Great thrift store supporting local charity. Good selection and good prices! I'll be back.

Mediocre store for clothing, which is what we came for . They don't even have dressing rooms from what I could tell.

Service was good. It was fairly organized, however when looking through the pant section, I noticed some holes. Some of the housewares were a little pricey. It didn't seem there was any airflow, so it was a little warm inside. read more

This review is for the ease of dropping off donations at the drive thru drop off. I am constantly purging and have recently helped a couple of people clean out their houses. I absolutely love donating to the Durham Rescue Mission as they make it super easy and the donations go to a good cause. There is a drive thru bay in the back in which you just pull up and then a team of guys unload the car for you. They are always super nice and it could not be any easier. They'll even give you a tax receipt if you want. Highly recommend! read more

No welcome or pleasantries upon entering the store. Very huge thrift store with so much to offer. The clothing sizes are organized well. The items are hung in a way for easy inspection by customers. The store is clean and well-lit throughout for inspection of larger items for purchase. There are fitting rooms here. I didn't find much besides a book during my visit here. I overheard employees talking amongst themselves and one mentioned how they were sick and tired of the customers. Very inappropriate. Not sure what this was about. read more

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My absolute favorite thrift store. Great deals. Great cause. Even better people working there. The selection is big. It's a thrift store. It's exactly what it's supposed to be. The best part for me besides the deals are the laughs and warmth of the employees. read more

Great - friendly place. What is really great about this thrift store is all the items are organized! You can look for clothing by size and and if you want women, men, boys or girl clothes. You can even find styles separately (dresses, skirts, suits, shorts and pants) They also sell furniture, kitchen wares, appliances and sometimes even a car! The people are super nice and helpful ( I overheard a worker saying they have a phone number you can call if you need help moving something) I also like to donate here because the mission is wonderful. read more

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I've shopped at this Durham Rescue several times. Jamie the manager is very helpful, polite and available. There's a Latino man (I think his name is Mario), but usually there at register - just a very nice guy, always upbeat, helpful and makes you feel like he's glad you're there to shop. Thanks Durham Rescue for all you do for so many, including the shoppers :-) read more

The Durham Rescue Mission is not only great place to find gems but it's also a great place to donate gently used items that are in good condition such as items around the house that you no longer need or have outgrown. I love dropping off things that I know could use a good home, instead of trashing them or going through the hassle of gifting (or selling) them on Marketplace or Craigslist, etc. The Durham Rescue Mission takes all sorts of items and with joy. The guys that collect the items are fast and efficient. If you do go there to drop off things, I will say, be mindful of what you drop off and be sure it's not total JUNK. If you're going to donate, think of items that would belong at the Thirft store, and do not use the Durham Rescue Mission as your dumping ground for tattered items or things don't work. It's not fair to them. They also have a sign that says something along the lines of "we have to pay per pound for junk removal (and it's expensive) so please be kind and don't bring your trash." With that being said, they are open at super convenient times, and are located behind the shop on Glenwood. As of 12/13/23, donation hours are: Monday through Saturday: 9AM - 7PM Sunday: 8AM - 4PM read more

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Just wanted to give a shoutout to Michael & Higgins and the rest of the staff at Durham Rescue Mission. I called to see about donating furniture and found out DRM would save me multiple trips with their pickup service. Making the appointment was easy, Michael & Higgins showed up on schedule as promised. They packed & loaded the furniture very quickly, just like professional movers. They also took care of taking my additional donations. Michael & Higgins were very professional and personable and excellent representatives of DRM. Durham Rescue Mission is a valued member of the community, providing, services, training, and support to those in need. I highly recommend you check them out and if you're able, give them your support read more

Great service donated furniture and food. Courteous customer service. On time and quick response.

