This is a great place to recycle anything with a plug and also electronics. I am heading there on…read moreTuesday to recycle two non-functioning electric heaters that are old. This works to help men and women who recycle the valuable parts for sale and receive training also in anger management and skills to help them get and keep a job. I have been going there for about 5 years. My late husband was a hoarder and I took carloads of old computers, TVs and miscellaneous clutter to them when their location was on Walnut Lane. I also will give a monetary donation which they need badly to carry on the work that is so needed.

I have given my recyclables to this company on two occasions now and both times that have been…read morenothing but the best. During the second pick up I needed to change my time last minute and although they were busy they were very flexible, called when nearby and picked up the heavy items (AC and TV) from my second floor with no complaints. They also complimented my home! My friend was there and was so impressed that she's planning to use them as well!

This is one of those times when I debate with myself...should I say something about this place, or…read moreshould I keep it all to myself? Because in the world of thrifting, this place harkens to the old style - jumble of items, packed, run by volunteers for the benefit of a charity. You know, treasure hunts. I love treasure hunts. I'm on my way to downtown Lansdowne one morning and I see a simple wooden A-frame sign: "Re-Purpose Shop". Oooh. Interesting name. Will it be like a Habitat store? Something else? I turn on the side street, then into the parking lot of the church it's housed in. Hm.. No more signs. Well, that door looks logical, so I go in...to an empty hall and kitchen area...but wait, beyond that, some light. Ah! They have two rooms, and have partitioned so one is clothes and the other is 'everything else'. The shelves are packed and there's stuff along the floor too. Roughly categorized, it was so much fun rooting through and finding some cool stuff. The volunteers are very cool, one has a small dog who greeted me with a welcoming sniff, wearing his little doggy Eagles sweater. Aw. Then I was not interesting and he went back to whatever he was doing. This is not a place run by professional organizations under the mask of 'thrift'. It's not neat and super shiny. It's a mad wonderful jumble, and for a treasure hunter it's an absolutely great place to be. They're only open a couple of days a week. I had cash, I don't remember if they take plastic. Benefits the church's programs which include their food pantry.

[618] Driving down…read moreLansdowne Ave I see a sign in front of the Lansdowne First Presbyterian Church that says "Thrift Store" so who am I to pass it up? :) There is plenty of street parking where you can enter thru the front (middle of church) or park in back which you can enter thru the red door (thru hall then store). The small church basement thrift store expanded to another room for good reason. Tons of donations. The second room is stuff with tons of great bargains at a discounted price. The main room is filled with books, kitchen items, house items and a kids corner which is filled with toys and board games. The great prices along with the staff being super friendly is why this rating is a 4. Everytime I stop in I always find a great deal on something. Today it was a $1 under armour sweatshirt and $2 set of 8 pyrex bowls. I always stop in to see what new stuff has arrived and I'm never disappointed. Not many hours but that doesn't stop people. The place was packed. I'll definitely be back and if you're in the area you gotta check out the friendly staff and great prices.

They are so giving and caring. They take care of eve eh one. So kind and sweet. They don't make you…read morefeel embarrassed. Or like your getting too much. They have really helped in hard times!

The service here is great. You are greeted as you enter the store. There are various selections…read moreof men and women's items, some juniors, but no children's. Like any stores like these that relies on donations, some days they may have what you're looking for and others it may not be there. Let it be the first place you check. In my opinion the value and the quality is worth it. I really love this store.

Nice place. The feeling was not very nice. No smile, did not feel wanted and definitely felt like…read morean inconvenience or burden. Few other people I know that visited Upper Darby location said same thing. Just not treated in a nice manner at all. They definitely ask for too much personal information and many people don't feel comfortable with that vulnerability. There are other organizations like Our Closet that don't ask for all of your personal information.

Awesome place! Huge, clean and items priced to sell. When for plates, left with a cart of goodies.read more

Thrift & Thrive is the new, larger thrift store run by the nonprofit Domestic Abuse Project of…read moreDelaware County. They previously ran Nana's Attic in Broomall (now closed). I stopped by a few days ago to check out their new store. It's significantly bigger than Nana's Attic, which means it feels far less cramped. Yay! Still very good prices, the "yellow tag" items are consignment and generally higher priced than the store's donated stock. It about killed my soul to see an awesome vintage salt & pepper mixed in with newer dishes in a consignment lot. Aaah! Staff are great, the store is clean and bright. I'll definitely be back. Note: angled parking in front of the building is NOT free, Pontiac is a public street, and those are pay at kiosk metered spots.