The Free Geek Store

It's expensive at times and the pricing of things can be very odd but they generally tend to have good stuff. Staff are very helpful and know what they're talking about. As-is laptop section is hit or miss, depends on the day. Really cool concept of a place, more competitive pricing would make me go a lot more often.
4 7 years ago (25-04-2018)

This place is one of the most progressive business models operating in Portland. It employs highly intelligent & disadvantaged folks, alike. They use the shop to cover the expense of labor, subsidize class costs & investment in materials. Of course, they're not a corporate model with deep pockets but they do offer a 6 month warranty with on site technical support.
5 7 years ago (27-03-2018)

Wow!!! The whole concept of the Free Geek store is amazing: recycling e-waste, installing free and open source software on refurbished computers and educating volunteers about computer basics! I've joined the afternoon tour and I would love to spend a few hours of volunteer work if I have the chance to visit Portland, OR again.
5 7 years ago (18-04-2018)

Interesting place, and a great non-profit. Fun to look around. Prices—especially for components—can be irregular, and quite high at times.
4 7 years ago (09-03-2018)

My friends at 12:01 computer repair referred me to Free Geek to unload-or donate some electronics. This place is great. I researched them on-line before I went in...their website is very thorough in describing their services. You are allowed to safely donate your unused electronics, most items accepted. No household appliances of course. I walked through their thrift store first. Like a mini-store of cords, old computers, keyboards, tablets, cases for phones, computers and more. Then I went to the donation counter. The host was so cheerful. She explained how it works. I just gave my unused printer to the receiving clerk. I had forgotten some software and manuals, but he declared they didn't need any of those items. After leaving the receiving area I headed back to the host-counter. She drew up a receipt and suggested donation - for handling my item and putting it back into the community. They suggest an amount, but feel free to give what is comfortable. What a great resource: They offer training, volunteer opportunities, free classes. If you make a donation you can receive a discount in their thrift store. Easy access in and out of this operation. Street Parking. Felt better donating here than a Goodwill for instance.
5 8 years ago (07-07-2017)