This is such a cool place, and hugely important in a place like Boulder. It's also a non-profit! They recently expanded so it feels much less cramped. For a consignment store, this place is incredibly well-organized. The prices are either good or great depending on your timing--they drop on a set schedule that's on the price tag. I've also sold stuff here and that process is smooth and easy. All of the staff are always kind and helpful. read more

Snazzy newer location for them means more inventory! I've only been to the original store and this was my first time here. Very well organized, you can clearly find what you're looking for if you come in on a mission! Sadly their prices were a bit ridiculously higher than what I was looking for on second hand gear but I had a good time hunting around! read more

Definitely the best place in Boulder to buy or sell gear. I discovered BSR about a year ago and since then have bought and consigned lots of stuff there. When I take my old things there to put on consignment they are incredibly fair on the pricing and the people who work there are always friendly, knowledgeable, patient with me, and make it easy/enjoyable to do business with them. It's definitely the first place I go to shop for anything that's outdoor gear related. If you check out their website (that they frequently update) they list all of the different types of things that they are currently looking for people to bring in and put on consignment and you can check out some of the things that are for sale. A bonus for me is that they keep me out of the large/overpriced corporate outdoor gear stores plus I never have to deal with the hassle of listing things on Craigslist/Facebook Market Place and all the hassles that go along with that process. They definitely make my life easier and I feel lucky that they're part of our community. read more

Great selection of bikes to choose from and helpful service. We were able to test ride the bike and make sure we bought the perfect one.

Called in to ask about golf shoes. Brandon checked to see if they had any in My size, took time to tell me a little about the two pairs!!! WOW! Thanks read more

My family loves this place! My sister and her friends found it, and we have continuously pointed people in their direction because we have always had a good experience. They have such a wide variety of outdoor resources and gear. The part that my family loves most is that nothing is price-gauged. The outdoor industry can be inaccessible due to financial reasons, but this place makes it much more realistic for the majority. All of the workers are very kind, helpful, and nice to talk to. Highly recommend! read more

I came here on my first visit to Colorado during a month-long road trip in May, and instantly fell in love with this sweet outdoor shop. I live in Denver, so the Wilderness Exchange store is much closer - but BSR takes the cake tenfold. On my first visit I snagged a great plum Patagonia members only jacket for only $26, which I wore for the remainder of the trip. My travel mate scored a barely-used climbing helmet for dirt cheap. During my return visit, I kicked things up a notch and walked away with another great, and much more heavy duty winter jacket from Patagonia for only $48, a sweet old percolator for $6, and a (not used) pair of pink wool socks for $12. Every item in the store is quality, and they have everything from bikes, snowboards, and climbing shoes to ski bibs, guide books, and yoga pants. The guys that run the register are very friendly, and even posted one of my photographs on BSR's facebook! read more

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This place is well priced for certain items but for high priced for clothes unless they have been sitting for a while. I got a Camelback hydration back for $12, that's a score. Plenty of name brands but not always a bargain. read more

