Goodwill

Was driving by and thought we’d take a quick detour here. We found it clean, organized (except for the size thing which makes me crazy), and well stocked. There were several (3 – 4) younger people working there who were chatting a lot amongst themselves but the 2 cashiers were friendly and helpful. My daughter found a bunch of clothing and I came away with four pieces so it was a good find! Prices can’t be beat.

I don’t know what is going on with Goodwill but the stock in the stores seems to be way down and what is there isn’t very organized. The staff was more interesting in chatting than asking if a customer needed help or even picking up and organizing something. This has been my experience at two different Goodwills recently. I now use other Thrift stores for my needs.

Was on the hunt for a simple, minimally chic short sleeve oxford button shirt for work purposes only. Tried Walmart and couldn’t find what I needed; besides all the tops were over my $ 6 budget.
Dawned on me that I was next door to the best shop in the nation… GOODWILL!
Walked in and found exactly what I was looking for in 5 minutes flat; for the low low, $ 3.
The only thing that could have made this a complete steal; the shirt on sale because today was 50% off red tag items.

As far as Goodwill goes, I actually thought this location was kind of fancy. It has a snazzy exterior, and the inside was a bit larger than I had expected.
I mainly look for dresses and shirts at Goodwill. On my visit today, this location had a whole wall of dresses. They had several shirt racks, but they were a bit bare today. That sort of was a bonus, however, because going through clothing that has been wedged tightly on a rack can be a tiring endeavor. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any clothes today.
The same was true in the furniture department. I’ve actually never found furniture at any Goodwill, but I always have to look just in case there is a good find!
I thought this store was well-​organized. Departments were labeled, and within each department that I visited, items had been sorted into categories. For example, the women’s clothing department consisted of categories such as blouses, shirts, and dresses. I know people get hung up on the fact that Goodwill doesn’t sort by size, but that’s not an issue for me. When other stores sort by size, I typically end up looking at all sizes anyway because sizes don’t mean very much to me. A small in one brand can be a large in another brand.
I thought the store was pretty clean. It had a restroom that was dirty, but hey, it actually had a restroom!
The store also was nicely air conditioned, which I enjoyed. I went to a really hot Goodwill last week, and it was miserable. I felt sorry for the employees who certainly were there longer than I was.
Even though I didn’t buy anything today, I was there long enough to hear several other people go through the check-​out experience. The employees were very friendly. I would say they were darn near chipper!
I’d definitely go back to this location again. It’s just a bit off of Chesterfield Airport Road, which has become home to a myriad of restaurants and shops. With the new outlet mall off of I-​64, you could easily spend a full day in this area. Why not stop by Goodwill to donate and to do some treasure hunting?

First of all, I have not noticed this location to be any more clean/​dirty or disorganized than any other goodwill and I have been to most of them in the stl area and some in several other states. I have never noticed an issue with the labeling of clothing here, most clothing actually isn’t labeled, there is a flat price depending on the type of item and there are colored tags on each item for days when a particular color is on sale.
Sometimes the dressing rooms have some clothes in them that someone left in there but there is only so much control over catching clothes quickly everytime someone leaves them in there, that happens even in department stores.
I have never had an issue with any of the employees and there have been several women employees that have been very friendly in particular.
I like to stop at the bubble tea place on on olive on my way here. It is kinda a routine when I go since it is the only time I really have to go that direction.

I love Goodwill, and have been a loyal shopper for years. This location is nearest my new home, otherwise I wouldn’t bother shopping here.
I think my expectations are reasonable — I know thrift stores aren’t going to be glistening and filled with high-​end merchandise. This location is pretty bad for a Goodwill. Filthy floors look like they haven’t been swept (much less mopped) in ages. Disorganized merchandise and a just plain neglected appearance. Clothing isn’t clearly labeled and household items are just dumped on shelves. Hopefully I’ve just been there on bad days, but after three visits, I think that’s just the way this location is.

I’m always a big fan of saving money where I can. Goodwill helps me do that! I’m from the generation that appreciates random and cool t-​shirts, no matter where they are from. This includes pre-​owned clothing as well. I like browsing through the t-​shirt isles looking for a local sports team jersey or a random t-​shirt. I also like looking through the CD and movie section to see if there is anything from the 80s or 90s that I would appreciate and gladly pay under $ 1 for an album or movie. I also like to check out the furniture section to see if there’s anything that I (or one of my friends) can use at school. We’re not too picky about what our furniture looks like, just as long as it has a use. Another thing I like to do is check out the old electronics section. Although each time I look, I feel old seeing unused computers and VCR players.
I don’t think I’ve ever asked for help at this or any Goodwill location before, so I’m not sure how helpful or unhelpful they are. I am also proud to buy things at Goodwill because they have a work release program and are a non-​profit.
This location also accepts donations!