Hospice of the Foothills Gift & Thrift of Penn Valley

FIRST and FOREMOST… I believe in Hospice and support them wholeheartedly. My mother was a hospice volunteer (directly with patients) for 20 years until my brother got sick… so I always give to hospice organizations. Overall, this store is overpriced. You can find new things for cheaper than some of their prices. Example… they were selling Ikea organizers for the SMAE price as Ikea… but used. Clothing more expensive than the sale rack at Macys. I mentioned this and the fellow said. well we have high quality things here. Sorry… I buy nicer things at sale racks of major stores for less. Pricing should be fair. In saying that, I have purchase books and some kitchen things, and an old school chair. Funny thing… some books had a $ 1. price tag from previous store… and $ 1.50 for their store. I paid the $ 1.50…but just find that funny. I wish them well, and think they could sell more if they were a tad bit more realistic.

Love this thrift store! I always check their book section first, but I’ve been finding their DVDs are getting pretty good too. Their household section consistently has good stuff and I can’t say enough about the staff!

It is a great store with great volunteers… but some are forgetting the flip side of thrift.
You say it is for a good cause, and I agree, but some of us cannot afford to go pay retail, so we shop at thrift stores because we are poor. Yes, we are benefiting a charity with our donations and buying there, but the other side is that before thrift stores were trendy, they were needed by the needy. THEY STILL ARE! And I am one of those needy!
Case in point: Used, beat up plastic storage boxes, $ 6.50 at Hospice. New on sale plastic storage boxes at the hardware store across the street, $ 7.
Caveat emptor.
As a needy person, this place does have high prices! End of story!

Went in the other day because they were having a «big sale». The poor woman ahead of me asked the cashier if the price of a particular furniture item was firm. (Remember that sign I mentioned in my first review that sits on one of the displays and says, «We listen to offers»?)
Right. Not only did the cashier roll her eyes and tell the customer no, she and the other cashier proceeded to insult the customer after she left. «Who does she think she is? Does she think this money goes into MY pocket? Would she try something like that at Target?» I gently mentioned that they do have a sign stating that the store listens to offers. Me, and my comment, were met with stony stare and «Will that be credit or debit?»
First of all, Target pays for their inventory and does have to recoup a specific price point to make a profit. You do not pay for your merchandise. Everything you sell was donated… given to you free of charge. If you don’t like people asking if the prices are firm, take down the freaking sign that clearly states that you listen to offers.
Second, yes, I personally do ask about discounts at Target and nearly any other retail store where I shop. If an item is a floor model, or in a box that clearly is damaged or taped shut like it is a return, the item is scuffed, scraped, missing a part, marked discontinued, etc., then hell yeah — I’ll ask if the price is firm. I’ll ask if there are any coupons available that week. I’ll ask if the item is going on sale next week. I’ll ask if they can honor the sale price this week.
Back to the review. I don’t care for people (paid or volunteer) who bash and insult customers who are not present to defend themselves, and who do it in front of other customers. If you must bash, at least wait until you are in private.

Neat little thrift store — and remember, it’s for Hospice! Fairly decent selection of stuff. Books section is okay, not great, but okay.