Amazing customer service!! I went in to find a chair that I wanted to purchase for a restoration project. As soon as I walked in I found it. The associate at the front desk was absolutely amazing during check out, explained everything I needed to know because I was going to have the chair picked up the next day. I always check the record section in the back, I can always find something really cool to add to my alb collection. read more

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This is a very cute store! I didn't end up buying anything, I didn't buy the clothing to be anything special. The books were well organized. They also had a large greeting card section, and a section of animal accessories. read more

Cause For Paws Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So this is the first review I have ever done but I just felt this time I have to get this out of my system. I loved this store so much since I have started coming. The prices are reasonable and they have cats and kittens!!! How can you beat that, my two favorite things, thrifting and cats! Today I went in and found a brand new task force (and think that was the brand) manual lawnmower!! I was so excited cause I have weeds and a little grass but not enough to warrant buying a regular lawnmower and we can get a $500 ticket in Durham if you lawn gets too high so it is always stressing me out. There were two manual mowers actually, the one I had picked up was brand new and there was one that was dirty and older but looked intact. I didn't really look at it cause I was getting the new one!! Searched everywhere but there was no price tag. The older one had a tag and it said 24.99 so I figured it would be more than that one but not much more maybe like 10 more. I got the register and my three year old was very cranky cause he just stopped taking naps. He as making it hard to check out and then the cashier told me that because there was no price tag they had to hold the item for 24 hrs to re-price it. They want to discourage people from taking the tags off and then putting the cashier on the spot to come up with a price, I totally get that and I've worked in a thrift store before so I understand. I live in Durham so it's about 35-40min drive to this spot so coming back the next day wasn't going to be easy for me.... I was basically put on the spot by the situation and had to make a decision so I I said I guess I could buy the older one since it would be hard to come back and it was priced at least. So someone went and got it but I didn't inspect it or anything andI really wish I had. I got home and the blades are totally jammed up and can't get it to work. So I was upset but I decided to call cause for paws back and ask them to do the home after all and asked if I could bring the old one back, but mind you I would have paid for both lawnmower to get the new one cause that's how bad I need something like that. When I called another women answered and I asked if I could hold the lawnmower after all (which they had told me it would be one hold for 24hrs to reprice) she started saying someone bought it and I lost it of of course, "what do you mean someone bought it?? You told me i wasn't allowed to buy it?? And the you let someone else? And I was trying not to curse, she then admitted that actually it was the cashier who was helping me that bought it when she got off.... Ok now I'm getting it, so I couldn't buy it so she swiped it up right from under me cause she works there. Then I remembered how she kept saying she needed one of those and I told her about the older one in the back! So this 100% what happened cause I have worked at these places. The employee wanted that new lawnmower when it came in desperately so she removed the price tag herself so if anyone came in and tried to buy it they couldn't. They probably have a policy that employees can't buy inventory until it's been on the floor for 24hrs. So if she took the tag off it would give her the time to buy it. I saw her face when I brought it in to buy from outside and I knew she wanted it but I didn't know she had a whole scheme going. Get this though, on top of it all which I was talking to this cashier she secretly kind of slide me her card so her boss couldn't see, because she was advertising her own art and design and she probably in trouble for doing it before. So now I have her email and phone number as well. God I'm really torn about what to do because I really want that lawnmower but now it's mostly about the injustice of the whole thing! I'm gonna see if I can fix my new broken one for now I guess. I'm gonna cry what the f*%|!k is wrong with some people, everyone is so self centered, me me me me.... read more

Cats, clothes, and clutter. What else could you want! Prices are great and so is the selection. Employees have been friendly both visits and so have the kitties. Never have had to wait long. read more

Cause For Paws Thrift Store - Cats - Thrift Stores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I support any organization that takes care of animals and tries to find them homes, but my experience with adopting a cat from the Raleigh North Market location was very disappointing and unfair. After losing my best kitty buddy, we decided to adopt another male kitten. We met him at the store and fell in love with him. We provided good references from friends and multiple vets. After waiting several days, we got an email that our vet information was not good enough. We provided proof of vaccinations and after waiting more days got another email saying all our references said we are great pet owners, but since 2 of our cats had not been to the vet in a couple years we could not adopt a kitty. We explained that our cats are healthy, and due for booster shots soon, but they have not needed a vet visit because they have had no issues. So we are judged and denied for not meeting some ridiculous standard with no explanation. The process was depressing, mean, and unfair. Thanks for nothing. read more

