Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina

This Goodwill is in a convenient location right off Hwy 17 and next to a Harris Teeter, so convenient that I too often find myself wandering through on my way home after work. It’s a huge plus that the staff is always wonderfully friendly and almost go out of their way to greet you with a genuinely happy «Welcome to Goodwill!».
However, I’ve watched the business change over the past year and not always for the best. First off, the prices have noticeably increased all around. Clothing, housewares, shoes, jewelry, you name it. All the items that are priced by group/​category– EVERYTHING has increased by at least $ 2 – 3 each. Secondly, on top of the general price increases, they individually price and tag housewares and accessories dependent on their judgment of its «value». One plate could be $ 0.99 and the next one you pick up be $ 9.99. Lastly and not really a complaint so much as a fact, they now have a policy of NO returns, refunds, exchanges, exceptions, etc.
It defeats the purpose of shopping in a thrift store in they are going to be asking prices equivalent to those charged for online antique auctions or at upscale resale boutiques. The items are not cleaned, dusted or spruced up in any manner. They are dirty, used, thrift store quality things that they are pricing like they are in a consignment store.
I shop all of the Lowcountry Goodwills frequently and this location does have a fairly large selection of clothes and a decently long wall of homegoods. This location also has a good amount of shoes, but unfortunately they are all scattered throughout the clothing aisles on the tops of the racks. This means you have to walk EVERY aisle if you want to see the full shoe selection– which is not nearly as convenient as if they had a section of wall dedicated to shoe racks.
Furniture varies, and since they allow items to be sold and picked up later oftentimes a piece that catches your eye is actually already claimed. This location’s book selection leaves a lot to be desired. It’s basically one shelf, no organization, and fewer books than most people probably already have in their individual book collection.
Overall it’s always worth a wander to see what new items have been put out that day, but I’ve undoubtedly been disappointed with several of the changes they seem to constantly be making.

Never really been a big fan of this location of Goodwill, but even more so not a fan now after they refused to take a TV that actually works. I guess I will donate it to Retail in WA, which I support more than GW.

What a packed store! Their clothing selection is quite large and it was nicely organized. The store itself was a little dirty and the aisles were super small, but I would go back if I was in the market for something specific and cheap.

My friends love when I go through my closet for some spring cleaning so they can get some new «Scott-​me-​downs» as they call them. Whatever is left goes to the Goodwill down the street. So if you want to look like me a year or two ago, I recommend stalking my drop offs.
This store is clean and the staff is very friendly. I love that they have the drive thru and… BONUS it’s covered for rainy days. The most convenient place for me to drop my old goods and find some new ones from time to time as well. I am kind-​of a junkie for vintage thrift store neckties.