North Vancouver ReStore

If you check out Colin R. Turner's TedTalk in Galway, Ireland, the sharing and caring "open access economy" would have us freely volunteer our time according to our values, abilities, aptitudes and volitions. In this "heaven on earth" we are not limited by financial constraints in obtaining the best manufactured foods and implements for simple high quality living...even education is free and open.

It was quite a bit smaller than i expected..these were some of my observations. Merchandising of paints were better than other stores. They arranged them so your interior paints were separated from exterior. Good idea..and the pricing was straight forward with efficient signage. I think the stains were more expensive and were well marked on top of tin. I know it always changes the merchandise donations but at the time there was not much catching my eye. I went to their outter yard and noticed quite a bit of furniture that was donated getting ruined in the rain. I would think some shelter or tarps could have remedied that. My entrace to the store came as a result of not being able to park as i had a trailer i was towing so i parked at Cdn Tire.. nevertheless small parking lot. So as i came around i opend the door...which i was told it was the exit and to use the other...there was no people in store ..maybe for the next time use. The same staff walked by as i was pulling.some plastic shakes out of box to see size...and was asked if i was making a mess..maybe she was kidding..but not once did she or other staff acknowlege or as if i needed help. They are NOT trained to give CUSTOMER SERVICE. Overall not left with s good impression .

The store has more newer stuff then others and is well laid out. From a buyer's prespective this place is better then the Vancouver and Burnaby location but the prices seem just a little cheaper than Rona. FYI the store hours can not be trusted by the website so generally I would suggest calling ahead if you are looking to donate. Please note, during COVID they are not excepting donations.

The prices are absolutely insane. Thrifting used to be fun and then it became “cool”. People don’t take the time to actually look into things and assume they are getting a deal because it’s thrifted. But as an avid thrifter, I can assure you you are not getting a good deal here. Which is really to bad because thrifting is such a wonderful way to reduce our carbon footprint and in this case give back to a charity but there is a fine line between that and getting grossly ripped off and this place has crossed it 🤷‍♀️ People give away better quality items for free on Craigslist

Use to be interesting and enjoyable looking for a bargain or unique item and donating all sorts of items that should have a second life, not anymore. Questionable management and pricing, poor layout and use of space with no guarantee your donation will be happily accepted. Subjected to management picking through the donation only to return what they don't want, leaving you to find another donation centre or regrettably the dump. Doubt I will support this location or recommend it as a drop-off.