I have only been in the store a couple of times and each time it was to buy a young family member a gift card. This is the place they want to shop for all kinds of gear and outerwear ! When I walked in I was impressed by how easy it is to find what you are looking for ... At least to find where it would be if they have it . It seems like they do have a lot of good things . I browsed thru their outerwear and saw some nice name brand jackets I would like to have . I think they were selling the ones in good shape for about 70% off . The staff was helpful and friendly . When I checked out their website I was also impressed by their online presence . The hoarding Marmot is centrally located and plays an important role in our outdoor lifestyle . read more

Great winter and ski consignment store! I was able to grab a long Marmont jacket for $75! Definitely pop in here if you are looking to unload winter gear or are in need of some read more

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First time here as it came recommended to me. I checked out the website beforehand and saw this deal for 10% off the first purchase when you sign up for texts, so I did. Got in and made a purchase and the workers had no idea what I was talking about, so I had to pay full price. The workers didn't seem concerned at all by the confusion and said they didn't know they had a text chain. I could've showed them their own website, but at that point it didn't seem worth the battle. Won't be coming again, unfortunately. Most of the stuff can be found cheaper on EBay anyways. read more

The Hoarding Marmot - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great selection here! Everything was in good condition and well priced. The store clerks were friendly as well.

When I first saw this sign go up, I knew this place was going to be for me. And I automatically knew it was going to be a used outdoor gear shop. How? Am I a marmot whisperer? (I am, but that's not how I knew) If you've ever been up in the mountains a decent number of times, you have undoubtedly seen these fat bastards. Sunning on rocks, eating flowers, standing curiously on their hind legs, poking out of burrows, and generally being shockingly unafraid of humans and awkwardly adorable. My goal was to review this place on Groundhog Day (two days ago), which in Alaska is known as "Marmot Day" (it's true, look it up!), but I failed. FYI: the groundhog is a type of marmot. More specifically, it's a marmot that likes to live alone, in eastern North America, and it doesn't really like heights like most of its alpine brothers. Also, if you've been in the mountains for extended periods, you've probably got GAS. What is GAS? It's not something you get from eating dehydrated meals for a week (that's a different kind). It's Gear Acquisition Syndrome. You like to buy stuff you don't need. But you trick yourself by saying things like "but this will get me into the mountains more" or "but...but, my other three pairs of crampons don't have points like this". I have good news and I have bad news. Like beer, the Hoarding Marmot is both the solution and the answer to all your GAS problems. BUY: You can buy barely-used equipment here for some insane prices. I know what you're thinking; I've been to those places too. I've been to places with the same idea as the Hoarding Marmot, where you end up rooting around through lots of neon-colored stuff from the 80's and 90's that's all clumped together in a musty basement. Once in a blue moon, you might find something decent. But it's the exception, not the rule. Here, I found a pair of $500 ice climbing boots, barely used, for $100. Seriously, they looked brand-new. (Scarpa Rebel Pro GTX, if you're curious) If you want to get into ice climbing, there are some pretty good deals on used crampons. Some aren't in the greatest shape, but the pricing always accurately reflects the quality. Some great "starter" crampons here. It looked like they had a TON of skiing stuff too, but I'm not a skier and can't comment on the merits of the selection. They also have a tiny little rock wall in the corner to try out the rock shoes! I saw some of those that, like my ice climbing boot acquisition, looked more-or-less new. They didn't have a ton of clothing, but what they did have was from pretty legit brands and in good shape. SELL: I haven't sold anything here yet, but they seem to have a pretty well-organized system for selling items. There's a great explanation on their website. DEFINITELY: Check them out. Especially if you're new to mountain-stuff, and haven't yet developed GAS. Join us. BONUS: They accept Amex, which an increasing number of Anchorage business hate to accept. read more

