Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

First off, the clearance center moved down the street over a year ago. (It is great if you like dirt cheap clothing and do not mind fighting with thrift store sellers or waiting until they have picked through the new bin.) The retail store is pricey. I can find new clothes at discount stores for the same price. They have a designer brand area where very old jeans are $ 20 pair or more. I have never found anything here.

This goodwill is a fairly large well stocked and organized store. I thought the prices were decent and staff was friendly. When we were checking out a staff member even offered us s discount we were eligible for that we didn’t even know about which was very much appreciated. If you want even better deals head on down the road to the goodwill outlet or «the bins» as some people call it. The merchandise is all thrown into bins where you have to dig to find what you want and then it is all weighed at $ 0.99 a pound which I think is an unbelievable deal. I found many cool things and even found a Hudson Bay blanket which can retail new for a couple hundred bucks. If you are willing to take some time and have patience to dig in the bins the outlet is definitely a deal.

If you love good deals… You have to check this place out! They have it all; clothes, shoes, dishes, furniture, lamps, décor, etc. kept clean and organized. Staff is friendly.

um. kinda want to say this place is horrible so no one goes to the best kept secret in all of metro orlando.
i’ll be honest if you like to hunt for the best deals and help your community this is your mecca! Target sends the best things here Monday-​Friday at around 3pm it hits the floor and it gets crazzy! If you are a target girl like I am you’ll fall in love with this place.
i like to clean out my closet before I go so i don’t feel like such a hoarder.
what do they have:
kitchen items
clothes
furniture
and sooo much more

Great place to find awesome stuff cheap. I have half a wardrobe consisting of Goodwill finds. Love it.

As far as goodwills go, this one is great. I found a sweet green blazer for $ 8 and was able to grab some brand-​name button down shirts as well. Clean, organized well, and a wide selection of items (especially books) make this the spot I will definitely return to.

One of my favorites! Hit it every time I’m thrifting. As with any thrift shop, it can be «hit or miss». But it’s big and well organized. Clean bathrooms & changing rooms. I’ve purchased clothing, furniture, housewares & books here. ESPECIALLY books– I usually get 3 – 5 children’s books while I’m here. Most of them are .69 cents — 1 dollar. Love it!

I have no idea why anyone would ever shop here! I’m an avid thrifter; I enjoy digging through bins in search of hidden gems. However not only was pretty much everything junk; customers and customer service are definitely lacking.
Upon entering the bargain room, I walked to the left side because the right side was swarming with people. Immediately I was screamed at by an employee who told me to get out of that area. Apparently they were going to swap out bins, but she literally screamed at me not to touch anything and basically to get out of there. That should have been my cue to turn around and walk out.
Next that same employee had a verbal altercation with another customer not even 5 minutes later. It resulted in that employee and that customer, surrounded by her 6 or so friends, loudly screaming at one another. I was appalled.
On top of everything else, the customers that were shopping either crowd you or stuff entire bins of clothing into a duffle and claim it’s theirs! I saw this happen more than once. I’m glad I don’t live in Orlando; I’ll never come back here!

For the most part, this thrift store is pretty cool. My only pet peeve for all goodwill stores is how each garment section has a pre fixed price point. Yes, some things are a steal but most things aren’t worth the 3.95 tag. Simple things like raggity basic tops and such.
But I did find a lot of neat things. I noticed one costumer got really excited because she found a Oscar De La Renta vintage blazer, size 12. Which is pretty neat.
They furniture section was surprisingly very cheap. I wanted to buy everything.

As a frequent goodwill shopper, I have to say this store is probably one of the lowest in customer service; funny considering the corporate office is right next door! On this recent trip to goodwill, my gf and I spent a total of $ 140 on clothing, appliances, and misc stuff. When we got to the register I presented my school ID and as my gf was pulling out the money, the cashier (in a nasty way) said «I can’t give you the discount because she’s paying». I looked at her funny because we were together in the same transaction, and my gf had both of our money. We said ok, and my gf pulled her ID out. an we pay for our stuff now? Oh no, the cashier refused the discount again because her ID didn’t have a picture (which my gf did provided her license for verification). So what did we do? my gf handed me the cash (right in front of her) and I paid. waste of time! I don’t mind paying full price for things here, but as a college student, money is tight and I’m still going to use the savings to buy more at goodwill. The cashier was simply unhelpful and didn’t care about customers. I GIVE IT 1 STAR FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I won’t be coming here for awhile.

