Store - TCP Habitat for Humanity — Local services in Richland

I have been to so many Habitat for Humanity ReStores all over the country and I was really excited to visit this one, but it is the worst so far. Everything was SO expensive!

I saw numerous warped mdf furniture pieces priced 3-5 times their worth (like a short, 2 shelf water-damaged TV shelf for $10, an entertainment center ~3x5 ft that was falling apart for $100), used paint and grubby caulk for within $1 of retail prices, old cabinet pulls at least $2 each, dirty carpet tiles were $2 on clearance each (I purchased similar tiles in Oklahoma's ReStore at15 for $5). Even the lumber and trim was expensive!

That being said, the flooring was a pretty good deal ($10 for a half box, $20 for a full box) and I will check for tiles and flooring here, but most furniture and building materials I will...

Update 11-28-18: Habitat contacted me directly and inquired as to the details that led to my initial review. They showed a real concern for the customer & donor experience, and were genuinely concerned about looking into the issues. I appreciated their taking the time, and the genuine interest, they were not upset about the review, rather what drove it. That really says something positive for the leadership of this organization.

Initial review: Prices are too high, and more importantly, several of the staff are very rude and shockingly condascending. Seems to be a continuing trend even with change of staff members. I'd give it less than one whole star if it...

You can sometimes find good deals but often prices can be high. The landscaping bricks that were there when I last went were priced higher than they were at Home Depot.

They also have refused to take almost everything I've tried to donate lately. Even things I've seen in store and know they sell, they will tell me they don't want (it was in good condition so that can't be why) and direct me to Community Thrift a few doors down.

They also refused to recycle paint, which was posted to their front door that they do. No explanation why other than "we don't...