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Buying - I want that!
Did you see something on Facebook that you can't live without? The only way to guarantee the right to buy something is to be the first person in line before we open for a public sale. On occasion we have had people show up several hours before opening to have first right to purchase an item. We cannot hold items by Facebook request, email request or voicemail request. We can sell you an item over the phone during public hours only. The fastest way to reach us is by email. Send us a number you can be reached at and we will call you back and accept payment over the phone. Please be aware, the first right to purchase an item will go to customers physically here waiting when we open on public sales days. If an item does not sell it may be available for purchase over the phone.
Accepted payment methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover (checks and cash are not accepted).
Purchase protocols for University Departments
University departments must provide their EFS string (Fund – DeptID – Program/Project) and have their photo U card identification with them. There is no charge for reuse within the University for most materials at the ReUse warehouse. Some exceptions include materials we repair, refurbish, have an expense associated with, are part of the Profit Share Program or are vintage. These materials may have an actual cost to departments.
Items are final sale, sold as-is, no refunds or exchanges
All items are sold as is. No refunds, no exchanges. We recommend that customers carefully inspect and test items prior to purchase.
Pricing policy
Displayed prices are non-negotiable for the first six weeks after an item is first offered for sale to the public. This date is displayed on every price tag. We offer standardized discounts based on the time the item has been available for purchase. The color of the sales sticker indicates the automatic discount of 20%, 40%, 60% or even as much as 80% off. The colors for sales are indicated on a sign at the cashier station for each sale day. There are no discounts for items marked with white stickers.
Delivery options
We deliver to University building docks for the small fee of $75 for the first 100 pounds and $10 for every additional 100 pounds. Our ReUse route cannot deliver beyond the loading docks indicated on our routes page. You may hire 3rd party movers to bring materials from ReUse to anywhere on campus. We can also arrange UMN Laborers to move materials anywhere on campus. Please email us for information. [email protected].
Holding items
If suitable transportation is not possible at time of purchase, we will hold items at our facility for one week after payment is made. After one week, we will restock held items and offer them for sale.
Special event - Bike sale
The ReUse center holds a bike sale of refurbished bikes that have been abandoned on campus. Follow us on Facebook for updates.