The Goodwill Store

Not a bad store but definitely not the best Thrift store I’ve shopped at. I found it much smaller than the one I usually go to. Pretty good amount and array of clothes to choose from for the size though. Ok assortment of nicknacks. I honestly found it better than Boomerangs next door.
Wouldn’t go out of my way to shop at this one but if your in the area it’s not bad.

First off let me just say that when it comes to clothes, I just about NEVER buy anything full price. I love finding a good deal not only on clothes but anything really.
I love goodwill, PERIOD. Over the years of living in various parts of the Boston area, I have been to every location and shop at them so often that I know which location has the best selection of pants, household items, 1.99 t-​shirt deals, and of course how the location can play a role in the type of clothing styles and name brands, generally speaking.
This location, while on the smaller side does have a good selection of women’s clothing. It is organized well by style and color, so if you are looking for something in particular (short sleeve, tank, sweatshirt, skirt, etc) it is easy to find.
Even though the store does, sometimes, have a weird smell, the clothes themselves do not, and is kept clean.
The only consistent household items they always seem to have a large variety of are plates, mugs, glasses, and a smaller amount of pictures, frames, and random art. It’s a hit or miss for all other household items.
Definitely some great finds if you just look.

I’ve never had much luck here when it comes to clothing, but the home goods section here is really pretty fantastic. Last time I was there I found a tea kettle that normally sells for about $ 60 for $ 5! All it took was a little baking soda and it was as good as new! This is the third time I’ve had a really great find from this place. It stands apart from other Goodwills I could name in its exceptional cleanliness and organization. The staff here are friendly and very on top of keeping their inventory straight, it’s unique to see in a thrift store. Definitely recommended.

I don’t know why I keep coming back to this Goodwill… oh wait, yes I do. I keep hoping beyond hope that I will find something worthwhile here. I have been frequenting this particular location for the better part of the last 4 years and I can count on one hand the number of items I have purchased here. I think I must be masochistic to continuously endure the shabby atmosphere, frequently stained items and overpriced merchandise.

this place is weird. the lighting is a little off, the layout is a little off, the organization is there, but not there. everything is with the things it should be (?), but those groups of things are annoyingly arranged. i can’t be mad about it, it’s just. it’s not bad, but i never leave really excited about anything in there.
i kind of forget about it most of the time. to be honest.

Good for clothing if you need some, but the store is pretty small and lacks some of the odds and ends most other goodwills have.

If you’re in a mood to go treasure hunting this is the place to go. If you see something you like take it and run with it. .. to the register! Don’t leave it behind for another occasion, you may not see it again.

Still a great place! Shirt selection isn’t as good as last time I was here, but still a super deal!

I’ve been in this Goodwill many times, because who doesn’t love a good deal? The store is surprisingly well organized and the staff are more attentive/​conversational (in a good way, not an annoying way) than usual. I really want to like this store more, but I always leave a little disappointed.
There is a «boutique» section here where more fasionable or professional items go. There are definitely more name brands, but I find many of the items are a little frumpy… meant for someone twice my age (26)…or meant for someone who is my age but is living in a parallell universe where it is still 1980.
In my thrifty opinion, here are some truths:
–this store rarely has much furniture/​home goods. For this stuff, go to Boomerangs down the street or the Goodwill in Roxbury (Booms is close and convenient but the Rox Goodwill has a wider selection and is cheaper)
–if you’re in your 20s/​30s and want clothes that are still semi «in», go to Buffalo Exchange in Allston (more pricey), the Goodwill in Central, or the Goodwill in Davis. These areas are more heavily populated by college students and young professionals and the stores here seem to amass a lot of gently-​used /​name brand clothing.
–if you’re looking for costume items, this is a good place, but the Garment District near Kendall is best.
–if you want children’s clothing, Boomerangs usually has a larger selection.
Those points aside, you can always get lucky and find a gem. I live nearby so I stop in once in a while… but I wouldn’t go out of my way to come visit this particular thrift shop.

This is a strange little story.
I came here because I’ve been pretty sick and was facing a hospital stay in town, while all my clothes were far away and anyway the weather warmed up and last year I was a lot heavier. So nothing would have fit. Plus, being sick means a lot of bills with nothing much to pay for them, so I didn’t think I could afford anything.
My boyfriend brought me here and in less than an hour, I had an entire wardrobe of mostly designer clothes, all for my short, skinnier self. Even found shoes for my tiny feet. I think I spent about $ 40 total and am always get compliments on my finds. It was definitely not only worth it for the stuff I needed, but it was a fun trip to distract me from reality for a while.
We went back a day later and managed to find him a shirt you can only find in the UK. I think he paid three dollars for it and it was almost worth 200 pounds. While this store is definitely picked over by a lot of the neighborhood hipsters, some of them are obviously giving back. I have about 20 boxes filled with old clothes of mine to donate, some from Greece and Italy and most barely worn… I think I’m going to bring it up here where people will appreciate it more. Give back to the store that helped me look awesome in some dark times would make me happy. :-)
The staff is very friendly and helpful, too. Some even help you pick out styles. :-)

my best friend and i mostly go here to ogle the faux-​fur muffs and reject shoes, but for that alone, A+.
But i’ve had luck finding good things here, muffs aside.

