Goodwill Industries of SE Wisconsin

I think some of my best finds have been at this location! An ottoman, a few good books, etc. however, I feel as though the pickings are slimmer, but you do strike gold every so often. Otherwise, the one around Des Plaines and Mount Prospect is the best one, in my humble opinion. This place is a close second though. Just keep hunting! The workers are very polite and patient, though, so if anything, at least you won’t find a rude employee.

My friend Jene’ swears Goodwill stores are the bees knees and she was spot on, thanks boo. I had a little luck. I found a cute shirt for $ 5 and a board game for $ 1.99. I spent 3 hours in this store, but it felt like 5 minutes. Goodwill is a hit or miss, apparently I came on a semi hit kinda day. I went down each and every aisle at least twice. The staff and the store is great.

I love to browse here never know what bargain you are going to find. The staff is very friendly. Weekends are a hassle though too many kids running around without parents paying attention to them the children think it is a playground. I have found many treasures though.

Update: Because I like to take care when writing a not so positive review, I stopped into Goodwill in Elmhurst to price check. I found a visually worn black long sleeve t-​shirt with a border of rhinestones around the collar from Express. Price tag — $ 6.99. I then looked around to see who was shopping at 8:30 pm on a Monday night and as usual, Hispanic families, husband, wife and kids running around because this is where and when these hard working minimum wage workers can shop. I don’t think those women can afford that price tag. I’d love to know what the Unilocal community thinks.

Nice size, clean, restrooms clean.
I missed an exercise bike this weekend. ARGH! Think I will go get a piece of chocolate cake instead!
Monday at noon, so not busy.
Employees quite friendly and helpful!
Never know what they might have.
Hit or miss.
Today I walked out with all the money I walked in with.
Sigh. :(

I swung by this Goodwill location yesterday afternoon to see if I could pick up some things I’ve been looking for. They didn’t have what I was looking for; yet, I was pretty happy walking around this store. This is the cleanest and most organized Goodwill I’ve ever seen! The good-​quality clothes were hung neatly (I saw maybe one shirt falling off a hanger), the clean housewares/​toys/​books/​electronics were sitting lovely, and there was plenty of room to walk around and explore without bumping into other people. I was drooling over a couple chairs in the furniture section that were in great condition at great prices (I honestly would have taken them home if I had the space in my car). This is a seemingly small location and doesn’t have the biggest selection, but it’s a smooth shopping experience.

Due to its closeness to home, I haven’t given up on this location. I still shop here often, I forego the Sunday/​Monday ½ price ticket special just so I won’t have to put up with the lousy clientele as mentioned in my previous review. I find that if I time my visits for say, a random Thursday evening, the experience is much more pleasant.
Having said that, the selection is still small and as a previous reviewer has mentioned, things seems to be out of sorts size-​wise, and it’s a bit claustrophobic when compared to the stores in say… Carol Stream or Bartlett.
But I have found some great things here. It’s very hit-​or-​miss, mostly miss, but it DOES happen.
I had been searching high and low for months for a non-​traditional urn to put my mother’s ashes in. NOT at resale shops, mind you, but everywhere else. And nothing was to my (or mom’s) liking. I found it here. No lie. Something that I was willing to spend big bucks on was had here for $ 4.99. And for the record, mom approves.
Mere moments before pulling into their parking lot on my last visit, I made a mental note that with winter’s harsh and drying effects, I needed to check out purchasing one of those home paraffin spas for hands and feet. Obviously, this was NOT an item I would even think to look for used, at a resale shop. But there it was on the shelf, in immaculate condition, with paraffin included, for $ 3.99. I was half-​expecting Leland Gaunt from «Needful Things» to be my cashier when I checked out. I mean, that was just SCARY.
But in an amazing way.

This is not my favorite Goodwill, altho I have found nice stuff here. It’s just small and dark and crowded in the aisles. Clothing is not always sorted correctly by size which is frustrating. However the cashiers are always very nice and friendly!

