Goodwill

Goodwill is pretty pricey for a thrift store but I naught this lovely purse for 5 bucks when they were having a 50% off sale. That’ll probably be the only time I shop there.

Also wanted to add; don’t forget to check out their sales. They’ll have ½ off on Saturdays etc.

Ok, so let me get this straight. You get everything donated for free, so everything is profit minus some overhead, but your prices are more than stores with new items… umm, why?
WHY would I spend $ 10 on a used tank top when I can go to so many other stores in the area and get brand new stuff for less than half the price? WHY are the shelves packed with tons of crap you can’t sell? Oh, right. Good olé corporate greed. Why don’t you LOWER the prices per unit so you can move more stuff and not have a million boxes of stuff waiting to go on the shelves?
The store is good if you’re looking for non-​clothing items but I just can’t see why anyone would do serious clothes shopping here unless it’s maybe for shoes or a specialty item.

As a donor, I am really irate with the idea that they can enforce «policy» that is not made available. Also, that they have the right to not show written policy when it is requested.
I attempted to donate baby toys to this Goodwill and a guy named «Alex» (I don’t know if he gave me his real name, considering I didn’t see a name tag and I was told by the «supervisor» «Ciarra» who had a worn name tag that didn’t even show she was the supervisor she claimed to be, that they have the right to not show me written policy) said, «Is that it?» I explained that I had more and Alex explained that they couldn’t take baby toys. These were large toys (rocking horse, a toy to help infants learn to walk, an infant support for the bath, and a sprinkler toy). Understand, they had a sign outside their door that let you know they were open, but there wasn’t a sign prior to entering the facility, or inside on their walls that indicated what they could and couldn’t accept for donations.
I asked for the supervisor. I was kept waiting for about 5 – 7 minutes for a supervisor to speak to me. She was polite, I’ll give her that, but she explained that there was a liability reason they couldn’t take toys and it was a company policy. I asked to see it in writing. She informed me that as a company they had the right to refuse to show me written policies. «Alex was chiming in as I spoke to the supervisor. Let’s say I found that unprofessional considering I asked to speak to the supervisor at that point since he already let me know he wasn’t accepting my donations
I had baby clothes. I was really upset and I asked her, «If I had bedbugs would you still accept these clothes?» My point was, there were a lot of things that were a liability and to accept some donations and not others without something in writing to support what is being enforced is hypocritical. She still accepted it. She offered a receipt. I accepted a receipt but going through all of that, I was too upset to accept.
My main issue is they enforce what they can and cannot accept but do not have something in writing (legally speaking) to affirm that they could or couldn’t do as far as an agency. This can be taken as making policy on the fly or just what the person working at the time «wants» to accept.
As a reader, this is just fair warning they won’t take toys. As far as other donations they could or couldn’t accept, I can’t tell you because, as they stated «We don’t have to show you something in writing.» So other than clothes, you’re taking your chances here.
Buuuuuut… As an update, I did find a list of generalized goods that the East Bay Goodwills can and cannot take for donations. My suggestion would be to take this list with you when you donate to any East Bay Goodwill. Depending on what you’re donating, explain how it complies with the list that is available to the public.

This thrift store does not know how to be a professional business the manager is rude and foams at the mouth, the employees argue with the customers I shop at this goodwill a couple of times anytime I was there 1 of the employees was selling narcotics at the register when I spoke to the manager about what I have seen she pretty much called me a liar and said the employees in question does not have the personality of a dealer I do not recommend this thrift store

this is a nice, clean Goodwill thrift store, and the cashier was very sweet. But the only time I will actually purchase anything from any Goodwill is when they are having a 50% off sale (usually about once a month on clothing). Sometimes they will also include shoes and accessories like handbags and belts, but I was told that they never discount housewares.
I get frustrated with the Goodwill Industry regarding their pricing policy. I do believe the money goes to a good cause, but there is no way I will buy a used pair of jeans for $ 22, regardless of what the label says! Even $ 11 is stretching it. They would get a lot more of my money, a lot more often, if they priced more reasonably.

Neat and well organized, but at these prices, you might as well go to WalMart. Frankly, I’ve seen used tee shirts for sale here that cost more than the same makers’ new prices at WalMart. Goodwill industries is a worthwhile charity, but they’ve turned into a corporation with a huge overhead that makes shopping here not much of a bargain. By the time you factor in the time you spend looking for something that fits you might as well just give up and go to a regular store during a sale.
Housewares are also hit and miss. Many items have the look of the end of the yard sale clearance at pretty high prices. Goodwill used to be a fun adventure where you could find interesting items at reasonable prices, but now I rarely bother, except for the odd half price sales on clothing, and even then, it’s not cheap.

A bit over priced for used stuff, but you’ll find some cool treasures here. I bought a brand new still sealed Ikea light fixture for 7 bucks. I also got s new in box Ike’s wine bottle storage rack for up to 15 bottles (5bucks)
Will come back, but after a while.

My parents call shopping at Goodwill stores «antiquing» and I agreed to go with them yesterday.
Not only did I find brand new Pier One in the box umbrella decorations, vases and plates I found a beautiful brand new «Lolita“hand painted and crystaled «Queen» stemware wine glass for ONE DOLLAR. I’ve only seen these in boutiques in SF before!
I’m going «antiquing» more often!!!