When I wanted to donate a sofa and matching loveseat that were in very good condition, I contacted…read moreHabitat and left an email message. I received an email back in a reasonable amount of time considering how busy they must be. The person in charge of donations asked me to send a photo (which is totally understandable) before pick up was approved. Shortly after, an appointment time was set for pick up. I had the furniture placed in the garage as requested. The truck came within the designated time, and furniture was taken to the truck efficiently. I would say it was "professional operation." When it was picked up, one of the two men said, "This furniture is in great condition. Thank you for your kind donation and for thinking of us." I was happy to donate to a good cause and will continue to do so. Three years ago we donated oak kitchen cabinets when our kitchen was remodeled. I saw that they were sold for $550. I was pleased to help an organization with such an outstanding mission.

This review is for ReStore, the store front for used furniture and recycled fixtures and appliances…read morethat Habitat for Humanity runs in downtown Schenectady. Habitat itself is an outstanding organization and does great work. The H for H offices are located on Pearl, so this should be recategorized in Yelp as Home Furnishings / Retail Furniture, not Contractor Services. First off, hours: Thursday 10-6, Friday and Saturday 10-3. Tip: if you come early on Thursday, you'll have your best chance of getting pick of the new stock for the week, since they're closed the other days but continue to collect donations. So this is basically a thrift store specializing in furniture. It's everything you'd expect from a place that runs on donations. The stock is not by any means new or in style, but they do a good job in filtering out items so you don't have any dirty or unusually smelly items. Some of the items I looked at were broken or had significant flaws, but they for the most part seem to have filtered out truly unusable stuff. They do have a little bit of everything, and the repurposed fixtures (including doors and windows) are probably the cheapest you'll find anywhere. I had a little difficulty at first getting appropriate help - there were many volunteers but they had to find the chief guy in charge to do pricing for me, and they kept asking me the same questions about the items I picked out (as to whether they belonged in a set or not, like that matters for very used furniture) - but it's hard to quibble with volunteers on the basis of the service. They tried, even if they weren't as organized about things as they could be. Be patient with this sort of thing if you go in. If Design on a Dime ever does a Schenectady show, they'll love it here. I have a lot of fun speculating about previous owners of many of these items. (I really got a hoot about the five-piece living room set I saw on my most recent visit, where there was a built-in Stereophonic Console in the corner table unit. 1966, here we come!!) I also urge you if you do go, round up on your purchases and throw the extra money into the donation kitty. This group builds houses for people, and does it in a way that brings the people who will live in the house and own it into the building process. It may be unfortunate that this is needed, but it is, and doing a little shopping here can help this effort while helping yourself. One caveat: from the blank expressions I got when I asked if they check for bed bugs on the furniture upholstery, I'm going to guess that they do not do their own screening here. So given the reality of bed bugs and older pieces of furniture, I urge you to check for yourself. This is true for any used furniture these days. Update: adding a fourth star after multiple visits - the stock really does zing in and out (well, some of it) and Thursday mornings are definitely your best bet. The second floor, which I neglected earlier, has miscellaneous small fixtures, lamps, plumbing stuff, and so forth.

Best selection,best deals,best bunch of volunteers of any thrift store in the area! Clean &…read moreorganized and always welcoming!

Not sure how the other review had only a one star rating? My experience was overwhelmingly…read morepositive. Clean, tidy, well organized the shop itself is easy to navigate. The help is just that: helpful. And pleasant. Offered to help me get a rattan chair out to my car. I can't wait to return!

I am a regular supporter of the City Mission. I make monetary donations and bring good sale able…read moreitems to the thrift store in Glenville. Today at 10 AM, I delivered a trunk full of good stuff both practical and collectible after decluttering yesterday. I returned at 11:00 with more quality donations from my daughter. At this time, I was very pleased to see that several items that I donated earlier were already marked and sitting in a cart ready to be put on the shelves! That was a fast turn around! The staff at the store work diligently processing donations and assisting customers. The parking lot was full. Lots of "pickers" looking to find collectible items that they can sell at flea markets. Really good finds can be sold on eBay. Glad they support CM so it can provide many great programs including those for homeless individuals, women/children in crises who need housing and support, and those who need nutritious meals. Besides household items, the thrift shop also welcomes people who shop for clothing, handbags, shoes, toys, frames, records, CDs, and books. Everything is well organized. On our way back to our car, my daughter noticed that someone had already bought a few of the items she donated. It made us feel good. We also had bags of coats, mittens, and boots to place in the Red Bins outside of the store.