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Sometimes I find gear here and I look at the price and I'm like, "Wow, that's a steal of a deal!" Other times I find a well-loved product and can't believe they still want the price on the tag. I believe some prices are higher because the product is either brand new (tag still attached) or basically brand new. These prices make some sense. This does beg the question: If they were brand new, why weren't they returned for full price? One of the best factors of this place is the chance to sell your used gear. I recently sold a pair of hiking boots. If you use the money acquired by the sale in store, they give you 10% off and any balance you have stays in your account and NEVER expires. The staff is very friendly and they all go out of their way to give advice, information and just be friendly overall. Stock is always changing so go often to peruse. read more

Good selection of snow gear with mostly decent prices, unfortunately the employees were pretty rude to my group during our time there. I asked the guy who was checking me out about returns (they don't take any) and he ignored me, so I asked again thinking he didn't hear and was rudely answered by the other girl at the register. It was a very awkward and uncomfortable experience. I'll come back when my friends and I aren't ignored and glared at while we walk around the store. read more

Staff was helpful. Store was clean. Got a few cool items that were gently used. Will come back definitely!

Love this place! We visited from out of town and ended up going there three separate times to find gear we were missing. The staff was helpful and knowledgable, and if they didn't immediately know the answer to a question, they would look it up or find someone who knew more. I was thrilled with the prices on the used gear- we found some great deals. This place was one of the highlights of our trip! read more

I highly recommend consigning your gear here, they are trustworthy and I always make a decent amount of money. Sometimes the salespeople are stuck in their own world but the people at the consignment desk are always super helpful and nice. read more

I like how organized this place is. Some places just get so overwhelming when you feel like you have to just dig through crap strewn everywhere, but not here! I found a Black Diamond jacket in great condition for a steal, and ski boots as well. I feel like I can walk in here any time and walk away with something, whether I need it or not. Do inspect what you're getting and read the tags - they'll usually give brief descriptions as well if anything should be noted like tears in clothing. Definitely give this spot a try before going to get anything new from the big stores because you never know what you'll find and what great condition it can be in. read more

This consignment store is well organized and it looks like they're still picky about their inventory that has been previously owned. Good quality gear at reasonable prices. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I found a couple of treasures that I didn't come in intending to buy but I'm glad I found them. read more

The Hoarding Marmot - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Worst experience I ever had dealing with a used gear store all their gear smells and has stains if you like leftover rainbow gathering gear it's the place to go !!!! Go somewhere else trust me !!! read more

The Hoarding Marmot - No thanks , never again !!!! - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Super Friendly Staff, Some Good Deals and Lots To Look At! To start out, we were leaving REI and noticed this little spot and thought we would check it out. It is jam packed with some ok deals and some awesome deals too! I was impressed with some of the prices and left with a few unplanned deals on some ArcTerex gear... The staff was super friendly and this is an interesting place for new and used outdoor gear... read more

This store is incredible; the staff are very knowledgeable and they do a great job curating what used gear to sell. I'm glad that they appear to be weathering Covid well because they are such an essential store for anyone in Anchorage who's interested in the outdoors. Just bought a pair of fall hiking shoes, and couldn't be happier with the service or the price. read more

I purchased a mammut jacket from there. It was a little overly priced but I liked it so I made the purchase. When I got home I noticed a disgusting smell. I called and asked (same day) if I could return or exchange or get store credit,basically any kind of help really. They said sorry no we can't do anything about it. When I go to the store I don't do a "smell check" because naturally a professional shouldn't or wouldn't sale a smelly product. I was disappointed because they were very rude, refused to compensate in any way and then just basically said "sorry Charlie" to me. My family will not be returning to that store due to the fact that they sale used expensive stuff without any exception of return of their stinky products. read more

This is an awesome little shop. Definitely check them out. Being as they are right across from REI and right behind Bear Tooth, it's convenient to go check them out and see what they have. You will find everything at reasonable pricing. Most gear is used and the pricing reflects that. If you're like me, you can't afford to always go buy brand new at full retail. This place is perfect for those that love high end gear but cant always afford to buy it new. After browsing the shop, a lot of the clothing is in good to great condition. Other gear is in varying states of condition form new to good to fair, but again pricing reflects the condition it's in. There is many brands there; Patagonia seems to be the biggest majority in clothing but there is also brands like Marmot, Arcteryx among others. There is talk of them looking at getting into some fishing gear as well with the coming season. Check them out, it's an impressive little shop and they are definitely in a niche market that no one else is doing. read more

