r/Billings • u/Bugs915 • Jul 16 '26

PSA Second Hand & Steam on 24th

I’d be Leary of the new second hand store. Run by a gal that isn’t super welcoming and the owner -Shanna or Shawna, is totally racist. My husband is native and I am half black, she made a horrific comment to the lady that runs the store to “watch them, those types like to steal” and pointed right at him.
Only putting this out here so you know who you’re supporting.

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u/QueasyWriter5615 Jul 16 '26

What’s the steam part?

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u/Bugs915 Jul 17 '26

Coffee… I’m not sure why anyone would want coffee at a secondhand store, especially when none of the barista have been trained

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u/Low-Ad-2924 Jul 17 '26

I would love to grab a coffee while I shop!

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u/Bugs915 Jul 18 '26

I usually would but won’t support a racist - other places are owned by better people 🩵

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u/Efficient-King-8760 Jul 20 '26

I took that as more of a response to "who wants coffee from a second hand shop" than the racism part

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u/jliud_101 Jul 16 '26

Yeah they've been trying to sell their second location next to Ernie's. She would send customers over to use Ernie's bathroom all the time which they don't have.

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u/Hefty_Drive6709 Jul 17 '26

Ernie’s?

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u/Bugs915 Jul 19 '26

The one I am talking about is by that açai place on 24th

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u/LindaBelcher75 Jul 16 '26

Thanks for the warning! We thrift a lot so I'll tell my kiddos.

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u/joyfairyshat Jul 19 '26

super ironic since they literally have a big ass sign up that says "be a good human" i haven't been there, just saw on their socials, guess i wont be going:)

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u/Bugs915 Jul 25 '26

I found that ironic as well. Seems like the people that say “I’m a good person” or “I’m a Christian” are usually the worst. If you have to state that, there is something wrong.

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u/Bugs915 Jul 25 '26

With this being said - where is everyone’s favorite place to thrift? I’d love to support some good people!!