Goodwill Store

My mother in law donated a large amount of our household items to this Goodwill. She specifically instructed them to not remove a box of cable boxes and they did. Now, they are saying the best they can do is send an email. My advice, don’t donate to this location. Or shop there, there’s a chance you’re purchasing stolen items.

Goodwill. Good cause. Who could argue that?
Let me preface by saying that my rating may not jive with my review, but I find myself torn. I’m a total fan of Goodwill as an organization. Providing people jobs, providing people affordable clothing options, helping reduce landfill waste, promoting a sense of giving in a community… I love all of that. I’m an advocate of reducing, reusing and recycling and this one organization provides these options. In fact at least once a month we purge our home and donate items that we are either not using or would like to change. After driving around to make our donation, we inevitably find ourselves parking and browsing inside to find replacements for the purged items… it really is a vicious cycle! I’m confident that I’ve never walked out of a Goodwill without some sort of purchase. I’ve found everything there from a business suit (tags still on) to Halloween costumes for my whole family (dogs included)…but more and more frequently I’ve noticed a disturbing trend… maybe it is related to the state of «the economy» or maybe my frugality has gotten the best of me, but the prices at Goodwill have risen to an uncomfortable level for me.
Now I am self-​admittedly a «conservative spender». I work hard for my pittance and I’m always on the lookout for the best value, which I have found time and time again at various Goodwill Stores. However, lately I’m noticing a bigger and bigger hit to my wallet when I stop by to peruse. I’m no snob to second hand belongings… there’s a lot that can be salvaged with some antibacterial gel and a coat of paint… but if I’m going to buy something used I want the price to match. On my last half dozen trips to Goodwill I’ve noticed prices on some items… typically in the furniture section… that are higher than those same items new at the retailer they originated from!!! I’m not sure if the people in charge of pricing are in need of a little researching or if its just a standard corporate procedure… but somethings gotta give here. Maybe I should just shut it and rest easy with the knowledge that overall, the averages of my purchases probably come out in my favor and add up to decent savings… but the savvy shopper in me can’t let it go unnoticed.