Revival is one of my favorite thrift stores in the area, and probably is my favorite thrift store…read morefor furniture.
I first visited Revival when I moved to KC in August 2014. I was looking for several pieces of furniture, with a dresser being the most important one. I looked on Yelp to get some ideas of thrift stores in the area, and was unsure where I might be able to find one. Well, I ended up hearing about Revival from my parent's Air B&B they were staying with. We had a tight schedule and one day to find a dresser, so we headed to Revival.
When I first walked in I was a little disappointed to see several very expensive and elegant pieces of furniture. In this stage of my life, I am more happy with slightly bruised and broken, yet sturdy, furniture that is a good deal. I walked around a while, and as I got further and further back into the store, the deals emerged. I found the back room that was where most of the deals were hidden. On this trip, I found a huge, bulky, yet beautiful dresser for $140.00. It was a little more than I wanted to spend but it was exactly what I wanted and came with a huge mirror. I also found a large bookcase for $50 and a side table for $30.
My second trip was yesterday. I moved to a new apartment with more space, and needed a small desk and some side tables. I found a tiny, very cute, vintage desk for $40, and two side tables for $30 each. I was going to go to IKEA if I did not find a desk that would fit in my Honda Civic, and I did not really expect to find one, but Revival had exactly what I was looking for.
I have never had any issues with customer service, as the other reviewers have mentioned this. I would say that the ladies who work there may offer an unfriendly vibe, but in my experience they have been quick to help me and answered all my questions. Oh, and the guy who moves the furniture and meets you in the back with your car is awesome!
I will admit, I am a fan of IKEA. However, when I am looking for something sturdy and inexpensive, I will visit Revival. Happy Shopping!