Goodwill Industries International

There is nothing good about this Goodwill. Prices too high. Shelves a mess.

My friend and I frequent this place pretty often after work. There are always great finds! Perhaps due to the location of this particular Goodwill, there are always great brands there. Just this past Tuesday, I found a gorgeous BCBG dress for only $ 7.49! There are always items from Ann Taylor Loft, J. Crew, Express… you name it.
We also happened to go shopping on Customer Appreciation Day. I’m not sure how often that happens, but you get an extra 25% off every item you purchase. Make sure to check the hours before you go. They close early (8 PM) during the week and the fitting rooms close 15 minutes before the store does.
Definitely check this particular Goodwill out if you are in the area! I haven’t been disappointed yet.

I wish I could give it one star! Please look into «Goodwill Industries». This is not a charitable organization! It’s CEO’s and execs make exorbitant salaries, pay there employees terribly and enjoy tax-​free status while not donating any of its proceeds to any charities. They take your free donations and sell it at too-​high prices to fill their pockets. Please research this company!

Fabulous store. I can find anything I want at a price which I always affordable. The donation area is very well-​maintained and everyone is so pleasant. Definitely the place to go!

I must agree with my fellow Unilocalers: since new management took over, this place went from Goodwill to Badwill real quick.
This used to be my go-​to thrift store since it’s on my way home from my parents’ house. The prices have always been a little higher than the other thrift stores I frequent, but the convenience of being right on 17 can’t be beaten.
Since I hadn’t shopped there for quite a while, I decided to stop in today for a quick look-​see. I picked out a couple of shirts, a cardigan and an XXL dress that I planned to use as a nightgown. Cashier tells me the total, I hear $ 13.94 Cool! I hand her a 20. She looks at me, tells me it’s $ 30.94. Ummm, what? The huge cotton dress, with paint on it, $ 8.50. Um, no thanks, you can have that one back.
I should have realized something was off when I stopped to look at the home goods section before browsing through clothes. First I noticed a Scrabble with a broken box, taped up — hey, maybe I’ll grab that if its under 5 bucks. Check the price — $ 8. Uhh, nope. Small candle holder you could get at Wal-​Mart or Target for $ 3, is for sale at Goodwill with a $ 5 price tag. K bye. Scratched up plastic tumbler for $ 2.99? Nah, chill.
Used to be that you could shop at this Goodwill without even having to look at the price tags — everything was reasonably priced, as it should be. But when you start selling USED items (that you obtain for free, no less) for the equivalent of what you’d see new items going for at a regular retail store, you’re doing it wrong.
Truth be told, this place isn’t all THAT bad. The employees are very nice, it’s organized, and there’s no maximum # of articles to bring in to the fitting rooms. And once again, it’s convenient. However, if you’re going to shop here, make sure you check the prices before buying anything — you may be in for some thrift shop sticker shock!

I really like this place but recently they are over pricing merchandise. I won’t donate to this type of charity any more.

Total disappointment! Entirely too overpriced for a goodwill. Who in their right mind comes up with these prices? $ 8-​$ 12 dollars for a dress that should be $ 3-​$ 8?I’ve found a dress or two and a sweater during two visits this past fall. My sister has found a few things during first visit, nothing during second. Seems to have alot of items from Target. When I’m in the mood to thrift, I expect to pay a thrift-​like price. I can get a dress at Macy’s-Nordy’s sale rack for under $ 20! And if I want a Target dress, it will be on their own sale rack for $ 3. Certainly not paying $ 12 for it at a goodwill. And overall, their stuff really sucks! For the area, I thought they’d have good stuff. Not really interested in going back. They do get TWO stars because I love going to an ORGANIZED goodwill, and they are pretty organized AND items are color coded. It makes it sooo much easier to get through the racks quickly.

I’m so disappointed after two visits here! In Somerville, ma I visited Goodwill often and found lots of amazing deals on cool stuff. This store is bigger so I was expecting at least the same great selection if not better. I really didn’t find anything either time I was here, just a CD and a cute basket. Such a letdown. It seems from the reviews that they switched management so maybe that’s what happened and it used to be better.

Great location. Spun off 17 right into a parking spot right out front. Didn’t mean to scare that man. Walked inside and found a few swim trunks. Also bought a fender and a amp. They had a great selection of South Pole pants. Really glad I found the first season of The amazing race on dvd. Filled that Cart right up. Teh staff was fun and we shared some story. Man if you need some old junk that may be your treasure please support the goodwill. Make it a day date!

Rudest and most clueless staff I’ve ever encountered. I came to donate clothes and some electronics that I didn’t need anymore. I showed up at exactly 8:30pm only to be waved away from the squirrelly rude guy at the door. He refused to take my items and told me to come back tomorrow morning. Unheard of. I will never come back here again.

When they first opened, they had great things here that you can buy. Now, it seems they have a security guard by the door and walking around now. Must have been some shoplifters in the store have entered… Such a shame in such a good neighborhood!

Man. This makes me so sad. This goodwill was my sanctuary — my feel good thrift store. Great employees and great items with reasonable prices.
Management changed a few months ago, and this place is going downhill fast. Their prices are unreal on most items and I was here on Monday ¹⁰⁄₂₁ and saw a box of three candles, unopened from Homegoods with the original price tag of $ 7.99. Goodwill had places a blue sticker that read $ 9.99. I brought it to one of the managers attention and told him that it was ridiculous — he agreed. I also brought another item with the same issue to his attention, as well). I just went back today ¹⁰⁄₂₃ and I saw the box of candles. Instead of changing their price they just took off the original Homegoods sticker! They are ripping off their customers! It makes me seriously question their pricing methods and their ethics. It makes me very sad, and I made my feelings known quite loudly today in the store. Now I need to find another go-​to thriftstore.

This place should be ashamed of selling run down shoes for 19.99. The goodwill was intended to serve the poor not suck the lights out of the poor. It’s like slapping a person in the face. I was in there today going through the racks and could not believe the prices. I mean if people can afford this, you might as well go to Marshalls. I was appalled by the misuse of merchandise and how they are taking advantage of the poor or just taking adavantage from people in general. Shame on you Goodwill!

I was hoping to have a fun thrifting experience but there wasn’t anything I found that I liked, needed or wanted.
As for the clothing, I just didn’t have the patience to go through the racks. Nothing caught my eye. They were overstuffed and it was hard to even see what was what. I may try it again later on but I was a bit disappointed.

I’ve only ever donated here never bought from the shop. I can tell you that they give you a receipt «if you want to have a record of your donation,» and they are always happy to receive your stuff. Just a warning though, if its your first time going here keep your eye open because it will appear out of no where, and 17 isnt a good place to just stop out of no where.