Goodwill Industries

Their store is pretty well organized. The clothes are decent. The only thing I don’t like about goodwill is all their clothes are one set price. Like all shirts $ 3. But not all if the items are in the same condition. So, I more often choose to shop at actual thrift stores.

After the original Tower Records at Watt Avenue is out of business several years ago, a community company named Goodwill is operating this vacant building to open a thrift store leaving some memorable artifacts of Tower Records inside as of today. For some visits, I decided to come there on 8÷18÷2015. As I entered, the atmosphere is average for me. There’s some strange scent inside there, yet I have no complaints about it which they need some good scent to make it relaxing and removing the odors easier in my opinion. The organization is also average too which some items gets messy at sometimes. Finally, the restroom is quite icky in there which it needs frequently cleaning sanitation.
The employees are much friendlier and approachable for me including the customers too. No problems at all no matter if they worked very well!
Every items are always in stock daily. The entertainment section is very good showing all the musics, movies, and books right here just like Tower does. The clothing section is good too which you can find some gently used clothes or shoes to own. Housewares and appliances section are much arrangeable to find including kid’s toys and dolls too.
The availability of the parking space is good although the format is quite messed up before entering the entrance door. I’m sure it needs to renew the parking space easier in my suggestive opinion.
Overall, Goodwill in Watt Avenue is a good thrift store where you can get good used items available every day. A worthy visit.

Thank you.

Wonderful place to find vintage items, I found old barbies, books etc. Great customer service and help from staff…

I find good vintage housewares or purses about halc the time. Pro’s: Great Parking, next to Sam’s. Cons: lots of panhandlers in that big parking lot.

Nice little store compare to other goodwill stores. Good customer service, been regular for 4 years no issues like the holidays sales lol

I generally go to this Goodwill for its media section; however, their prices for their used video games are a little high. I have also notice this with their DVD movies too. Their cheapest price for video games are $ 3.99 but most are at $ 4.99. That is a little too high as with old PC games, PS1, PS2, and Xbox games generally fall under $ 2 – 3 dollars a game in the used market. They also price their DVD’s at about the same price range, excluding box sets, when you can get them for about $ 2 a piece at a flea market or used garage sale. I do find something useful once in awhile that is priced fairly and that generally falls under toys or electronics.

So the girlfriend and I went into this goodwill today and we found a paper shredder that was priced at 99 cents. So we figured what a great deal and tested it out and then put it into our shopping cart and continued shopping. But when we got to the cash register is when things fell apart. I needed a price for an item that didnt have a price on it and when an employee came to get a price for it the employee noticed that the price on the paper shredder was only 99 cents (WHICH IS THE PRICE THAT THEY HAD PRICED IT AT!) And proceeded to send it back with the other item I needed a price for. Upon the shredders arrival back they marked it up from 99 cents to $ 5.99… I think that that is shady and a load of horse dung and bad business practice. If you price something and put it out at that price you should stick with that price and not raise it once you know someone’s interested in that item.

While much more organized than many other goodwill locations, this one still has its overstocked out of control feel, especially at Halloween time.
The smell that reminds me so heavily of all thrift stores and DMV is very strong and disappointing. Is it the clothes, the people the pity that floats through the air? Who knows, shirts are a dollar so really who cares.
While wandering around the store as my wife shopped and yelled at my kids I decided to check out the «facilities», with hesitation I might add.
Believe it or not, very clean and HAD a very minty and pleasant aroma to the men’s restroom.
I say HAD because I Had hometown buffet for dinner and by all accounts that smell is no more.
One other positive is the size of the only stall to rest my elbows on my knees straighten my back and release.
It’s Huge. And not luxury handicapped stall huge I mean it could be 3 closterphobic shitters wide huge.
I love me a big stall and this is the biggest
Well done goodwill, well done!

