Habitat For Humanity - Main Office — Local services in Ames

Went in the Ames Habitat for Humanity store today looking for a lamp and maybe a night stand. I have gone to Habitat at other locations in the past because they're typically reasonably priced, but today their prices were so ridiculously high that there was no way I could have afforded anything that I was looking for in that store! $150/ $175 for a USED couch! The lamp? $35! Same as, if not more than, a brand new one. The night stands were $40 for one or $75 for the pair! I went to hobby lobby afterwards and found cheaper (and new) ones! Were these items not donated!? Did they pay a price and have to make a profit to break even!? I understand paying the rent etc, and if they had employees, why then I'd understand the prices going up even more, but they're (almost all if not entirely) volunteers! And they are completely overrun with furniture -there's a whole other store they rarely tell you about across the street just jam-packed full of furniture. So why hold on to it with enormous prices!? Don't (lower income) people deserve nice things that they can afford!? Isn't that the point of the "Habitat...

we really appreciate having the habitat for humanity in town. they are an asset for the community. Always pleasant and helpful. Nice clean space with so much to offer. A great place to find new/used furniture and so much more. If you're furnishing your new apartment or just redoing a room, this is the place to start. Dorm fridges to full size. Chairs ,beds ,...

I just recently bought a combo furniture set (coach, loveseat, and oudaman [sp]). It was a great affordable price. It is my first set of my own. I can't wait to get it in an apartment. The apartment search has been a long, still working on process. Cross your fingure...I will finally have my own place soon. Thank you for your help! This has meant...