UNC Surplus Store — Local services in Chapel Hill

You never know what you'll find at UNC surplus. It usually includes lots of filing cabinets, bookshelves 3-ring binders, laptop cases, and office chairs, but I've also seen framed pictures, building materials, sturdy dorm-type furniture, dishes, lab equipment (including microscopes on occasion), medical office furnishings, bulletin boards, old electronics, Christmas trees, and even some new, big Nike cleats. The best way to shop here is to drop in occasionally and see what has shown up.

Prices are very low, as most items are used, though some are new. The folks who work there are nice as long as you are nice to them and don't make silly, unreasonable demands. This isn't retail,...

UNC Surplus shopping is one of the things I miss most due to COVID. Al and Rose are amazing people who are knowledgeable and kind every time I go in. I sure hope that UNC is taking care of them. I've gotten so many things for my nonprofit photo booth and event management side gig here and two computers for my kids. There's always something I have to look up because I don't know what it is. I look forward to their reopening. There is nowhere better in the Triangle to buy filing cabinets, office chairs, desks, 3 ring binders, and misc...

I guess it'll be hit or miss depending on what's available at the time. I saw a lot of used desks, book shelves, chairs mainly. There were some electronic stuffs like computer monitors which might be worth buying. We got a pretty nice desk for $40+tax. I wish they opened on at least one of weekends. Their opening days and hours don't work well with my 9-5 weekday job. But I will definitely stop by and check this place next time I need a used...