Very friendly staff. I went in for a set of road wheels and found a nice little selection. I was happy to find a pair that worked perfectly for me at a price I consider very good. They have a pretty wide selection of outdoor gear from what I saw and I was pleased with the prices. I would say they are diffidently worth checking out if your in the market for gear. Happy Hunting! read more

I'm used to going to play it again sports or REI, but I have never had an experience like at the hoarding marmot! The staff is wonderful and knowledgeable. The gear is the best prices In town, and they have fantastic quality control. I absolutely love when they have their BUFF fundraisers. The Buffs are colorful and unique, I participated in one for avalanche rescue teams. I recommend this store to anyone wanting good gear, at a good price, and looking to support local business. read more

This is a great store. The staff at the store are very knowledgeable about a wide range of sports and will make good recommendations. I got an awesome deal on an ice axe and climbing harness. My son found a like new pair of Scarpas and crampons....Score! After reading one or two other reviews, I guess that these people do not understand that most of the gear is "USED," so it may need to be washed...right? read more

Really fun store. This is the ideal Alaskan outdoors consignment shop. They have clothes, gear, shoes, etc. Prices are decent and fair. They also sell brand new items l like logo shirts and protein bars. Nice folks! I would say it is worth checking out before heading to REI across the street. read more

Great idea for an Anchorage outdoor gear store! Super deals on bike tires and gear right now. As the signage indicates, it is "buyer beware", but it looks like the store staff does a good job of not putting poor quality items out. This is the place to go FIRST for good used gear before you have to shell out big $$$ for new; and yes a friendly helpful staff. They have dropped what they were doing to do quick research on items that I asked about. read more

Great place to go and peruse used/barely used clothing and gear. They often have great additional sales going on - like right now is an extra 20% some items. You can find even better deals towards end-of-season. I dropped of about 5 items and they all sold quickly. The deals are great for not only the buyer, but for the consignor as well. Glad a place like this has made it onto the Anchorage scene. read more

Great place to do business with! Dana is very helpful. I needed a pair of mountaineering boots. I found The Hoarding Marmot online and sent an email. Dana responded quickly and gave me several pairs of boots to choose from. I live in Maryland, so we communicated via email and phone. Dana sent pictures and detailed measurements of the boots. He worked with me on the best shipping method and when I finally got the boots, they fit perfectly and were exactly what Dana described in his emails. A month later I used the boots on Mt. Rainier. Thank you, Dana, for a great store and awesome service! Whenever I have a need for some gear, I'll check with The Harding Marmot first. read more

You may find a good deal but generally, their gear is overpriced for second-hand quality. You're better off shopping online sales. It is worth stopping by if you're already checking out the REI across the street. read more

The Hoarding Marmot is a great store. They've got an excellent selection of cold weather gear and is my #1 place to pick up extra turtlenecks and base layers. read more

Anchorage really needed a consignment outdoor gear shop, and the Hoarding Marmot does a great job filling this niche. I've been in several times and have always received fantastic service and help. The sales people are always ready to answer a question, whether I call to check on a consigned item or show up in person to browse the racks. I've consigned everything from a bike rack to hiking boots to convertible pants, and have found some great treasures at very reasonable prices. Dana had a great vision and hopefully this place will continue to grow and prosper. read more

Limited selection of winter gear. Some was overpriced however there were good deals to be had. The two star rating is for the customer service. The two male employees working in there were talking negatively about a customer after she left. Dudes, REALLY?....! There were other customers in there - what a turn off. Maybe keep your issues with a customer to yourself or wait until no other customers are within earshot. read more