Location/Directions
Located on Campus at 53 West Eleventh Avenue at the corner of College and West 11th Avenue.
The easiest way to get there is from High Street and go west on 11th Avenue. We’re in the brick house at the corner of College and 11th. There is one 30 minute parking/loading spot available in the back parking lot. Or use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking on-the-go in the surface parking lot at College and West 11th. The OSU Union Garage and the Gateway Garage are a few blocks away. Meters may be available on High St.
Making the Impossible, Possible
Established in 1966, Buckeye Bargains is The University Women’s Club thrift shop. The shop is operated by volunteers who are members of the University Women’s Club and it serves the members of the University community as well as the community at large. All merchandise and worker’s time is donated and 100% of the proceeds go to The UWC of Ohio State Scholarship Fund administered by the Office for Student Financial Aid.
Today, Buckeye Bargains sells a vast array of items for very little cost, yet donating substantially to the UWC Scholarship Fund. In 2025-2026, the shop’s contribution to the Marjorie Fawcett Scholarship Fund and Nina Weigel Scholarship Fund totaled $60,000! Because everything is donated, including the workers’ time, Buckeye Bargains has become not only a labor of love but also, some of the best fun to be had anywhere.
We are the only Club in the Big 10 Conference that has a physical on-campus thrift shop and have become a favorite thrift shop of many OSU students and staff.
Store Information - Come Visit Us!
Store Hours
Opening day, Wednesday, August 19th 2026
Wednesdays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Fridays before home Football games Noon to 4pm
Last day for sales,Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Closed Nov. 25th (Thanksgiving week) and Dec. 23 and Dec 30 (Winter Break)
We accept Cash and BuckID and credit card as payment
Donation Hours
Summer donations accepted Tuesdays, 9am-1pm (or can be left on plastic bin on porch)
During the School year -Tuesdays 9:00am to 1:00pm or Wednesdays between 10am and 5:00pm
Donations accepted year round at the shop
Buckeye Bargains History
It all started in 1966 when there was a move to create a way to serve the University and its communities. The result was the formation of a thrift shop that the members named Buckeye Bargains. Through the assistance of Marjorie Fawcett, the wife of the OSU president, Buckeye Bargains opened in the old veterinary surgery theater at 17th & Neil, across the street from University Hall.
A look at the first Buckeye Bargains
Provided by the son of Bill Carpenter, original developer. (Son: Brian D Carpenter.)
Donations
OSU Clothing and memorabilia are always in demand. Also jewelry, household goods, men’s clothing, small appliances, books, small furniture and unique miscellaneous items are always welcome.
See general donation times listed above. If you are unable to come at those times, there is a large bin for donations on the back porch. If you are a member, you can bring your donations to the monthly luncheons or contact Cheri Rickert at 614-460-1893 to arrange a pick up.
Click here to arrange a special pick up.