Over the past two years there have been no issues with fleas or other yucky creatures.The manager Jamie is as nice a person as you will ever want to meet.The store supports a worthwhile charity and gives people who have had a bad turn in Life another chance to start over.The store staff is made up of paid staff,volunteers and clients from the Charity's treatment program.The only concern one should have with visiting is other customers are not always the most honest people .This is the only Thrift " chain" where I have had people repeatedly steal items from my buggy.( Not successfully I might say). This has happened at this location and the one on 15/501-so Buyer Beware as they say read more

It is not often that I take time out of my busy schedule to write a commendation letter for a store employee, but in this case, I find it imperative to do so on behalf of a Durham Rescue mission employee, Mr. Mario Frattura. His services and demeanor in the store, I rated as distinctive. He is a man that seems to be born for the job he does at the mission. He is very simple and easily approachable. The last time I had an issue with my purchase at the store, he listened to me without interruption and handled the issue without any fanfare. Based on my observations in my numerous visits to the store, when he is not busy at the back of the store, he is out sweeping the store floor as though it was his own living-room. In my opinion, his physicality and high intelligent quotient makes him a good fit for any potential managerial positions in the mission. Thank you. Dr. Lantis Osemwengie. 702 738 1730 read more

3 stars because it is clean and well organized. I found the prices to be too high for how out dated the clothes are. Definitely more expensive than Goodwill. Sonoma Pajama pants were $10! My teenagers found a few things to buy. read more

Lovely dresser & chest of drawers on there way home...awesome find at a fair price. Great wrapping& loading from super customer service team of Lafayette & Tyrell! Thank you gentlemen for being so careful & professional! Until next time! read more

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The best Durham Rescue Mission in the triangle (funny enough located in Raleigh though). It's huge, tons of variety and lots of good furniture options. If you're looking to upscale a old piece rather then two to three times the amount on something new, definitely come to this location. They accept Bull City Bucks, 75 bucks will get you 25% off and 150 bucks will get you 50% off, this can make a huge difference if you're buying furniture. What sets this DRM apart from the others is the size! The bigger the better people, you'll have to sort through things like always, so if you see this a more to sort through this might not be your stop, but if you see this as more to find, check out this location! Like at all thrift stores, you'll never know what you're going to find and Durham Rescue Missions run a little pricier then other thrift stores in the areas, but if you're willing to keep your mind open and take some time to look you could luck out! Always be careful what you're purchasing, like Michelle M. says, you can't check to see if electronics work and they do have all the board games taped up. But I'd recommend this location particularly for bigger items. read more

This was my second time visiting and I can say it's definitely hit or miss. My sister-in-law loves it, so there has to be good stuff sometimes. Most of the furniture is kept outside which worries me. There was a gorgeous desk inside last time for $150 and this time it was outside for $75. I wanted it so badly but decided against it since we live on the third floor. I did find a like new Pottery Barn picture frame for $1.50 though! read more

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I'm pretty new to thrifting so my rating may not be fair. I'm always talking to people who get great deals and stuff from thrift stores. I'm always fascinated when I see outfits put together so nicely for under $20. Soooo, I wanted to see if I could find good stuff too. This particular location seems like a furniture go-to spot. Most people there, were looking for large pieces for their homes. They had furniture both inside and out which concerns me. Not sure I'd want to buy wood furniture that's been sitting out but hey...someone will. I was there for the clothes and accessories and boy was there a lot to choose from. The unfortunate parts were: 1) I'm not really a rack shopper so I was overwhelmed by ALLLLLL the narrowly situated racks and 2) I believe a lot of the clothes were donated 20 years ago and are just now finding their way to the floor for sale because some of those styles I hadn't seen in years. I'll give thrifting a try again but maybe next time I'll go to a consignment store. read more

Holy smokes! What a place. Gobs of wood and stuffed fabric furniture under an extensive outdoor overhang, well curated clothing. If you need a headboard, desk, dresser, coffee table, mirror--- it's probably here! Got a bunch of terrific ceramic plates for a craft project here at reasonable prices. This is stop #4 on my loop. Raleigh Thrift Loop My favorite thrifts in Raleigh strung together in a one afternoon Mapquest loop. Enjoy your retail therapy! 1.Father & Son Antiques, 107 W Hargett St, Raleigh then 17 minutes/10 miles 2. Dorcas Thrift, 187 High House Road, Cary AND 3. Habitat Wake ReStore- Cary, 181 High House Road, Cary then 19 minutes/ 15.5 miles 4. Durham Rescue Mission Thrift, 10701 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh then 13 minutes/ 12.6 miles 5. HANDmeUPS, 8320 Litchford Rd, Raleigh then 4 minutes/ 2.9 miles 6. Retails Thrift, 2821 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh then 5 minutes/ 3.6 miles 7. Carolina Thrift, 2821 Brentwood Road, Raleigh read more

Bought a shirt. Got home and there was a used capped syringe in the pocket. Absolutely disgusting that this got passed anyone and put out onto the floor. read more

