“I did not realize this until I came here, but Art Post is one of the only few local art supply stores (and I believe the only one downtown). I have used them twice now for private classes/team building projects and both time they were phenomenal. For far less money than what other chain art-creation-team-building-events asked, Art Post created a custom activity for our group and created a laid-back atmosphere that encouraged creativity but also socializing. I also observed a class with younger children and the teacher was patient and also encouraging of creativity with the kids. Overall, I was very impressed with their community outreach and artistic philosophy. They also host some really great outdoor markets on the weekend where you can find lots of great local art and music!”
“The Scrape Exchange Thrift Store's philosophy and business practices earns them high regard in my book.The vast majority of donations they receive are utilized and offered for sale to the public.I work in the recycling industry and I've seen A LOT of waste. Thrift stores and donation centers are not immune to the unfortunate practice of mindless disposal. The Scrap Exchange is an exception in that regard. The Scrap Exchange conscientiously manages the donations they receive. They are not wasteful. They offer for sale (at reasonable prices) the vast majority of the donated goods they receive.I've discovered that many of the other Thrift stores chronically throw away a high percentage of items that the public donates to their resale businesses. Consider that they all are dependent on free donations to operate their businesses. These type of stores are beholden to the generosity of the public. Donors presume that the items they donate will be given a chance to be offered for sale.The whole philosophy of donating to Thrift stores is based on society's obligation to reduce wastefulness.Remember: recycle, reduce, reuse.The Scrap Exchange exemplifies the practice of waste not, won't not.They value the generosity of their donors. And they provide an exciting, eclectic and satisfying shopping experience for their customers.For years i've treasured being a regular customer of their store.For most people, when they donate goods to second-hand resale operations, it's because the items are still usable. There's is often, also, the aspect that donating items for reuse will help less fortunate people. Many thrift stores, or restores, claim that the proceeds garnered from the sale of donations, are intended to be invested in providing something for poor and less fortunate people. Read the fine print... just because a business entity is a non-profit, does not necessarily mean that they are self-sacrificing and austere.The fact that Scrap Exchange operates as a non-profit is another of the many reasons to make them your go-to Thrift shopping destination! You'll love it!”
“Every single employee was extraordinarily kind and helpful. It made my whole day brighter. They also had a lovely selection of threads and fabric, as well as great sales.”
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“I had been carrying around a baggie of broken, but beloved, delicate and inexpensive necklaces. I stopped by on the off-chance an employee could repair these necklaces for me, and they did! They were enthusiastic and inventive, and I'm happy with the results. (Maybe you guys deserve a tip jar for your work? I felt like I was walking off with a steal. What a good price!) I don't make necklaces myself (obvi), but I recommend Rare Earth. The store is fun to browse even as a non-crafter/maker, and in a good location if you want to also grab a coffee and browse books at the places next door. Rare Earth has a lot of fun fossils and crystals to look at, too.”