The HUB is the nerve center of Challis, Idaho. It looks and acts like your typical thrift store…read more Indeed, that's why everyone's there--to buy bargains unheard of anywhere but Challis. But The HUB is so much more--it's where people go to gossip--to learn the latest--to catch up with friends--to keep the proverbial "ear to the ground." In the meantime, of course, they are soaking up life's best thrift store deals. The HUB--where practically everything is fifty cents. It's the only thrift store we've ever experienced where there's practically always a line waiting for the door to open at noon. That's when the Challis siren wails--noon. And, fittingly, The HUB's door swings wide once again for the Faithful to swarm inside on a bargain hunting rampage. The HUB is a department store, five and dime, and Ladies Social Club all rolled into one slightly stuffy former flower shop. When people throughout Custer County compliment one another on an article of clothing, 99% of the time the response will be, "I got it at The HUB." The complimenter usually asks, "Fifty cents?" And the complimentee almost always replies, "Yep, fifty cents" The HUB is run by a group of Challis women who live and breathe for their weekly hours behind The HUB counter. Collectively, they are a walking talking Challis wikipedia. Need to know anything about Challis or one of its maybe not-so-famous residents? Just go ask a few polite questions at The HUB. Yep, you'll come out with a mind full of new insight and a few great new clothes as well. The Hub Ladies work for free. ALL of the proceeds get divvied up each early December. Every worthy group in Challis and Custer County gets an annual check from The HUB. The list of recipients is dutifully typed and posted next to the door so we can all see who got what all year long. It's inspiring. It's worthy. It's fun. It's The HUB--Helping Us Build.

Tried going to this thrift store on Monday, was closed all day even though sign states open on…read moreMonday. Thought oh well, the rodeo was just here maybe they needed another day off. Tuesday comes around we head over around 10 am. Sign says open but has a sticky note of saying be right back. It just wasn't meant to be. Maybe for future post on the sign closed Monday after rodeo and/or put a time you'll be back. Just disappointing when it looked like a cool shop

Lots to choose from, friendly, very reasonably priced! Everything from dress clothes to work…read moreclothes...

The only thrift store in town! Selection is somewhat limited, but if you pace your visits you'll…read morehave new stuff to look at every time. Located in Bethman Addition in Kamiah. I bought a gingham dress here for 10 cents. A lot of clothes are 25 cents, shoes are a couple bucks---cheap! Also a great place to look for craft supplies, fabric remnants, etc. They have a little bit of everything.

this is a small town, and it need's more thrift stores, but all in all, it's great. The prices are…read moregood, and they get a lot of things in. It has helped me so much. Thanks loving Hands,

Great service and great value, good cause to shop there highly recommend. Wonderful for the…read morecommunity

Such a wonderful place to find all sorts of things that are in very good condition. Bless the…read moreGrandmothers that volunteer their time and energy towards support of our community. They are always happy to see you.

Friendly nice and clean organized always have a smile on their face and nice stuff and always great…read moreprices

Clean, organized, and the proceeds support a good cause. Prices were just right. What also…read moreimpressed me is that the store volunteers seemed to be having a fun time working and were pleasant and helpful! It supports their motto, OUI - where U always comes before I. Fun place to shop. Try it!

Definitely a treasure trove for bargain hunters! Lots of fabulous finds, and yes, a bit…read moreoverwhelming as some of the vendors are not very organized. But worth a stop. ALSO, there is THE MOST AMAZING cake supply store in the middle of the shop. Who knew???

The place is huge, it has that going for it. All the booths are consigned, I guess, different ones…read morewere offering discounts. Some had some good stuff in them, but a lot of them seemed lost in time. Expensive storage for things nobody wants? Found a cool wooden medicine cabinet that was reasonable at $40 and only bought one item, a book for $5. Had to wait at the front counter quite a few minutes after ringing the bell. Good place to kill some time, but I wouldn't go back very often since I don't think the inventory changes much.

2 years ago I went to Mager Bargains because it was recommended by someone I knew. This person had…read morenever bought any products from Mager but I thought it sounded like a good deal and went there because I needed a new refrigerator and needed it today. I wanted a top or bottom fridge but he only had side by side available. Against my better judgment I bought this fridge for 600 bucks. I could have bought a new one for 200 dollars more but I needed a fridge today. The fridge worked fine for a few months but started stopping and starting at different times. I lost a lot of food in my freezer and fridge because this piece of junk wasn't reliable. Of course the 60 day warranty wasn't in effect so I lost my money. Big deal. Almost any appliance will last for 2 or 3 months. A year warranty is usual for many new appliance. I almost laugh that the owner wanted to pray with me and I said yes. I'm not mocking his religion I'm mocking him. I believe in Jesus but I believe we should try to live up to the gospel Paul preached. I did buy a stove from Mager and it's worked quite well for me. But, I just can't recommend his store from my own experiences. At least for fridges. I'd say pay the extra money and buy a new fridge.

John was amazing truly blessing from God becauseour stove was horrible and the landlord wanted to…read morejust reinstall stuff it was infested with mice feces and had dead mice and a nest. thanks to Him we will have one delivered to us tmr and he called the landlord and even after hearing it was infested just tried to fix it and he said straight up he's done it before it's infested and not okay to use respectable guy kootos to the man God bless you and I hope ur business is blessed aswell.

The drop off of goods has a very rude worker. I think she's a supervisor. Terrible rude. Nobody…read morewas at the drop off, so I grabbed a coupon. Instead of nicely Saying, we'd rather you not do that, it's against company policy or something like that, she chased me down. In the store she Rudely and loudly told me YOU CANT DO THAT. Blah blah blah. Twice , she repeated her her rant. Maybe she was having a bad day. Good thing I have other places to donate. After all it was just a coupon, and she doesn't OWN the store. And I was DONATING....Avoid the donation Area. If they don't come out to get your stuff there are repercussions.

I love this store and I go in as often as I can! prices are high but so is minimum wage if the…read morematch washington since I live in a bordering town.. I love you in when Debra is there (she seems to be a newer cashier.. she is so fun and loud and always seems to be happy and smiling.(I like that!) keep up the good work up there guys! your job isn't easy. Thanks for always welcoming me and thanks Debra for putting a smile on my face-Heather