I am a huge thrifter, I have been since 2002. I LOVE this store. I go up there every week now. Yesterday, 04/12/13 I got there about 8:00a I got a blazer, linen dress, and shirt all for .80 cents --yes you read that right...my total was .80 cents! There are about 5-6 bins outside and everything in it is a quarter, on the other side, everything out there is a dollar. Books are usually no more than 2 dollars. Everything is truly priced on the low end. Although I'm a thrifter, I'm a germ-o-phobe so clothes I buy that were outside I dry clean, regular clothes that were inside I wash myself, and books I sanitize with Lysol. This place is so amazing because everything goes back to the Durham Rescue Mission, google them, they truly support the community--unlike Goodwill, although I enjoy shopping there too; they've gotten so big they give their president and CEOs bonuses in the millions every year when that should be money for people in the community who need it. DRM is very active--they just has a Good Friday feast for those who were homeless/low incomed in the area. Many of the people who they are hire have been helped by the DRM and they have a hotel they renovated into a homeless shelter on 85North. Like I said...I love this place greatly! read more

Went there today with my 17 year old daughter. A couple of men looked her over in such a rude way that I wouldn't let her out of my sight. She was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt - nothing that should have attracted any attention. One of the staff members also yelled at us for walking up the stairs. There was no sign or anything to prevent people from going there and it looked like there was more to see. There is a bunch of furniture outside as well as racks and racks of clothing. Wasn't sure if we were allowed to look at them or not. Overall an awful experience and we will not be returning. I gave it 2 stars because they have a big selection of stuff and I imagine that if you are willing to put up with being yelled at and ogled at, then you can find some deals. read more

Huge store with lots of clothes, furniture, books and housewares. Clean and organized nicely. Staff was friendly and helpful. If you like to browse, give yourself some time, there is a lot to go through. Prices are very reasonable and the have a frequent shoppers card as well. Have fun! read more

HUGE thrift store. Nearly impossible to get through it all. I wouldn't bother looking through the women's clothing section unless you are interested in Walmart clothes from 1999. There were a few pieces with interesting prints from around the 80's but nothing of high quality. The book section is excellent. It is extremely well organized with a very large selection of fiction. The prices range from .99-2.00 depending on hardback or soft cover. You will easily be able to find almost any well known book written in the last 20 years, especially if there's a move about it. There are healthy sized sections for Travel, Gardening, Business, Nora Roberts fans, Stephen King Fans, Romance, and YA. The Science Fiction and Fantasy section is extremely lacking, consisting mostly of Star Wars and Star Trek books. Last week I got The Parable and the Sower by Octavia Butler, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, and The Beach by Alex Garland. I did notice A LOT of furniture, dishes/glassware, vinyl, a few computers, and a lot of creepy toys and figurines. There's probably something for everyone. If you stay long enough you'll probably hear some hilarious exchanges between the staff and the oddball thrifters that frequent the store. Overall there's an incredible selection and it's worth stopping by. read more

This thrift store/warehouse is located the furthest North that I have driven on Glenwood so far. Not only is the retail space full of second hand items, but the perimeter is also stocked with a wide selection of sofas, bed, chairs, appliances, Christmas mishigas and clothes. Most of the furniture outside would be unusable in a home, meaning it was all broken and torn up looking. I found a mercury glass dish, a mason jar for my new collection and a lovely petinaed mint julep for my makeup brushed for only $1! There is a large selection of kitchen ware, old electronics and clothes. It would take a few hours to go through everything! The glass ware was well organized. Most of the inventory seemed circa 1980's and 1990's, not brand new and not truly vintage. Good amount of parking and clearly marked from the road. read more

My kids like going here to look through the books, but do NOT buy battery operated items here or at the other location! We paid 5.00 for a halloween witch only to get it home and find it didnt work. Same for an electronic learning game and a santa. (slow to learn for us I guess). that is a lot of money for something that doesnt work. son wanted a sesame street board game-price was 10.99!! NO WAY, so he got another character game. it was taped shut so we couldnt see what was inside. 3.99 but got it home to find it didnt have most of the pieces. So, we've been here several times and the kids have found some books they were happy with, we have lost a lot of money of things that dont work or are missing pieces. read more

