In case you didn't know—Community Forklift accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, debit cards, checks and good old-fashioned cash.
Did you know that Community Forklift has successfully completed Co-op America's screening process for socially and environmentally responsible green businesses? We are now in their National Green Pages™ directory!
New Vintage Section...
Salvage Arts!
NOW OPEN AT COMMUNITY FORKLIFT!
For a long time, you asked for more valuable, unusual items in addition to our low-cost fare.
Well, we got to work... and we've finished building our vintage section!
The Salvage Arts department includes restored lighting from the 1880's through the 1930's. It also features a wide selection of unique primitives, iron heating grills, vintage signs & containers, and architectural ironwork.
Oh no! Does this mean Forklift prices are going up?
Our antique items are priced at affordable market value. You may find that a restored Salvage Arts piece will be worth more than a modern fixture or unrestored item. But don't worry! We still have all the usual super deals throughout the store to help our Forklift Fans live sustainably!
In fact, by offering a greater diversity of products, the Community Forklift will be in healthier financial shape - ensuring that we can continue to provide low-cost, quirky, and beautiful materials to the DC area for years to come.
Volunteer Terry Lewis has helped to price our donated antiques since 2007, and we are excited that he is now providing items for Salvage Arts. He has over 20 years of experience in buying and selling antiques (if you've shopped in Olney, you may know his company, Bear Creek Trading). If you have questions, he would love to answer them. As he can explain, antiques may cost a bit more...but they sure hold their value!
