Having worked at a Goodwill, I can tell you that not all are created equal. The biggest issue this deals with is often the price points, and even some of the items that make it to the shop floor, and all independently sticker price tags depend on the store manager. The store I worked at (I won't name locations or names for obvious reasons) had a manager that would frequently instruct the clerks to mark items at her discretion. Some days, items would be marked at retail price, or in some cases higher, while other days she would instruct that items ("hot ticket" ones) be shelved in the back "until further notice." I have seen this type of managerial behavior in some of the GWs in my surrounding area, and by the same token the complete opposite in others. My advice is to just be aware of the retail price of the item you're considering purchasing in Goodwill. If you know it to be a good deal, grab it, but don't assume that just because it is in a thrift store that it is automatically a good deal, financially speaking. Otherwise, everything Kathryn noted in this video is VERY accurate! Great video and great tips!
When that Goodwill in Matthews opened - I tricked my husband who doesn't "do thrift stores" into checking it out with me. I pretended I didn't know what Goodwill was - he'd never been in one. He fell in love with the savings and now we too have found lots of really fun bargains there. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video! My Goodwill tip is as you shop and something catches your eye- grab it right away because it might not be there even a few minutes later! At the end of my shopping trip before checkout, I do an assessment of if I really need/want/love it then. Love your videos!
We went to Goodwill on Saturday for 50% off and did very well. Not long ago I found a genuine Dooney & Burke that was brand new (or barely used) and got it for $20. Retail is upwards of $150. I have also found a real Coach bag and a Hampton Inn duvet cover for $12 which retails for $250. Goodwill shopping takes patience and time. I love the thrill of the hunt. My 17 year old daughter is a pro as well.
soul_of_a_hippie I got my first Burberry purse and wallet brand new at GW for $17 and a real Coach bag for $12.99. I've searched and searched for these and finally found in 2 different states and locations.
I loved your video! I'm a new subscriber (as of today) :) I too love the Goodwill & pride myself on being a great bargain shopper. My Goodwill tip is that I find the most deals on a Sunday or Monday. People having Garage Sales tend to pack up the things that didn't sell and drop them off at the Goodwill, after they are sorted and priced they usual all make their way to the floor by Sunday or Monday. Just a little FYI
Sundays and Mondays are the BEST days, and mid morning time, gives workers time to put new stuff out, and it is not picked over through other customers. Its also good to go often and make friends with the workers, if you ask them to keep a eye out they normally will hold it in back! Btw I am IN LOVE with you channel! I am currently a full time mom student and work so budget budget budget is all I do!
I get irritated in our store because of pickers. They come in and grab the best stuff leaving the crud for people who really need to shop there. I would also like to suggest searching for a Habitat for humanity Re-Store near you. I have found some great things in there. Places like country clubs donate almost new furniture when they redecorate. Last month our area store had five great sofas and fifty small table and chair sets, along with dozens of light fixtures and lamps donated from a golf club. Habitat is a great charity.
Hey the early bird gets the worm. If you don't want the pickers to grab all the good stuff before you then find out your goodwill's restock times and go then. (:
I love the Habitat Re-store... but they only opened it recently, and they don't carry a lot of the small stuff I go to Goodwill for. I didn't know such things as Goodwill Outlets existed but I found one in my area, where clothes, baskets and household items and so on are sold by the pound... all the things that didn't sell in the store. As someone who once was among the homeless, I have a sincere appreciation for Goodwill, especially that outlet. All luggage there was $1...nice. Then I finally found a place to get off the street. My bed was free, courtesy of my church, and at Goodwill I bought linens and a brand new white quilted summer bedspread for a little over $2, with the tags still on it. I bought some lovely and useful wooden bowls, a set of three for $2... all those kind of things. Occasionally the Outlet also has furniture: the camel-back loveseat that is in my living room now only cost me $2.17... yep, two dollars and tax, and about $4 for the fabric to slip-cover it. I'm on a fixed income and needed to furnish my apartment. This fit the bill, beautifully. The most expensive piece of furniture I bought there was a dining table and four chairs for $25. I have since replaced the table with a larger one, to entertain, but I'm still using the chairs, six years later. Kathryn is absolutely right, if you know what to look for you can find some amazing deals. But it does take time...
Betty Lou Dockens goodwill has hiked some of their prices so high on things that ever the needy couldn’t afford it .and a resellers money is just as good as anyone else’s money ! I think I find stuff that most people wouldn’t buy .
Hi Kathryn, I love your videos & tips, housework has become my favorite new hobby because I can't wait to try out the ideas you give. The organizing tips are priceless, we live in a very small apartment and there's 4 of us. Keeping everything clean & organized is the only thing keeping my family from becoming cannibals. I have a couple great Goodwill tips. Large items like furniture are often dropped off on Saturday and they get checked in & put on the floor by Monday. So early in the week is a good time for those + they might mark things down that have been there too long to make room. Similar items don't always stay together so you might have to search. Also, if you're resourceful with tools, paint, or sewing, don't hesitate to ask for a mark-down on something damaged, broken or torn. You might be repurposing a nightstand and not care if the finish is damaged or the drawer pulls are gone. But the manager might knock a few bucks off if s/he thinks it might be the only way to move it.
I do the same. The two Goodwills I shop at are in a University town. Great finds here, because people move in and out every semester and donate a lot of things they can't or don't want to take with them. I've found great signed prints of real collectible art work, all kinds of baby furniture, clothes, strollers (for my daughter and niece's kids), a set of very nice china, shelving, LOTS of organizing stuff, etc. I rarely have to buy new. I can make a list and peruse the GW store about twice a week and, if I need anything, I can usually find it within a few months. Why buy new, when you can recycle and save the earth and money!
Two days ago I went to donate from decluttering and thought I would check out the store. I found a Vornado fan a little smaller than the one I paid over $100 for. The knob was broken so it was priced at $3.15. Tested in store and it works great! I emailed the fan company and they're mailing me a replacement knob for free! So amazing all around! Love your videos!!
My Goodwill has a "frequent flyer" card (points card/free to have) and for every dollar spent you get 1 point. Discounts when you reach a certain number. I love it.
I won't say where I live either. BUT GOODWILL here where I live we have 2 locations. They are horrible. They mark up items high. Like a Wal-Mart or target. They do keep the good things that the more wealthy people drop off for themselves. It's so obvious. Honestly, the managers and assistant Managers get the good things for themselves or someone else they know. And the drop actual junk off from their homes or their families homes to replace the inventory. They do hire Disabled people. It's just sad. My home state was hit very hard when the recession hit back in 08-2010. In between there. We have not recovered. Our jobs left. Men that have their degrees can't get a job that is their trade. They are told to go back to school and get another degree in another area. Just so they can have that piece of paper!!! We, as a state and my family struggle on a daily basis. But I love Kathryn and her videos and tips. I wish we had a habitat for humanity resale store here locally. Ours is about 2 hours away on a good day. God is great though, He is my foundation and my life. I lived your sign above the piano. ''AMAZING GRACE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND!'' IM GONNA MAKE ME A SIGN WITH THOSE WORDS ON IT. Garage sales are great places to find so nice things. Some flea markets. We have about 6 of those here (flea markets)....
