Comments on: How to shop Goodwill

By: Catherine Brock

Catherine Brock — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:46:31 +0000

In reply to Lorena. That's awesome Lorena! Thanks for sharing your experience with our community!

By: Lorena

Lorena — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 02:50:33 +0000

I digress about not buying any denim items. I had found new items still with tags on on the racks and barely used jeans as well that I had been able to wear well for several years.

By: juan blas

juan blas — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:35:58 +0000

i was a good will two weeks ago and i been looking for a down jacket and i was looking aroun i spoted a mountain hardware running jacket barely use i was like wow wow cool so damn happy and as i was looking for jackets i foind couple columbias rain jacket i have rain jackets so i ignore it and i was looking i spot a freaking marmot zeus down jacket i was like wtf haha so huppy and guess how much i pay ??????????? 5.98 dollars maybe twice use lucky me ha later people

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:05:32 +0000

Personally, i have to agree with Sandra… it depends on the denim itself! I bought a gently worn, and i mean very gently (feels brand new), J Crew white denim jacket. Its beautiful and I went online and actually found it on sale for 98$!!! I picked it up for 5$!

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:32:52 +0000

I just came from Goodwill as it happens, with some nice goodies. I stumbled on this post because I really wanted to find some information on brands to look for at Goodwills. After taking time to inspect items, I think I’m finally catching on to knowing better quality fabric and structure by sight & touch. However, I would really love to find out some of the quality, possibly more vintage brand names to watch for as I’m prowling. Some things are easy, but vintage items often retain their quality, color, shape etc, as well many have classic style appeal. How about a follow up, How To Shop @ Goodwill: Brand Names Old & New? Thanks!

By: Menton Couve

Menton Couve — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:38:25 +0000

Oh I love Goodwill soooooooooo much! While I’m sipping a $20 bottle of wine I make sure the goblet comes cheap for $0.25 a piece. Also: my todays “loot” was extremely benefactory. I’ve gotten 9 pieces of “Bougies La Francaise” candles for $0.50. (Just looked it up online: the price tag is $60 for twenty pieces.) I never even liked candles before. But burning this beauty makes all the difference.
Also my wrist watch of two years comes from Goodwille. It is a copy of a Franck Mueller watch – the Crazy Times or something it’s called. I’ve paid $7 for a brand new one. The real watch goes for $30,000!!!!
I could go on and on with books, linen, some clothing items and other things. But I better get back admiring my newfound treasures for now.

By: See Vang

See Vang — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:56:45 +0000

I found this Fendi purse at Goodwill for $10. I’ve also found brand new Cole Haan, a Burberry trench, and like new Thomas Pink shirts. I LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!!!!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:47:15 +0000

The Goodwills in Brooklyn are overpriced for one, but I have found some great things at the one on Livingston St downtown, AND the one on Fulton St (alllll the way down fulton st.. practically in Bed Stuy) which is in a pretty bad neighborhood but it is a nice, new and well taken care of store.

My favorite Goodwill ever is upstate NY in Vails Gate - it is HUGE and VERY clean and has GREAT prices.

You might also like to try Canal Jeans by Brooklyn College (take the 2 train to the last stop in Brooklyn and walk down Nostrand Ave). They have bins and bins of clothes for $1.99 buy one get one free!! I have found the most amazing things there- some are new, some are samples and some are vintage. It is one of my favorite stores EVER.

By: yassy

yassy — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:54:27 +0000

Goodwills in Brooklyn, ny?

i know this may sound odd, but I have never found ANYTHING good in any goodwills stores in brooklyn, i dunno maybe i havent gotten lucky, but can anyone recomend a good one in this area?

thanks

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:59:32 +0000

Great post and tips! But I have to disagree about the denim comment. I just got a pair of First Issue trouser jeans @ Goodwill for $7—no tags but clearly had never been worn. I think a lot of denim gets outgrown by people gaining or losing weight well before the denim loses its looks or life. It’s also a great source for little evening bags since a lot of those are purchased specifically to match one outfit for one event and that’s it. I’ve found several there that I love.

By: Bsquared

Bsquared — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:49:24 +0000

Kathy, I had to post a comment on this because my mom has literally made her local Goodwill in Charlotte a second home. She’s given it the monkier ‘GW Boutique’. She has purchased all sorts of fabulous finds too. A set of lamps for her guest bedroom, a (never worn) cotton belted shirtdress for me and a knit mockneck top from Henri Bendel that I adore. The latter has become such a staple in my wardrobe. As if the bargains aren’t boutiful enough at the GW Boutique, she particularly shops on Tuesday to ensure she receives her senior citizen discount. I think my mom manages to score such amazing items because she has the time to search for them – she’s is retired after all. Mi madre is also sure to never bother with items that are stained, ripped or otherwise damaged beyond repair. So, patience and a keen eye for style are very necessary when shoping Goodwill.

By: MizHalsegan

MizHalsegan — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:34:27 +0000

My best most recent find was a gray light wool pencil skirt. I wear it to death, it goes with everything. For $3. I would add too, make sure you try stuff on when you can. No returns for size!

By: Neha

Neha — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:29:10 +0000

Hey this is awesome! I did a similar post a couple days ago on the strides Goodwill is taking to get their name out there to the mass market… did you see that they launched a new line, William Good.. https://shopwilliamgood.com/Home.aspx to recreate the old stuff we toss into fun pieces!

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:26:48 +0000

I got one of my best winter coats at Goodwill about 8 years ago. It’s a camel-colored VERY heavy wool long coat by Pendleton. It is classically-styled with princess seams (so it’s fitted, but not too tight) and lapels that are perfect (not too wide, not too narrow). The only alteration I made was to remove the belt loops and ditch the belt. I want to say that I only paid about $20 for it, and it looked pristine/unworn. And I did mention that I get compliments on it constantly?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:47:34 +0000

I’ve been buying at Goodwill and other “thrifty” places for many years. It’s sort of like shopping at an indoor yard sale: sometimes you find great bargains, and sometimes you don’t. You need to know your personal style, and be willing to try on a lot of stuff. You also need to know to go to “higher end” towns. Chances are better there. Patience can pay off, especially if you are looking for your kids. My boys grow very fast, and it’s saved me a lot of $