When I was young I worked in a fast food place similar to McDo. This was inside-​only service and we had to collect when served. Every time my manager passed one of us hs’d mutter: «Get the money!» He drove us crazy with that, but now, being older and wiser, I have to say he was right. We were there to make money. Here’s a quote by a man far wiser than I am:
«A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption on our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.»
– Mahatma Gandhi
When we go into one of our local Goodwill stores we’re constantly faced with the same thing: a store full of workers, wandering about, clogging aisles with their wagons and generally doing little but stocking shelves (a job most stores primarily do during off hours), while a long line stands behind a yellow line waiting for the lone cashier to handle each customer, one… by…one…More than one time my wife and I have laid our potential purchases aside and walked out, unwilling to stand there while the cashier piddles with some customer over the price of an item or whatever. I wonder how many other customers do the same.
The object of the store, aside from training etc., is to get money. I realize that most of the people on the floor may not be trained to work the cash register, but that should be an important part of the training. For us, it’s infuriating to see all this activity with us trying to climb around aisle-​clogging wagons of merchandise and employees pushing rolling hangers of clothing about and then when we finally get to the register, STOP! Stop and wait… and wait and wait.
On the plus side, most of the employees are very polite and greet visitors and try to be helpful.
For us, going to places like Goodwill is sort of a scavenger hunt. We never know what we’ll find (even if we don’t need it), but we stopped shopping at Kmart years ago because of the very same problem: aisles clogged with merchandise, unmarked merchandise and long, long waits at the register while a clerk calls out over the loudspeaker, «Price check at register three!»
We don’t want to stop going to thrift stores. We enjoy poking around and we almost always end up buying something.
But back to what I said in the beginning, with my former boss’s ghost hovering above my shoulder: «Get the money!»

I went to this Goodwill location in search of some wall art for the office of one of the managers at work.
I was surprised to see the old Tower Records signage inside because I had no idea what the location previously was. I thought it was cool that they kept that part of Sacramento history alive.
I liked how this location was super organized and separated. They had a room full of books, racks and racks of nicely hung clothing, and another room full of household goods, decorations, children’s toys and electronics.
It must be noted that this Goodwill doesn’t have a good selection of new merchandise, shoes and furniture so if that’s what you are looking for I would suggest another location.
This Goodwill store is not in the best location in town so I was a little apprehensive about coming here, but the inside was nicer than I thought.
If you are into the whole thrift store shopping experience then I would recommend stopping by this location. Prices were ok, I did find the wall art I was looking for for $ 4.99 but there was some other wall art I had my eye on as well which I felt was overpriced at $ 15 – 20.

I have been going too the goodwill for years now. I’m on a limited income so
I shop here. But they have doubled their
prices. You can get brand new items for
what they sale for used. The resellers have
run us right out the store…

«Remember, it’s not charity it’s goodwill»
I’ve been around the thrift store block and found that they’re mostly the same. With goodwill it seems they send different types of goods to different locations, (as they should.) this location is best in the area for books and media (CDs, video games, DVDs, records…)
Oh yeah, I love the .49 $ toy table.

Part of me wants to keep this review to myself because I don’t want anyone else to know about this place, but it’s great. It’s very organized. It has great finds. I have to stop myself from spending more than $ 100. Great selection of clothes. For the most part, great prices. I thought they were totally great until I walked over to a rack of mens bathing suites that were all $ 13 and up … They’re that price brand new at Walmart. I was slightly miffed, but it’s summer. Goodwill is still a business. They’ve gotta make their money somehow. Thankfully, I found some mens bathing suits for $ 4 in the mens shorts section. Instantly redeemed.
I will be going here regularly for my entire family.

Why has it taken me so long to return here? A real life hidden gem, I’ll admit I’m a bit of a dare I say. SNOB and have cheated on this place with the Goodwill Downtown Boutique since it opened but boy oh boy am I happy I randomly stopped in: 3 skirts– 1 new WITH tags (24.99 Retail price), 2 necklaces one made with all glass stones ALL for. wait for it… $ 24.95 I just CAN’T! Nothing like a GREAT bargain to make my day. I’m not one to only shop my size and I made sure to venture up and down every isle. This place has a Stellar Women’s Plus Size selection! I’m talking several isles of great items ladies… These aint no frumpy mou mous either! Beyond organized, and very reasonably priced… I shall return!

Omg I’m in love! My first time there and I found two very unique vintage satchels and an Oscar de la renta sweater ($ 6)! I’m just in shock. They have a GREAT selection of brands like Calvin Klein, Zara, J. Crew … Amaze. Although, I wouldn’t bring guys here. I brought my boyfriend and he was so bored because the men’s section was so small. I didn’t really check out the furniture or other supplies but overall I had an AMAZING experience. Ill definitely be back again.

