Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Local services in Harrisonburg

At first glance, you think it's going to be a great shop. However, it's very clear that this shop is mismanaged and has no set standards for their pricing, it's all over the place, very inconsistent! It is obvious that someone is looking up listed prices on ebay, etsy... etc, and not at actual SOLD comps. They also do not consider condition of items such as chips or cracks in glassware, tears, stains, wobbly chairs, scratches or chipped veneers on furniture, or the need for re-wiring when pricing. Someone there also thinks that chipped and flashed glass dishes with the flashing coming off are real vintage colored glass pieces and they priced them even higher than antique shop would if it were genuine amberina glass. A tiny footstool for $45. An IDENTICAL Lane hope chest for $300 here I saw sold for $100 at Treasures for Love in Fishersville, condition was very comparable and not mint by any means. This example stuck with me as I own the same piece that belonged to my grandparents and paid $80 for mine at competitive estate auction (and in better condition). Not worth the time for the few little items that are...

I love my local H for H Restore Harrisonburg The employees are kind, caring and helpful. This is one of the cleanest and best kept as well. I’d like to see them be a little more creative in how they display things. Like, maybe hang pictures on the wall all over the building vs putting them in racks in one section. Place books in color groups, size and horizontal on shelves, vs just like a regular boring library. Place furniture into an actual sitting area with tables and chairs in the same area as the couches. They have so many different neat tools and gadgets that are great for repurposing. It would be neat to have some type of contest to see who can come up with the most innovative item made with Restore items…. I’d like to see some different ideas like that brought into the store. It’s such a great place. I love to come every week to see what gem...

While prices around us skyrocket, this ReStore has decided to do the same. Instead of maintaining a semblance of being a used item retailer, they have taken on the roll of high end boutique during a time of financial need. Items sit stagnant on the sales floor for months because their prices are too high, even with their 30 day discounting.

They have also lost the diversity in their staff over the last 6 months. This store was a haven for people of all backgrounds, and now, it doesn't feel that way. What's happened that caused them to ditch all of the differently abled volunteers and the...