Hope Springs Eternal — Local services in Town of Brookhaven

I am a savvy thrifter, so I know my prices. Been coming here a few years and gave it one more try today. But alas, whomever is pricing items is extremely out of touch with what thrift shopping is. Many items are priced close to or the same as what they are new in store. If you don't know your prices you will get ripped off. "Bougie" prices on ho-hum items. If you're looking to kill time perusing knick knacks, old clothes and shoes, you'll get it here. I don"t think the privileged folks running this store have ever been in need or they have forgotten what its like for some people who shop thrift stores who need to stretch their dollars so they can pay their rent and eat. Its an overpriced thrift store that wants to be an antique shop. Hope Springs Eternal is more like Don't Hope for A Bargain on other people's used...

I am selling my home of 35 years and have been giving away many things that cannot come with me. A friend told me about Hope Springs Eternal Thrift Shop in Port Jeff Station. I have been bringing things there for awhile and have to say that there is an amazing, ever-changing display of new and gently used items. The staff is wonderful and is available to help you find specific things. Stop in and see what’s there: clothes, shoes, jewelry, furniture, art work, Christmas decor, and all kinds of great items...

Very good cause (affiliated with Hope House and Father Frank.)They also have some very nice stuff that can be useful, a wide variety from furniture to clothes to crafts to kitchen ware. However, the people running the store, especially the older couple that runs it, are very rude and openly talk about their customers and employees. Hard to believe people that are this gruff and distasteful are involved with such a worthy cause as Hope House. That alone takes the store down two stars, would be...