I think this Goodwill suffers from being in JP. Namely, the clothing selection is extremely picked-​over, especially the men’s. I failed to find a single pair of pants that even slightly resembled something slim-​fit, or even classic. Only baggy high-​waisted dad jeans to be found here. And two conjectures about the dearth of good button-​down shirts at this location: 1) Skinny hipster college kids snap up all the smaller sizes 2) Middle-​aged lesbians take the bigger ones. Seriously. In other places, Goodwill is a treasure trove of vintage flannel shirts and such. Not so here.

While the store is well organized, I still feel like there wasn’t a whole lot of room to move around the racks…& it was a bit difficult to find what I was looking for. As far as I can tell, they do not have a maternity section, but they do have a million guys’ t-​shirts.
According to the cashier, they get shipments of children’s clothing once a week & while they «boutique» price most items with tags still on, children’s clothing does not fall into this category. Thus, while the selection seems to have been picked over if you are not around close to that day, you can still get brand new name brand items for $ 1.99.

It’s tough to impress when Boomerang’s (aka «Boom’s») is less than a block away. Even though I still get most of my stuff from Boom’s, I sometimes find a gem at the Goodwill. I found a working coffee grinder (blade, not burr) and a bunch of new eco-​friendly light bulbs once. However, I usually get household items and not clothes at thrift stores. Boom’s has a better selection of kitchen stuff, so maybe that’s why I’ve bought so much more stuff there. Recently, I bought a popcorn pumper for roasting coffee. It was only $ 5.99 and it works (for making popcorn AND roasting coffee). Check out my blog for more info on the coffee roasting:
I’ve also seen some nice clothes (e.g. J Crew shirts) on the racks at Goodwill, so maybe you’ll find something good too. The shirts are organized by color, which is pretty cool because the sizes are usually inconsistent anyway. The Goodwill shoe selection seems large (2 racks instead of just one at Boom’s). I recently found a pair of black oxford Doc Martens there for $ 9.99. That’s a little high for used shoes, but for Docs, I was willing to pay for it. All they needed was a bit of shoe polish.
And finally, the book section is actually quite varied and I’ve found some unexpected titles, ranging from «So you want to be Canadian» to a Durkheim book. As you’ll find in most thrift stores, they have plenty of cook books and novels. All paperbacks are only 99 cents.
The store is quite clean and neat and the staff are helpful. If you’re going to Boom’s, you might as well stop at the Goodwill too.

A very pleasant surprise on my trip to Boomerang’s. I figured I would hop in here for a few minutes to check it out. And the first impression was impressive. They have CUTE dresses! And awesome sweaters! And what is with Goodwills and having sweet shoes? Their selection was pretty big (but not as big as the Davis square Goodwill).
This place is light and airy for a thrift store and for a Goodwill that’s something. I found a couple cute things, but most of it didn’t fit me. :-(I bought a sweater ($ 4.99!), but now am having a touch of buyer’s remorse and probably won’t wear it often. I thought it was cuter at the store than it actually is. I hate when that happens. So, technically, I didn’t fair too well on my first trip. So much potential though that I’m sure to be back.
The prices were standard Goodwill prices with 50% color tags sales. The men’s section was lacking. I was on a mission to find some shirts for my hubby and failed miserably. Also, the belts were overpriced at $ 3.99. Only a good buy for a good leather belt.
One side note: They have a «high fashion» rack that is laughable. I’m not sure who is determining what is considered fashionable, but shirts from Talbot’s, anything satin that resembled a prom dress and old looking stuff was marked up considerably.

I am generally unimpressed with Goodwill and this is no exception.
Sure, there are sometimes some good or fun things. I just find the process of going through everything so tedious — I hate finding an awesome shirt in a color that I have been wanting only to find out that it’s 3 sizes too big for me.
I was there the other day, just browsing, and I noticed a measuring cup (back in the kitchen section) coated with sugar. Or salt. Either way, it was gross and made me feel kind of dirty.

Granted that the Boomerangs nearby is quite a tough competition to this place, I still think that the Goodwill store does a pretty good job. I have recently rediscovered this place as a good source of great books and show pieces. The crockery collection is a little battered but you can still find treasure hidden in the rubble. I own a beautiful jewelery box that I purchased for just 3 bucks. And my friend found a brand new Fossil wallet for only $ 4. Sweet! It is also a good place to look for antiques; I spotted a beautiful hand-​made leather bag there once, probably handed down for generations. You just have to keep your eyes open.
Talking about the staff now: friendliest customer service. I accidentally broke a salt shaker once and they did not even charge me. They are also very patient with repeated requests of showing things behind the counter. Some of them are also quite knowledgeable about some of the articles.
So, the Goodwill store in JP gets thumbs up from me for their efforts to help the community, excellent service and convenient location. Do help them out by dropping by.

Upon entering, I liked this store immediately for its lack of wall to wall carpeting. It has a bright, airy feeling you don’t find at say, the Davis Goodwill.
I have yet to score anything here, but its just a matter of time…

A good little Goodwill.
This location is kinda small, but very clean and well organized. They have a lot of clothes and have fitting rooms! small selection of electronics and toys, but I did find several good bargains, so I highly recommend it. The staff is super friendly as well. recommended

This goodwill is great and the staff is friendly, happy and interesting.
Ive gotten many good deals here.
some items are overpriced but that is an epidemic in boston second-​hand and thrift shops that is not particular to this shop only. know your priorities and prices and have a good time.