Goodwill Industries

I love this place. You really just have to know what you’re getting yourself into before you go. Wear gloves for sure and maybe long sleeves as well. There are lots of bins so you have to put the work in. 90% of it will be crap to you but that 10% is what you are looking for. I have found some amazing things for the price I have payed for them but you just have to be willing to sift through some gross smelling and./or feeling things to find them. Just go in with a plan, stick your head down and dig. Dig like there’s no tomorrow!!!

STUDY THIS STORE PICTURE CLOSELY SOUTHERN WEST COASTERS! Why the hell we dont have stores like these is totally beyond me. They have giant floor scales that are zeroed out to the weight of a cart and then you just kinda go from the price per pound list. Never in my life have i been anywhere where clothing leather and basically anything material for your home was sold in such huge quantity. Theyve got it all and ya its in different price ranges (glass 59 cents a pound, cloth 20 (DATED so dont take my word for it) but who gives a rats? This place is awesome. nuff said.

The goodwill outlet is where all the unwanted stuff from the stores go to die. If you don’t like clutter and the stale smell of old everything, you will def hate this place. But if you’re like me and love to hunt for good deals, this is the place for you. You can’t go wrong w things sold by the pound — its cheaper the more you buy. Think it’s only $.89/​lb once you hit 25lbs
It’s just loads of stuff dumped into bins — separated somewhat into categories of clothes, linens, books, toys and just random junk. You really really have to be in the mood to literally dig in. I’m not a germaphobe but I suggest bringing latex gloves.
I’ll be honest, it’s a LOT of crap with just a few good things sprinkled in. One of the reasons things don’t sell at goodwill is their ridiculously high pricing, so it’s not necessarily there because it sucks. They also had some decent furniture for cheap (set price not by weight).
I went specifically for blankets and comforters for moving pads to protect my furniture during the move. Comforters were $ 12 each at salvation army, but I got 5 thick but fugly prints for $ 25 buying it by the pound. They served their purpose.
I was here for a purpose so didn’t really browse much, but the outlet in Hillsboro seemed way better as far as quality stuff. I only found a Disney princess play tent and a cute Hello Kitty shirt here, but I got North Face and Columbia jackets in Hillsboro, a Columbia sweater w rabbit trim hood and a bunch of other great stuff. It’s far but honestly worth the drive even from Vancouver

I’m sure you’ve heard horror stores of the Goodwill Bins. Well friends, this is where the deals are at! That is, if you are prepared to hold your breath, dig, push, throw and do some quick grabbing.
From the parking lot you can smell the stench of leftover thrift store items, and a touch of hobo. Inside you’ll see people letting loose on new bins doing whatever it takes to get what they want.
But it gets better… Pay per pound! And it gets cheaper the more you buy (yes, once we got a bowling ball, because it would push us up to the next price level, and therefore make the total cheaper) So gather up your friends, fill a shopping cart, and take pride in buying 50 pounds of junk.
My rules of thumb is if it smells gross avoid it, is finding a dirty dipper really worth maybe finding that Dooney and Bourke all weather satchel? (well, yes it probably is). Don’t make eye contact with anyone for too long, also don’t eye their cart, you might get shanked. Wear clothing that you can easily try other clothing on over the top. Don’t count on the bathrooms being a place where you can wash the filth off your hands, they are usually more disgusting than the bins. Don’t be surprised if you see a woman changing a baby on a table in the back. Look out for great furniture at good prices. You will find tons of holiday items. The occasional american apparel tee, and lots of other brand names. But be weary of the re-​sellers who will do anything for something that might be of value.
You’ve been warned.

I live very close to this Goodwill Outlet and must say that the first time I went there, I did not care for it at all. The bins, the digging, the mess, the grabby, RUDE people! UGH! It did not feel like my cup of tea. Wellllll sometime later, I decided to go back again and see if I felt differently… and this I can say with certainty, I do like the store, but must be in a bin-​digging, messy, grabby sort of mood! Because when I am, watch out!
I usually always try to get to the required weight for the lowest possible by-​the-​pound rate, which currently is at $ 0.89. This does not include books, electronics or furniture. Those items are individually priced and I rarely buy any of that stuff. I have been consistently pleased with what I have found and usually go home with lots of cute clothes (some with original tags!) for myself and the 4 yo I sometimes babysit. I have found candles, comforters, toys, rugs, holiday decorations, etc. Some lucky finds were two really nice wooden, folding lounge chairs with the pads intact, a brand new outdoor fountain still in the box, like new pink big wheel, brand new child’s pink ball mitt, brand new curling iron (really happy about this since that day I had dropped mine and it shattered).
With that being said, I have also come across some icky things that I will not go into details over and lots of broken stuff as well as empty boxes or board games with the game pieces spread out over several bins! Can’t help thinking a little bit of tape would end that problem! I can only take the chaos of this type of bin shopping for so long before I just feel I need to get the heck out of there and home to take a shower. Everything is immediately washed before using too! But I am always really happy with what I paid and I cannot say that about the regular Goodwill stores.
The workers periodically change out the bins. I am not sure how they decide to rotate the bins but I have been told to step back from a bin that was quite full, to see it taken away and another put in it’s place. Meanwhile, there are several skimpy bins with nothing but broken or worthless items still about on the floor. I feel very confused when this happens. Bin changing happens constantly and it is done with loud announcing as well… imagine the guards yelling out «Dead man walking the Green Mile» from the Tom Hanks movie. It’s kind of like that.
A major thing I do not like about this store is if you happen to stop in 1.5 hours before closing, it is around that time the employees start getting ants in their pants about getting everyone checked out so they can go home. I swear every 5 minutes, someone (they ALL take turns) will turn on the mic and start announcing the time and how long before they are closing and that we should start taking our carts up to be checked out. This would be fine if they would do this say starting 30 minutes or so before closing but it is unacceptable to do this 90 minutes before the store closes. All of this constant LOUD announcing gets on my nerves. Note: Checking procedures consists of pushing cart onto scale, calculating weight and paying! You bag your own stuff into plastic bags or boxes as well so it is not like they have regular check out duties that require getting everyone in line hours before closing time! It is rude and it needs to stop!
To sum up, the rules to best apply are: Do not go there anywhere near closing time or you will regret it! Be sure to be in the mood required for this «special» kind of shopping (digging?) and be prepared to get dusty and maybe a little disgusted! Wear gloves, find treasures and have fun!!!

