Habitat For Humanity ReStore

I’m not sure as to who is in charge of this place but whom ever it is better be paying their employees big money, for getting all of this as donations and for free this place is total highway robbery and such a rip off, beat up tables that need to be totally redone trying to sell them for $ 150 LOL come on now,

It’s hit and miss when it comes to inventory, and the pricing can range depending on the perceived value of an item, but I’ve generally found that most of what they get in is of good quality. Now, a big box store like Ikea or Big Lots may or may not have comparible pricing, but their stuff is cheaply made. I’ve noticed that this Simi Valley location tends to get more in the way of sofas and sitting furniture as opposed to bookshelves or standing furniture, and they sometimes get very nice light fixtures that new would sell for four or five times the price. The thing about ReStore is this: it’s where you go to find something unusual, something specific for what you need that none of the big box stores carry. I’ve gotten antique and vintage furniture, mohagany stands, and drawer knob backplates sets — seriously, when was the last time Home Depot or Lowes carried backplates?!? The Oxnard location is my favorite — it’s closest to where I live — but I visit this location whenever I’m in the area. Always something new!

I went into the Simi Valley ReStore today. I have been in the store many times and have been uninspired to purchase any items due to their inflated and inconsistent pricing.
Today was unique in that I found what I wanted and at a price that was fair. It was a set of 4 chairs for $ 50. I only wanted to purchase 2 of the 4 and was told, «the set can’t be broken up.» Now mind you, this was not a table and chair set, it was just 4 dining room chairs. I’m not clear what the ‘set’ was. I was under the impression that the ReStore was in business to ‘sell’ items but this store seems to want to do anything but sell their items.
Needless to say I left the store without purchasing. Sorry ReStore I have entered the store and left with our a purchase far too many times, I won’t be returning!
Since this afternoon, have found a lovely table and chairs on Craigslist for $ 40. Yea for Craigslist!!!

The idea of Re Using materials is a wonderful green idea, I am all for it!
The Re Store serves that purpose as is the honorable Habitat for Humanity. A great cause. Now, I understand that the Re Store is stocked by donated goods. What I do not understand is the pricing. I went looking for a stove, but aside from not being in good looking condition, the price was above what I would pay for a used appliance that has no warranty. Then I picked up an aerosol can of paint that was in a shelf, when I went to pay, although it was not what I exactly needed, I decided to compromise because I thought it was going to be around a dollar; but when I asked for the price, it was $ 4.00! At that point, I thought it was pointless to purchase anything when I had to settle for less for more money I would have paid for a new can of spray paint. If the goal is to Re Use and to act GREEN, it does not mean to act Green as to profit green dollars instead. The idea is to be beneficial for all: Save the Earth, profit the Re Store from the donated goods and pass on the savings for the DIY clients, who a lot of times waste their time by trying first the Re Store taking a chance that they do not even find what they need for their project. Be aware that I am not the only one with this sentiments.

I’d heard about ReStore before but hadn’t been in one until last weekend when I came here on a whim. The store is big and open and had a lot of cool furniture for sale. Those were the things that looked the most useful to me. The odds and ends might be useful if you’re big into DIY but I didn’t see anything I needed. A bit disorganized and the prices did seem high. Fun to browse, but I left without buying anything.

Is it me or is this entire store overpriced when it comes to all the stuff that they have in there. I walked in one day and was looking for a dresser and found one but I’m not paying $ 200 for a used beat up old dresser. I walked right out of that store and went on eBay and found a dresser that was 10 times better for half the cost and it was brand-​new.

I am so puzzeled as how the store in simi valley still in business. The prices are so so high for broken items most of the time. The only time i see something under priced it’s got a sticker sold on it. Last month they had a beautiful antique garden bench at $ 25 with a sticker sold .I had never see anything at $ 25 at that store so really what is going on here.

