What clients say about Otsego ReUse Center in Oneonta (NY)
Great place to find unique items every now and then. I like to stop in about once a month or check their Facebook page to see what they have in stock.
When I first moved into my apartment, I was able to find a dresser there on my very first visit. The staff were also kind enough to help me load it into my car so I could take it home, which I really appreciated.
You never know what you might find here, and that’s part of what makes it fun to visit.
The prices are absolutely outrageous. Clearly, they’re not interested in selling stuff and making money, just shuffling stuff around one big hoard. Small/medium dog crate, used, chipped and rusted, they’re asking $40 for I found it online for $30 brand new….what a joke
When i moved back here about a year ago, I had no idea that this place was here. What a great find!! They hve so much 2 look at and the prices r fantastic. Shelly that works frt desk is a very friendly kind woman. I highly recommend checking out all the goodies that they sell.
This place has everything! You’re gonna wanna take your time and if it’s cold, dress warmly so you can explore the giant warehouse comfortably. The media room was a special treat filled with pure nostalgia and records galore!
Prices were very reasonable. I definitely recommend checking this place out first…before buying anything new for your home.
I am glad there is a place like this that recycles usable things. However, the prices for some things are too high considering they got it for free from someone.
1 of 4 reuse/thrift stores i routinely hit up when i do my 'oneonta runs.' love a good reuse center and this place does not disappoint. super flexible donation policy, affordable furniture, books, housewares and construction materials. the staff is lovely and helpful as well.
I love going to shop and donate to this wonderful cause. Such nice people too that make your shopping experience fun. Great way to recycle, and find things you need,
Great deals , great staff you can find anything you would ever need here its a must see place and now have 2 stores very close together one is house hold items and the other is hardware items
This place is a collectors dream. There is so much stuff throughout the building you are guaranteed to find something for everyone! Cheap prices, kind faces, and a treasure behind every corner. A true MUST VISIT ?
Looks like they got rid of the guy who knew what everything was worth. Which..double edged sword. The prices went down a little, but so did the selection. More importantly, this is what always happens just before a good business gets run straight into the ground. ?
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great Deals and prices. They deliver and pick up !!
Its great that they have now Organized the Big building. You can find items by what you're looking for, in a specific area. !!!
There are always treasures to find and useful items galore! And things change daily!! Also a wonderful place to donate items you no longer need. All proceeds go directly back into the ARC! A thrifter's paradise!
I found this place out of nowhere on a side street of oneonta. I have been doing a lot of remodeling in the new house I purchased and they have almost everything you will ever need for furnishing and repairs. All the products are donated and sprawl across two large wearhouses, with a staff that was so helpful and friendly, that I might have to come here more often for my remodeling needs.
A quick example of their stock:
-Desks
-doors
-toilets
-couches
-bed frames
-tables
-sinks
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We visited today, Sunday, after working up our nerve over a week, to leave the house.
My wife and I both have respiratory issues, we CANNOT wear masks, I lost my job in March due to this, and my wife is on medical leave.
In October of 2019 we bought a home in the area, and moved from TN. We are desperate to get the house back up to living standards, and since we cannot wear masks, we are not allowed in other building supply stores, we came to the reuse center with a list, we have about $1000 to replace a couple windows, insulate our second floor, and buy basics like a living room furniture, and household necessities.
We where excited when a neighbor explained about the reuse center, our prayers where answered.
Its so stressing to leave the house to do anything, buy groceries, go to Walmart for basics, etc we get attacked by people in masks upset that we are not doing our part.
By all means covid should have killed us both by now.
We however follow the guide lines, we maintain 6ft of distance even if we have to go out of our way to do so.
We both did that today.
We check our temps before we leave to be sure we are both not running a fever, we work through stress of having to run errands knowing we will be attacked.
If you see someone not wearing a mask, please don't make assumptions, some of us legitimately cannot wear a mask, if you are afraid you may catch something, just give us space, let us live our lives. We don't all have a choice.
We picked today because it was a Sunday, and as our neighbor explained, the store would be slow.
10 minutes into our visit, an employee broke social distancing guide lines, got into my maskless face and told me to put a mask on.
I explained I cannot wear a mask due to medicals conditions, he then asked what about my wife, I explained she cannot either, he told us to leave and would not sell us the things we had picked out.
So we did just that, we set down our stuff we had been carrying, and left.
What doesn't make sense to me is if we are such a threat, wouldn't you want us to take our possibly covid taunted stuff we had picked up???
As per my lawyers instructions, if a business is doing so well they can ask a person to leave even after explaining you are medically exempt, do not ever give them business again.
Sadly our answered prayers are not with Otsego reuse center.
As as far as New York being a friendly state, once our home is finished, we will be selling it and moving out of state.
Thank you Otsego Reuse center.
You are now on the list of 6 businesses that are doing so well during this that they can afford to throw people out, and deny service.
You are however the first "small" business to do so.
If I could give zero stars I would.
We love this place so much! We go there before anywhere else to do any of our home repairs, projects and crafts. They always have new things every time we go (we sometimes go multiple times a week, but generally bi-weekly), amazing customer service skills, and super friendly! We will certainly be back again.... And again.... And again!
As a home rehabilitator I have frequented other reuse stores for a long time. Otsego reuse has both the nicest selection and the most knowledgeable staff I have seen. Having a local store is great, but having a local store of this quality is REALLY great.
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