Frequently Asked Questions

DONATION COUPON 

From April 1 to 30, drop off your gently used home décor and furniture off at Habitat ReStore and receive a 10% off coupon* to shop in-store.

*Coupon valid from May 1-31, 2024. Valid for one use only, in-store only at Habitat ReStores in Calgary and Medicine Hat.

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I don’t have a credit card, how do I make a purchase online?

  • Shopify accepts all major credit cards, as well as Visa Debit. We are unable to accept cash or debit in-store for items that are available on the website.

    Do you offer shipping?

    • Local orders are pic-up only.
    • Please note that there is a $15.00 shipping fee for orders being delivered to Medicine Hat ReStore for pick-up. However, any orders over $100 are eligible for free shipping. 
      How will I know when my order is ready for pick-up?
          • You will receive a ‘Ready for Pick-up’ email or text message notification.
          I’m not receiving order updates to my email address.
          • Try searching ‘Habitat for Humanity’ in your email search bar. This is especially important for Gmail account users!
            Where do I pick my order up?
            • Calgary orders will be available at our Deerfoot Meadows location: 7291 11St SE (Back/West side of building)
            • Medicine Hat orders will be available at our Medicine Hat location: 509 17St SW
              What happens if I don’t pick-up within 2 days?
              • The 2-day pick-up time starts from when you receive your ‘Ready for Pick-up’ notification, not from the date of purchase. If you are unable to pick-up within 2 days of receiving the ‘Ready for Pick-up’ notification, the item may be placed on the sales floor and your order will be considered a donation to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta.
                I live in Medicine Hat and want to know why my order takes so long to arrive?
                • Our eStore warehouse is located in Calgary and orders are collected once a week for shipping to Medicine Hat. A typical order can take up 7 days, depending on the day of the week that an order is placed. For larger items (like a couch), it may take 2-4 weeks due to the size and space availability on the truck.
                  I am local to Calgary. Can I see an item in person?
                      • For safety reasons, we cannot have customers in the warehouse space. If you would like more information about a product, please reach out to our team on social media.
                        Why is everything in the store not also available to purchase online?
                        • Our eStore operates as its own storefront. With thousands of items available in each of our brick and mortar stores, it would be much too large of an undertaking for our small team to photograph and upload to our website. It also allows us to offer a more ‘boutique’ experience when shopping online!
                            Why is there a different variety of items available online than in-store?
                            • We are able to offer a slightly different product mix online than what you would find in our brick & mortar stores. Items like board games, clothing and baby accessories are easier for us to manage and house in the eStore warehouse space than they would be on the sales floor. It also helps us limit the number of people touching items, which keeps them clean and in new condition!
                            Are all of the items used?
                            • No! We sell gently-used and brand new items. Be sure to check the item description for the condition of each item.
                              I bought an item, but I don’t love it. Can I get a refund?
                                • We do not offer refunds. An in-store exchange can be provided within 5 days of picking your item up. Proof of purchase will be required (confirmation email or ‘Ready for Pick-up’ notification will be accepted). If you are unable to find anything in the store to exchange for, a gift card for the purchase value will be provided.
                                Why do you only offer exchanges and not refunds?
                                • Shopify (our web host) takes a percentage of all monetary exchanges (purchases and refunds). By limiting our return policy to exchange only, we are able to provide more money back to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta while also offering an alternative when you don’t love what you purchased.