New Uses — Local services in Aurora

I have visited this store many times before but I've only purchased a couple items a couple times out of the many times I visited. Majority of the time when people visit resale stores they look for deals on items that are used. Today i visited the store once again and found 2 end tables that were perfect for my home one was priced at $15 (which to me was over priced but I digress) the other $7. Well how can this be? Same table 2 different prices. I asked an associate in the store if they were willing to sell both tables at the same price of $7 each. The answer was no because they were priced 2 different days. Another associate went into justifying why that was their policy stating prices are set depending on the time frame of purchase from owner and how much similar items are going for around that same time therefore they CANT sell me one table at lower rate. Maybe I'm being a bit of a diva right now ( but I don't think so) but I found that odd that a resale store couldn't adjust a price. Even big retail stores price match! So I felt they didn't want or need my money therefore they lost out on a sale and possibly future sales from me. I'll just continue to visit Goodwill and other resale stores that won't try to "okie doke" me and at least if they are selling furniture they will set price the same as matching pieces. This wasn't great...

This store is always filled with good finds, especially if you're able to find a "color special" item. They rotate colors and whichever color is on special is a percentage off. For example, "White tags are 25% off today." I've always seen 25% off, but I don't know for sure if they change the percentage. The selling process is typical frustrating. Having worked in a resale bookstore I understand the used buying process and always assume I'll receive little to no money for my items. Today, I sold 7 items: wall decor film slate, two paintings (unknown artist), two Chinese hanging lanterns (new with tag), one Harley Davidson metal plate wall decor, one large table cloth (new with tag). I received $5.50. There is a Good Will 5 minutes away on Aurora Ave and Foothill Drive. The items New Uses does not purchase I drop off for donation right around the corner, which is convenient. Overall, it's a good resale shop where hidden treasures can be found. It is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. My recommendation for management is to advertise tags in advance. Today, I saw many green tagged items I liked. If I knew when green tags would be on sale/special, I would come back the day of the green...

These guys are top notch.

They ride a fine and difficult line between giving sellers as much as they can, while also making sure items are priced reasonably for shoppers. Not easy work but they do it.

My advice if you're selling? Go in with a realistic expectation of what your item is worth. If you want almost as much as what you payed back in 1972 for your brass headboard or plaid sofa...you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

Go in knowing you're getting rid of something you no longer need, you're making a little cash, you're helping someone find a great piece they might otherwise couldn't afford, and you're supporting a honest, local small business with a lot of heart.

Shopping? You won't find a more courteous group of young adults waiting to accomodate you. Remember, this isn't a garage sale or a local church rummage sale; they have to keep the lights on. Going in with a roll of quarters and a bad attitude doesn't really fly here. Everything is already priced reasonably. Plus all items eventually go on clearance anyway.

Good merch. Good prices. And an awesome staff. Go in informed and open to the concept; you can't help...