Many of the items sold at The ReSource are available at other retail locations, either online or in store, so I wanted to present a comparison of what we have in original form versus what is sold elsewhere. Noticeably we sell original, used, cheaper, environmentally friendlier, local items of all types.

The tin ceiling tiles and chalkboards were the first two items that caught my attention, because I’ve seen them available elsewhere. Ian posted on what can be done with the tin. We have a good amount in the store now, and will be getting two more ceilings in the next month or so. The Pottery Barn sells “Vintage Ceiling Tiles”, currently on sale at $39.99, originally $59.00 for the 23” square replica. Theirs you can use as a decoration, ours you can use practically or functionally. Our price of tin is $2.00 per square foot for the filler panels that you can finish to your liking. This decorative piece (right) is 24” square and costs $25.00.

The PB also has different types of chalkboards you can get starting at $25.00 for 20.5″x14” modular piece, or $149.00 for a 36″x48″ piece, similar to half of the bulletin board I got in the fall for $10.00. Sales for some are still around $69.00. Office Depot has a 36″x48” green chalkboard for $139.00. Current chalkboards available in the store are 4 feet x 11 feet for $40.00. We also have genuine slate in smaller sizes starting at $75.00 a sheet.

This antiquated theater lighting is available for about $40.00 a lamp. We have a good amount of different sizes, some need to be rewired. Compare that to designer pieces for $199.00 and up for half the size.

This lamp shade that we have (left) reminded me of one on the right that I saw recently at IKEA (shhh!) for $29.99 in the US, plus shipping if you buy online, or $49.99 at the closest Canadian location, plus gas for the trip. See how similar the color and pattern are. Buying this one at The ReSource is less expensive and more fun when Kevin sells it to you at $20.00. There is a great variety of lighting options currently available at The ReSource including floor lamps, wall lamps, indoor, and outdoor shades in white, clear, and colored glass.

The new claw foot tubs at Home Depot start at $1640.00. Or you can watch the store crew flex an original five footer into your car/truck/moving vehicle for $200.00 or watch them deliver it to your second floor for $350.00. We have plenty of tubs and claws. Keep in mind, contents are not included with the purchase of a tub

Target has a “Classic Beveled Mirror” in black on sale for $25.00 sized 26”x22”, or you can buy this one, 30″x38″ for $12.00 and finish the frame any color you want. Just a few ways you can save money, support a local enterprise, and save the planet all in one trip to The ReSource. We are open Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm (that’s tomorrow!) with expanded hours coming soon. Hope to see you there.