Loved this! I really liked how you took us with you and showed us what you would buy and your tips to score good items. Goodwill really is a hit or miss on every trip and so takes a couple times to find good things. I have been wanting to hit up ours for awhile now and you just made me want to go even more :) Thanks for the tips!
I'm a teacher, and always find really great alphabet puzzles, educational games, and hard cover books at the goodwill. I've also found some pretty cool stuff for my house too. No luck yet with good clothes finds. Love this video.
I found your channel a few weeks ago and literally sat down and watched every single video in the first sitting..lol Love your videos girl. Look forward to each new one. You have totally inspired me to start redoing areas of my home.
Don't discount the Clockwork Orange Framed Poster, they pull a good price on Ebay. Some of the weird stuff that you would never want, some people want it and that stuff has brought me some good money on Ebay. I like Goodwill, but the Goodwill here by me is expensive for a thrift store. Some of the no name thrifts here are better.
I found really good china at value village. It has a gold border with a rose decor on it, and it was made in East Germany! We researched the manufacturer and as it turns out that this particular set is at least 20 years old! There is some wear on the gold border, but it is not that bad. It came with over 20 pieces. I only paid 40 for it with a 30% off coupon!
Gucci and Michael Kors I know about. The other ones interesting and how about no tags on certain items. The bar codes because of Amazon. If I can figure it out I can make a fortune.
I am a GW addict! Last year some of my highlights... a brand-new looking dresser for $19.99, a microwave for $6.99, $3.99 for a crockpot and lots of great exercises equipment…$39.99 for a Schwinn Airdyne bike! Total crap-shoot when shopping thrifty---some days I'm in and out in less than 15 minutes. I gather things up and then go sit in a corner by the books and think if I really need an item or see if it's something I could sell on ebay. I used to live in close proximity to three Goodwills and all were pretty good.
Love your enthusiasm and your tips. I was feeling a little down today because winter is coming on (got our first snow here in Michigan yesterday) and no more yard sales 'til Spring. But, you gave me a lot of ideas on things I can do and places I can get thrifty items from. I watched the first video about the mirrors from The Dollar Tree, went on to kitchen items and another one about tips you use around the house. I think I'm addicted to your videos! LOL. You not only cheered me up, but also gave me some great ideas! I've subscribed to your channel, so can't wait to see more! Thanks for saving me from the winter blues!
Thanks, I have been a Goodwill shopper for over 20 years and raised two children with new and hand - me - downs. Just a funny quick story. My son told me he did not want any more Tommy Hilfiger as he had outgrown that brand, I asked him what was his designer of choice and he said Eddie Bauer, I said, "I know him personally" . Again, thank you for sharing your video, and God Bless
Awesome tips! I use to shop at resale and Goodwill stores all of the time and just recently jumped back into bargain shopping. Thanks for pointing out the fact that it takes several trips to find the "gems". Its all in the hunt! Happy shopping! BTW, I'm a new subscriber...you have so much energy! I love it!
DIOaD: I've been shopping at the Goodwill for over 40 yrs now...from when we were poor, military newly weds until now...when the kids are grown and out on their own and we have a grandkid to spend all of our money on! (Yeah. Right! LOL). I encourage our grandson to read, read, read...and with that in mind, I buy a lot of his books at the GW. The book you discarded because some other kid had colored on it? If there were only a few pages messed up, then I would've bought the book, brought it home, and tried to remove the color marks with a paper towel and window cleaner. Or whatever else is under the sink. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't, then into my donation pile it goes. However, I've been able to salvage books with a little cleaner and elbow grease many, many times. Another tip: you don't know if the kid was snotty-nosed or not...so each and EVERY book goes through a complete cleaning with hot water and Dawn before I allow H-man to even touch his new book(s). Yes, I've declared war against cooties -- it's just the way I am (a little OCD, are we???). I just wanted to pass on this little tip -- if it's an expensive book, the it's worth the time and effort to try to save it for your child! See y'all at the Goodwill! ;-D
Have you ever been to the Bins in Seattle? (Its official name is the Goodwill Outlet Store, but nearly everyone calls it "the Bins" because everything comes into the sales area in huge plastic bins.) It's the last stop for items that didn't sell at other Goodwill stores in the area, and everything is ubercheap. You literally have to do some digging, but we've found amazing stuff at the Bins.
Buy awesome goodwill baskets when you see them, I like to stash them so I can fill them up for last minute gift baskets, no one hates a great gift basket
ShopBeautyMania The Christmas before last, i made about 8 gift baskets, all with items I bought at GW and other thrift stores. I thought they were beautiful, but none sold. I tried CL and Offer Up with zero luck. I ended up giving them away as gifts to friends, which was nice but not my original plan, lol. I wish I could show you (a fellow gift basket gal) my pics of them for your opinion and maybe advice.
I watched this video b4. So I went to the goodwill and bought a small wood tray for my living room remotes. It was hand painted with Ocean scenery!! It fit in PERFECT with the lr's theme: NAUTICAL. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT IDEA!!
I love digging through the boxes of silverware. I have found really nice real silver serving pieces and different forks and spoons. I like to set the table with different styles of silverware. I love your tips and hauls.
Wow - "shop the previous season" is excellent advice. Utilize your "gift" or extra closet and get great stuff that feels "old" right now but will be awesome in 9 months! Great!
Goodwill is NOT a charity and so the only *blessing* received is the thrill of getting a good deal. The Goodwills in our area are fairly pricey so it's hard to score! Love your videos!
I love thrift store shopping. I have a GW in my hometown and can find some great deals some times, but there is another store about an hour and a half away from me that I absolutely love! Whenever we are in that town, I ask my husband to take me. We find the most amazing things for DIRT CHEAP prices! I love it!! But since the one in my hometown is on the pricier side, I tend to shop more at a Catholic store which has some amazing items for pennies on the dollar! You are absolutely right, though, it is definitely all about taking time to really look for great deals, know retail value to compare prices, and be willing to overlook a little "yuck" to make an amazing find! :) Love your videos!!!!
I usually take my daughter and husband and show them what I am looking for. Sometimes they are the lucky ones and find my best things. Always having a second pair of eyes helps save time and also help you find what your looking for.
I love thrift store shopping, I, too have lots of baskets from there, I actually need some more, also picture frames, one tip I would give is for clothing, always check that zips or press studs and so-on work, if you are not handy and cannot replace them, you need them to work already. Great video, inspiring aswell.
Sadly, I have a ritzier goodwill and it is horrible. The prices you are getting are amazing, our Goodwill is INCREDIBLY overpriced, a lot of the items there you can go across the mall into Target and find for the same price, new. That cup you got would not have gone for less than $3.99. Baskets are $7.99 and up. Frames are $5 and up. No furniture is less than $20, no matter how beat up it is. I am jealous of the 99 cent rack for clothes, we do not have that, they just say, for example, Wednesday is blue tag day and those items with blue tags are 25% off. :(
I bought my daughter's wedding dress at Goodwill. The dress still had the $600 price tag from David's Bridal, but I only spent $60. I took it home, hand washed it in Biz in my bathtub, and it was just perfect. The store also had lots of new bride's maids dresses.
So many good ideas. I love Goodwill and The Salvation Army. I just found an amazing coffee table. It is a big square with storage, you know for those times when someone decides to stop by, just lift the lid and slide it in. I saw a similar used table online for $125. I paid $50 and they even helped load it in my car!
Recently I've purchased a brand new Le Creuset 4.5 quart bean pot for 4.99 ($150); a Paloma Picasso bag for 7.99 ($500 on ebay); microwave for 19.99 ($75); French confit pot for 5.99 ($300 & up) and lots more... With a keen eye you're able to score items which the person in charge for pricing has overlooked (or doesn't know). These are the true great finds in Goodwill.
Your Goodwill looks like a Department Store! I've gone to each of our local Goodwill stores and they are horrible. Salvation Army is even worse, but I'll keep trying. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite Goodwill haul was when I didn't have much but desperately needed a winter coat. I am a hard person to fit, having broader shoulders and more muscular arms than most women my size... and one day I spotted a beautiful full length leather coat, which was pricemarked for $9.99, and it actually did fit! The other jackets were marked a lot higher and I mentioned it to the cashier. She agreed it was unusual, and said that sometimes there are misprints on the tags, but that's why they use the tags that are punched into the fabric. People can't swap them, and they had to sell the item for the price marked. When I got the coat home, I looked up the label and the item... it was a TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLAR COAT! And this as in the poorer section of town... Donations come from trucks all over the city, and if you know what quality looks like, you can find it anywhere, it just takes time and patience... and perseverance.
I've been thrift shopping for decades, virtually from cost to coast and yeah they are pretty much the same. I have to say that when in Wisconsin I was a Goodwill that had brand new merchandise like you mention in the video but I've never seen that in southern California where I live - bummer. Absolutely, I always have a list with me for thrift store shopping and update it regularly. Wowzers - your Goodwill is organized and labeled and amazing. Mine has stuff precariously placed on top of other things like pots and ceramic plates piled up so you are taking a chance moving them, it's a lot more work. Who would by that? I'm an artist and paint over children's board books with acrylic paints. As a mixed media artist my collection of unique funky things for texture impressing in my paints is the envy of my artist friends. LOL! I always buy good quality wood panel plaques and canvas art to paint over. Plates - I have some hanging on the wall,for a pop of color!
I got an amazing Torero poster worth 1 k USD professionally framed for 15 bucks! This thing is authentic from the 60s! Love it. Thanks for the basket and timing suggestion.
The Goodwill stores here usually do not put out holiday items right after they are donated. They hold them till the next year's holiday and put them out before the next holiday then after they might discount them if that color of tag is on sale for the week.
ok i am only 2minutes in & wow your goodwill IS better than the 17 I've been in. # 1- I go in a goodwill whenever i see one just to see if they have ant furniture- your store looks filled with furniture. # 2- Also a lot of Goodwill stores really overprice the stuff they get from target coming in way above clearance prices. So, if your Goodwill prices there "new" inventory well that IS awesome because a lot of the don't. # 3- i think one of the best uses of thrift stores is " i need a pink shirt" especially if you need a current season shirt when most retail stores have out coming season clothing. My best haul was swim shorts for my nephew (he needed 5) in the middle of swim season. I'll finish watching now for your tips because with my Goodwill completely doing away with returns or exchanges & their percent off days, I can use some tips. Thanks
I just scored some good stuff from my goodwill today. I got hiking boots, a trendy blue purse, matching pumps, and a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings. I've bean looking for a good pair of hoops for a while too. $1.49 brand new! I have also learned that if the garment is more than an inch too big not to get it: unless you're a wiz at the sewing machine.
I love these tips. You can't beat Goodwill for some great bargains. Going in with a list is a good idea! The pop-up book you found for Carson is so cute. They were my son's favorite type of books when he was a little boy:)
Shop early in the week. Mondays seem to have the best selection at my Goodwill. I have scored some awesome finds including $120 jeans for $8, and many brand new items such as Threshold shelves from Target still on the box. Some of the more affluent Goodwills in my area seem to have cheaper stuff so I like the Goidwills in the newer areas if town best.
this is a great video. how anybody could ever give it a thumbs down is Beyond me. I have used many of your ideas already and I just started watching you about a month ago. I really like the rolled up scarf idea. keep these coming I enjoyed them so much and thank you
This is good, I work at Good Will and it's true that you need to be careful about pricing. The one I work at is run different, it's not for everyone. But I love the store and people who i call regulars. My advice following people who are regulars is the best way to find the best buys. It's a hit or miss depending on what day you shop.
Fab vid with excellent tips. I love to pop in, never know what I'll find. Last month I got a fab little bookshelf for $8, perfect for storing my craft stuff, and yesterday I got two bedside tables, for $6 each. I missed out on identical ones in an eBay auction that sold for $30! TFS
Always look through the new good items, they are the most common everyday necessities. All goodwill stores have sales like the nifty buck fifty sale, make sure to go to goodwill the last Tuesday of the month. My store on Monday has a sale of 15% off for active military members with ID.
I have been shopping at Goodwill since my chldren were babies and they are in their fifties now so I consier myself a veteran. My favorite Goodwill shopping is at the outlet stores. They sell by the pound, comes out on large tables and you have to really scramble but the finds are there. I have found antiques, lots of great books (which are priced) furniture dirt cheap, lots of clothes for the whole family and it goes on.
I found this really pretty small jewelry box with a carousel horse tile on top for $1.99.. It was still in great condition, but the inside was lined with this sort of felt material which was covered in fuzzies.. But it was easy to just take a rolled piece of tape and use it like a lint roller. I think it's my favourite non-clothing item I've ever found c:
I rememberf I once found a very pretty stainless steel or some kind of metal tray, large, oval, with handles & some carving for $6. ( bought it to place on top of my large microwave which sits on mu buffet. I have corralled ALL the tea & coffee supplies, the press, the brewer, flavors, stevia, with the spoons & cups in the drawer right under it. Beside the microwave, I got 2 trays & a stand, I believe for 5 bucks total, from Daiso, & that holds the little containers of the condiments WE use at home & small containers of the snacks we sometimes munch on wit some tea or coffee. Even the visitors can't miss anything... my grand children too were pretty independent as even the 6 year ols was able to pour out a cup of milk & warm it in the microwave all by herself... didn't need any help at all.
Last week I went into Good will in the next town over, and its not in a rich neighborhood or county even, BUT I love that one ( I have several I shop at ) I bought 2 matching Bath and Body works soap dispensers or what ever they are called for 0.49 Cent's each! no joke, Then I got home to discover they matched the 3 wick candle holders my husband bought me 2 years ago for my Birthday or Christmas ( Both is in December 3 weeks apart so I forget which it was for, often he buys me stuff for both ) I got a Michael Kors dress, a Maggie London dress and a Express Blouse at this one with tags still on, I gave less than $10.00 for all 3 items! The one in Cookeville I shop at I often find things with tags still on them from Target, Cookeville doesn't have a Target, but they get a lot of new items from there! Then the one at Manchester that I shop at always has Pottery Barn items still in the box and its like $1.99 or $2.99 for those items, never over $2.99 and the prices on the boxes are WAY more than $30.00! I love Good Will, and most any thrift store. Last week I got a discount card thing, you get points for ever so much you spend, then you get 500 points for just getting the rewards card, does your Good Will have that ? I'm not sure how it works as they really didn't explain it to me ? If you know Please share the details with me LOL. Thanks for Sharing! XOXO Denise
I loved the little pink plates you were showing at Goodwill in the shopping part of your video :) I wish I could have scored those; They would be great for storing jewelry like rings
I don't get to shop at Goodwill very often because I'm often out of work and there are none in my town, but in the past, I have bought so many cute outfits from there. There is one in three different neighboring towns where it's about a 40 mile and 55 minute drive to them but it's worth it. If I'm going to drive that far to shop Goodwill, I just make a day of it and really go through the racks and shelves and wait around for the new stuff to come out through out the day. I always eat breakfast before I leave the house and usually after about 4 or 5 hours I leave and go eat lunch and go back for at least a couple more hours.
Great tips! I would also recommend bringing some hand sanitizer and even a small pack of baby wipes. Things can be gross. When buying board games or games with parts I cheat and use my car keys to open the taped up box and make sure all the parts are there. I have before got home and not all the parts were in the box. So always good to check.
I actually ask the cashier or worker at the store to open the boxes. If they don't check to see if all the parts are there, I don't check to see if I have change to buy it!
Love your videos & tips so much. My Goodwill has a clearance section. Found many awesome things there. Every week they do the color of the week that is 50% off. They also do clearance of housewares, decor items etc, usually those items were the 50% off color the week before & I've found at least at my store anyway, that if you're brave enough to ask, the employees will usually tell you the next weeks color/50% off if you just ask. They also do 50% off storewide i think every month for one day only. If its not once a month, its every couple of months. Hope this helps someone get some awesome deals!! Love my Goodwill!!!
Great video! Love the GW here too. We have found several in our area, some in very affluent neighborhoods, some in middle class. You still have to look, know your brands and have a list! Scored a brand new Vera Bradly myself and love it.
I found a 2 foot angel that was made out of very heavy marble. I paid $20.00 for it. I'm pretty sure that it would have cost at least 80 or 90 dollars else where. And it was in perfect condition. And they have Build a Bear bears there. Some of them are in pretty rough shape, but they do have a few (if you want to dig & look for them) that are in excellent shape. If you buy a Build a Bear at a Built a Bear work shop, your going to pay at least $30.00 for just a basic bear without clothing or anything. Last Christmas I found a reindeer that had an adorable ruffly & cute dress with a matching hat on it. I am not kidding when I say that it looked like it just walked out of the Build a Bear work shop. I paid only $2.49 for it at Goodwill!!
you won't find stuff for those prices at my Good Will, the elephant, and cheese plate, would have cost you about $30.00 if not more :(.......... they are going on eBay and seeing what their stuff is selling for, and pricing it according to eBay and Amazon.
I love your style Chica!!! God bless you & your awesome family. Please share where you got your awesome wall shelves. I love the quality. Excellent taste!!!!
The GW here is not overpriced, but rarely has much of a selection except for children's clothes. I still go, hunt and find crafting supplies tucked in odd places because no one really knows what to do with them.
Great ideas! Thrift buying tips learned the hard way: Take a tape measure or pre-measure so you know what size basket, table, tray etc. fits in your space. It could be too tall or an inch too deep. Do I really need it? Does it fit my style? Do I think it's just too cute to leave behind? Also, take care with the re-appearance of bed bugs in the U.S.we've been warned locally about buying used furniture. Make sure that you examine upholstered items.
I always have a list too! Who would buy them (Kate Gosselin book)? Artists. As an artist I have bought lots of books at the GW to alter meaning, paint in them, do smaller painting of a larger work I want to do, paint samples, tear out the pages and glue to canvas for backgrounds etc. As an artist I'm always looking for the "Junk" stuff to make impressions in paint or use as a stamp. Mixed media artists and fabric painters love the GW. I rarely use stuff I buy from there for the purpose for which it was created. LOL
I generally prefer shopping at goodwill to buying new. I try to live zerowaste so it benefits me to shop there but also I like customizing things for my spaces. It's more fun to buy something that's maybe not exactly my taste and then getting creative with paint or whatever.
Great ideas and well presented. I find the best buys there. Tons of compliments on my clothes or purses. I just say thanks you. My closest friends know my secrets. I willing to share anyway. I found a great art piece for 6 dollars only to find out it was worth over $500 + I love the hunt it feels great to get designer clothes for almost nothing. It's like your getting over the high cost of retailers that are so over priced to begin with. Happy shopping everyone.
honestly, for a store that gets ALL their stuff for free they are pretty overpriced. i can find brand new items in stores for cheaper... example i found a skirt in goodwill with the original tag from macys that said 7.48 and goodwill price was 12.99.... yeah unless its a warehouse with 89cents a pound its not worth it
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Having worked at a Goodwill, I can tell you that not all are created equal. The biggest issue this deals with is often the price points, and even some of the items that make it to the shop floor, and all independently sticker price tags depend on the store manager. The store I worked at (I won't name locations or names for obvious reasons) had a manager that would frequently instruct the clerks to mark items at her discretion. Some days, items would be marked at retail price, or in some cases higher, while other days she would instruct that items ("hot ticket" ones) be shelved in the back "until further notice." I have seen this type of managerial behavior in some of the GWs in my surrounding area, and by the same token the complete opposite in others.
My advice is to just be aware of the retail price of the item you're considering purchasing in Goodwill. If you know it to be a good deal, grab it, but don't assume that just because it is in a thrift store that it is automatically a good deal, financially speaking. Otherwise, everything Kathryn noted in this video is VERY accurate! Great video and great tips!
When that Goodwill in Matthews opened - I tricked my husband who doesn't "do thrift stores" into checking it out with me. I pretended I didn't know what Goodwill was - he'd never been in one. He fell in love with the savings and now we too have found lots of really fun bargains there. Thanks for sharing.
Bring clothes to the window to check for stains in natural light.
That is true. Thrift book I read about that. I just need to know exactly what books might make selling.
Awesome video! My Goodwill tip is as you shop and something catches your eye- grab it right away because it might not be there even a few minutes later! At the end of my shopping trip before checkout, I do an assessment of if I really need/want/love it then. Love your videos!
YES! Fabulous tip! I've totally been caught in that awkward walk away, then wish I picked it up as someone else does! Doh!
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So true! You find things you can't find anywhere else
Jose cruz you can check your nearest pawn store, craigslist or gamestop.
We went to Goodwill on Saturday for 50% off and did very well. Not long ago I found a genuine Dooney & Burke that was brand new (or barely used) and got it for $20. Retail is upwards of $150. I have also found a real Coach bag and a Hampton Inn duvet cover for $12 which retails for $250. Goodwill shopping takes patience and time. I love the thrill of the hunt. My 17 year old daughter is a pro as well.
soul_of_a_hippie I got my first Burberry purse and wallet brand new at GW for $17 and a real Coach bag for $12.99. I've searched and searched for these and finally found in 2 different states and locations.
