On Williamson Road, 'Roanoke's First Bin Store' Attracts Weekly Lines of Bargain Hunters
Customers scour through returned and overstocked goods from retailers like Amazon at a new Roanoke store, which replenishes inventory each week.
Discount store Roanoke Treasure Bins on Williamson Road sells a wide range of items that were purchased and returned to major retailers like Amazon. The store puts new inventory in bins every Friday, with a price tag of $12. Prices fall each day until the store is restocked. VIDEOGRAPHY BY DAVID HUNGATE FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER
A new store with plywood bins rather than orderly shelves, worn gray carpet and a friendly shopping vibe has people lining up to get inside.