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ARF Thrift Store
Category: Shopping Thrift Stores Thrift Stores [Edit]
1950 Market StConcord, CA 94520
(925) 685-0908
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 4 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for ARF Thrift Store
Review Highlights
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"All their monies go to the Animal rescue foundation." In 3 reviews -
"The books are numerous and most 25 cents." In 4 reviews -
"I found some GREAT deals on jewelry, sterling rings, etc." In 3 reviews
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14 reviews in English
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Review from Kendall L.
Martinez, CA
7/12/2011
I've wanted to visit this place for years and finally got the opportunity two weeks ago. Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't force the issue sooner. What a gem! I only had a few minutes to shop but managed to fill two bags full of goodies! Four English china egg cups for only $2.50 - how could ANYONE pass that up???!!!
Unlike the GoodWill thrift store, the prices here are accessible. I really can't justify spending $20 for a manky jacket at GoodWill that I'll have to spend $40 to dry clean. I can justify it if it is only $5. These people know how to price their items correctly! Plus, it is larger on the inside than on the outside so you're bound to find something good. I can't wait to go back this weekend and spend some REAL time! -
Review from NJ M.
Novato, CA
9/3/2011
The store is bigger than it looks like from the front. There are always specials going on, e.g. a bag full of books for $4; Pet supplies buy 1 get 1 FREE etc.
I found varieties of goodies with very reasonable prices! I would definitely go back and shop more~! -
Review from Kruse H.
Concord, CA
3/22/2012
I really liked the place but, I didnt realize it was 4 pm I went to walk in and a older lady slam the door on me all she had to say I'm sorry we're close. The shelter is in trouble if a person like that represent the animal shelter. She needs people skills .
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Review from Kelly F.
Concord, CA
9/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fun little shop to venture into. Found a lot of knit-knaty things. Prices can be moderate to high, but it does go to a good cause.
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Review from Mimi N.
San Francisco, CA
1/5/2011
This place is the cat's meow! New items arrive daily and are gently merchandised by a caring staff of animal-loving volunteers. Look for their amazing selection of kitschy seasonal items and don't forget the back rooms for surprising scores in the house wares, book and linen's amd sewing sections. There's even an area where you can buy second-hand pet paraphernalia. Donations accepted daily. Located in the Burlington Coat Factory Shopping Center. Do it for the animals!
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Proceeds go to Tony La Russa's Animal Emergency Fund for the Animal Rescue Foundation
http://www.arf.net
Check out my other thrift stores on my growing Bay Area Thrift Store Directory at http://www.thriftstore...Listed in: Thrift Store Junkies Top 10…
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Review from Eric B.
1/23/2010
I stopped off at the ARF Mart yesterday donate some household items. I have a ways to go before Gayle and I eventually consolidate our households and these "purges" are helpful as I move forward. At the same time, it's not always easy to shed some of the trappings of my single father and Albany homeowner existence that have sustained me for so long.
The ARF Mart itself is located within the mass of shops anchored by Fry's Electronics. Sales proceeds support ARF Emergency Medical Fund® which provides veterinary care through the ARF clinic for the companion animals of low-income Contra Costa County residents.
The store space is large, L-shaped, and stuffed with lots of "stuff". Like everything else related to ARF, there is a huge volunteer presence that is always impressive and sometimes over the top. And that sometimes makes up for what I perceive to be some modest organizational shortfalls at this shop. There is a Senior discount on Tuesdays and of course animal companions are also welcome. -
Review from Kaylee P.
Martinez, CA
1/30/2012
I have been in this place twice the 1st time was very nice and I felt like I got a great but fair deal on the used tennis balls for my dog. The older gentlemen who helped me was very pleasant and only charged me 5 cents per ball which was awesome and very fair because they were used and most were dirty.I bought 80 of them. About a month later after my dog chewed a hole in the last one I went back and picked up 80 more and the grumpy lady behind the counter asked how many I had and I replied 80 my dog loves them and for 5 cents each its ok he chews 4 day. Then her eyes got really big and she said these are not 5 cents these are 50 cents a ball and asked me why I would just assume they were 5 cents. I said the nice gentleman last time told me they were 5 cents thats why I bought so many she then called the manager and said I was underchaged last time and if she had been there she wouldnt have let me get away with that. Well I wasnt stealing them and I was made out to look like a swindler and tightwad in front of other people just because I didnt want to pay 50 cents for a ball thats dirty and used when I could go and get new ones for the same price. So 2 stars maybe they will get better people in there and I'll give it another try.
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Review from Sio M.
Sacramento, CA
7/26/2011
Found amazing stuff!!! They are having 50% off of everything on Thursday!
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Review from EastBayVintage x.
Concord, CA
2/5/2011
Just what a vintage shop should be! Great selection of bags, kitchen ware, home decor and their books are worth 50 cents! Good selection of clothing and accessories, unfortunately, not to my taste. Overall, great shop. Has a lot of what other vintage boutique shops are lacking. The proceeds of this thrift store go directly to the Animal Rescue Foundation.
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Review from C.G. T.
Vallejo, CA
4/21/2011
Really nice. This store keeps evolving. Gets nicer and nicer. Volunteer run operation. BEST THING - proceeds go to ARF Emergency Medical Fund for low income families who need medical treatment for their pets. Clothes are super cheap...only $2.50 per item. $4 for jackets. I found some GREAT deals on jewelry, sterling rings, etc. Books are .50 and $1. Beats Barnes and Noble any day.
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Review from Shirley G.
Walnut Creek, CA
5/20/2010
ARF Thriftstore is the best. I have been to all in CCCounty and this one is large. There is a big room of clothing, all priced very low. On the last day I was there, all jeans and denim items were $1.
There is a nice room of dishes and glassware and a very large room of assorted, low cost, items. The books are numerous and most 25 cents. I always find clean clothes, jewelry, collectibles and books I can't seem to be without. If you have never been to ARF, you owe it to yourself to come. It is on the backside of the Park-n-Shop shopping Mall, back behind Burlington Coat Factory. There is a group of one story buildings there including Weight Watchers. See you at ARF. -
Review from Serra S.
9/11/2009 5 Check-ins Here
Love ARF Mart, been coming here for years to find great treasures. Like any other second hand store you have to look and shift though some stuff to find the quality goods. I have found a nice antique 40's couch, golf clubs as well as brand new boxes of greeting cards for 25 cents. All their monies go to the Animal rescue foundation.
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Review from colleen f.
Walnut Creek, CA
9/9/2009
While I totally support ARF, this store needs some SERIOUS help. The clothes are horrible and way overpriced, the employees are not very nice, and I do not like the Manager AT ALL. If you are looking for kitchen knick knacks, they have plenty - everything else is sparse and unorganized. I will not be going back.
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Review from Marsha C.
Lafayette, CA
11/2/2009
I love this store and visit often. Senior discount on Tuesdays. Prices on used costume jewelry are too high, but I often find a top or something for my dog, or placemats, or a book or two. I especially like that I can bring my little dog in with me and she's treated like a little queen.
