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Sports Basement (Berkeley) - Berkeley - 2727 Milvia St.
Sports Basement (Berkeley)
2727 Milvia St., Berkeley, California 94703
(510) 984-3907
Hours:
M-F 11-7
Sa-Su 10-6
Rental gear program for snow, bike, camping, water sports, racket sports (inc. pickleball), travel, and events & picnics. Bike Trade in Program. Pre-loved gear drop-off at all locations. . Shop pre-loved gear in stores. See guidelines. Fill out trade-in form and drop off gear at register or kiosk. Gift card credit will be emailed post evaluation; pre-loved gear is available for purchase in person. pre-loved@sportsbasement.com Unaccepted gear will be donated or recycled locally. Virtual gear guides with staff free by appt.
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| Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials | Crayons only. |
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| Batteries - Electric Vehicle & Bicycle | e Bike battery Call2Reycle drop-off location. https://www.call2recycle.org/e-bikes/ |
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| Bicycle - Non-working | Bike repair shop in store. |
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| Bicycle - Scrap & Parts | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Bike racks, fenders, panniers, U-locks, other components. Not accepted: helmets, nutrition, samples, actual bike parts. |
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| Bicycle - Working | Bike Shop (repair) and Bike-shop quality trade in program (year 2000 or newer). Valuations by BicycleBlueBook. Shop staff ensure it's in sellable condition. No department store quality, tandems, adult trikes, or recumbent bikes. |
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| Clothing - Good Condition | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. |
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| Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Refillable | Resale of the 1 lb refillable propane canisters. Give Basementeers free refills every time they come to refill it after purchase. Small refill fee for non-members. |
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| Shoes - Good Condition | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Lightly used boots & shoes including for ski and snowboard for kids and adults. Not accepted: shoes missing insoles or with heavy wear (e.g. heavy food indentations) |
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| Shoes - Poor Condition |
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| Sporting Goods - Non-working | Wetsuits (rentals & recycling) and yoga mats (recycle). Ski & Snowboard Shop in store (repair). Tennis shop (racquets) |
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| Sporting Goods - Working | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Skis (not w/o indemnified bindings), snowboards, snowshoes, fitness equipment (mats must be unused), baseball bats mitts, tennis rackets, bike accessories, and more. Not accepted: Safety equipment (helmets, protective gear, climbing equipment). Repair shops in store (fee)- Snow Shop, Bike Shop, Tennis Shop |
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| Tennis Balls | No bounce tennis balls for animal shelter fetch, reBounce, or take for reuse bottom of walkers, canes, or school chair legs. |
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| Tents and Outdoor Gear | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Sporting/camping backpacks, waist packs, technical duffels. Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp stoves, coolers, camp kitchen gear |
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| Tires - Bicycle | Bike tubes for Green Guru bike gear and apparel |
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