I was able to achieve. Apparently, they only take furniture that looks like it belongs in a nursing home living area or at the home of your great aunt Ruths. All the workers there are old and their tastes and what is accepted there to sell reflects that. I didn't have time to sell it in the move or I would have tried to find it a good home myself. Instead, I took it to a thrift store that I thought would take better care of it than a don't-give-a-flying place like say a goodwill but nope. A word to those that work here, just because someone appears young, and they bring you something doesn't mean by any means that its cheap and not worth your time to actually look at it. Don't be lazy and glance at one side and make a snap decision on it because its heavy and you don't want to put in the effort. Alot of hard work and craftsmanship went into this piece and you turned your noses up at it. Your loss because you lost out on the money it could have gotten you and my return...

I love this store . I go there all the time . Sometimes I'm the last person there . I usually buy clothes but for used furniture this place is a class act They have beautiful things in the furniture front showroom (it's really not a showroom but it should be) because they have some of the nicest furniture I've ever seen at a second hand store this furniture does not look like secondhand stuff they must be very picky because they only have beautiful items classy nice jewelry center they have a boutique area with just gorgeous stuff . It's my favorite store. If your looking to buy a beautiful classy piece of furniture that's inexpensive this is your place . I can't wait till I need something . I'll be standing there waiting while they ring up all my stuff and I'll turn around and I'm just blown away with all the gorgeous stuff they have . Nice big fluffy couches, armoires alot of unique stuff and it's just full. The showroom is always fully stocked with nice furniture. It's nothing like goodwill or what you would imagine when you think of second hand store or second hand furniture this is not that, this is gorgeous nice stuff..the name isn't my favorite . and I'm not sponsored I'm not being paid to say this stuff I'm not a volunteer( becuz everyone that works there is volunteering. . Just go check it out and come back on here and give a good review . they're really cool good people.. thank you...

Janna Maris, We would like to extend a heartfelt apology for the uncomfortable situation you were put in by one of our volunteers. That situation and conversation was totally inappropriate and unacceptable and is not how we want to present our store and mission. We want you to know that we do not condone discussions on divisive subjects or "ambush evangelism." This has been store policy since we opened eleven years ago. Please rest assured that the problem has been addressed. We strive to show Christlike love to ALL members of the human race. We are fallible human beings. We make mistakes but are confident this situation will not occur again. We would love the opportunity to be your favorite store again if you'll give us another chance.

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