...CONTINUED -- EXPECT A BIG FUSS FROM BSR!!! A similar resale store in Denver, FERAL, has you put all your stuff in a bin, they go through it, name the prices, then you decide if it works for you; if it doesn't you get it back along with anything else they reject--a clear, upfront system. I haven't had any problems with them, in fact, I'm impressed at how friendly, open, and responsive regarding clarity on consignment while being easy going and fun. The BSR staff apparently runs a mob mentality, without independent thinker (Adam and Mick's girlfriend, possibly being the exceptions). The employees seem to pose this air of cool and easy going, while they are actually quite stressed out, seem to be all burn outs, and actually aren't that cool at all, but harness pretty heavy emotional baggage that they lug around like an 80 liter backpack stuffed full of resale gear ready to unload on you like you were some cheep porter, while they slack in the back, toke and chug coffee to get through the days, doing the minimum and becoming quite irritated when asked for anything out of the ordinary, and even more so when held accountable. If you consign at BSR here's my recommendation-- 1)First--DON'T--take your business somewhere else. Don't support Boulder snobbery and snootiness even if its well masked with long hair, beards, Paty wear, and 420 vibes--consider selling on line on one of these gear forums (Craigslist, Facebook--Colorado Outdoor Gear Exchange, Colorado Outdoor Gear Swap, Colorado Camping/Backpacking/Hiking Gear swap and sale, *Colorado* Climbing Gear Exchange, Boulder Gear Exchange, Boulder: Buy, Sell, Trade, Boulder/Weld County Buy and Sell, Geartrade.com, Barefoot's Hiking Gear Flea Market, Barefoot's Hiking Gear Flea Market Banned) sell to Play-it-again Sports, Plato's Closet, Angle's Sport Exchange in Boulder. Check Feral or Wilderness Exchange in Denver, or check out this list of best consignment places to buy and sell your gear at (Denver gear consignment and sales) 2) Repair / modify your gear by a repair technician or learn how to do it yourself (PM me for both or contact another local gear repair person). 3) If you do end up consigning at BSR--take pictures and make an itemized list of what the BSR staff accepts for consignment. 4) Send them an e-mail with that info, and make it clear that anything they reject you want back and you will come and pick it up and NOT to dump it in the "Free Bin" unless you want them to--don't expect any communication back from them by email or phone, they don't seem to do that. 5) Track your consignment items once it's on the sales floor--I've had a bunch of stuff stolen, or "misplaced" that I had to dig all around the store to discover it was missing, with the staff that griped and groaned when asked for help to find something I couldn't find. If you don't follow up, items appear to exceed the consignment period in their system, never being purchased, and gets "donated." BSR then kindly credited me for those lost/stolen items--props to them for that at least. 6)If you want a certain price on it, tell them in the e-mail, and expect that it might get rejected if its slightly too high for them. 7)Don't take as much "BS" from BSR as I did. It's not worth the time and energy to deal with presumptuous scatter brains that can't get their act together to run a second hand store with clear consignment policies or respectful communication. #bouldersportsrecycler #micktresemer #trickymesmer #boulder #gaslighting #usedgear #gearconsignment #boulderresale #outdoorgearboulder #outdoorsportinggoodscompany #noboartistsdistrict #usedsports #reuse #reuserecycle #usedsports #boulderoutdoors #nobo #sendit #geargarage #localbusiness #boudlerrecycling #boulderco #outsideboulder #localart #artsdrive #gearshop #community #employeeappreciation #highfivebro #besuperresponsible #upcycle #boulderclimbing #boulderbiking #consignment #consignor #badbusiness #gearjunkies #colorado read more

Boulder Sports Recycler Inc - The owner of BSR - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Sports Recycler is a great store to go to for any out door needs. They have great deals on everything outdoorsy imaginable, ranging from camping supplies to warm weather gear, all the way to road bike and kayaks. They have great deals that allow customers to reuse perfectly good equipment at a fraction of the cost that they can find it anywhere else. Has items that you never thought you would ever need until you see them in front of you for a great deal. I was told about it from a friend to check out before I made a large purchase, and I found exactly what I needed for 30% less, with only slight use. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

They must have gotten new employees because I had such a nice experience. I bought a bike rack and the guy carried it to the car and helped me install it. I didn't even ask him to do it. Then he recommended a place to go to help keep the rack from wobbling. I'm on my way back there now to look for a coat. read more

Boulder sports recycler is a great local business! Not only do they have a great selection of stuff for good prices but they are helping reduce clothing waste at the same time. All the times I've shopped here the staff has been super fun and helful. read more

I have been going to BSR for a few years now and it has absolutely changed my life. Because I can actually afford the gear they sell, my wife and I were able to get Nordic and Tele ski set ups cheaper than it would've been to rent them for a few days and I've managed to pick up some rather esoteric gear for my climbing rack. The staff are friendly and super helpful and they have a new online system that makes consigning gear easy. After having been out of state for most of the last year, I was delighted to stop by the other day and see that they are open and are taking all the necessary precautions against COVID-19. This place is a real gem: great gear, great prices, and a friendly staff that cares a lot about the community they serve. Great stuff comes in and out all the time so I swing by whenever I get the chance. read more

Okay, I had several people warn me about the awful customer service here, and boy they were right. I came here looking for climbing shoes and was very unsuccessful. Despite their snarky sign asking customers to put shoes back into the right cubby, many of the shoes were in the wrong spots so I struggled to find anything that fit. I spent a good 15-20 minutes checking out the shoes and was never greeted or offered assistance. I was afraid to ask since I had heard that the employees were rude and unhelpful, so I just left and went to REI (where the people are friendly and the sizes and prices are clearly marked) read more

Extremely helpful staff, and a great selection of gear. I have a lot of success with selling clothing / gear; that allows me to swap for things I'm looking for now just my stuff minimal and my wallet happy. read more

