HTS (Houseware Thrift Store)
835 & 837 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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PRICE RANGE
Smaller Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Houseware Thrift Store is a small, budget-friendly thrift shop in Old Saybrook, Connecticut specializing in vintage watches, jewelry, and home furnishings. The store offers an eclectic mix of vintage jewelry, antique furniture, clothing, and collectible watches. Owner Mr. Dogan is known for his expertise in watches and helpful service. The store handles estate sales and offers watch battery replacement services. Customers praise the affordable prices, welcoming atmosphere, and interesting finds across furniture, jewelry, and vintage home goods.
STORE SIZE
Small Shop
PRICE RANGE
$
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
TYPICAL VISIT
Extended Browse
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
8/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Expertise and knowledge about watches
72%
Friendly and welcoming staff
76%
Variety of unique vintage items at affordable prices
82%
What Customers Love
Knowledgeable and friendly owner/staff
Great selection of watches and jewelry
Affordable prices and good deals
Areas for Improvement
Return/refund policy issues - customer received only store credit for broken watch
Estate sale handling - lack of transparency and poor valuation of items
Aggressive sales tactics - owner pressuring customers to make purchases
Overall Customer Sentiment
Mostly enthusiastic and positive, with strong loyalty from repeat customers. However, some customers express frustration with business practices and honesty concerns.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
835 & 837 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM