Goodwill

It’s too bad that Goodwill typically exists in the Chicago suburbs (except the one on W. Washington in Near West Side). As a city dweller, it’s difficult to get to a location unless I happen to carpool on hubby’s work vehicle.
This one is located at the same shopping plaza with a newly remodeled Whole Foods on Kingery Hwy. I was impressed by how neatly the items were merchandised, especially the kitchenware/​silverware department.
Generally, apparel at a Goodwill is worth to take a look. They were many higher-​end to luxury brands blouses, wraps, and outerwear for under $ 10. Items were in pristine conditions as well.
Hubby found a pack of floppy discs for $ 0.50. The last I used one of them was for my term papers in high school back in the 2000’s.
It’s always a pleasure to shop at a Goodwill, and restrooms are available for customers.

Don’t go to Goodwill on rt 83 they wouldn’t give our veteran a discount. Told him he has to wait til Tuesday. I told him he wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for our veteran fighting for his freedom. Horrible. And wouldn’t even thank him for his services. He’s a senior and he’s telling him to come back in Tuesday. Where is the respect in this country? The manager said it was student discount day. I have 2 kids that are students. I donated 5 van loads last year to them never again. Rude and disrespectful.

I really like thrifting at this Goodwill because I can usually find high end things (Joe jeans for $ 4 and Melissa & Doug toys, puzzles and games are never more than $ 3) at VERY affordable prices.
Today, I got a pair of pants for me ($ 4), a wooden game of bean bag toss with cute animals ($ 2), some Melissa & Doug crayons ($ 0.50) and some other things. All told, I spent about $ 12. Nice! =)

Popping some tags… or something like that. I went here in a half lets kill some time/​flea market kind of mood. The place was clean and I scored 4 vintage stoneware coffee mugs with saucers literally brand new. They were from the 60’s…Plus 4 gold rimmed beer glasses. I think regular customers can score some nice items. My coffee set on ebay was like $ 20.00. I paid $ 4 total. I love vintage!

After refusing to spend $ 39 at Urban Outfitters for a casual top, I satisfied my shopping craving by stopping in at Goodwill in hopes of finding some cute, casual, summer staples.
There was a lot of room to browse the clothing racks. The items weren’t crammed together, and the aisles were wide enough for people to browse and move through with shopping carts. The racks were a little disorganized: it appears that someone doesn’t know that XS means «extra small,» as I found several of these mixed in the «extra large» section.
I found two casual tops for $ 2.99/each, one a purple and white striped Tommy Hilfiger tee (no bold logos, luckily), and a black top from New York & Company with lace detail on the collar. I wouldn’t say that the designer or name brands are any more prevalent here than other Goodwill shops, but there’s some good stuff to be found, and noticeably less Wal-​Mart and off-​brand junk.
I almost bought some mini baking cups thinking I could make crème brulee, but then I thought, «really? Even though these are 49 cents, I’m not going to get around to making crème brulee.»
The clientele is some of the classiest I’ve seen at any Goodwill. I saw a few women shopping who were dressed REALLY well — so well, they almost seemed out of place. Even the few teenage girls sharing a room, snapping pictures of each other, were dressed impeccably (aside from the one in the tight green pants, I could see her thong panty line).
This is a busy, busy, store. I didn’t wait too long for a dressing room, but no one was really managing the area as I had to stalk down an employee to unlock a room. The checkout line moved pretty fast though.

This place is very hit or miss for me. I love that things are sized and organized by type of clothing item. The pricing makes no sense though, I think they don’t realize what things are. I’ve gotten pants from Theory for $ 4 but then see target jeans for $ 8. It’s super nice to be able to try on items so you don’t end up spending on things that don’t fit. The staff is super friendly. Join Club Goodwill to save extra!

Ok, so I am obsessed with GW. Recent score: Via Spiga «riding» boots in gorgeous leather with zipper up the back and a buckle. I was looking for wellies. Spotted these high on the shelf. Pulled them down and Voila! My size, very down at heel but fit like a glove and otherwise in nearly perfect shape. $ 20 spent at my cobbler for re-​heeling, and then a little google research — I found them listed on Neiman Marcus Last Call for $ 395. I shelled out $ 4.99 plus the heel fix. Another: Banana Republic Navy blue 100% fine-​guage Merino wool v-​neck in size Medium $ 70 retail. Perfect. I paid $ 4.99. Great find #3 was a men’s Land’s End cotton blend cable knit crew neck in grey for $ 4.99. Similar sweaters on their site sell for about $ 50. I also picked up a few great household, holiday and gift items recently.

never found anything of real value.
avoid unless you want to buy some clothes or housewares.
goodwill runs an ebay operation and cherry picks all the best books and electronics, toys etc.
if they do get something OK, it goes in the front base for some ridiculous amount of money.

Pros: this location is clean and huge. Cons: the furniture is grossly overpriced. A chaise lounge that originally retails for 300? You can find it here for 250 with stains or worn-​out cushions.
Crappy particleboard late 70s furniture? They mark it really high here and call it midcentury modern. Think $ 75 or $ 80 for a gross dresser in poor condition (think chipping veneer, broken leg, missing hardware).
A plain mirror that is really cheap with a plastic frame painted gold? $ 70.
The store used to be awesome and good deals were readily available.
Try the other Goodwills nearby. They’re all head and shoulders above this one. The short, brunette manager has a LOT to do with the downhill slide.

This store gets busy like a Toys R Us on Christmas Eve! I have yet to find anything here, but it is clean and the staff is very polite.
Nice variety and organization.

I only came here to drop off some goods and it was an easy process. I don’t need to fill out any paper work, there is reserved parking for drop off service, and the door is right there which makes donating super easy.

This was my first stop in this location. Actually this store is huge compared to some of the others I’ve been in. I was on a mission to find some home things and did not take the time to peruse the vast clothing section, books, or other areas. I’ll leave that to my sister.
Alas i came away empty handed. But that won’t stop me from returning!

I visit all the Goodwills regularly. This one has the best book selection on the area.
No I don’t know why either — I always find a least 5 – 10 + books I go home with every time. They have a little table near the books that you can sit and browse.
This one a oddity — higher prices than other locations and poor selection of furniture.
Actaully saw a metal cage without a bottom labelled «Black Snake Moan» last week.
Well, actually no, it was labelled «wire thing», which is just as wierd.
If you hurry, I bet it is still there and you too can be befuddled. You can then take it home and call it George.
Naperville seems to be the best Goodwill with weird stuff for sale. those crazy naperville freaks.
It is a smaller location than others, FYI

This is another well organized goodwill. I haven’t found much women’s clothing I’d wear, but I did find a couple of oversized men’s sweaters. One was cashmere and I scored it for a mere $ 4. Talk about a score! I found some cute housewares items, but didn’t end up bringing them home. It’s a good spot to check out if your in the area and possibly score some good deals.

I have definitely found some things here that I plan on renovating. Some things though, I have really liked but I was kinda surprised at the prices. Like some reviewers have said, sometimes they might forget that the items are USED and most of the time, pretty old.
Clothes? Again, not my thing but they have quite a display and I think those are failry priced.

I make it a habit to frequent quite a few Goodwills, and this one is by far the worst of them all. It’s fine that it’s on the smaller side (so is the one in Elmhurst) but the prices at this location make me question if the employees that ticket the items do, in fact, know that the majority of things are, in fact, USED.
I’m kinda thinking they don’t.
Since good deals are sort of the whole point of my shopping at Goodwill, this location was terribly disappointing.

I like this goodwill because it is on the smaller size and well organized.
I don’t have to spend hours rooting through everything because of this.
Not much to say about it other than that.
It was clean, the folks were friendly, and I walked out with some rad stuff for under $ 5.

I had never been to a Goodwill store but had heard great things so I was excited to learn there was one in Willowbrook.
We have a bunch of weddings coming up so I needed to add a few dresses to my wardrobe, but did not want to spend a lot. I went a few weekends ago and got two dresses for a total of $ 15! How do you beat that? There were a lot more but not what I was looking for.
We also got a few other things for the house while we were there. I plan to go back soon to check out whatever new things they have.

This place is decent. I usually frequent this place if I get off of school early and feel like browsing. It’s clean, and fairly well organized. There are dressing rooms available, but I haven’t really utilized it since I haven’t found clothes worth trying on from there. Normally, I head straight to the back to the shoes section. I’ve found some really nice Dolce Vita boots and oxfords from there. It’s kind of a hit or miss store.

Welcomed addition to this strip mall!
This specific location has been an albatross for many years (Elek-​Tek, vacant for years, then Murray’s for a year or so).
I’m glad the Willowbrook Planning/​City Commission finally let them in here, maybe not quite the kind of place they really desired, but I think it will do well in the long run.
Great selection, seemed to me that staff is real freindly and customer oriented. You can drop your stuff off on the front, west side of the store. They usually will help you unload your items.
I love this place, got some good stuff. Goodwill will be opening a new location in Bolingbrook in the coming weeks so be on the lookout!