A few years ago this location was awesome and top notch. On my recent trip the customer service slipped drastically. Three cashiers for nearly 20 customers in line. Check out the pictures that I uploaded.
On the plus side: I found a nice pair of 7 Jeans for $ 6.97, some nice black boots for $ 7, and over 10 used books. They also have a public restroom which you can use which is a plus especially for children. You do not have to ask to use the restroom at this location as though YOU are a child which is a plus.
On the minus side: The line was way too long. Sorry but this location is slipping in customer service. Shopping carts are lacking too which is significantly different from other Goodwill locations which make it easy for you to shop or want to shop.
Then I stepped into the Clearance Center and the cashier was yelling at customers for putting their clothes on a rack near the front door where they keep the VHS tapes, DVDs, and CDs. She told them they do not belong on the rack! She told the customer that she can put them on the other bin or on the floor. Poor customer service. Screaming at a customer. I thought it was rude. Yelling at immigrants who already have it tough as it is. Compassion was lacking so I walked right out.
This was surprising considering that the corporate office is right next door. Goodwill prides itself in helping the community too and the cashier yelled at the customer. It was horrible.
Will I return? Maybe next year.

I finally made the trip down to Goodwill central after months of being curious and weeks of hearing Thrift Shop all over the radio.
This Goodwill is the mothership of all the area Goodwills it seems. The building is massive and full of potential deals to be found. I was disappointed with the shoe area, but the amount of clothing for women and children was quite impressive.
Like other reviewers are saying, there are some good brands being represented. I saw White House Black Market, Express, Zara, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and Charlotte Rouse. There’s plenty of odd looking items too, but for the most part I was pleasantly surprised with how normal most of the clothes were. It’s fairly well-​organized too for how much is there.
The as-​is section is a whole other adventure. If you leave the boutique area (the giant section) you’ll find a smaller area with bins of clothes. The clothes in here were a bit more questionable in style, but nothing was dirty and I didn’t run into any issues with foreign objects making appearances. My one caution is to not get caught up in the excitement when they fill the bins with new clothes. If you’re into jostling for a spot, running around and grabbing everything you can, go for it. If you’re just there to see what’s up, it’s easier to follow the pack in and go through the bins at your leisure.
I ended up with pants that fit well-​enough, a couple sweaters, a couple shirts, and a purse, as well as 8 baby onesies for a friend, so it’s definitely worth your while to check it out. You may find something you really like.

SO MUCH STUFF. I wouldn’t consider myself an expert I thrift stores in the Orlando, but I do love visiting thrift stores where ever I go. I ended up coming out with 20 vinyl records for like 10 $$

Great stuff, loads of stuff, problem is… Too much stuff. So much on the racks that you can barely pull them apart to look at things. I didn’t have the time to root thru the Clearance Center, but next time I will. Clothes, $.99 a pound!

Jennifer M.‘s review is very good but she should have elaborated a bit more about the clearance center.
Frequently I will shop there buy perhaps 2 or shirts and a pair of pants and spend about $.75. The clothes are priced at $.99 a pound!
Everything is in large shallow bins. The store can get a bit crowded with in one area a small aisle between bins. If you do have the patience to look you can find some real gems. Frequently I find great looking pants with a label from Ann Taylor or J. Jill that look as though either they are either new or hardly worn usually in a size 2 or 4.
It’s even possible to find brand new items with the tags still attached. Periodically they bring out a load of men’s suit jackets. Belts, cds, and books are also sold.
December 21, 2014
P. S. The outlet store has now moved to 7915 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32 809. There’s at least double the amount of bins than what they had at the old location.
But patience is needed when shopping there. I did find somethings that should have been disposed of instead of donated. I even found a cut off portion of a pants leg. Too many things with holes and stains.
Even with that it is still a great bargain if you have the patience. Last time I shopped there I left with about 5 shirts and a pair of pants for about $ 1.35. That’s probably less money than what most people pay just for the tax.

This is the best Goodwill in Orlando to me. The variety is large and well organized. It’s recently been updated and doesn’t have that thrift store smell yet. On the weekend this place is packed and no shopping carts are available. I hate that! I always find tons of designer items and unique pieces. I never leave empty handed. The best time to go is on Monday since everyone cleans out their closet’s over the weekend.
Best items found so far are:
YSL oxfords for $ 4.99
Plenty of designer blazers under $ 6
Disel sweater for $ 3
Make sure you see what color items are half off upon entering the store.
Happy Thrifting!

This Goodwill sits right at the top of the list of essential thrift store locations in Orlando! Not too far from the Florida Mall on «OBT» sits this large store and donation center.
What I like about this one is that it’s huge and not only features the main retail store, but it also has the clearance center attached. I’ve come out of this particular store with many cool and spiffy thrift finds!
The majority of the items I’ve found here have been shoes. I’ve come out with new name brand clogs, flats and heels as well as a few clothing items. The prices are pretty fair compared to most Goodwills in the Orlando area. If you’re looking for fashion items, this is a good place to check out as the shoe and clothing aisles are well stocked. They also have a pretty good selection of furniture and home items as well.
But if you’re looking for unique finds/​antiques, then you may fare better at other stores as this store has a busy and steady flow of patrons; I still have yet to find any of the «special treasures» I’ve found at other Goodwills. Overall this is a good resource for the fashion forward thrifter!