This is a huge store with so many items that the furniture is all on the --outside-- of the building. The problem is that the prices are way too expensive for what they have. I doubt we'll be back. (The DRMTS on 15-501 is about the same size, without all of the furniture, and Much more reasonably priced) read more

Probably the biggest thrift store I have ever been too. The prices on some things are ridiculous and the selection is ok. Takes a while to look the store over. I'm pretty sure they research the donations and price them based on sites like eBay. Would recommend checking out other places first. read more

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Love this place. So many great things! The comedy of some of the items is entertaining too. If I could just get that darn macklemore song out of my head, I'd be good. read more

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the manager here is very unprofessional and should take his job more seriously since he brags about it being owned by christian people but he calls young ladies ghetto and judge them on their past when they come to volunteer. i came here for community service not to be judged on something that was an accident read more

I've been to two locations of this place in the last two days, both were great shopping experiences. The store, has a huge selection of goods at fantastic prices. There is enough staff around to help out, but not make you feel like you're being stalked. Great selection of loose toys, which is rare at thrift stores in this area it seems, and tons of books. I was in heaven. Nice wide aisles for the most part, which is nice when there are more than 1 customer in an aisle. I'll definitely check it out again next time I'm in town. read more

This thrift shop is well organized considering it's size and the folks working there have always been professional and helpful. I donate and shop here and have never had any issues. The clothing area is massive and they run great sales! read more

Very large selection of clothing furniture and decor. Staff extremely helpful and pricing is very reasonable. They offer coupons and a frequent buyer card. read more

holy crap. seriously i've never seen so much stiuff..couch stuff, clothing stuff, sporting equipment stuff, accessories stuff, tables stuff, free stuff- FREE STUFF, plates and cups stuff, pictures stuff, books stuff, office furniture stuff, kitchen gadget stuff, wedding dress stuff, kids clothes stuff, kids toys stuff, so much stuff! i am an avid thrift shop/GCF/flea market shopper and this place is unlike any i've been to in this area. in all honesty if you're in the area it's worth a stop. i have found some pretty awesome clothing, lots of the dressers and furniture can be refurbished (fair quality) and they have a free section of furniture in the back. it's pretty overwhelming the first time but you could spend some serious time in there. it's rare i go and walk out with nothing. plus, they don't pull a GCF on you and they take credit cards!!!!!! read more

Shame on you Rescue Mission!! As a teacher I am always on the hunt for books and board Games since my 4th grade class has a "Board game day" twice per month. I thought it would be a good idea to purchase out of my own pocket many of these so we will have a new game every time. I bought about 15 games all of them priced over $4.99 and I thought that I was making a good buying decision...only to find out that more that 2/3 of them were missing parts and instructions or were simply put in the wrong box. WHAT A RIP OFF since the people here tape the boxes tight so you cannot even check the contents before buying! What a very shady business practice it's like "BAIT AND SWITCH". I felt CHEATED. Why not have a Volunteer at least check the contents first before grabbing customers money. Secondly I will NEVER buy anything from you again because this felt like a scam...Really? Donated games and toys are $5, $10. $15? How sad for the shoppers who don't know that they can pay the same or a few dollars more at Walmart and get some of these items brand new. I will report them to the BBB. This is a shame Durham Rescue Mission. A Teacher read more

One of the largest thrift stores in the area, Durham Rescue Mission has all of the normal thrift store trappings, and even smells like a thrift store. They have a vast book assortment - but the prices are high compared to other stores in the area. read more

The prices are way way high on too many things and the not friendly service. It did not use to be this way. If you are not paying attention the sales prices will not be carried out at the cash register. read more

One of my favorite thrift stores in the area. Like any TS, it is hit or miss, but I almost always find a few treasures. They have a ton of clothes, sometimes a little too crammed together to actually sort through but a high selection. They have lots of household goods and furniture, and just about everything else. The prices are usually good and if they are not some of the folks there can negotiate. All in all, a great thrift store filled with really nice employees. And a worthwhile place to donate your stuff! read more

Donated several misc items today and it was a very easy and quick drop off. The staff was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to getting a new couch because they pick up your old one for you. Any more donations I have will be going here to help out my local community over any Goodwill. read more

Not the best thrifting I've done but it beats the Good Wills in this town by far. Huge selection, and YAY....they actually take the time to hang up the children's clothing on hangers. I'd say their best sections are: kid's clothes, books, some furniture, and some toys/games. read more