+HeidiCara thanks for the tip. You're smart person. If you can find the items good for you.
You are really on your game lately, Kathryn! Always makes me smile to see your cheerful face. Thanks for all the great tips.
"That elephant that I lovingly named Paco was $1.99" --- PRICELESS! :D
I'd love to see you do a video with Salvation Army Thrift Store shopping tips. Thanks!
I loved your video! I'm a new subscriber (as of today) :) I too love the Goodwill & pride myself on being a great bargain shopper. My Goodwill tip is that I find the most deals on a Sunday or Monday. People having Garage Sales tend to pack up the things that didn't sell and drop them off at the Goodwill, after they are sorted and priced they usual all make their way to the floor by Sunday or Monday. Just a little FYI
Sundays and Mondays are the BEST days, and mid morning time, gives workers time to put new stuff out, and it is not picked over through other customers. Its also good to go often and make friends with the workers, if you ask them to keep a eye out they normally will hold it in back! Btw I am IN LOVE with you channel! I am currently a full time mom student and work so budget budget budget is all I do!
shelby morgan , good point! I love Sunday shopping at my local GW.
I get irritated in our store because of pickers. They come in and grab the best stuff leaving the crud for people who really need to shop there. I would also like to suggest searching for a Habitat for humanity Re-Store near you. I have found some great things in there. Places like country clubs donate almost new furniture when they redecorate. Last month our area store had five great sofas and fifty small table and chair sets, along with dozens of light fixtures and lamps donated from a golf club. Habitat is a great charity.
Hey the early bird gets the worm. If you don't want the pickers to grab all the good stuff before you then find out your goodwill's restock times and go then. (:
I love the Habitat Re-store... but they only opened it recently, and they don't carry a lot of the small stuff I go to Goodwill for. I didn't know such things as Goodwill Outlets existed but I found one in my area, where clothes, baskets and household items and so on are sold by the pound... all the things that didn't sell in the store. As someone who once was among the homeless, I have a sincere appreciation for Goodwill, especially that outlet. All luggage there was $1...nice. Then I finally found a place to get off the street.
My bed was free, courtesy of my church, and at Goodwill I bought linens and a brand new white quilted summer bedspread for a little over $2, with the tags still on it. I bought some lovely and useful wooden bowls, a set of three for $2... all those kind of things. Occasionally the Outlet also has furniture: the camel-back loveseat that is in my living room now only cost me $2.17... yep, two dollars and tax, and about $4 for the fabric to slip-cover it. I'm on a fixed income and needed to furnish my apartment. This fit the bill, beautifully. The most expensive piece of furniture I bought there was a dining table and four chairs for $25. I have since replaced the table with a larger one, to entertain, but I'm still using the chairs, six years later. Kathryn is absolutely right, if you know what to look for you can find some amazing deals. But it does take time...
Betty Lou Dockens goodwill has hiked some of their prices so high on things that ever the needy couldn’t afford it .and a resellers money is just as good as anyone else’s money ! I think I find stuff that most people wouldn’t buy .
Betty Lou Dockens
Are you mad because they got to it before you
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Hi Kathryn, I love your videos & tips, housework has become my favorite new hobby because I can't wait to try out the ideas you give. The organizing tips are priceless, we live in a very small apartment and there's 4 of us. Keeping everything clean & organized is the only thing keeping my family from becoming cannibals. I have a couple great Goodwill tips. Large items like furniture are often dropped off on Saturday and they get checked in & put on the floor by Monday. So early in the week is a good time for those + they might mark things down that have been there too long to make room. Similar items don't always stay together so you might have to search. Also, if you're resourceful with tools, paint, or sewing, don't hesitate to ask for a mark-down on something damaged, broken or torn. You might be repurposing a nightstand and not care if the finish is damaged or the drawer pulls are gone. But the manager might knock a few bucks off if s/he thinks it might be the only way to move it.
I do the same. The two Goodwills I shop at are in a University town. Great finds here, because people move in and out every semester and donate a lot of things they can't or don't want to take with them.
I've found great signed prints of real collectible art work, all kinds of baby furniture, clothes, strollers (for my daughter and niece's kids), a set of very nice china, shelving, LOTS of organizing stuff, etc. I rarely have to buy new. I can make a list and peruse the GW store about twice a week and, if I need anything, I can usually find it within a few months. Why buy new, when you can recycle and save the earth and money!
Two days ago I went to donate from decluttering and thought I would check out the store. I found a Vornado fan a little smaller than the one I paid over $100 for. The knob was broken so it was priced at $3.15. Tested in store and it works great! I emailed the fan company and they're mailing me a replacement knob for free! So amazing all around! Love your videos!!
My Goodwill has a "frequent flyer" card (points card/free to have) and for every dollar spent you get 1 point. Discounts when you reach a certain number. I love it.
Island Chick They have discontinued that at many stores.
I won't say where I live either. BUT GOODWILL here where I live we have 2 locations. They are horrible. They mark up items high. Like a Wal-Mart or target. They do keep the good things that the more wealthy people drop off for themselves. It's so obvious. Honestly, the managers and assistant Managers get the good things for themselves or someone else they know. And the drop actual junk off from their homes or their families homes to replace the inventory. They do hire Disabled people. It's just sad. My home state was hit very hard when the recession hit back in 08-2010. In between there. We have not recovered. Our jobs left. Men that have their degrees can't get a job that is their trade. They are told to go back to school and get another degree in another area. Just so they can have that piece of paper!!! We, as a state and my family struggle on a daily basis. But I love Kathryn and her videos and tips. I wish we had a habitat for humanity resale store here locally. Ours is about 2 hours away on a good day. God is great though, He is my foundation and my life. I lived your sign above the piano. ''AMAZING GRACE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND!'' IM GONNA MAKE ME A SIGN WITH THOSE WORDS ON IT. Garage sales are great places to find so nice things. Some flea markets. We have about 6 of those here (flea markets)....
Loved this! I really liked how you took us with you and showed us what you would buy and your tips to score good items. Goodwill really is a hit or miss on every trip and so takes a couple times to find good things. I have been wanting to hit up ours for awhile now and you just made me want to go even more :) Thanks for the tips!
I'm a teacher, and always find really great alphabet puzzles, educational games, and hard cover books at the goodwill. I've also found some pretty cool stuff for my house too. No luck yet with good clothes finds. Love this video.
I found your channel a few weeks ago and literally sat down and watched every single video in the first sitting..lol Love your videos girl. Look forward to each new one. You have totally inspired me to start redoing areas of my home.
Don't discount the Clockwork Orange Framed Poster, they pull a good price on Ebay. Some of the weird stuff that you would never want, some people want it and that stuff has brought me some good money on Ebay. I like Goodwill, but the Goodwill here by me is expensive for a thrift store. Some of the no name thrifts here are better.
I found really good china at value village. It has a gold border with a rose decor on it, and it was made in East Germany! We researched the manufacturer and as it turns out that this particular set is at least 20 years old! There is some wear on the gold border, but it is not that bad. It came with over 20 pieces. I only paid 40 for it with a 30% off coupon!
I love goodwill, I once found a Prada dress for $10 in the nightgown section...I sold it for $150. Seriously...who drops this stuff.
Margo Gadet at the goodwill I worked at (in San diego) we frequently found Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors, and Dooney & Burke items on a regularly basis.
I might do a spreadsheet on all videos. How about books?
Gucci and Michael Kors I know about. The other ones interesting and how about no tags on certain items. The bar codes because of Amazon. If I can figure it out I can make a fortune.
I work at the goodwill. I saved so much in redesigning my apartment and the kids room.
I am a GW addict! Last year some of my highlights... a brand-new looking dresser for $19.99, a microwave for $6.99, $3.99 for a crockpot and lots of great exercises equipment…$39.99 for a Schwinn Airdyne bike! Total crap-shoot when shopping thrifty---some days I'm in and out in less than 15 minutes. I gather things up and then go sit in a corner by the books and think if I really need an item or see if it's something I could sell on ebay. I used to live in close proximity to three Goodwills and all were pretty good.
Love your enthusiasm and your tips. I was feeling a little down today because winter is coming on (got our first snow here in Michigan yesterday) and no more yard sales 'til Spring. But, you gave me a lot of ideas on things I can do and places I can get thrifty items from. I watched the first video about the mirrors from The Dollar Tree, went on to kitchen items and another one about tips you use around the house. I think I'm addicted to your videos! LOL. You not only cheered me up, but also gave me some great ideas! I've subscribed to your channel, so can't wait to see more! Thanks for saving me from the winter blues!
Thanks, I have been a Goodwill shopper for over 20 years and raised two children with new and hand - me - downs. Just a funny quick story. My son told me he did not want any more Tommy Hilfiger as he had outgrown that brand, I asked him what was his designer of choice and he said Eddie Bauer, I said, "I know him personally" . Again, thank you for sharing your video, and God Bless
Awesome tips! I use to shop at resale and Goodwill stores all of the time and just recently jumped back into bargain shopping. Thanks for pointing out the fact that it takes several trips to find the "gems". Its all in the hunt! Happy shopping! BTW, I'm a new subscriber...you have so much energy! I love it!
DIOaD: I've been shopping at the Goodwill for over 40 yrs now...from when we were poor, military newly weds until now...when the kids are grown and out on their own and we have a grandkid to spend all of our money on! (Yeah. Right! LOL). I encourage our grandson to read, read, read...and with that in mind, I buy a lot of his books at the GW. The book you discarded because some other kid had colored on it? If there were only a few pages messed up, then I would've bought the book, brought it home, and tried to remove the color marks with a paper towel and window cleaner. Or whatever else is under the sink. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't, then into my donation pile it goes. However, I've been able to salvage books with a little cleaner and elbow grease many, many times. Another tip: you don't know if the kid was snotty-nosed or not...so each and EVERY book goes through a complete cleaning with hot water and Dawn before I allow H-man to even touch his new book(s). Yes, I've declared war against cooties -- it's just the way I am (a little OCD, are we???). I just wanted to pass on this little tip -- if it's an expensive book, the it's worth the time and effort to try to save it for your child! See y'all at the Goodwill! ;-D
Have you ever been to the Bins in Seattle? (Its official name is the Goodwill Outlet Store, but nearly everyone calls it "the Bins" because everything comes into the sales area in huge plastic bins.) It's the last stop for items that didn't sell at other Goodwill stores in the area, and everything is ubercheap. You literally have to do some digging, but we've found amazing stuff at the Bins.
Buy awesome goodwill baskets when you see them, I like to stash them so I can fill them up for last minute gift baskets, no one hates a great gift basket
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The Christmas before last, i made about 8 gift baskets, all with items I bought at GW and other thrift stores. I thought they were beautiful, but none sold. I tried CL and Offer Up with zero luck. I ended up giving them away as gifts to friends, which was nice but not my original plan, lol. I wish I could show you (a fellow gift basket gal) my pics of them for your opinion and maybe advice.
I watched this video b4. So I went to the goodwill and bought a small wood tray for my living room remotes. It was hand painted with Ocean scenery!! It fit in PERFECT with the lr's theme: NAUTICAL.
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT IDEA!!
I love digging through the boxes of silverware. I have found really nice real silver serving pieces and different forks and spoons. I like to set the table with different styles of silverware. I love your tips and hauls.
Wow - "shop the previous season" is excellent advice. Utilize your "gift" or extra closet and get great stuff that feels "old" right now but will be awesome in 9 months! Great!
Goodwill is NOT a charity and so the only *blessing* received is the thrill of getting a good deal. The Goodwills in our area are fairly pricey so it's hard to score! Love your videos!
Jane Doe well it is a non profit that's why they dont charge you sales tax and I would know since I worked there.
Goodwill sux!!!
I love thrift store shopping. I have a GW in my hometown and can find some great deals some times, but there is another store about an hour and a half away from me that I absolutely love! Whenever we are in that town, I ask my husband to take me. We find the most amazing things for DIRT CHEAP prices! I love it!! But since the one in my hometown is on the pricier side, I tend to shop more at a Catholic store which has some amazing items for pennies on the dollar! You are absolutely right, though, it is definitely all about taking time to really look for great deals, know retail value to compare prices, and be willing to overlook a little "yuck" to make an amazing find! :) Love your videos!!!!
I usually take my daughter and husband and show them what I am looking for. Sometimes they are the lucky ones and find my best things. Always having a second pair of eyes helps save time and also help you find what your looking for.
Every one of your videos is like an encyclopedia! Thank you SO much for sharing.
I love thrift store shopping, I, too have lots of baskets from there, I actually need some more, also picture frames, one tip I would give is for clothing, always check that zips or press studs and so-on work, if you are not handy and cannot replace them, you need them to work already. Great video, inspiring aswell.
Sadly, I have a ritzier goodwill and it is horrible. The prices you are getting are amazing, our Goodwill is INCREDIBLY overpriced, a lot of the items there you can go across the mall into Target and find for the same price, new. That cup you got would not have gone for less than $3.99. Baskets are $7.99 and up. Frames are $5 and up. No furniture is less than $20, no matter how beat up it is. I am jealous of the 99 cent rack for clothes, we do not have that, they just say, for example, Wednesday is blue tag day and those items with blue tags are 25% off. :(
gogglespisano24 thats so sad I would feel terrible if I was the manager
I love your thoughtful, fun, charming, very helpful videos! Thanks a bunch!
I bought my daughter's wedding dress at Goodwill. The dress still had the $600 price tag from David's Bridal, but I only spent $60. I took it home, hand washed it in Biz in my bathtub, and it was just perfect. The store also had lots of new bride's maids dresses.
So many good ideas. I love Goodwill and The Salvation Army. I just found an amazing coffee table. It is a big square with storage, you know for those times when someone decides to stop by, just lift the lid and slide it in. I saw a similar used table online for $125. I paid $50 and they even helped load it in my car!
