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    Urban Ore

    3.4 (623 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Oakland A's Memorabilia
    Ryan B.

    Urban Ore is a great place to find items you may need in order to complete a house or apartment. They have a lot of items to choose from but what I've noticed is most tend to go here for tables, dressers, chairs and construction related items. I ended up getting a chair, a night stand and dresser the last time I came here but was accompanying a friend this occurrence who was in search for a table. I wound up realizing they had plenty of Oakland A's memorabilia on display which turned into a fun scavenger hunt for me being a lifelong diehard fan. While I didn't end up buying anything, I had a blast, searching for all of the A's items on display and appreciated seeing who I believe is the owner sharing a photo of the late great Rickey Henderson visiting here before he passed away last year. The only thing to look out for this parking can sometimes be complicated, and more than a lot of the items that peak your interest you're going to pass on due to prices being on the higher end. 4/5.

    Aashrith B.

    Cool zero-waste store, epically if you're just looking for a fun activity one afternoon. The place has some really cool things, and just sections of everywhere from electronics to doorknobs. Staff is also very friendly, and the place is never too too busy.

    Ernest M.

    Urban Ore is a super interesting and eclectic thrift warehouse. It's huge and packed with a little bit of everything. You can find items for a bathroom or kitchen remodel, medical supplies, old baseball cards, musical instruments, and even canoes and grills. There's a bike section, an audio and electronics section, and a big collection of vinyl records and VHS tapes. They even had an arcade cabinet when I visited. The place feels like a thrift store dream. It's decently organized considering the size, but if you're looking for something specific, expect to do a bit of digging. Some items feel more like junk, but one person's trash might be someone else's treasure. Prices vary. Some things are a great deal, especially in the remodeling section if you're willing to search. Others feel a little high, especially for appliances, but overall it's still cheaper than buying new. There's also a good-sized parking lot right in front, which makes visiting a lot easier. I didn't buy anything this time around, but I had fun exploring and I'll definitely be back.

    Jocelyn E.

    This place is super cool. Any home project can definitely be started from here. They have doors, shutters, tubs, tables, toilets, like literally sooooo much. Super fun day just looking around. They've got a cool stash of records. So much to find here and the employees are super helpful and kind.

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    Vincent R.

    can say nothing bad about this jem ...love the saturday vibes all of the store reps want to make my experience better than the next...i've been able to purchase merch over the phone too...love everything about the mission too. i am vincent

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    Wonderland for finding random parts and things from your childhood. Super-8 projector - they had one. Random bike parts - there's a huge collection. Old door knobs and hinges to match the ones in your old house - they have them. A treasure trove.

    Cindy C.

    All these years, I didn't know this place was here. The prices were a slighter higher than I'm used to, but then again, they gotta pay rent and employees. I usually don't buy vintage because I watched too much ghostwhisper lol.. Overall, a cool place to check out.

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