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Having a Ball at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store

At this unique outlet, the university's commitment to sustainability is on display – and for sale at low prices.

Need some extra chairs or tables for upcoming holiday gatherings? Need some equipment for your home office? Interested in vintage books and maps? Or maybe ... a bowling ball?

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store exterior

Photo courtesy of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store

The offers all of these items – and a lot more – at very low prices. Most chairs, for example, are priced at just $4 or $5 each. The store is located at 414 E. Main St./State Route 59 (formerly Cutler Insurance and the Kent City Health Department).

Chairs at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store

Photo courtesy of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store.

Formerly a pop-up event on campus, the surplus sale is now housed in this building and is open on specific dates.

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Surplus Store is a function of Campus Surplus through University Facilities Management and specializes in the liquidation of university assets in the most economical and sustainable way. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ approaches sustainability through the lens of interconnectedness and interdependence of the social, environmental and economic components.

Maps at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store

Photo and header photo by Emily Vincent, director of university media relations, University Communications and Marketing.

There are three full floors of items to browse. All floors are not ADA accessible. New items are added after every sale date. Parking spaces, and the building entrance, are located behind the building. Cash and checks are not accepted. Payment can be made by debit, credit or Apple Pay.

Upcoming surplus sale dates and times are:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
POSTED: Thursday, November 16, 2023 09:23 AM
Updated: Monday, November 27, 2023 02:14 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen