County Road Surplus: A Shopper’s Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Incredible Deals: You’ll find amazing bargains on a wide variety of items. I saved $80 on a pair of felt sole wader boots, for example. The bin store, particularly, offers fantastic prices: $5 on Saturdays, decreasing daily to $0.25 by Friday. The main store also features clearance prices on many items.
- Unique Finds: The store is filled with a constantly rotating selection of overstock, returns, and unwanted items. You can find almost anything—from tools and household items to clothing and furniture—meaning you’ll discover things you didn’t even know you needed.
- Friendly Staff: The owners and staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and courtesy, providing a welcoming shopping experience.
- Two Distinct Stores: The location offers two distinct shopping areas. One is the bin store, filled with 50-foot bins of Amazon and other store returns, while the other offers a more traditional retail layout with various items at reasonable prices.
- Convenient for Truckers: The gravel road is manageable for trucks, unloading is efficient (30-40 minutes), and overnight parking is available, although it is dark.
- Scenic Location: The store is nestled in a pleasant rural setting, offering a nice, relaxing drive and a chance to enjoy the countryside.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Expect the Unexpected: Because the stock consists largely of overstock and returns, the selection is unpredictable. Don’t expect to always find specific items or consistently good deals. There are some ravaged boxes on the tables, according to one shopper.
- Amish-Style Customer Service: While kind, the staff’s interactions might be described as “dry” by some shoppers. If you expect highly engaging sales assistance, other options might be better.
- Gravel Road Access: Getting there involves driving a gravel road for the last mile or so—keep that in mind if you have difficulties with rougher terrain.