I like the idea behind the store chain. You donate your stuff, that may need some TLC, for resale and you make a difference in the world for those who need it or just have eclectic tastes. I get that and it’s a great concept. However, this place can make no price comparisons to a big box store and expect to move product. It does nothing for the cause and hurts the humanity they so strongly tout. Come on! Sell the stuff at a lower and more reasonable price, make the buck and help the cause, otherwise the stuff is going to just sit there and rot. Re-$$$tore, Rethink who your buyer is.

I like this idea, however, went with my husband today and found a door priced at $ 50. Since we are doing a DIY project this price for this door was perfect. We asked the guy working there to help us get it out and confirmed the price. We brought it to the front to purchase it and the girl at the front stated it was $ 100. She says it must be mis-​marked. Pretty sure that even if it were marked incorrectly that isn’t our fault. Told her the guy in the back says it is $ 50. We left without the door and will not be returning.

I’ve been in the store once or twice as I happened to pass it by and wondered what it was. I think the recylce and reuse concept is great. There are few interesting items in there, none of which I would buy but thought it was cool that they had such random items for sale. I had some recycleable items myself from our move and rather than leaving it on the sidewalk or throwing it out, I figured I would give back to humanity by donating the items that Salvation Army wouldn’t take. I went to the Simi Valley location drop off at the back of the store and was approached by a man who had no personality and actually acted as if I interrupted something so important that he almost had an attitude. I actually get satisfaction out of donating because I am happy that someone else will be able to use the things I don’t need or want. But when the receiving end regardless of who they are act unappreciative and have a poor attitude, it ruins my gracious intent. I mean, if you don’t like what you’re doing, then don’t do it.
Customer service is poor and the store is a mess. The employees there should pride themselves more in what they are there to do by presenting a better attitude to their customers whether shopping or giving, and do some organizing and make the store a little more presentable. Next time I have anything to donate, this place is definitely NOT going to be a consideration.

I’ve read about these stores on a few different blogs and I was shocked to see one in the town I live in. This place has everything from doors, windows, furniture, and the kitchen sink. Literally!
Used furniture takes up the front portion of the store front so it feels like you’re at a Goodwill when you first walk in. As you gaze through the rest of the enormous space you will see a vast sea of home products. There are isles and isles of salvaged items that came from homes, office buildings, or even remodeled hotels (evident by the multiple and identical TV stand dressers). There’s even treadmills towards the back of the store at rock bottom prices. There’s even a decent selection of tile comprised of different shapes and sizes.
Overall I like the concept of the ReStore and I support what they are doing. I am not the most handy person nor do I have much of a creative side when it comes to home improvement. With that said It may be difficult to complete a basic project due to the lack of consistent inventory (especially if you want matching stuff) but it is worth your time to stop here first before heading to one of the big boxes. I can see someone like the Rehab Addict enjoying a store like this.
Reuse and recycle. A great motto to live by :)

As noted in the lone other review, this ReStore is poorly «coordinated». If you’re looking for a door, bring a tape measure because you’ll be there for a while going through door-​by-​door for measurements. Seems like this would be a simple thing for the volunteers to do, but if you suggest it, they’ll coldly state that they don’t have the resources. Although, I would argue this as they frequently have 2+ people in the back while one person works the register.
Nothing in this store is organized at all. Most of the time, it’s not even worth the time to sift through the junk. I’m not sure why they take and display some of the «materials» in the store, but if you’re looking for a gold door knob, boy are you in for a treat!
Occasionally, they have some nice stuff. A piece of furniture here or there, a vanity maybe. One time there was a really nice granite vanity top that I thought would fit in my bathroom. So I went home, measured and came back to find it broken. Obviously, I was quite disappointed.
The tools are rarely worth looking at. Most of the time they’re burned out old off brand tools, with the exception of the occasional table saw.
All in all, the ReStore is a really great concept, even if the execution is flawed. It’d be great if the volunteers would spend a little more time organizing/​labeling and a little less time looking for stuff they can take home.

This one is okay. It doesn’t have as nice of stuff as the Chatsworth one. Lots of video armoires. It’s still getting established. I wish the stores were better coordinated.