We consigned an item here, and we did not have luck selling it. We only waited a month and a half, and lowered the price once. Since it was a high end item, we decided not leave it longer and brought it home. When you consign an item at Boulder Sports, they will not call you when it sells, so you must call them to find out the item's status. They give you an account number and you have to have it to get any information on whether it was sold. They will not give a discount either if a buyer comes in and asks for one. The price is set in stone. It is a busy place. Shoes seem to be the top seller. Staff was informative, but not overly friendly. All in all, our item didn't sell, but it was worth trying. read more

I'll never go back here. These guys have been rude to me for the last time. Worst customer service I've experienced in my life. read more

Chonard says we should buy used clothing, and he owns Patagonia, one of the awesome brands found used at BSR! If you need anything for your sporting missions, go to BSR before you set out to REI or, God forbid BOC, GO TO BSR! They will have what you need for a fraction of the cost. The other side of the coin at BSR is EASY SALES. Awesome gear collecting dust? Bring it in for consignment and get some serious cash, whoo-hoo! They don't buy or take crap. The "Complaints Dept. consists of a Scythe screwed to a board that reads "Complaints Dept." The guys smell of climbing and biking, which is why you can believe they know their stuff! If you like individuality and don't have special needs that are filled by $1200 down jackets and overdone salemenship and just need some quality gear, go to BSR. Tell them Surfer Erik sent ya! read more

If you do anything outdoors and haven't heard about this place, then you NEED to go. This place has everything, most all second hand but some new as well. Ice crampons, carbon fiber road bike, sling bags, hiking boots, paddles, wetsuits, etc. Whenever I need some new gear I check this place out first, the guys here are helpful and the gear is organized well. Also if you have gear you want to sell I believe they do consignment. Great place. read more

Bummer to see negative reviews. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. Someone who worked there encouraged me to fix a broken tent pole from the scrap tent poles and took the time to show me how to do it. I spent $2.00 instead of $400 on a new tent. Have found excellent new things there at clearance prices - running packs, new socks, new shorts. Have found lightly used shoes and boots for my kid and myself. Got an excellent pair of $18 road cycling shoes for use at the gym since the cycles have a different pedal there than my bike. Not everything there is awesome - and a lot has been used heavily and looking for one last lap before finding the dumpster. But it is consignment and there are finds. I often just poke my head in to what's newly on the shelf or rack. read more

This place is awesome! Amazing deals on high quality gear. I love the staff and the environment. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Wandered in looking for some used camping equipment and left with a great pair of used skis. Priced well as it is off season. Staff was friendly and helpful. When they didn't have the answer to my question they tried to help me figure it out. Will come back again and recommend to others. They have been under new ownership for the past year, there are some negative reviews that are old, so wouldn't base your decision to check this place out or not on the older reviews alone. read more

Found my favorite brand of running socks - brand new! And I love the vibe there. There's always shop dogs running around and super friendly folks working there. It's a bit of a drive from Denver but totally worth it. read more

Was given bad information over the phone about a purchase and then they did not stand behind it later for a refund. Will not be doing business with them again. Stick to Craigslist. read more

The people that work here really need to get skilled in customer service. Being annoyed that they've got customers is pretty lame. My sister and her husband went in to pick up a snowboard that our nephew accidentally left and they treated her like trash. Mind you, they drove from Estes Park to get this and had a rough time getting there because the roads were flooded out. Absolutely ridiculous treatment and just plain jerk people working here. People should go elsewhere if they want to be treated like humans. read more

I was there a while ago and there were a few people working there. one nice, one didn't seem to care. that guy i even wondered if i smelled alcohol on his breadth. i hope i didn't, but i sure thought i did. anyhow, this same guy wasn't a guy who i wanted to give my money to, so i didn't. their prices seem very high, and i would simply only go there at last resort. i won't go back. read more

The idea of this place is great and when we first walked in and saw how much stuff there was, my boyfriend and I got pretty excited. Then it immediately went down hill from there. To start, no one greeted us and almost seemed annoyed we were there. It was very uncomfortable. Then, there was a yelling match in the back between an employee and a customer. The employee was basically saying he wouldn't work on the guy's bike because it wasn't nice enough and would be a waste of materials- The customer yelled "you're F--ing rude!" And he was right.. Then later, as we checked out, I wouldn't even call it customer service. He was the rudest, most arrogant jerk. I couldn't believe the way he was talking/arguing with us. If I wasn't so happy with my find, I would have just left. I hate the fact that I gave them business. It made us both so sour after we left and put a damper on a nice Saturday afternoon. I definitely won't be back and as it turns out, many of my friends have had similar experiences there. Being a bunch of assholes is no way to run a business. You're really not that cool. read more

