One of the better area second hand shops is the Damascus House Search and Save on Smith Street in the City of Monroe.
This past weekend, my wife and I stopped in and found a turkey roaster for $3 and a tie for 50 cents. During past visits, I have found a good quality Barcalounger for $10 and a really great stone-topped cabinet for $5. The cabinet matches the kitchen in our new house perfectly and holds my grilling equipment.
The Damascus House has a wide assortment of items. They have books, clothes, household items and electronics. I think that the best part of this place is the furniture. They always seem to have something worth considering and the prices seem lower on the larger items than at other second hand stores in the region. I guess the items are priced to sell given the limited space in the store.
One of the quirky aspects of this store is the fact that the local prison has a work release program at the store. It is almost guaranteed that you'll see someone in a striped uniform moving furniture around. Personally, I think that this is a great thing. And the Damascus House does work to help the poor in the Monroe area. So it is a good place, even if the religious theme of the store might be off-putting to some.
Hours are 10AM to 4PM, Wednesday through Saturday.
Give it a look. Contact Information:
Damascus House Search and Save
212 Smith St.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-8136
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