Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Our first day of business was Sunday, August 11, 2013.
What is your primary product or service?
At RECLAIMED we offer a wide variety of products. We have beautifully painted furniture, antiques, retro kitchen & barware. We offer new jewelry and handmade goodies for great gift giving. We can even wrap it for you. We have antique mall and consignment quality goods, but with thrift store prices.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My sister and I are self professed junk junkies with an extensive background in retail, antique mall sales, and crafting.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I believe are merchandise is priced to sell. We are not intimidating. Our store is not crowded with product and we do not pressure our guests. However, your need help finding anything we know our store very well and can assist in any way.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
This is our first location. Stayed tuned for ReclaimedSTL on esty and ebay.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Reclaimed is proudly located in the heart of south city at the cusp of Carondelet and Dutchtown. Our address in 5522 Virginia Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63111. The nearest cross street and 55 exit is BATES. We are one mile east of S. Grand and two miles from Downtown Dutchtown Business District.
What type of payments do you accept?
We are currently accepting cash and square payments, including visa and mastercard.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sara Wooldridge and Mallory Kanevsky have a co-ownership. Their mother Charlotte Wooldridge and their significant others have been a great source of support and time.
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday 11am-4pm
Monday - Saturday 11am-8pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Sara, "Do you have any questions?"
Young lady, "NO! I just want everything! It's all so cute!!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Each day is a new canvas to paint upon. Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness, and at the end of the day you don't look at it and wish you had painted something different.