Showing posts with label retail. Show all posts
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Monday, August 17, 2009

Buffalo ReUse - Finally!

I've written previously about Buffalo ReUse, a non-profit organization in Buffalo, New York, dedicated to salvaging the architectural detail of homes that are being demolished. While on vacation, I visited their retail outlet, and was totally blown away. The inventory was about three times the size of all the stores dealing in such things in the Cleveland area put together. I can't believe how much great stuff there was at bargain basement prices.

We'd planned to make a stop on the way home, too, but decided not to. This means that a road trip, soon, is in order. I'm talking to you, Really Bad Cleveland Accent and Lead Paint Cookbook. Those doors that you desired? That claw-foot tub? Yup. Let's split the cost of gas and tolls and do this!

Pedestal tub

There were many many bathtubs, with nice ones priced around $200-300. I'd bring something to clean them with before purchase to ensure that there wasn't significant damage or staining, as they are stored outside.

Buffalo ReUse

This was but part of their outdoor storage lot. Yes, that's a marble sink slab from the 1880s or 1890s leaning up against the windows there.

Drainboard sink

Is this the sink you're looking for, Anastasia?

Pedestal sink with integral faucet

I couldn't believe this great sink with integral faucet for a mere $125.

Case lowboy "kidney" toilet

Or the Case "kidney" toilet sitting next to it for $120.

Doors

There were doors, doors, and more doors, interior and exterior. I recall interior doors being priced at around $15-35 each.

Great tile, $1.25 each!

Handpainted tile for $1.25 each!

Tin ceiling $2/square foot

There was plenty of oddball stuff, too, like tin ceiling at $2 a square foot.
Electric bathroom heater

Or this electric bathroom heater.

Nice brass shower valves

Or these brass shower valves, which I would have investigated further, if not for the hands of my son trying to grab and chew said fixture.

Dirt cheap vintage switchplates

Would you believe the brass switchplate in the center for a dollar?

Nice wood armchair, $15

This wood armchair, the better one, was $15. The one in front was $5.

Railing

I'm not sure how much this railing was, but WOW.

Overall, I was really impressed. I can't wait to go back.