Recently I've purchased a brand new Le Creuset 4.5 quart bean pot for 4.99 ($150); a Paloma Picasso bag for 7.99 ($500 on ebay); microwave for 19.99 ($75); French confit pot for 5.99 ($300 & up) and lots more...
With a keen eye you're able to score items which the person in charge for pricing has overlooked (or doesn't know). These are the true great finds in Goodwill.
Your Goodwill looks like a Department Store! I've gone to each of our local Goodwill stores and they are horrible. Salvation Army is even worse, but I'll keep trying. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite Goodwill haul was when I didn't have much but desperately needed a winter coat. I am a hard person to fit, having broader shoulders and more muscular arms than most women my size... and one day I spotted a beautiful full length leather coat, which was pricemarked for $9.99, and it actually did fit! The other jackets were marked a lot higher and I mentioned it to the cashier. She agreed it was unusual, and said that sometimes there are misprints on the tags, but that's why they use the tags that are punched into the fabric. People can't swap them, and they had to sell the item for the price marked. When I got the coat home, I looked up the label and the item... it was a TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLAR COAT! And this as in the poorer section of town... Donations come from trucks all over the city, and if you know what quality looks like, you can find it anywhere, it just takes time and patience... and perseverance.
I love this lady!!! I love love love her ideas.
I've been thrift shopping for decades, virtually from cost to coast and yeah they are pretty much the same. I have to say that when in Wisconsin I was a Goodwill that had brand new merchandise like you mention in the video but I've never seen that in southern California where I live - bummer. Absolutely, I always have a list with me for thrift store shopping and update it regularly. Wowzers - your Goodwill is organized and labeled and amazing. Mine has stuff precariously placed on top of other things like pots and ceramic plates piled up so you are taking a chance moving them, it's a lot more work. Who would by that? I'm an artist and paint over children's board books with acrylic paints. As a mixed media artist my collection of unique funky things for texture impressing in my paints is the envy of my artist friends. LOL! I always buy good quality wood panel plaques and canvas art to paint over. Plates - I have some hanging on the wall,for a pop of color!
Here's a cute decorator/Zen suggestion. See if GW has a flamethrower. Bring it home and torch those knickknacks. Very cleansing.
I got an amazing Torero poster worth 1 k USD professionally framed for 15 bucks! This thing is authentic from the 60s! Love it. Thanks for the basket and timing suggestion.
The Goodwill stores here usually do not put out holiday items right after they are donated. They hold them till the next year's holiday and put them out before the next holiday then after they might discount them if that color of tag is on sale for the week.
I love your videos!!! I'm obsessed now and I love how down to earth you are. I also am a huge GoodWill shopper!
ok i am only 2minutes in & wow your goodwill IS better than the 17 I've been in. # 1- I go in a goodwill whenever i see one just to see if they have ant furniture- your store looks filled with furniture. # 2- Also a lot of Goodwill stores really overprice the stuff they get from target coming in way above clearance prices. So, if your Goodwill prices there "new" inventory well that IS awesome because a lot of the don't. # 3- i think one of the best uses of thrift stores is " i need a pink shirt" especially if you need a current season shirt when most retail stores have out coming season clothing. My best haul was swim shorts for my nephew (he needed 5) in the middle of swim season. I'll finish watching now for your tips because with my Goodwill completely doing away with returns or exchanges & their percent off days, I can use some tips. Thanks
Absolutely love the leaf plate and Paco
I just scored some good stuff from my goodwill today. I got hiking boots, a trendy blue purse, matching pumps, and a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings. I've bean looking for a good pair of hoops for a while too. $1.49 brand new!
I have also learned that if the garment is more than an inch too big not to get it: unless you're a wiz at the sewing machine.
I love these tips. You can't beat Goodwill for some great bargains. Going in with a list is a good idea! The pop-up book you found for Carson is so cute. They were my son's favorite type of books when he was a little boy:)
Thank I am going Goodwill shopping! My sister has told me how good this one Goodwill by her house is. So that is where I am going tomorrow ! Thsnks!
This is such a helpful video! I just discovered Goodwill in my town and plan on using these tips to help me shop. Thank you.
I really like your creativity! You seems to be god gifted.
Shop early in the week. Mondays seem to have the best selection at my Goodwill. I have scored some awesome finds including $120 jeans for $8, and many brand new items such as Threshold shelves from Target still on the box. Some of the more affluent Goodwills in my area seem to have cheaper stuff so I like the Goidwills in the newer areas if town best.
I will be looking for a shoe organizer to get some vertical storage in my closet by the front door. Also loved the pull out baskets for ball caps!
this is a great video. how anybody could ever give it a thumbs down is Beyond me. I have used many of your ideas already and I just started watching you about a month ago. I really like the rolled up scarf idea. keep these coming I enjoyed them so much and thank you
This is good, I work at Good Will and it's true that you need to be careful about pricing. The one I work at is run different, it's not for everyone. But I love the store and people who i call regulars. My advice following people who are regulars is the best way to find the best buys. It's a hit or miss depending on what day you shop.
Fab vid with excellent tips. I love to pop in, never know what I'll find. Last month I got a fab little bookshelf for $8, perfect for storing my craft stuff, and yesterday I got two bedside tables, for $6 each. I missed out on identical ones in an eBay auction that sold for $30! TFS
Always look through the new good items, they are the most common everyday necessities. All goodwill stores have sales like the nifty buck fifty sale, make sure to go to goodwill the last Tuesday of the month. My store on Monday has a sale of 15% off for active military members with ID.
Thank you for the tips! I'm an avid Goodwill shopper and will put your tips to use.
This is full of great tips!! I also liked how you took us along with you. My goodwill is full of Trash!
I have been shopping at Goodwill since my chldren were babies and they are in their fifties now so I consier myself a veteran. My favorite Goodwill shopping is at the outlet stores. They sell by the pound, comes out on large tables and you have to really scramble but the finds are there. I have found antiques, lots of great books (which are priced) furniture dirt cheap, lots of clothes for the whole family and it goes on.
judy hobday These outlet stores, are they online and if yes, can your help us with their website url
goodwill.com online auctions, many of the goodwill stores have the auction site, but not all.
Kristie Hammond Yes, I feel that these tips are still good in 2015, and beyond
I found this really pretty small jewelry box with a carousel horse tile on top for $1.99..
It was still in great condition, but the inside was lined with this sort of felt material which was covered in fuzzies..
But it was easy to just take a rolled piece of tape and use it like a lint roller. I think it's my favourite non-clothing item I've ever found c:
Thank you so much for the tips 👍👍
Great info. Love your enthusiasm and energy. You also have great taste and I like your decorating style. Keep up the good work!