My first review - I signed up to warn about how grumpy, unpleasant, and unhelpful the manager/owner (?) is at BSR. It's the kind of place that can ruin your day. I saw that other reviewers feel the same and have written longer reviews, so please also see those. Stick to Craigslist and eBay... read more

Yes, BSR has great stuff and the prices are reasonable. But I tend to disagree with the other reviewers that the staff knows their stuff and/or is helpful. Last weekend I was looking for a Nordic set-up and not only did the staff member say he didn't have a clue about the gear, he also didn't even give an inkling that he might want to help me with anything. Luckily my friend had a smart phone and we were able to ask google for help with proper fitting among other things. read more

be sure to call before you go - and ask specifically if they will be open when you arrive. bankers hours are nothing on these guys who pick up and leave apparently at the drop of a hat! read more

I've been coming here for years. I've got kids and I'm constantly updating equipment as they try new things and outgrow others. Customer service is good, never had a problem. read more

What a great place to have around. Not sure how many consignment places there are in the area - I know there's one in Golden. Definitely check this place out - seems like somewhere we/you/I need to visit regularly to ensure that we don't miss too many interesting items. Prices didn't seem thriftstore cheap, but way better than full retail! Thumbs up for now - will update my review & rating as I shop there more... read more

Lucked out today and got my nephew snow pants, a ski jacket, goggles, gloves, and a neck warmer all for under $65. Picked up a pretty sweet jacket for myself last year, too. The guy working the counter said hi when I came in and talked shop for a bit after I paid for my gear and was very friendly. Won't fulfill all my outdoors needs, but will definitely be one of my first stops when I need anything. read more

I've been consigning sports gear at Boulder Sports Recycler for over 10 years. They know their stuff, and know what will sell. As a result, they are pretty selective about what they take on consignment. But that means that buyers get good quality equipment, and your equipment is highly likely to sell (they are at 95%+ range on selling items I have consigned over the years). Recommended! read more

Some stuff is a great price, some stuff is way to spendy, check the tags and look it up online. I went in for pair of ski pants, they wanted 175 but they were only 225 new online. I then found a cool coat for $15, you just NEVER KNOW ;-) read more

I really wanted to like this place. It's not play it again sports, they give you a good amount on consignment gear and the selection is large. The downside: most of the gear is beaten into the ground. Even though the staff yells at people that bring in sub-par gear, I don't mind their customer service, there's one nice guy working there.. I witnessed a poor guy get turned away and told to take his "garbage" to Goodwill last time though. When I spend good money on a pack that falls apart at the top of the summit I've decided I can't in good conscience give these guys any more $. Everyone I bring there feels super uncomfortable around the staff and has not returned. Cheer up over there, you play with toys and drink beer all day! read more

BSR is a great Boulder resource. With all the great Boulder athletes bringing their stuff in, always a great selection there. And at attractive prices. And a big step up in customer service with the new management. Highly recommended as both a place to shop and to drop off your un-needed gear. read more

Boulder Sports Recycler is the place to go if you are looking for high quality gear at great prices. --More than often you can find spectacular deals. The staff is super friendly as well as helpful. Sam, the manager, has a passion for her job and will go above and beyond to make the customer happy. Last, but not least this is a small business truly worth supporting, not only do they try to provide economic solutions to their customers in an expensive gear market, but additionally donate to a number of different causes. read more

If you're looking for great deals on great gear, look no further! Boulder sports recycler is the best used gear shop in Boulder. Just think of how many climbers skiers snowboarders hikers backpackers and bikers there are in the most outdoorsy city in the nation. All of them bring their used gear here! This is a used gear shop, they keep no inventory, they won't hold your hand while you shop and push you to make a sale. If you want a salesman educating you on every little senseless detail, go to REI or Neptune and pay full price for a shiny new product you'll scratch up your first time using it. The staff at BSR is more likely to tell you, "this is a great deal" or "I don't know too many details about this specific backpack, but I have a friend who has it and loves it". If know what you're looking for and are willing to do a bit of research before you walk in the store, BSR can't be beat. I recently bought a pair of almost new $235 crampons for $70 and a pair of almost new $475 mountaineering boots for just $170. If you think this place is too good to be true, just stop by! Don't miss the clothes and sleeping bags upstairs, great stuff to be found up there as well. read more

Love this place. Great to drop off or get rid of old gear. Stop by every few weeks to check out inventory- always find something to get excited about. Plus staff is cool and always helpful. I send friends here all the time. read more