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    Schenectady Habitat Restore

    3.0 (6 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    The ReCollector

    The ReCollector

    3.3
    (4 reviews)
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    If you're a person of color you're most likely not wanted here…read more I collect a lot of trinkets so I am always very excited to find a store like this, however every time I find myself coming to the owners store i'm always given dirty looks or watched vigilantly as if i'd steal. It's kind of hurtful. It's happened multiple times, inside and outside of the store. I recall going to the farmers market and him being inside the store until I came around, he immediately came outside and followed me around :/ It's a big shame as I want to like the store but just can't

    Very random and dense collection of vinyl, but it's not "curated" - the selections look for the…read moremost part like they're just culled from garage sales in the area. That said, the Re-Collector has picked up a few gems so if you're a hard core collector, you'll likely spend a little time flipping through the bins. There's some CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and even a shelf of 8-tracks, and then a bunch of completely randomized tschotschkes. While I'm a sucker for this sort of thing usually we haven't found anything interesting on repeated visits. The music and vibe can be interesting or annoying, which goes double for the Re-Collector himself; he seems to be a bit moody. The store's pretty cramped, too, so go in with your claustrophobia under control and I recommend not taking any bags in, either. Worth a buzz-by if you like random odd used stuff stores, but not a can't miss one-of-those-things IMHO.

    The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

    The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

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    In my efforts to downsize, I've been making some donations to the Salvation Army on Central Avenue…read morein Colonie. I like this facility. It's larger than many of the other locations. It's open on most days. They accept donations around the back. Due to staffing limitations they explained that donations of household goods must be dropped off before 11am on weekdays. They accept clothing donations throughout much of the day. They move a lot of clothing. Most of the staff is genuinely nice and helpful. I discovered that this center is also a good place to find cool, vintage glassware, especially from the 1960s. I love glassware. So while I make donations, I also pick up some fascinating etched stemware. Most don't match. It's hard to find sets but I can't beat the price which is 79 cents per glass. I also picked up some cute vintage dessert glasses at $1.99 apiece. I must sell or give away more than I purchase in order to downsize. The rule of de-cluttering is that you must donate or sell an old item before you buy a "new" one. The items at the Salvation Army are not generally new, but it is about people helping people and you can find some cool stuff.

    I experienced a poor reception while donating. Sign outside said all donations must be brought…read moreinside. Went inside was told donations were around back. No signs in parking lot. Went around back. Sign said to push button for service. There was no button. Called inside and said I needed help with six bags (am elderly and handicapped). Told they can't take things from cars. No attempt to find a solution such as I take them out and give them to the employee(s). Dumped them in lot. Next time, I will go elsewhere.

    Schenectady Habitat Restore - nonprofit - Updated August 2026

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