Goodwill FOR THE WIN!! Trust me.. Daily
I rememberf I once found a very pretty stainless steel or some kind of metal tray, large, oval, with handles & some carving for $6. ( bought it to place on top of my large microwave which sits on mu buffet. I have corralled ALL the tea & coffee supplies, the press, the brewer, flavors, stevia, with the spoons & cups in the drawer right under it. Beside the microwave, I got 2 trays & a stand, I believe for 5 bucks total, from Daiso, & that holds the little containers of the condiments WE use at home & small containers of the snacks we sometimes munch on wit some tea or coffee. Even the visitors can't miss anything... my grand children too were pretty independent as even the 6 year ols was able to pour out a cup of milk & warm it in the microwave all by herself... didn't need any help at all.
You are so clever and talented. You should do a segment for a T.V. show. I love Goodwill. Thanks so much for your tips. Thanks again!
Awesome video, Kathryn...as always! Such informative content!
Last week I went into Good will in the next town over, and its not in a rich neighborhood or county even, BUT I love that one ( I have several I shop at ) I bought 2 matching Bath and Body works soap dispensers or what ever they are called for 0.49 Cent's each! no joke, Then I got home to discover they matched the 3 wick candle holders my husband bought me 2 years ago for my Birthday or Christmas ( Both is in December 3 weeks apart so I forget which it was for, often he buys me stuff for both ) I got a Michael Kors dress, a Maggie London dress and a Express Blouse at this one with tags still on, I gave less than $10.00 for all 3 items!
The one in Cookeville I shop at I often find things with tags still on them from Target, Cookeville doesn't have a Target, but they get a lot of new items from there!
Then the one at Manchester that I shop at always has Pottery Barn items still in the box and its like $1.99 or $2.99 for those items, never over $2.99 and the prices on the boxes are WAY more than $30.00! I love Good Will, and most any thrift store.
Last week I got a discount card thing, you get points for ever so much you spend, then you get 500 points for just getting the rewards card, does your Good Will have that ? I'm not sure how it works as they really didn't explain it to me ? If you know Please share the details with me LOL.
Thanks for Sharing! XOXO Denise
Your goodwill videos are the best!!!!! Love love love these!!!
I'm a thrifter so I really enjoyed your tips!
I am getting addicted to your videos!
I loved the little pink plates you were showing at Goodwill in the shopping part of your video :) I wish I could have scored those; They would be great for storing jewelry like rings
I don't get to shop at Goodwill very often because I'm often out of work and there are none in my town, but in the past, I have bought so many cute outfits from there. There is one in three different neighboring towns where it's about a 40 mile and 55 minute drive to them but it's worth it. If I'm going to drive that far to shop Goodwill, I just make a day of it and really go through the racks and shelves and wait around for the new stuff to come out through out the day. I always eat breakfast before I leave the house and usually after about 4 or 5 hours I leave and go eat lunch and go back for at least a couple more hours.
Great tips! I would also recommend bringing some hand sanitizer and even a small pack of baby wipes. Things can be gross. When buying board games or games with parts I cheat and use my car keys to open the taped up box and make sure all the parts are there. I have before got home and not all the parts were in the box. So always good to check.
I actually ask the cashier or worker at the store to open the boxes. If they don't check to see if all the parts are there, I don't check to see if I have change to buy it!
Love your videos & tips so much. My Goodwill has a clearance section. Found many awesome things there. Every week they do the color of the week that is 50% off. They also do clearance of housewares, decor items etc, usually those items were the 50% off color the week before & I've found at least at my store anyway, that if you're brave enough to ask, the employees will usually tell you the next weeks color/50% off if you just ask. They also do 50% off storewide i think every month for one day only. If its not once a month, its every couple of months. Hope this helps someone get some awesome deals!! Love my Goodwill!!!
Great video! Love the GW here too. We have found several in our area, some in very affluent neighborhoods, some in middle class. You still have to look, know your brands and have a list! Scored a brand new Vera Bradly myself and love it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your goodwill videos!, They inspire me to go on the"Hunt" Thanks!
I found a 2 foot angel that was made out of very heavy marble. I paid $20.00 for it. I'm pretty sure that it would have cost at least 80 or 90 dollars else where. And it was in perfect condition. And they have Build a Bear bears there. Some of them are in pretty rough shape, but they do have a few (if you want to dig & look for them) that are in excellent shape. If you buy a Build a Bear at a Built a Bear work shop, your going to pay at least $30.00 for just a basic bear without clothing or anything. Last Christmas I found a reindeer that had an adorable ruffly & cute dress with a matching hat on it. I am not kidding when I say that it looked like it just walked out of the Build a Bear work shop. I paid only $2.49 for it at Goodwill!!
you won't find stuff for those prices at my Good Will, the elephant, and cheese plate, would have cost you about $30.00 if not more :(.......... they are going on eBay and seeing what their stuff is selling for, and pricing it according to eBay and Amazon.
Van Revis where are you? What state?
Yep that’s what’s going on here where I am from.
Yep, goodwill is not cheap!
I just found you today. I love all you tips. For Good Will and the Dollar Tree. Your organizing is great'
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I love Goodwill. I have three in my city and visit them as much as I can afford to...:)
love your video. You have a natural talent for talking into a camera. I think you could sell anything if you were selling. Thanks for the good tips
I love your style Chica!!! God bless you & your awesome family. Please share where you got your awesome wall shelves. I love the quality. Excellent taste!!!!
The GW here is not overpriced, but rarely has much of a selection except for children's clothes. I still go, hunt and find crafting supplies tucked in odd places because no one really knows what to do with them.
Great ideas! Thrift buying tips learned the hard way: Take a tape measure or pre-measure so you know what size basket, table, tray etc. fits in your space. It could be too tall or an inch too deep. Do I really need it? Does it fit my style? Do I think it's just too cute to leave behind? Also, take care with the re-appearance of bed bugs in the U.S.we've been warned locally about buying used furniture. Make sure that you examine upholstered items.
I want that old man! I would have totally bought that!
I always have a list too! Who would buy them (Kate Gosselin book)? Artists. As an artist I have bought lots of books at the GW to alter meaning, paint in them, do smaller painting of a larger work I want to do, paint samples, tear out the pages and glue to canvas for backgrounds etc. As an artist I'm always looking for the "Junk" stuff to make impressions in paint or use as a stamp. Mixed media artists and fabric painters love the GW. I rarely use stuff I buy from there for the purpose for which it was created. LOL
I generally prefer shopping at goodwill to buying new.
I try to live zerowaste so it benefits me to shop there but also I like customizing things for my spaces. It's more fun to buy something that's maybe not exactly my taste and then getting creative with paint or whatever.
Great ideas and well presented. I find the best buys there. Tons of compliments on my clothes or purses. I just say thanks you. My closest friends know my secrets. I willing to share anyway. I found a great art piece for 6 dollars only to find out it was worth over $500 + I love the hunt it feels great to get designer clothes for almost nothing. It's like your getting over the high cost of retailers that are so over priced to begin with. Happy shopping everyone.
Love the fingerprint project - so sweet!
The Clockwork Orange frame ❤️
honestly, for a store that gets ALL their stuff for free they are pretty overpriced. i can find brand new items in stores for cheaper... example i found a skirt in goodwill with the original tag from macys that said 7.48 and goodwill price was 12.99.... yeah unless its a warehouse with 89cents a pound its not worth it
That definitely happens way too often.