Legacy Thrift — Local services in Portage

As a teacher, I used to stop in occasionally to check out the kids book section for my class, but I stopped going here a couple months ago when the price for used paperback children's books went up to $2. If I can go to 2nd Impressions or Refuge Thrift and get them for 50 cents, Salvation Army for $1, or even Goodwill for $1.29 with a 20% teacher discount, why would I ever pay double or quadruple here? I went to 2nd Impressions a couple weeks ago and they were doing BOGO Free books... I walked out with 8 books for $2, the price of a single book at Legacy. We have lots of thrift stores in the area, so if prices remain high, I...

Everything I look for in a thrift store is here😊. It's fairly priced ( taking into account their charitable mission) and clean! I DONT feel like I'm going to leave the building with bedbugs unlike other places in town. It was very organized and had consistent signage regarding pricing. The volunteers were friendly and helpful. I see complaints about folks trying to 'donate' and NOT having all their stuff accepted...well all I have to say I appreciate Legacy's selection process because I did NOT have to wade through ugly junk like I have to do at places like Nuway🤢. I will...

Lower the prices on your kids books! A child should not be paying $1-2 for a used book. Most of the thrift stores I've been to offer kids books anywhere from a quarter to fifty cents. I doubt you're bringing in a ton of money on your children's books and can afford to lower the price. Not only are you getting rid of your stock faster but you're offering literature to children at a more affordable price allowing them to pick up more and you're...