The City Mission on Route 50, Glenville is a treasure trove. Art, collectibles, barware, houseware,…read moreclothing and small pieces of furniture. Clean and neat, helpful staff, friendly vibe.

Captain's Treasures is a great non profit to support since it helps local people. One-hundred…read morepercent of the proceeds from CAPTAIN's Treasures supports programs for kids, families, and seniors. I stopped on a Wed. at 10:30 to donate clothing and home goods. There were no parking places in front. Since donations are dropped off in back, I found the last parking spot in back. Parking is inadequate. CAPTAIN's Treasures is a next-to-new shop that provides gently-used, quality clothing and home goods at great savings for families - all while supporting kids, families, and seniors in the community through CAPTAIN CHS's over 30 programs and services. CAPTAIN's Treasures also provides clothing and household goods at no cost to individuals or families suffering significant hardships, such as victims of domestic violence or theft, or who have lost their homes due to fire or other disaster. More than 60 dedicated volunteers help to operate the shop and organize the generous daily outpouring of donations from the community.

I have been shopping at CT for at least 11 years and the whole place is amazing. The volunteers and…read morestaff are so friendly and welcoming. They help me out on a weekly basis. I look for vintage items and I've found some of the most unique finds there. One time I found some cow dolls with frilly dresses on and I made a video of them dancing. It was a hit! You never know what you might find at Captain's Treasures. I have found Pyrex mixing bowls in the Americana design. I'm saving them for my daughter. I think the reason why I never reviewed the place before is because I'm afraid that everyone will find out about it! It's too late..the people I see shopping there love it also. Thanks Captain's!

Clothing is organized by size and category (pants, skirt, tank top, t-shirt, etc) great selection…read morealong with reasonable prices. Small selection but quality home decor.

So today feels like such a let down. I went into the store to purchase a bag. I found $50 in the…read morepurse. The attendant takes it out of my hand and says it belongs to the store. I was told that the store has to track down potential donors in order to give them the money. Ironically the song "Waymaker" was on. I will say this. You never know the need that someone has and how God may have been trying to meet that need. I am so disappointed and upset with how Christ was represented today. The attendant asked me as I was walking away if I I had a need that she could meet... **Just an update, I was just told in a response message that, "we are sorry you feel this way, tracking down the owner is the right thing to do."-- (message I just received). Hmm.. the attendant told me (via the manager on the phone) before I left out about an hour ago that they tracked down the owner. Maybe the manager and the attendant needed it. I pray that you bless them Lord-- they must have needed it more.

This is such a gem! This was a must visit for my wife and I on our second visit to St Andrew's…read more Pros: - great quality and attractive goods like sweaters and shirts and hats - close to the old course - friendly staff Cons: - not many but watch the hours like any other shop in a small town especially off season Tips: - Tiger wore one of their sweatshirts. Really nice - no Amex- visa/MC just fine

Friendly staff who get to know the customers. Constant rotation of inventory. Facebook page showing…read morenew items. Great value. Open Tuesdays 10-3 and Saturdays 10-2. Also open the 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June 4.30-6.30pm during St Andrew's Love Thy Neighborhood free community dinners!

The Service was was very good.. I would recommend my friends to go to the same place for their…read morebirthday..

As a consignment customer, my experience with this business was unsatisfactory. I was disappointed…read morewith the treatment I received and lack of responsiveness.

I love the new bridal boutique. Of course the thrift shop is excellent as well. Always new things…read moreto explore. And absolutely love that all proceeds support the American-Italian Heritage Museum

Associated with the neighboring Italian American Museum, this thrift store is only open Tuesdays…read moreand Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We had to plan our visit carefully to make sure we got there when it was open. Many of the items seem to have either been donated by elderly folks or donated perhaps after folks passed and they have a great selection of vintage home goods including cocktail glasses, plates and an array of flatware. I scored a beautiful oyster fork here for a mere 25 cents and some nice commemorative plates from Christmas 1979 for $3 each. They also had a number of cordial glasses and wine decanters. The selection of clothes is rather small although they did have a ton of jeans. There are also some books and DVDs and handbags. Highly recommend for home goods. If you go looking just for clothes you may be disappointed. All proceeds benefit the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, a non-profit.