family store at praisehaven




although i am aware that the salvation army operates thrift stores all over the island, i have not stepped into one until yesterday. i went to the family store at praisehaven which is located at upper bukit timah road, next to the methodist trinity centre.

it is like one of those second-hand stores you find in australia where foreign students, especially, go and hunt for furniture, appliances, pots and pans for use during their two or three year stay in the country. after that, they sell back the useable ones to the same store or similar store. i went with ivy to buy a heater from one such store.

the family store at praisehaven is located on two levels. the furniture and some electrical appliances are found on the ground level. there is even a section for books on this level. clothing, kitchen utensils, crockery, art pieces, musical instruments, compact disc and toys are available on the second level. you can even find used wedding gowns on level 2.

there is the possibility of uncovering some great bargains and even one-of-a-kind stuff, never mind that most things you purchase probably need a good wash and scrub and there is absolutely no after-sales service, let alone a 7-day refund guarantee on the product.

the family store at upper serangoon boasts of a larger range of merchandise. there's one whole level of furniture. they even offer discount on the items on sale. when i was there this afternoon, at around 4.00 p.m., there was even free food and refreshment for browsers and shoppers.