MCC Furniture Thrift Store — Local services in Winnipeg

I've bought a handful of pieces from here throughout the years and it's been a great experience; apart from this last time. I never write reviews but this really upset me. I fell in love with a "teak" book shelf. I paid $175.00, knowing, or, assuming it was advertised correctly. However upon bringing into my home, and having a second opinion found that it was not in fact - "teak", but 100% particle board disguised with teak veneer. I called them to mention the fact that what they sold me was bogus and they offered no support. Not only was there no offer of speaking with a higher up, or any sort of resolution or understanding of me being upset, she simply informed me. "sometimes we just mark stuff as teak, etc." This review is just to warn people that although this may have been a reputable seller in the past this sure isn't the...

This is my favourite furniture store, not only because I've volunteered here and seen what happens through the eyes of a volunteer but because as cliché as it sounds, its changed my life for the better. As a volunteer, I can strongly say that the staff and volunteers are wonderful and will go out of their way to help you find what you're looking for. The furniture is so diverse and there's something for everyone. You always see a smile on their faces and feel the positive atmosphere. This store is truly amazing, and maybe you read the other reviews and you say "Oh no!" But, let me say one thing. Check it out for yourself. I was once a customer. I know what's it's like as one. But I also know what it's like as a...

Prices are not in keeping with a thrift store or charitable organization that services the middle class and poor. Expect to pay over 200$ for a dresser. They research MCM pieces using 1st Dibs I suspect. This is not Toronto. Under the guise of a charity organization, I am unsure who they are serving. I saw a chair and footstool being sold for 2500$ I am convinced that they need to reexamine their business model and question if they are really serving the community by receiving items for free then selling for...