I’ve only been here once after hearing about it from friends. You pay for most stuff by the pound, and the more pounds bought the more the price per pound drops. It took me a couple of hours to find about 6 items, and paid a little over 3 dollars. I found a nice pair of Croc-​like sandals and a toy for my daughter, a decent pair of jeans, and a few other things. I wore a fitted tank-​top and tight fitting workout pants so I could try on things over the top of my clothes, as there are no dressing rooms. You could go into the bathroom to try stuff on if you want, or head over to the furniture section to find a large mirror to see yourself in.
The day I went there were lots of shoes, so if you are looking for something lightweight like Crocs you could probably get them for pennies. I’ve found the dishwasher does a pretty good job of getting Crocs clean. If you just need some clothes to wear around the house or to run errands it doesn’t get much cheaper than this, and you can probably just walk in and find something. If you are looking for something very specific or upscale it is more hit-​and-​miss. I would second the suggestion to wear gloves, as I noticed some bedding had old blood stains on it, and a small paper bag I came across looked like it had been chewed up by mice. There are signs warning there could be broken glass in the bins. If you have asthma, breathing trouble, etc you might also want to wear a mask because it can be a little dusty, stinky, and some stuff probably has mold too. Personally I found the bins to be a real mixed bag between junk, and stuff that is halfway decent or better, so you might keep that in mind if you go sifting through there. Definitely not a good place if you’re squeamish, but if you can handle that you can find some really good deals.

That old saying «You get what you pay for» doesn’t apply at the Goodwill Outlet.
Paying by the pound means you’re able to walk away with a lot of stuff for little money.
Yesterday I scored 3 reclaimed canvases, 4 clothing items from Forever 21, a hardcover book, and 2 yards of fabric for $ 13.
The book alone would have cost me at least $ 10 at Powell’s.
It’s not all good though, to find these hidden treasures, you must first sift through piles of clothing, old books, VHS tapes, stained pillows, and smelly comforters.
I suggest wearing gloves, and waiting to fit with your hair until after hand washing has taken place– maybe that’s just me with a lice paranoia?
Donations come from all different places, and bins are swapped out every other hour or so.
I recommend going at least twice, because some days are simply better than others.

This place sucks. I went here like last year once. It’s out in nowhere. It was hard to find the place and then when I finally park and got inside I looked around for about a couple minutes. They used to have one of these bin places in the same building as the regular Goodwill on Fourth Plain. I didn’t know it existed until I parked around the side one time and saw people walking out with purchases. Anyway this place has nothing of any value. The bins are not like I’ve seen in the photos of Oregon locations. None of the bins were full. There were only 1 or 2 people at most to a bin. It was just a bunch of junk clothes, cables, random toys and stuff like that. Like the regular Goodwill but with almost a 100% chance of finding nothing and wasting your time. I decided after walking in and looking thru a bin or two that I didn’t want to waste my time. I am not this poor that I need to go through the torment of this place. The people looking at stuff all looked very low class. The place just seemed so sad. Never going back here. Once was enough.
(I read the reviews on other Goodwill outlets and no one really commented at finding anything good at one of these Bins places which leads me to believe even more that they are a waste of time.)

This is a Goodwill Outlet in Vancouver. Yes, it’s in the Couv, and it’s a bit smaller than the Milwaukee store, but also much less crowded. Imagine sifting through new bins without fearing the loss of your fingers. Just imagine that my friends, because it is a beautiful thing. I find a lot of stuff here with new tags, but also a lot of vintage 1998 covered in cat hair. Your mileage may vary.
Goodwill Outlet primer:
The Goodwill Outlet is a magical place where clothes and assorted items make their last stands before being sold to ruthless third world clothing traders and shipped overseas, sent to become eco house insulation, or hauled off to landfills. Basically, there are a bunch of largish waist high blue bins filled with clothes and any number of things. Your duty is to sort through these things before paying by the pound for your goodies. At $ 1.59 a pound, it’s pretty much the cheapest way to outfit yourself. Items you might find at the Goodwill Outlet include family photos covered in dirt from an upended pot nearby, dirty underwear, soiled sheets, and nice cashmere sweaters. Actually, a lot of the nicer Goodwill clothes end up at the outlets as a consequence of being priced too high at the thrift store. You just might have to search a while before finding anything that fits you, and you will probably have to attack the thing with a sweater shaver before it looks presentable. When new bins come out, watch out! You don’t want to lose any digits from mad professionals scooping armloads of shit into their carts. This last statement mostly applies to the Milwaukee store, which is patronized by some serious junk traders.