Boulder Sports Recycler is one of my favorite small businesses however, as a seller - I now have to accept digital checks from BSR.
In order to streamline the process, I am given two options both of which cost me both money and data privacy.
1) the only option to receive the payment is through direct deposit which cost $2.50 per check 2) I am given the option to provide my personal account and routing number to a corporation that has little credibility and I've identified this as a huge security risk. Given that I have never heard of checkbook.io - I had no choice but to opt to connect my personal bank account with Plaid which forces me to share my banking data with the third party.
So as a customer - I am not only paying $2.50 for a company to process my money but also giving away my personal data for free. Like really - why does Plaid need to know my account balances, name, address, phone number etc - when my identity was already verified by BSR?
As someone who values their privacy and supporting small businesses, this is a huge disappointment.
I'll start with I will go back one more time and update my review pending the next visit.
Customer service seems sequestered to behind the register which is telling of this shop. They have a decent amount of gear and clothing. I popped in to check out some snow gear. One black diamond ski pole with a broken basket. $30. Tecnica boots beat to hell. $300. A Patagonia jacket with stains on it. $175. Wait until March or June and you might just get a decent deal.I guess the folks who participate in the consignment arrangement benefit in some way. This place is the epitome of the Offer Up seller who can't get past the value of something which *used to* be new. I'll give them another shot in the spring.
Was told they don’t buy used gear when their website and many other reviews say otherwise. Looks like a great store, just sad that the employees were misinformed on their store policies (or just weren’t in the mood) and couldn’t help me :/
I have been a regular customer at BSR for awhile, but this year have had several pieces of clothing disappear either due to shoplifting or misplacement. I came in several times to try and find the items on the floor racks, and even had an employee help look through all the clothes, but neither of us were able to find any of my lost clothing. I was bummed mainly because one item that disappeared was a $70 pair of hiking pants.
The repair services are incredible. I brought several pieces of very light weight cycling clothing that were SHREDDED from crashes and they were able to do a remarkable job restoring them in very little time for very little money. They’ve done other, less complex work as well with a similar degree of attention and execution. By far the best experience I’ve had at any business in Boulder.
I really enjoy shopping and selling here. Almost everything I have brought in for consignment has sold and I am happy with the price. Once they had a super pretty jacket as a display for something and wouldn’t let me buy it, so that was kind of a bummer. The staff is really friendly and helpful!
Wide selection, decently orginized (sizes are mixed togeather but general area markings are clear). Prices are fair and staff is very friendly! The free bins out front are also very fun. We got a pair of pants inside and a box of mason jars for flower vases outside.
I really do love Boulder Sports Recycler, BUT....lately I've gotten home with items and noticed they are ripped or stained. The lighting in the store and the changing rooms is not great, so I missed a few things. For example - black hiking pants that I thought were great, but didn't see small holes in the seat of the pants, even though I inspect items before buying consignment. Otherwise, all the good things everyone says are true - wonderful friendly staff, amazing prices, and a huge variety of items.
The folks are always friendly and they have so much gear at a great price. The repair shop is excellent!! They did such a great job repairing the zipper on some ski pants so I can keep shreddin' em and not send them to the landfill and I was more than happy with the fair price. Thanks sew-master(z?)!!!!
I love this store so much! The Boulder Sports Recycler always has an awesome variety of gear. I usually go in with something specific I’m looking for, and more often than not, I find it, which honestly feels like magic when it comes to used gear. It’s such a gem of a place. Highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for gear (or just want to browse, you’ll probably end up finding something anyway).
I've shopped and consigned at this store for 25 years, through a few ownerships and a few locations. It's a delightful store where owners of gear consign their stuff at very fair prices. Most of the gear is in good to excellent shape and has at least 50 % of its effective life left. The selection is often stunning, especially for clothing and packs. The staff is highly knowledgeable about gear and will answer your questions. If an item happens to have a concealed defect after purchase, they have credited me the full purchase price. This has only happened once in 25 years. It's a great system for consigning your used gear IN SEASON. Overall a five star very happy satisfied customer and consignor experience.
I love this place. Super great place to get quality used gear for a good price. I got a lovely down sleeping bag and nice hiking poles. Wanted to particularly compliment Paul. He was super kind and helpful.
We discovered the Sports Recycler just a couple of years ago and now we stop in regularly. It’s often worth a look to see what we can get for way less than a new purchase. We’ve gotten some really good deals. We started consigning outgrown and unused gear and clothing and have gotten decent money back out of that process. I appreciate that the store helps keep lots of things out of the landfill, too. This place is a great resource! Thanks so much!
I drove an hour to drop off 4 consignments 2 of them were skis the other 2 ski boots. They turned me away on all 4. So I decided to walk around the store to check out what they’ve got and I found everything to be very overpriced. Like old used t shits for 8$ a decent backpack was no less than 70$ most skis were no less than 400$. You could get comparable gear on Amazon for cheaper and save the trip. I think there marketing strategy has issues take the older gear and give customers a more affordable option!
They repaired my ripped water bottle pockets on my North Face backpack when everyone else in town told me no! Not only is the repair high quality, but it was very reasonably priced done in only two days (instead of an estimated 4-6 weeks from North Face)!
They advertise discount dates on the price tags but it's basically a bait and switch to get you in the store. Store policy is that employees can put items on hold for 48 hours and customers are restricted to 24 hours. Any item of quality will not make it to the advertised discount date because an employee will put it on hold for 2 days prior. Never allowing the customer to realize the extra discount and preventing consignments from getting a higher sale price because employees take it off the floor. Nice to work there not as fun to shop.
Edit: They updated their policy as of 4/6/24. Much appreciated BSR. 1 -> 3 stars
This place is incredible for outdoor enthusiasts. Huge and diverse selection of hiking, running, climbing, biking and just about every other kind of gear you can imagine. Good mix of newer and older items to fit different budgets. Thanks to this store I basically never shop retail anymore. Oh and consignment there is also very convenient. I like to think of it as my outdoor gear library, where I check out gear I need and check in gear I no longer need. Fantastic gem of a store.
Completely disappointed.. This place told my boyfriend they had a XL snowboarding pants for women starting at 20 bucks and so we drove from Denver to Boulder after hearing that and essentially was told what was there was there and they had almost no selection for the size (beginner trying to get in shape) under $100 and we drove almost 30 miles for that. Horrible business practices..
Great prices, terrible customer service. The cashier accidentally charged my credit card $770 instead of $170. I came back to get my refund and the owner basically bullied me over what was not my mistake, saying "You don't check your receipt before you leave a store?" I got my refund but because the owner made me feel uncomfortable, I wouldn't go back.
Nice store helping reduce waste while saving the outdoor enthusiast money. Lots of merchandise so be sure to take your time to look through everything. Very reasonable prices and knowledgeable staff that can get you set up with the proper gear you need.
I love this place and make a point to stop here nearly every time I'm in the area! Great selection of outdoor equipment and clothing to sift through, the majority of which are for phenomenal prices (especially if you're willing to wait)! The staff is always very friendly and helpful, and the consignment process is easy and rewarding (including 10% off in-store with store credit!).
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