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October 2024 by Mr. ChapelHill
Not the same anymore
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July 2024 by Christopher Hetzler
When I think of the most Durham, this is what comes to mind
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July 2024 by Tacky Tami’s Designer
The most awesome place I love to shop but go to place for anything
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June 2024 by Aurora Diamond
A good source for a variety of scraps and reclaimed craft supplies for upcycled creative projects. I look through all the fabric to find the deals on nice things. Most of the staff is friendly.
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June 2024 by Mary taylor
I loved this store more states should have them! I went looking for scrapbooking items and was not disappointed. They have all types of craft items, you might have to dig but the prices were great!
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June 2024 by Joe Bo
No longer the same as it used to be. First there’s the staff. I asked several different employees for help finding items and not a single one cared. They have the personality that they don’t want to be bothered and simply told me to walk around and look before turning their back on me. Additionally you can see that they look up every item on eBay or Amazon before pricing it and putting it out. The more valuable items get placed separately in the back. Then there’s the tools. Several years ago they had shelves full of computer parts, electronics, and tools. Now it’s just a few old Craftsman drills missing batteries. All the electronics are gone. Now its tile pieces or bottle caps. It’s more of an arts and crafts store now.
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June 2024 by Kristen Rush
This place was amazing and every single city in the US should have a store like this. I am dead serious.
One room is mainly art for sale, but all of the pieces are made from recycled materials, like coffee tub lids, detergent bottle plastic, cloth scraps, etc..
All of these pieces could have been made from the plethora of materials that are available in the other part of the building, where they have things like scrap leather, colored paper, metal pieces, beads, craft supplies and so much more.
But more than that, they also have office supplies, games, puzzles, paint brushes...
It's the kind of place that you could visit over and over and see new things every time. You could also complete just about every Pinterest craft on the web for about $5 in supplies from the Scrap Exchange.
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April 2024 by Emma Marie Thomas
Maybe the most magical land of crafting in the world?! A wonderful place to shop and get inspired.
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March 2024 by Josh M
Employees turned the lights off on us as we were shopping. Guess they decided to close early even though customers were in the store.
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March 2024 by Cynthia Hanke
Love this place!
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February 2024 by U Killshaw
The Scrape Exchange Thrift Store's philosophy and business practices earns them high regard in my book.The vast majority of donations they receive are utilized and offered for sale to the public.I work in the recycling industry and I've seen A LOT of waste. Thrift stores and donation centers are not immune to the unfortunate practice of mindless disposal. The Scrap Exchange is an exception in that regard. The Scrap Exchange conscientiously manages the donations they receive. They are not wasteful. They offer for sale (at reasonable prices) the vast majority of the donated goods they receive.I've discovered that many of the other Thrift stores chronically throw away a high percentage of items that the public donates to their resale businesses. Consider that they all are dependent on free donations to operate their businesses. These type of stores are beholden to the generosity of the public. Donors presume that the items they donate will be given a chance to be offered for sale.The whole philosophy of donating to Thrift stores is based on society's obligation to reduce wastefulness.Remember: recycle, reduce, reuse.The Scrap Exchange exemplifies the practice of waste not, won't not.They value the generosity of their donors. And they provide an exciting, eclectic and satisfying shopping experience for their customers.For years i've treasured being a regular customer of their store.For most people, when they donate goods to second-hand resale operations, it's because the items are still usable. There's is often, also, the aspect that donating items for reuse will help less fortunate people. Many thrift stores, or restores, claim that the proceeds garnered from the sale of donations, are intended to be invested in providing something for poor and less fortunate people. Read the fine print... just because a business entity is a non-profit, does not necessarily mean that they are self-sacrificing and austere.The fact that Scrap Exchange operates as a non-profit is another of the many reasons to make them your go-to Thrift shopping destination! You'll love it!
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January 2024 by Natalie Krohl
So many fantastic things, but really love for fabric and fibre arts supplies
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January 2024 by Kemlyn B.
Welcome to a veritable wonderland for crafters and artists. They inspire the imagination. I wanted to crochet a fidget bao or steamed dumpling for my daughter. I found yarn, poly fill and buttons plus 4 stamps and 3 stamp pads and put them in a nice pencil case for the hefty sum of $9. The place is beautifully organized!
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December 2023 by Dane S.
Great place to find usual thrift store goods as well as crafter and oddball supplies. Quirky and fun atmosphere!
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December 2023 by Stormy Palacios
This is my favorite small business in the entire Research Triangle! I instantly feel an inviting atmosphere when I walk in. All along the walls and throughout the gallery is art that’s original and creative, and I love that everyone is invited to contribute! The prices here and at the neighboring thrift store are unbeatable. I found 3 tops and 2 pairs of pants for under $20 there. 10/10, best spot in Durham.
