Crazy Bucks Bargain Flooring is a discount carpet and vinyl retailer on the south side of Oklahoma City that sells inventory overstock, discontinued patterns, and closeout rolls at prices well below standard retail. The shop operates as a warehouse showroom where customers browse rolls stacked on the floor and select from whatever is in stock on the day they visit, with no special orders or custom options available.
This is not a full-service carpet store. There is no design consultation, no mill-direct ordering, and no ability to request specific colors or textures. Instead, Crazy Bucks moves volume by buying excess inventory from mills and carpet distributors, then passing savings to customers willing to choose from existing stock. The model works for renters, basement projects, rental properties, or budget-conscious homeowners who can work within what is physically available. The selection changes constantly as rolls sell and new overstock arrives.
Carpet typically runs $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot, depending on pile height and age of the pattern. Vinyl plank and sheet goods start around $0.30 per square foot. These prices are substantially below retail chains like Floor & Decor or local full-service shops like Empire Carpet, where mid-range carpet often costs $2 to $4 per square foot before installation. The trade-off is selection. If you need a specific color or texture, you may not find it. If you are flexible and can choose from what is on hand, savings are real.
Crazy Bucks does not install flooring in-house. You purchase material and arrange your own installer, which adds cost but also gives you control over who handles the work. Some customers bring their own contractor; others hire a separate installer they find locally.
Empire Carpet, located in multiple Oklahoma City area shops, offers full design service, custom orders, and installation included in quoted prices. You pay more per square foot, but you get choice and convenience. Choose Empire Carpet if you know exactly what you want and value a single point of contact for material and labor.
Floor & Decor, a larger chain with a location in Oklahoma City, sits between Crazy Bucks and Empire Carpet. Prices are lower than Empire but higher than Crazy Bucks, and selection is vastly larger because they stock multiple colors and styles in-house. Installation is not included, so you still hire separately, but the range of choices is much wider. Choose Floor & Decor if you want reasonable pricing with solid selection and some design flexibility.
Crazy Bucks makes sense when price is the primary concern, when you are filling a small space or a low-traffic area, or when you already have an installer and want to cut material cost. It does not work if you need to see multiple options or if you expect to find a specific pattern or color.
This store suits renters and landlords buying for turnover properties, basements, garage conversions, or any project where durability matters less than upfront cost. It also works for customers with existing contractor relationships who can evaluate material on-site and make quick decisions.
Avoid Crazy Bucks if you are furnishing a living room or bedroom in your primary home and expect a wide choice, if you need the material ordered and installed as one service, or if you want a warranty backed by a retailer rather than the manufacturer alone.
Walk in with room measurements in hand or have the store staff estimate square footage while you browse. Rolls are organized loosely by type (carpet, vinyl, tile-look) but not by color family or style, so plan to look through stock methodically. Staff can tell you what is in stock and rough pricing per square foot, but they will not cut samples or special-order anything. If you find something you want, you buy it as-is, arrange to pick it up or have it delivered, and leave. The entire visit can be 15 to 30 minutes if you know what general category you need, longer if you are exploring options.
Crazy Bucks operates in a warehouse on the south side of Oklahoma City. Confirm current hours and address before visiting, as discount retailers sometimes shift locations or change operating days. The space is set up for self-service browsing and cash or card payment. Parking is on-site. There is no showroom-style display; everything is stacked, so wear shoes you do not mind getting dusty.
Crazy Bucks fills a real gap for price-conscious Oklahoma City homeowners and landlords who value savings over selection. For small jobs, rental properties, and utility spaces, the discount is significant enough to justify the limited choice.
