Dig in at “It’s Bin Fun” Pocatello’s latest low cost retailer

POCATELLO — Bargain procuring simply received a contemporary twist within the Gate City. It’s Bin Fun, Pocatello’s latest low cost procuring journey, is a full-blown treasure hunt in contrast to something on the town.

Locally owned and operated by Aaron and Tallie Russell of Pocatello, each of whom are engineers by commerce, the couple studied the rising “bin store” enterprise mannequin earlier than deciding to make the leap and begin their very own enterprise. They opened It’s Bin Fun on Sept. 5 on Yellowstone Avenue subsequent to Mandarin House.

Aaron defined that bin shops function a bit like thriller containers on a grand scale. When shipments arrive, homeowners usually don’t know precisely what’s inside — simply that the pallets come from main retailers’ returns, overstocks or liquidations.

That means each week’s stock is a shock, full of something from high-end electronics to quirky devices and on a regular basis necessities.

“A bin store is like a giant grab bag. We buy overstock, returned, or liquidated merchandise from major companies such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart,” he mentioned. “The goods — often brand new or unopened — are tossed into large bins for shoppers to dig through. There’s no need to merchandise, so our overhead stays low, big savings go to the customer, and perfectly good items are put to use.”

The financial savings could be phenomenal. Here’s the way it works: Every Thursday, the Russells restock the bins with hundreds of recent objects.

Then the true enjoyable begins.

• Friday: Every merchandise within the retailer is $9. Shoppers line up early to seek out the perfect offers.
• Saturday: Everything drops to $7.
• Monday: $5 day.
• Tuesday: $3 day.
• Wednesday: $1 day—when the shop generally sees strains of 100 to 200 folks ready for doorways to open.
• Thursday: Closed for restocking, then the cycle begins once more.

Each week’s stock is completely different, and the surprises are half the enjoyable. Shoppers have scored offers like a $700 iPad and a $300 Aura Ring for simply $9. “While those kinds of finds aren’t guaranteed, they do happen,” mentioned Aaron.

Other instances, consumers will discover eccentric objects like egg rollers, rockstar boots with marijuana leaves, offbeat espresso flavors and even auto elements.

“I’m not exactly sure what an egg roller is or why someone would want one, but we have them,” mentioned Aaron.

Aaron reminds consumers that every little thing is bought as-is, with no returns, exchanges, refunds or merchandise ensures. The retailer accepts money and playing cards.

While many objects are sealed in containers or luggage tempting consumers to open them to see what’s inside, Aaron asks that individuals don’t open them.

“Most things have a label on them that can be scanned using the Amazon app to see what’s insider, or ask an employee to help,” he mentioned.

It’s Bin Fun is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to five p.m. The retailer is closed Thursdays for restocking and Sundays for a well-earned time without work.

To keep updated on restocks, shock finds, and particular sale days go to the web site or comply with It’s Bin Fun on Facebook.

The Russells got here up with the shop’s identify hoping consumers will go away with some nice bargains, saying, “It’s Bin Fun!”