I posted this 3 years ago so this is an edit. I was at the mega store today and have to reiterate what I said earlier! Especially that the prices are so low. The stores have been reorganized so it's easier to find everything. There's so much to choose from. Helpful, friendly staff. There are new opportunities to volunteer and learn. The work that goes into making this non-profit organization run smoothly takes a lot of work. We are fortunate to have this resource here . Thank you to all involved.
I used to love shopping here but the prices have gone through the roof not sure who is pricing items but they need to change positions and there is no 75% off anymore what happened?
It is a Great idea to recycle, and I do what I can, but the prices are ridiculous in this place. If they find anything of any value they price it very close to what it would cost new. If it takes this much money to run the place off of donated items, it is not a sustainable business model.
This used to be my absolute favorite store in all of Ithaca. I don't know what has changed but it's changed drastically and, unfortunately, not in a good way. Their prices have gone up majorly. Some items that I saw in reuse were actually more expensive than the same item brand new in another store. And they've gotten rid of the 75% off discount. There is also a lot of inconsistencies. On Elmira rd all of the games are $1. In the triphammer mall they're not and some of them are ridiculously expensive. I couldn't find a single wall decoration for a reasonable price. This stuff is donated. They're not spending money on it so I don't understand why my favorite store is now overcharging.
Used to be the best shop in town. All it is now is a waste of gas. Overpriced and cherry picked like crazy. Anything remotely good is going straight out the back door and into the employees cars. Staff were super rude when I mentioned how things have changed and how they obviously have somebody selling out of the back. Seems like they are well aware of the issue and too lazy to fix it or just don’t care.
Out of the two locations the downtown seems to be the best of the two I always seem to find something of interest and the prices are fair.
Staff is pleasant and the store has a lot to offer.
Out of all the secondhand stores in Ithaca this and Thrifty are my go to stops!
Overall, it’s a great place, and my wife and I will definitely be returning. We enjoy visiting thrift stores, and this one is a regular stop for us. While the prices are generally fair for many items, some things do seem a bit overpriced for what they are.
Always a wonderful time!!! They have really been a huge help after my apartment flooded. When my credit was about to expire the staff was so helpful in extending the date to help me wait till I moved to my new place!!! And I found a nifty case for $1!!!
Two stars...I know, I know. It's just that when I go to a thrift store, I want thrift store prices. I don't mind paying more for quality stuff but sometimes things are in poor condition and priced high (and not because it's vintage). I have pulled dishes off the shelves to find them dirty... as in, looks like there's still food on them. Pretty gross. But sometimes I will find a decent gem and that's why I go back I guess. FWIW, the employees are great
My favorite place of all ..
Another persons recycling is a new persons treasure . prices r great staff members r very amazing friendly caring great customer service I luv this shop . the reuse on triphammer rd just as great a few of there prices for clothing r very questionable. A couple staff members in the super reuse shop r rude and disrespectful but over all wonderful .
My daughter and I planned a thrift trip to Ithaca, from an hour away. We were pretty excited to check out the Reuse Center, until we saw their prices. Used, beat up furniture should not carry price tags that high. After reading the comments here about electronics, I'm super thrilled I chose not to spend $30 on a used lamp here. The type of people they hire is a fantastic thing, but should not be a consumers only focus. I won't be returning to this store.
Electronics are sketchy here. 'Powers on and appears functional' should be taken literally. If you think you're getting a deal then its probably not a deal. I have been purchasing electronics from thrift stores for many years and this is the first store that things regularly do not work at. Regularly. Remember, 'Powers on and appears functional' is to be taken literally. It only 'appears' functional. And someone should tell them its not a good thing to sell cheap non stick pans that are scratched up. The furniture and household items are their only strong suit.
Awesome thrift spot with a diverse staff that includes differently-abled and queer persons. This place is an awesome source for inexpensive furniture and dishes and the tag sales help a lot with bringing costs down. Everyone working there is super helpful and radically kind.
This is probably one of the best second hand stores in at least three counties. The people who work here are great and very helpful. They have everything and then some.
I have always loved ReUse, it's solid, there's always stuff to fill the need/want you have and often times what you find is just different enough from what you thought you wanted and then wind up having awesome things you didn't even know you needed. Become a member! It pays off big time its real timeat-the-register noticable differences. Hunt the Sticker Sales when you're there. Donate, buy. Be nice, even though a lot of times their counter people aren't. Friends with management and they have a LOT of work to do at all times so be nice. I'm headed there right now and I don't need anything really.
Just go. Be nice.
Great prices, helpful staff and the store layout is GREAT! I prefer this location over the mega center. Any time we come to Ithaca, we bring items to donate through this store. My favorite thrift store!
I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. I wonder if the people who complain about the staff are aware that ReUse has a training program for disabled people, and many people's disability shows as aloofness or awkwardness, rather than fawning over arrogant customers. I also really like to browse -- such a fun collection of reusable items!
Amazing organization; keeps so much great stuff out of landfills and allows folks to have a super bargain and super diverse shopping experience. Bring a little patience with you during popular shopping times. Setting up a new home, I've been here more times than I can count. Huge amounts of gratitude for reuse!!! ?
I absolutely love this organization. They take so much time and care to organize all these little pieces of our lives. I'm always treated kindly and with respect.
Bitter, rude, and unpleasant staff. I took donations to the Triphammer location and brought donations to the front of the store instead of the correct location in the back. The front desk staff person called a manager on me who then responded in a manner as if I had committed a crime or something. The manager said what I did was "not appropriate" and the like. I took my donations around to the correct location in the back. Staff shouldn't be so unpleasant and over the top. I would've appreciated a reaction which matched the circumstances. I will not be going back.
My favorite getaway! I've shopped here for years, actually both sites. I usually find what I'm after, but am always surprised at what I come home with. The staff is helpful and always cheery.My husband doesn't even mind when I want to go shopping here.Lol
I Love this place! My daughter had NO furniture. We went to this reuse center and found what she needed. Plus a few extra things . I went back during that heat wave we had and got a kicking air conditioner, very reasonably priced.
It is the luck of the draw, what they have is ever changing and they might not have what you are looking for..........or they might have exactly what you are looking for.
I just have to let everyone know that I have found the staff very helpful to me. If I have requested a lower price do to maybe a issue I have noticed they have always been reasonable. Last summer I was able to purchase most of the wood, windows and a door to build my "tiny house" plus nails and screws. I saved so much money and am so grateful to all the staff and the people that donated to make this possible. So much so that I am now considering building another one. Oh my!!!. Thank you again .
It's like a salvation army without clothes. Focused more on office furniture and supplies i.e. desk top monitors and mouses. They have a good tool selection too. For young kids I saw they had a pretty good selection of bicycles. Overall not a bad little Ithacan place of business.
Best place in Ithaca for used goods of most any kind. When they get an item of value, they mark the price according to the value. This helps keep the place afloat no doubt. They have some great goals for low income housing and specific community needs. I wholeheartedly recommend them. And don’t forget the Triphammer store!
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