I was out browsing thrift stores with nothing in mind which is maybe why I stumbled upon this great buy. The shoe fanatic I am I started going down each isle checking shoes when it dawned on me I forgot to look at sign that tells you which color tags are on sale. My eyes caught a glimpse of a really large painting in far corner so I kindly asked the cashier did he know price. He was very friendly and gladly took painting down so I could inspect it. It had no price so he went to manager to find out what the price would be, so I continued shopping. The cashier asked me would 9.99 work I almost ran to cash register to pay for my picture. It is perfect for rooms with high ceilings its a 4x4 canvas. A great way to add a splash of color. I luv a great deal but this really felt like a STEAL read more

Cause For Paws Thrift Store - The price new in store $199.99 Purchased it for $9.99! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This location has clothing, furniture and housewares also...cats! There are kittens and cats for rescue. Found what I was looking for clothing wise and plus they had a sale going on. read more

The selection is decent. The customer service was good. Smells nasty in here though haha

I went looking for discounted Christmas stuff and definitely found some...in fact, while we were shopping they changed the signs from 50% to 75% off...score! They also have a lot of clothes, decor, and even electronics. Of course if you want to adopt a cat, they have those too. Big and clean store read more

One of my favorite places to go thrifting for gently used goods. Well organized. Great selection on a plethora of items. Excellent cause... I always take my donations here. I just wish the donation AND shopping hours were extended. The hours are VERY limited.. only a couple of days a week. Volunteers working there seem a little stressed... not very friendly... just matter of fact. Would recommend. read more

Where else can you grab a candy bar, pet kitty sweet kitty cats, and peruse books and clothing all in the same place? Found some nice winter clothes and books. This was my first time in this place. They had a raffle thing going on with the checkouts. Pretty cool idea and a fun place. read more

Cause For Paws Thrift Store - Open everyday - Thrift Stores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A lot of great books and cds to choose from. A good selection of kids and women's clothing, but smaller selection for men.

They are nice at this store but the smell is unbearable and unsanitary. Overpowering cat litter smell permeates the clothes

Wanna SHOUT OUT to Cause for Paws... for being helpful in getting merchandise in my vehicle! The Manager there... IS Phenomenal (N.Market) The men Who work There... ARE polite and efficient! I LOVE THIS... location CANNOT WAIT... to RETURN! THANK YOU'S... AGAIN!!!! ALL MY LOVE! read more

Good furniture selection and a decent amount of clothes and kitchen stuff. Also kittens to play with--what's not to like? Be sure not to miss the book/DVD room in the back. For a thrift store, I've found them to have an unusually good selection of both. To leave a donation, go around to the back and use the clear plastic bins on the shelf by the door. For large items or additional assistance, push the door buzzer. read more

I needed some picture frames for an upcoming photo session, and since the frames were going to be repainted for the photo project, I needed to get them cheap. A fried of mine that operates an antiques store suggested that I try this store. The store has what you would expect in most thrift stores - racks and racks of clothing. They had an assortment of electronics and home furnishings as well. Fortunately for my search I was able to find picture frames that will work for the photo project. The non clothing items are marking with color coded price tags, and offers additional discounts on special color tags daily. If you check their website, there are also special discounts for every day of the week. I didn't explore much of the store since I was looking for a particular item, but I hope to return again and see what else is available. read more

This store has a good selection of clothing, separated by size and color and style, which is a real timesaver. They also have some really great furniture for projects and a good selection of old electronics, appliances and sporting goods. Where I take off two stars is the fact that they sell old, nasty, musty mattresses and that musty smell permeates the whole store. I'm not sure selling old mattresses is even legal considering mold and bedbugs, etc. Other than that, it's a regular stop on my thrift store circuit. read more

I love this thrift store! It's smaller than a goodwill, but that does make it a little easier to get through everything in a reasonable amount of time - any good thrifter knows you have to look through nearly everything. :) I've found good deals on books, purses, clothes, and home goods there. My son also likes to look at the toys, which not all thrift stores carry. They nearly always have some kind of special going on, so check the signs when you go in and you can also follow them on facebook to know about the sales! read more