The Thrifty Shop — Local services in Edwards

Update: I've just discovered that the $150 jacket I purchased is a Wellensteyn Siberia jacket that retails for $599. What a steal!!!

Original review: What a great find! We are visiting from warmer areas and really needed some sturdy winter clothing. While the prices in this shop can seem high compared to other thrift stores, it's important to note that the merchandise isn't found at your typical Goodwill - we're talking ski equipment and extreme cold weather protection from higher end brands like Helly Hansen. I personally found a pair of $200 pants for $40 and a $450 jacket for $150. Again - these are items that are usually much more expensive than the Old Glory jeans you find at a church-ran thrift store.

Also - who complains about thrift store prices? Thrift stores benefit the community. This isn't a for-profit business, they're trying to support the local community in some way. If you complain about thrift store prices, figure out your shit...

I spent last weekend cleaning out my elderly parent's home in Frisco, CO. After an estate sale on Saturday morning, I was looking for a place to donate the remaining almost new wooden furniture. I called the Thrifty Shop and described what I had to donate, and was told they would take it all. We loaded three pick-up trucks full of furniture and drove 40 miles to Edwards. An employee came out and after looking over the items, told us they couldn't take our donations except for a dresser ( from the 70's). It was the oldest of the pieces and the rest of the furniture was from the mid 90's...again almost in brand new condition. When I asked to speak with whoever had taken my call, I was told they were closing and they couldn't help me. 80 mile round trip for 3 vehicles with loads. Absolutely pathetic...

I would give this shop zero stars if I could. I found a helmet clearly marked at $20, but when I went to pay, the price was suddenly increased to $45 with no explanation. When I asked why, the “person in charge of pricing” simply said it was an expensive helmet. I repeatedly pointed out that it was labeled at $20, but he didn’t care, yelled at me to leave, and refused to let me speak to a manager. When I asked for his name, he became even more hostile and refused to provide it.

To make matters worse, I found ski pants priced higher than the exact same pair brand new on Amazon. The pricing here is completely arbitrary, and the customer service is terrible. Maybe management should train employees to be more customer-focused instead of rude and dismissive. I won’t...