Every time we visit here, we never leave empty handed. Have not had as much luck finding clothes here BUT its worth the stop whenever I am in the area. I may be looking for certain items when I visit, yet I try to keep an open mind. I have found movies, music, and books here — all in gently used condition, for ¼ of what the discount store sell. I have found nice quality ‘gifty’ things and picture frames for a decent price.
Clothing — its hit or miss, sometimes we find a great deal, other times, not.

Just like any other thrift stores around, it’s going to be a hit or miss. And the prices can’t be beat for their books from other places that I’ve seen and it’s not a big selection like this one has. This one fits my needs. Sales on Mondays where everything is 50% except for Halloween Items, White Tags, and Hot Pink Tags, but I don’t mind spending $ 100. Me and my sister went here a few nights ago and I went to check out the children movies for my niece, and found some good ones she would like. But it’s very rare to find a nice XBOX 360 & PS3 game for $ 5, where it’s going to be over that used.
DVD’s and Blu-​Rays (which is very rare) ranges from $ 5-​$ 7, which is nice because they’re either hard to find or brand new movies. I even found a few books for $ 1.50 for paperback and $ 2.50 for hardback, completing my Twilight Saga Collection. My sister went into the back and ended up spending over $ 100 on house hold items they had for her apartment and getting stuff after her divorce as well.
They also let you check those DVD’s, Blu-​Rays, CD’s, ect; to make sure it’s in the case, nothing’s missing, and you can see if it’s scratch or not; and if you want to put the time and money to get them repair from Fair Game or as a customer said, Dimple Records does it. Is it true? I’m not sure but it’ll be worth it to check it out than driving to Fair Game in Carmicheal.
Sometimes, stuff is actually missing in the cases or it’s heavily scratched and beyond repair. But it’s expected as well. The isles are going to be tight with items stuffed on the shelves but just like any other thrift store and garage/​yard sales; you have to dig through it to find the treasure your looking for.
I found a huge Snoopy doll for $ 3, Joe Cool, never been opened or taken out of the box even. Nothing was damaged and was very clean. Been there for three days so I decided to snag it up, as I’m a huge Peanuts Gang fan.
They even have some old PC games and snagged Diablo up for $ 5. I try to stop once or twice a week, to see if they have any stragey guides or something else even. You may even find a brand new movie that has never been open which seems to be a rarity here.
Overall, the customer service is great, staff is nice and friendly, and yes; your going to hit those workers who are either having a bad day or they’re just not a happy person but they need work. I’m also making donations on all of my purchases to keep all 14 workers in check, making sure they still have jobs. I highly recommend this place, check it out. It’s going to be either a love or hate relationship just like any other stores out there. You love it? Keep going there. Hate it? Find another thrift store to call your home like I have with this.

I’ve been living within walking distance to this Goodwill for almost a year ago and I was shocked to find that I hadn’t written a review for it yet. So far this is my favorite Goodwill location out of all ones I’ve visited in Sacramento (so far).
PROS:
–Good location
–Large parking lot
–Still has signage from Tower Records inside (R.I.P. Tower… you are dearly missed)
–AWESOME selection of movies and old school PC games. (My hubby and I are both gamers and big movie people [we have over 600 in our collection], and this place is our go-​to source for these).
–Big book and CD sections
CONS:
–Housewares section is a little cramped — WAY narrow aisles! :-(
–Customer service could always be better
All in all, I love this Goodwill location. :-)

I tend not to go to Goodwill, as I’ve known people who’ve worked there and I disagree with the company’s business practices. But this *is* a large thrift shop within walking distance of my house, so it’s convenient when I need a cheap piece of clothing.
PROS
*Good location on Watt Ave
*Large store
*Large parking lot
*Good selection of clothing, music, books and movies
CONS
*I will always be sad that Goodwill is occupying the space of my dearly departed Tower Records– they even have some of Tower’s signage still inside
*It’s got that funky «thrift store smell». The back room of housewares and furniture is particularly bad, it always smells vaguely of urine or mildew to me