Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette

not bad, I have seen other stores with a quicker staff, but not a bad store at all

Bigger location. Usually has some decently priced good stuff. Just off 99W… easy to get to. The staff always seem friendly. One of the better Goodwill locations.

So I love a bargain and with the economy tanking I think we are all looking for one. I personally enjoy checking out the local Goodwill when I am on the hunt for an item. Now if you need a size 8 gray pinstripe pant in wool with a wide trouser leg for your party tomorrow, you may want to go to a retail shop and buy new because your chances of finding that one item is slim to none. Also if you are a wishy washy kinda shopper that needs a friend with you before you buy clothes, take that friend with you when you go the first time because there is a high chance that item that you liked so much may not be there in a few hours even. That being said if you have a list of things that you need or want and a time frame isn’t that important then by all means Goodwill maybe for you.
This shop is very clean and the employees are helpful for the most part. Merchandise is always turning over which is good. They do have everything from books and cds to clothing to housewares. For the most part the prices are pretty good for a charity shop. I have however noticed a little deal with their pricing of some brands. If that brand is thought to be more expensive (American Eagle, Lands End, Gap, Columbia) then they price it higher than other items. That being said sometimes they really don’t know the true value of items and price them lower. For instance there was a Columbia coat and a Kelty coat. Both in the same condition with the Columbia priced much higher than the Kelty. Anyways. However I have scored a few cast iron (old school cast iron) for a song. It’s worth a good look but know what the item goes for new so you know if you are getting a good deal or not. Also you may fall in love with that shirt, check for stains, tears, blah blah blah before buying. Happy hunting.

We scored a vintage film screen here! It looks all space age and it folds up into the size of a mailing tube with a handle. Sweet!