ReSOURCE Barre - Barre, Vermont

Matthew F.

This place is amazing. They have had some incredible furniture pieces for refurb or painting, a wide selection of books, knick knacks and pictures. I go daily to find treasures. Right now I'm working on a gallery wall and I've gotten most of the pictures here (see pictures below). After 10 purchases of $5 or more, you get half price on (most = non building supplies) items. I've also posted a sample of some of the furniture pieces they've had (but have since been purchased). Go with curiosity but restraint. It's a good day if you come home with one little piece you love than to spend profligately and come home with half the store. Five stars.

Candace W.

I love ReSOURCE. There’s so much to see! For having so much merchandise, the store is well organized. It really bothers me that so many reviews are so negative…complaining about high prices because ‘everything is donated.’ Yes, it is donated, but there overhead costs, just like any retail store. Rent, maintenance, payroll, liability insurance, electricity, internet connection, heating, and cooling to name just a few. Think! Engage your brain before typing.
My negative review is from a woman who called and left a message about donating a sofa. She never heard back, but drove two hours anyway. Well, duh, that was stupid. Do you really think they have time to return every call? Talk about entitlement.
Anyhoo… never mind the negative reviews. It’s a thrift store! It’s a great thrift store! Visit the store! You won’t be sorry.

Allison J.

This place used to be so great.

Items are pretty overpriced now.

Itd be great if you'd open Sundays or evenings so people with regular jobs can come.

But my biggest concern is people who are elder or have mobility disabilities are no longer made to feel welcome. Today, when I went in, there were no carts because about 4 to 6 were loaded with junk and scattered through the store. When I mentioned this to the cashier, she was pretty dismissive. There used to be walkers and wheelchairs for customers as well. Please consider all your customers, not just the able bodied ones. Thanks.

Beverly H.

Called and left message that I would be bringing a couch to donate. That if there any issues to contact me and left my contact information. No call back. So thought no issues. Arrived at store to be told they are not taking furniture. 2 hours travel. When a phone call would have saved the trip

Kelly W.

The staff (besides the man that does pricing) are all kind. But they are getting beyond greedy with the prices lately. Everything is donated and should be priced low. There’s a reason the store is a mess and items are sitting. No one is going to pay 375 for a dresser and 500 for a sofa. They managed to make the store even more disorganised than it was prior to the flood. Disappointed that low income folks have nowhere affordable to shop these days.

Alex H.

I generally like this place, they have a pretty good selection inside and the prices are right. I'd give it five stars if I didn't get so much attitude when I came to drop off a donation. I'm always friendly and cordial and I just get these stares of contempt as if I'm inconveniencing them by dropping off my donations. It really sours the whole experience, and I've decided to just start taking my donations elsewhere.

Brett M.

A nice and fair selection of all kinds of good and honorable donations that have been made here. The prices are decent and you can occasionally pick up a thing or two per trip, based on experience.

However, my problem with this location is that they really could use a dedicated pool of staff that would help organize the place better. I know that they must get an influx of donations every day and it's harder to keep up. But that shouldn't mean that they can't get some volunteers to help make browsing their store a little more tidy.

And you could honestly blame the consumer for so long before you realize that maybe the staff should be a little more clean in their building.

I also love to donate to these guys whenever I could. I've donated so many empty DVD cases that they've actually made a little section that they sell them. I'm happy to have seen that they've made some sales or maybe have found a use for movies they must get that don't have cases. That's being resourceful!

Heather G.

Reorganized and cleaner with helpful and friendly staff