This location is a winner. It always seems to have a ton of Target cast-​offs as well as kid stuff. I’ve picked up some amazing brand-​name, barely used clothes here, as well as working and clean kitchen items that were a fraction of the price new. Call me cheap, but I know how to find a bargain.

You just never know what you are going to get when you stop in here. Today for instance I left with 2 tart pans– 99 cents. A huge glass vase to turn into the current craze for terrariums– $ 4…oh and a mint condition fur coat– $ 60. My sister has found Marc Jacobs with the tags still on. And yet some times I find nothing… I tend to drop bags of things off here and the staff has always been friendly.
With the new renovations all the Goodwill Stores they have become more like retail stores then thrift shops. They are definitely worth stopping into, don’t forget you are helping a charity!
If using used freaks you out, remember every time you go to a restaurant hundreds of mouths ate off that plate, glass, fork. Wash it… reduce, reuse, recycle!!! And save some $$$.

There some fine goods to be found here! I scored my last Halloween costume here, a pair of BRAND spanking new Nina shoes, an amazing 80’s gold top, a dresser and random odds and ends. Most things I am uninterested in, but I love to go and browse bc I might just get lucky. It’s nicely organized & the staff is friendly. If your looking for a fun hunt go and check it out.

I think this has been the best Goodwill to find furniture at. I have bought lots of things I’m refurbishing… awesome spot. Again, prices are cheap, and they have lots of little «trinkets» you can go home with and give it back to Goodwill in about 2 years! lol
As far as clothes? I still have not idea, can’t bring myself to buy them used, but there are LOTS of items to choose from. Like Renita says though, come with patience. ;)
Oh and ps… if you get their rewards program (I know… wtf right?) you can save 5% on any purchase of $ 20 or more!

I cannot speak for the Goodwill store but I can speak to the drop off location. The staff is very rude. When I drop anything off — they don’t assist me and let me struggle carrying the heavy items to the drop off location.
Staff is extremely rude here.

I grew up with Goodwill. I don’t care what anyone says, used is the new new. Just think of it as a hand-​me-​down from a sibling you never knew. And since no one ever met this imaginary relative, they can’t tease you for recycling fashion.
This particular Goodwill is a bit small. The selection isn’t the greatest, but the best thing about Goodwill is that no two are exactly alike. If you hit up one and it doesn’t have something then you know you may have better odds at another location. I used this one to find my pink dresses for the Thurstday Pink Dress Hash. I was in and out in ten minutes with a sexy pink baby doll lingerie top for my friend for $ 3!
** The map for this Goodwill is a little off. It’s actually located in a small shopping area on the northwest corner of this intersection. **

First time in this location.
Not really sure what I expected to see… but did not see much.
There is a Receiving Center here… redistribution of items to needier folks.
I will use that.
I may pop in to see if there are any good hard cover books. $ 1.79 each.
Other than that… not much here for me.

this is a mighty fine goodwill indeed. no visit to elmhurst (whenever i’m in elmhurst for whatever depressing reason i’m in elmhurst) is complete without it.

Love the hunt? On a budget? This is the place. I love to come here when my wardrobe needs a little livening up but my wallet is light. You have to be prepared to sort through a lot, try a dozen things on and end up happy with two, but it’s so totally worth it.
Goodwill is a treasure hunt. It requires patience and fortitude. It also requires trying a lot of stuff on, because sizes and styles vary widely, and that medium top that looked really cute on the hanger could be way too big or small.
Among the finds we’ve scored here: Limited work pants, cute tops from name brands, just-​the-​right length jean shorts, a sweet Ann Taylor dress (with the tiniest of fixable popped seams), a Ralph Lauren belt for 99c, and a wired router for $ 2.
This store is laid out pretty well, and the staff was helpful. Of course the merchandise changes regularly, so you never know what you’ll find… be patient and you will be rewarded! (P.S. They take credit cards!)