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Goodwill Elevates Its Image

PickyPicky3 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:13:01 GMT

For the past four years I have donated my blue Walmart fabric grocery bags to Goodwill. They were always so happy to get them -- made me feel good.

Today Goodwill refused them. They now have their own bags with the Goodwill logo and no longer have any use for bags with advertising of other stores.

I would disagree.

Wonder why thrift prices are going up?

Re: Goodwill Elevates Its Image

cheriere — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:16:53 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
For the past four years I have donated my blue Walmart fabric grocery bags to Goodwill. They were always so happy to get them -- made me feel good.

Today Goodwill refused them. They now have their own bags with the Goodwill logo and no longer have any use for bags with advertising of other stores.

I would disagree.

Wonder why thrift prices are going up?

I agree. I saw a whole round rack of really crummy worn out t shirts they were asking $7.00 for. I mean holes, faded and gnarly worn out. Some were marked with the Faded Gliry label, which meant they were probably bought for $5 brand new at Walmart lol. That's just crazy!

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jlkz — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:17:30 GMT

@PickyPicky3

While snowbirding in Naples this year, I noticed ALL thrift stores, not just Goodwill, have significantly raised prices for similar stuff they always carried: kitchen goods and linens, wall decor, furniture, etc.

So glad we finished all the decorating in the condo a few years ago !!!

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threecees — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:20:38 GMT

Yes, they are very expensive in my area.

Tuesdays they have a certain color tag and if you find something in the

color of the week it's $2.00.

That's the only day I will look at Goodwill. Yesterday I saw a very pretty

artificial plant there. It was around two feet tall and I checked the tag

and it was an astounding $34.99. I couldn't believe the outrageous price.

Re: Goodwill Elevates Its Image

PickyPicky3 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:22:22 GMT

There's a small church thrift shop near me that puts out a sign once a week:

TODAY FILL A SHOPPING BAG FOR ONLY $25!!!!!

ONLY???????

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Marp — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:50:27 GMT

I rarely go to Goodwill as their prices are considerably higher than the local Humane Society Thrift Store or the Habitat Restore. Often the same merchandise but better prices.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:50:57 GMT

That's why I prefer to donate clothes and other things to Salvation Army. There are also other non-profit agencies that gladly take items as they support veterans, women's abuse centers, and other agencies that support people and pets in need.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:54:47 GMT

Our GW doesn't use any bags you have to bring your own,or buy one of their own.

I have noticed a rise in prices and we hardly ever buy there any more.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:56:20 GMT

I won't donate to Goodwill at all. They get their merchandise free, pay their employees minimum wage, pay their CEO millions. What a deal....for the CEO!

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Midmod — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:07:02 GMT

I agree with every one of you. I stopped going to GW and donating to them some time last year. Ridiculous prices. Donated items. I haven't seen any spot in our town that bears their name specifically targeting homeless and needy families, despite all that's announced on the overhead speakers when you are inside the store. Their prices reflect the rampant greed our culture supports now. Lower income families NEED thrift stores and GW, imo, no longer supports our community at all.
I donate and shop at SA and another local citizen running a private thrift store that is truly selling to those in need at prices more in line with what they can afford.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:12:06 GMT

I don't shop or browse at Goodwill. My husband will looking for Sesame Street DVD's for our grandson. He has said the prices are outrageous, the furniture is junk and overpriced and it sits and sits forever.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:23:23 GMT

I only donate to animal shelters. They run thrift shops and sometimes put things higher value things like handbags with brand names on eBay. I've only been in a Goodwill store once or twice and wasn't impressed.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:30:09 GMT

In Cherry Creek, an upscale part of Denver, there is a Goodwill Boutique that I have shopped several times. It's not your ordinary Goodwill. They sell very high-end merchandise for fairly low prices.

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granddi — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:11:25 GMT

I tried to find my source.

Somewhere I recall that Goodwill will redesign the store to look like a TJ Max. They will also sell new merchandise like underware.

I think many well known charities are top heavy in paying for management. I try to give to a local women's shelter resell shop.

My sister works her tail off for special olympics and reports to several well paid bosses. The one that surprised me was St Judes.

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lynnie61 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:30:35 GMT

I used to give to goodwill, now I use pickup please, a vets organization. Schedule a day ahead weeks ahead. Box it up and they come to your porch, garage, sidewalk. Don't have to lug it anywhere. But a couple years ago was looking for a plant stand in GW, and my SO, got what looked like brand new, a long wool coat, and a leather jacket that was pristine for $16 for both. He still wears them. Like everything else, I'm sure the prices are up.

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kitty60 — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:43:19 GMT

I agree with you. I donate pretty much to Salvation Army. There is also a home that support persons with substance issues and I will donate major items to them. (Furniture, appliances,etc). as they will quickly pick up which helps for big itemsand they provided much needed support to our community.

I will not donate anything that I would not use myselff. I see to many people who ship all their junk to these agencies. It only makes more work for them.

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SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:23:34 GMT

I think somewhere along the line GW has gotten too big for their britches. We don't donate to them much if at all anymore. The mission must have changed over the years as they have become pickier with what they accept or don't accept.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:25:03 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
That's why I prefer to donate clothes and other things to Salvation Army.

@jannabelle1 Me too. They will take anything & be very grateful. Will even give you the paperwork for a tax write off. When I first moved to where I am now, I called them so many times to pick up my donations they knew me by name & my address w/o me giving it to them.

GoodWill is too stuck up in my neck of the woods. Very choosy in what they will take & no pick-ups.

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Twins Mom — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 02:34:24 GMT

I usually shop Savers which supports Vietnam Vets. Prices definitely gone way up. I usually look at kids clothes. T-shirts with any "prime label" are priced at $10 and up. I might as well buy new at Target. I scoured for things probably mismarked. on Seniors' day it was very busy. Obviously some there purchasing for resale.

I visited a Goodwill the other day - one I had not visited in couple of years. It was much neater and nicer there than before. Prices were a bit high, too.

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Twins Mom — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:11:30 GMT

@monicakm

Thought-provoking question.