Russell Reed

Review of Austin Habitat for Humanity

When they were located on 5th I would spend a few ...

When they were located on 5th I would spend a few hundred a month with them because the items were generally a decent bargain and the money did go to help an awesome program. Used them for my own remodel and customer work. Now they want 95% of retail for used or damaged items. I mean flooring is nearly as cheap to buy INSTALLED as they want for the stuff there. Example, went there last week for a simple kitchen sink faucet. They had some in the $45 range, new in box, for cheap plastic sets. I can get the same one made in the same factory with a different box at the "big box store" for $30 or less. Sure there are "some" deals there to be had, but now they have nearly priced themselves out of the market. I don't understand why anyone would shop there now if genuinely trying to find decent used materials, it is just as cost effective to just go new and have a warranty. If you want to feel better about yourself then just donate a $100/year out of the huge savings gained from buying elsewhere. This chapter of Habitat for Humanity reminds me of the local Goodwill cartel.......